STEP 1: Input Project Information *items in red are REQUIRED SECTION 1 of 1

Construction time
County: Alamance
< 6 months (Y/N)?
HQW (Y/N)?
Y
N Elevation Location:
1
Road Name ERODES
Trout (Y/N)? N Tool (ft) Prepared By: Name EROsion DESign
From Sta.: 0 + 0 0 Date Prepared: XX/XX/XXXX
to Sta.: 0 + 0 0 Level III A #: XXX
Right/Left: Rt. No Elev Data % Level III A Expiration: XX/XX/XXXX Version
% Ditch Grade: 0.000 % Reviewed By: Name 2.10.2012
Contributing Date Reviewed: XX/XX/XXXX
R/W Width: 0 feet Level III A #: XXX
Length of Run X 0 feet Level III A Expiration: XX/XX/XXXX
Disturbed Area = 0.00 acres
Drainage Area: 0 acres
*Drainage Area must equal or exceed the Disturbed Area found above
Surface Dewatering Device Y
Is this a Typical Section (Y/N)? Y
Will RUSLE2 be used to model
the Non-Typical sections? N

Regression Constant, C 0 Table 2-7 (Level III Ref Manual)

Rainfall Factor, R 0 Figure 2-1
Erodibility Factor, K 0 Table 2-2 or Web Soil Survey (http://soildatamart.nrcs.usda.gov/)
Soil Type Enter Soil Label and Name * informational purposes only.

STEP 2: Ditch Liner requirements: Utilize the Required Liner tab and note recommendations on plans.

STEP 3: Velocity Control Requirements

TYPE B ROCK SILT CHECKS #DIV/0! spaced at #DIV/0! feet #DIV/0!

OR WATTLES

*See the HELP Tab for additional clarification and an example on how to place on plans.

Start with Option 4A

OPTION 4: Using RUSLE2 Analysis to determine required storage

OPTION 4A: For DRAINAGE AREA < 3 Acre: Use V=CRKs to determine storage

Regression Constant, C 0
Rainfall Factor, R 0
Erodibility Factor, K 0 From Step 1 above
Soil Type Enter Soil Label and Name
Ditchline Slope, s 0.00000 ft/ft
V= 0.00 ft3/ac/yr
Required Storage Volume= 0.00 ft3 Using 82% of Rainfall Factor-see note in cell
C4 - Move on to Option 4C

OPTION 4B: For DRAINAGE AREA > 3 Acre: Use RUSLE2 Modeling to determine storage

Sediment Delivery from RUSLE2: 0.00 tons/acre/yr

Converting to ft3/ac/yr: N/A ft3/ac/yr
Required Storage Volume= N/A ft3
See Option 4A

OPTION 4C: Using the Required Storage Volume from Option 4A or 4B to determine # of Wrapped TRSC-A/Wattles Required
* These devices can be used to satisfy the velocity requirements in Step 3.
Storage from Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Checks or Wattles Option of using Wrapped Type A Rock Silt
Enter Ditch Front Slope Gradient (H:V): 0 :1 Checks or Wattles
Enter Ditch Back Slope Gradient (H:V): 0 :1
Enter Device Height: 0.0 ft
Area Behind Device: 0.00 ft2
Length of Ditch Behind Device: N/A ft
#DIV/0!
Storage Behind Device (assumes 65% effeciency): 0.00 ft3
Wrapped TRSC-A/Wattles required: X #DIV/0!
Total #DIV/0! ft3
COMMENTS: *Designer still has the option of using Option 5 or 6
OPTION 5: IF DRAINAGE AREA > 1 Acre: Use Surface Area Calculations to determine storage, A=325Qp
a. Determine the Peak Runoff Rate, Qp (Qp = Q10 (Q25 for HQW or Trout)) USE Q10
Qp=CiA
Runoff Coefficient, C 0 Table 1-4,1-5,1-6
Time of Concentration, tc (minutes)
1 Shortcut Method, tc (A<4.6S)
Watershed Slope, S 0%
tc= 5 minutes
2 Kirpich Method
Flow Path, L 0 feet *see Module 1 Eq. 3
Watershed Slope, S 0 ft/ft *see Module 1 Eq. 3
Kirpich, tc= N/A minutes

