CLEMSON, S.C. — This article is intended for stormwater pond owners, property management professionals, pond management professionals, and county and municipal staff to learn about the design, function, and management of stormwater ponds.
Altering land use or land cover across a watershed affects the hydrology of the system. As South Carolina becomes increasingly developed, urban and suburban landscapes generate larger volumes of polluted stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is generated when precipitation falls on impervious surfaces, such as roads and parking lots, and cannot infiltrate into the soil. An increase in impervious cover increases runoff volume and peak flows during storm events, which can cause flooding and accelerate erosion. Stormwater ponds are constructed to intercept runoff from the stormwater conveyance systems. Temporary water storage in ponds reduces flood pulse, improves water quality, and minimizes adverse effects to downstream waterways.
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–Clemson Extension Land Grant Press