Using a Return Period (T) of 10 yrs (25 for HQW) and a tc of 5.00 minutes,
the rainfall intensity, i (in/hr), can be read from Appendix A or the
NOAA website, http://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/orb/nc_pfds.html

Rainfall Intensity, i (in/hr) 0 in/hr Appendix A

Drainage Area given as 0 acres
Peak Rate of Runoff, Qp =CiA 0.00 cfs

b. Determine the Required Surface Area= 0.00 ft2

c. Use Surface Area (A) to determine required VOLUME of Temporary Type-B Sediment Dam
Design Depth:
3 3
Required VOLUME using the design depth: 0.00 ft3

d. Sediment Storage Required using 1800 ft3/ac

Disturbed Area (acres)= 0.00
Required Sediment Storage (ft3)= 0.00 ft3

Final Required Storage: 0.00 ft3

Proposed Basin Side Slopes: 1.5 :1 side slopes *must be at least 1.5:1 or flatter
Infiltration Analysis Web Soil Survey (http://soildatamart.nrcs.usda.gov/)
Sat. Hydraulic Con. (Ksat, micro m/sec) 0 Skimmer Basin
Soil Permeability (in/hr) 0.00 Required
Dewatering Time (Days) N/A
Basin Design Minimum 2:1 (L:W) Ratio
Suggested Top Width (ft): 0 Place Basin at outlet point.
Suggested Top Length (ft): 0 Ensure devices are used to
Final Design Top Width (ft): 0 satisfy requirements of Step 3.
Final Design Top Length (ft): 0 Install Baffles*.
Final Design Depth (ft): 3
See Option 6 if installing this
Weir Width (ft): 4
measure is not practical.
Skimmer Size (in) 1.5
Orifice Diameter (in) 0.25
Dewatering Time (Days) 0
0.00
Verify Storage (ft3)
OK
0.00
Verify Surface Area (ft 2)
OK

* Baffles are required for infiltration and skimmer basins that are located at drainage turnouts.
If the device is greater than 20' in length, it will require 3 baffles. If it is 10'-20' in length, it will require 2 baffles.
If it is less than 10', it will require 1 baffle.
OPTION 6: Alternative Designs

IMPORTANT: Before using Option 6, be sure that the information in Step 1 is accurate!

There may be cases where the RUSLE2 Analysis (Option 4) yields an excessive number of devices to achieve
storage requirements, and site constraints disallow infiltration and skimmer basin (option 5) installation.
Therefore it will be necessary to utilize the option below that best fits your situation. The 60 Day Option
is not available for projects involving HQW or Trout Waters.

30 DAY OPTION
Under these circumstances it will be necessary to provide a minimum of 23% of the storage calculated using
the RUSLE2 analysis (Option 4) during the Clearing and Grubbing Phase. This section must then be permanently
stabilized within 30 days from the time clearing and grubbing begins. This is derived from Table 2-1
of the Level III Reference Manual which indicates that for any given 30 day period in NC, the maximum amount of
Rainfall Energy that can be expected is 23% of the annual total.

In this situation:
23% of RUSLE2 Required Volume: 0.00 ft3
Design Depth (ft): 3 3
Proposed Basin Side Slopes: 1.5 :1 side slopes

Silt Basin Type B Minimum 2:1 (L:W) Ratio

Suggested Top Width (ft): 0
Suggested Top Length (ft) 0
Final Design Top Width (ft): 0
Final Design Top Length (ft): 0
Final Design Depth (ft): 3
Weir Width (ft): 0
0.00
Verify Storage (ft3)
OK
*PAM must be introduced by a minimum of 1 Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Check or Wattle upgrade from this outlet device.
Wattles are required for Trout or HQW waters.

60 DAY OPTION
Under these circumstances it will be necessary to provide a minimum of 43% of the storage calculated using
the RUSLE2 analysis (Option 4) during the Clearing and Grubbing Phase. This section must then be permanently
stabilized within 60 days from the time clearing and grubbing begins. This is derived from Table 2-1
of the Level III Reference Manual which indicates that for any given 60 day period in NC, the maximum amount of
Rainfall Energy that can be expected is 43% of the annual total.

In this situation:
43% of RUSLE2 Required Volume: 0.00 ft3
Design Depth (ft): 3 3
Proposed Basin Side Slopes: 1.5 :1 side slopes

Silt Basin Type B Minimum 2:1 (L:W) Ratio

Suggested Top Width (ft): 0
Suggested Top Length (ft) 0
Final Design Top Width (ft): 0
Final Design Top Length (ft): 0
Final Design Depth (ft): 3
Weir Width (ft): 0
0.00
Verify Storage (ft3)
OK
*PAM must be introduced by a minimum of 1 Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Check or Wattle upgrade from this outlet device.

*Note on the EC Plan whether the 30 or 60 day option is used.

GENERAL NOTES:
*If the project involves HQW or Trout Waters, wattles in conjunction with PAM (polyacrylamide) must be installed according
to Step 3 and Option 4 above. If Step 3 does not call for velocity control, an additional wattle will be required
up the grade to deliver the PAM during a runoff event. PAM should not be placed on the last BMP at the outlet.
*If the project does not involve HQW or Trout Waters, install the Type B Rock Silt Checks (TRSC-B) or wattles according to Step 3 and the
Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Checks (TRSC-A) or Wattles according to Option 4. If Option 4 only calls for 1 Wrapped TRSC-A or
wattle, an additional Wrapped TRSC-A or wattle will be required up the grade to deliver the PAM during a runoff event.
PAM should not be placed on the last BMP at the outlet.
*Baffles are required for Silt Basin Type B, infiltration and skimmer basins that are located at drainage turnouts.
-If the device is greater than 20'' in length, it will require 3 baffles. If it is 10''-20'' in length, it will require 2 baffles.
-If it is less than 10', it will require 1 baffle.
*If the Silt Basin Type B, infiltration or skimmer basin can not be installed properly due to the
steepness of the ditchline grade, recommend utilizing the Tiered Basin method to ensure sediment storage is achieved.
*Install a Type A Rock Silt Check or Wattle in conjunction with the Silt Basin Type B, infiltration or skimmer basin.
*Always show required device and dimensions on EC Plan per spreadsheet. If Option 6 is used, note on the plans if this site
must be stabilized within 30 or 60 days from the time clearing and grubbing begins.
COMMENTS:
Temporary Liner (Matting) in Ditchline Calculations (English)
Construction Sheet #
Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)
Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Construction Line (-L-,-Y-,etc.)

Left or Right (LT.,RT.,Median)
Upper Station No.
Upper Station Elevation (ft.)
Lower Station No.
Lower Station Elevation (ft.)
Design Ditch Flow Depth (ft.) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
Actual Ditch Depth (ft.)
Frontslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Backslope Grade (i.e. 2 for 2:1)
Base Width (ft., 0 for V-Ditches)
Measured Ditchline Length (ft.)
Ditch Grade (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Velocity (ft/s) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shear Stress in Ditch (lb/ft2) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ditch Liner Requirement None None None None None None None None None None
Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PSRM Matting Quantity (yd2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Matting Quantity (yd2) = 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Ditchline Matting Quantity = 0.00 yd2

Total PSRM Quantity (yd2) = 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Ditchline PSRM Quantity = 0.00 yd2

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
None None None None None None None None None None None None None
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
None None None None None None None None None None None None None
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 0.33 0.33

0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0.33 0.33

0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0.33 0.33

0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0.33 0.33
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0.33 0.33

0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0.33 0.33
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0.33 0.33

0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0.33 0.33
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0.33 0.33

0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
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 0.33 0.81

0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
None None
0 0
0 0

0 0

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 Table 2.7 Regression
Constant, C
Ditch Side Slope
Constan, C
(H:V)
4:1 291
3.5:1 341
3:1 399
2.5:1 467
2:1 549
1.5:1 659
1:1 808
0.75:1 916
0.5:1 1067

Figure 2-1. Rainfall, R-values for North Carolina

Table 2-2. Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG), Permeabi
typical North Carolina soils

B-Horizon
Soil Permeability
Series HSG in/hr
Ailey B 0.6 to 2.0
Appling B 0.6 to 2.0
Autryville A 2.0 to 6.0
Badin B 0.6 to 2.0
Belhaven D 0.2 to 6.0
Cecil B 0.6 to 2.0
Centenary A 6.0 to 20.0
Chastain D 0.06 to 0.2
Chewacla C 0.15 to 0.24
Cowee B 0.6 to 2.0
Creedmoor C 0.2 to 0.6
Emporia C 3.0 to 6.0
Evard B 0.6 to 2.0
Fannin B 0.6 to 2.0
Goldsboro B 0.6 to 2.0
Goldston C 2.0 to 6.0
Gritney C 0.06 to 0.2
Helena C 0.06 to 0.2
Hiwassee B 0.6 to 2.0
Hyde B/D 0.2 to 0.6
Johnston D 1.25 to 1.45
Lynn Haven B/D 1.35 to 1.6
Madison B 0.6 to 2.0
Mayodan B 0.6 to 2.0
Norfolk B 1.30 to 1.75
Pacolet B 0.12 to 0.16
Polkton D 1.15 to 1.60
Portsmouth B/D 0.6 to 2.0
Rains B/D 1.30 to 1.60
Rion B 0.6 to 2.0
Roanoke D < 0.02
Roper B/D 0.16 to 0.46
State B 0.6 to 2.0
Tatum B 1.10 to 1.60
Tomotley A 0.6 to 2.0
Torhunta C 1.35 to 1.60
Vance C 0.06 to 0.2
Wakulla B/D 0.4 to 1.6
Wedowee B 0.6 to 2.0
Weeksville B/D 0.6 to 2.0
White Store D 0.06 to 0.6
Woodington A 0.6 to 2.0
gic Soil Group (HSG), Permeability, K and T values for
typical North Carolina soils.

RUSLE RUSLE RUSLE RUSLE

T K(A) K(B) K(C)
2 0.15 0.24 0.24
4 0.24 0.28 0.28
5 0.1 0.1 0.1
3 0.15 0.24 0.15
-- -- 0.24 0.24
4 0.24 0.28 --
5 0.1 0.1 0.1
4 0.28 0.37 --
5 0.28 0.32 0.28
3 0.28 0.28 0.28
3 0.28 0.32 0.32
5 0.28 0.17 0.28
5 0.24 0.24 0.24
3 0.32 0.32 0.32
3 0.2 0.24 0.24
2 0.15 0.05 --
3 0.32 0.32 0.2
4 0.24 0.28
5 0.28 0.28 0.28
5 0.17 0.43 --
5 0.17 0.17 --
5 0.1 0.15 --
3 0.28 0.32 0.32
4 0.24 0.32 0.28
5 0.17 0.24 --
3 0.15 0.28 0.28
2 0.37 0.37 0.37
5 0.24 0.28 0.17
5 0.2 0.24 --
3 0.24 0.24 0.24
4 0.37 0.24 0.24
-- -- 0.43 0.43
5 0.28 0.28 0.17
4 0.37 0.28 --
5 0.2 0.2 0.2
5 0.1 0.15 0.1
3 0.24 0.28 --
5 0.1 0.1 0.1
3 0.24 0.28 0.28
5 0.43 0.32 --
3 0.37 0.37 0.32
5 0.1 0.2 0.1
EC Design for Secondary Road Construction
Guidelines for EC Design Spreadsheet
Note: All equation, table and figure references are referring to the Level III EC Design Reference Manual.
Step 1 Input project information.
- All information is required except for the elevations.
- It is no longer a requirement to consider all blueline streams as HQW for design purposes. Only mark the section as HQW
falls with a HQW zone as defined by the Division of Water Quality.
- Visit http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/csu/classifications
- Use the diagram to locate your stream by using River Basin, County, Index number, or the clickable maps.
~~~~High Quality Waters have the following classifications:
a. Water Supply I (WS-I)
b. Water Supply II (WS-II)
c. Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
d. High Quality Water (HQW)
e. Shellfish Waters (SA)
~~~~http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq can provide additional information.
~Determine if the stream is classified as Trout waters by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/csu/classifications
as well. Trout waters are designated by the "Tr" symbol.
~Station numbers must be entered in order for the length of run to be calculated.
~The ditchline percent grade must be entered manually into cell D10. If elevations are known, they can be entered adjacen
corresponding station number and the percent grade will be calculated. You must then enter this number into cell D10.
~Determine the drainage area for your outlet point. Acquire topo map info for the project and determine the drainage area
outlet point. Include topo map or other documentation with drainage area outlined and calculations of drainage area. The
area will include onsite as well as offsite runoff that is draining to your outlet point.
If the drainage area is 1 acre or greater, surface dewatering devices must be utilized and Option 5 and Option 6 will be the o
available.
It is preferable that the drainage area be kept < 3 acre. Diversion berms or other devices should be considered to divert offs
from draining to your outlet point.
~Determine whether or not your section is Typical or Non-Typical. Typical Sections are considered those roadway sections w
conventional back slope cuts (<10'), front slope fills, and shoulders where the drainage area and disturbed area are basicall
but less than 3 acres. Non-Typical sections are those roadway sections with steep back slope cuts (>10') or fill slopes or hav
coming onto the project from off the right of way with drainage areas greater than 3 acres.
~For Non-Typical sections, RUSLE2 must be utilized or Option 5 will be the only option available. Answer the question as to
not you will be using RUSLE2. Typical sections do not require using the actual RUSLE2 program because the equation in Opti
derived from data gathered from the RUSLE2 program.
~Enter in the following:
~~ Regression Constant, C- values on Table 2-7 (Tables and Figures Tab)
~~ Rainfall Factor , R-values on Fig. 2-1 (Tables and Figures Tab)
~~ RUSLE Soil Erodibility Factor for the B-horizon, K- values on Table 2-2 (Tables and Figures Tab) or utilize
http://soildatamart.nrcs.usda.gov/ website to find the needed parameter.
~~ Enter in Soil Type. Include label and name.
Step 2 Utilize the Required Liner Tab to determine proper ditch liner for run that is being designed for. Note the recommen
the EC plan.
Step 3 Automatically determines the required spacing for Rock Silt Check Type-B’s OR Wattles (velocity control only). The o
should be protected by the device(s) given in Option 4, 5, or 6. Starting from the outlet point uses the calculated spacing to
Type B Checks or Wattles at the indicated intervals until the numbers of checks/wattles are achieved. Devices should not be
grade breaks. Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Checks can be substituted to satisfy the velocity requirement shown in Step 3 and
requirements found in Option 4. Wattles in conjunction with PAMs are required on projects within HQW zones and/or Tr
*See the example to the right for clarification on spacing. PAMs should not be placed on the last BMP in the ditchline. W
control is not required, it would be advantageous to install an additional wattle up the grade from the outlet point to fac
introduction of PAM.
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NOTE: Now the spreadsheet will recommend a starting point.
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Option 4 Obtaining storage requirements for drainage areas < 1 acre.
Option 4 is divided up into 3 sections to accommodate Typical and Non-Typical sections.
~For Typical Sections, Option 4A can be used to determine the required storage.
~~ The spreadsheet will use Module 2 Eq. 5, V = CRKs, to obtain the design volume (ft^3/ac/yr).
~~ The disturbed area will then be used to calculate the required sediment storage (ft^3).
~~ The ditchline slope is in ft/ft, s value. (ex. 1% slope = 0.01 ft/ft). This is calculated automatically by the percent grade give
~~The Required Storage is shown in cell F51 and you are asked to proceed to Option 4C.
~For Non-Typical Sections, Option 4B can be used to determine the required storage.
~~ This step will require you to use the RUSLE2 software program to model your particular section and then enter the Sedim
Delivery from RUSLE2 into cell F56. Cell F56 should be zeroed out if not in use.
introduction of PAM.
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NOTE: Now the spreadsheet will recommend a starting point.
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Option 4 Obtaining storage requirements for drainage areas < 1 acre.
Option 4 is divided up into 3 sections to accommodate Typical and Non-Typical sections.
~For Typical Sections, Option 4A can be used to determine the required storage.
~~ The spreadsheet will use Module 2 Eq. 5, V = CRKs, to obtain the design volume (ft^3/ac/yr).
~~ The disturbed area will then be used to calculate the required sediment storage (ft^3).
~~ The ditchline slope is in ft/ft, s value. (ex. 1% slope = 0.01 ft/ft). This is calculated automatically by the percent grade give
~~The Required Storage is shown in cell F51 and you are asked to proceed to Option 4C.
~For Non-Typical Sections, Option 4B can be used to determine the required storage.
~~ This step will require you to use the RUSLE2 software program to model your particular section and then enter the Sedim
Delivery from RUSLE2 into cell F56. Cell F56 should be zeroed out if not in use.
~~ The Sediment Delivery is then converted to ft^3/ac/yr assuming a density of 1.4 g/cm^3.
~~ The Required Storage is then calculated using the disturbed acreage and shown in cell F58.
~~ Move to Option 4C.
~Option 4C is used to determine the number of Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Checks or Wattles needed to achieve the require
volume.
**A Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Check is a Type A Rock Silt Check that is wrapped with coir fiber, excelsior, or straw matting t
introduction of PAM.
~ You can enter in differing front and back slope gradients (example: Front slopes might be 3:1, but the back slopes might b
~ Enter the height of the device. This is measured from the bottom of the ditch up to the lowest point in the weir.
~ Some steep grades may produce the need for excessive devices. Recommend designing for Qp (Option 5) to get addition
the Length of Run divided by the # of required devices is less than 50, the spreadsheet will automatically recommend using
~ If the design meets the requirements, show the required devices on the EC Plan. Otherwise continue on. Designers have
using Option 5 or 6.
~ Always start the first device as close to the outlet point as possible and then space the remaining devices up the grade ev
***If the project involves HQW or Trout Waters, wattles in conjunction with PAM (polyacrylamide) must be installed accord
and Option 4 above. If Step 3 does not call for velocity control, an additional wattle will be required up the grade to deliver
during a runoff event. PAM should not be placed on the last BMP at the outlet.
***If the project does not involve HQW or Trout Waters, install the Type B Rock Silt Checks (TRSC-B) or wattles according to
the Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Checks (TRSC-A) or Wattles according to Option 4. If Option 4 only calls for 1 Wrapped TRSC-A
an additional Wrapped TRSC-A or wattle will be required up the grade to deliver the PAM during a runoff event. PAM shoul
placed on the last BMP at the outlet.
Option 5 Obtaining storage requirements for drainage areas > 1 acre.
~ Look at possible ways to reduce drainage area to < 1 acre. (Ex. Diversion Berm). In some instances the drainage area will b
1 acre, but the steeper grades will require Option 5 to be utilized.
~ If drainage cannot be reduced to < 1 acre,
~ Find the peak runoff rate using the Rational Method: Module 1 eq. 14,Qp = CiA
~ Qp is Q10 (Q25 for HQW or Trout waters)
~ Runoff Coefficient, C, Tables 1-4, 1-5, 1-6
~ Design Rainfall Intensity, i, in/hr
~ To determine i, first determine tc (time of concentration) using the short cut method (A< 4.6S) if the drainage area is <
S is the average slope of watershed in percent, the time of concentration can be assumed 5 minutes.
~ If the shortcut method cannot be used, (A>4.6S), use the Kirpich Method (Module 1 Eq. 1) to determine tc.
~ Once tc is determined, i can be read from Appendix A or the NOAA website,
http://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/orb/nc_pfds.html. Use a Return Period (T) of 10 years (25 for HQW or Trout waters).
~ Drainage area, A, in acres.
~ Using the EC Design Spreadsheet input the variables from Option 5 to compute the surface area requirements for the skim
infiltration basin that will be located at the outlet point. The spreadsheet will compute surface area using A= 435*Q10 (use
HQW or Trout waters).
~Choose a design depth.
~Enter in a proposed basin side slope. 1.5:1 is the steepest allowed.
~ The spreadsheet will give a SUGGESTED Top Width and Top Length. Change the Final Design Width and Length until the S
Surface Area is verified in the gray box below. Must adhere to the 2:1 (L:W) ratio.
~ The Weir Length is calculated based on the chart found in the NCDOT Roadway Standard Drawings.
~ If an infiltration basin is utilized, find the saturated hydraulic conductivity of the soils on the project section.
~ If a skimmer is utilized, calculate orifice diameter based on dewatering time.
~ Show required device and dimensions on EC Plan per spreadsheet.
~ Baffles are required. If the device is greater than 20' in length, it will require 3 baffles. 10'-20' will require 2 baffles, and if
long it will require only 1 baffle.
Option 6 Alternative Designs
~IMPORTANT: Be sure the information in Step 1 is accurate before using Option 6.
~ There may be cases where the RUSLE2 Analysis yields an excessive number of Wrapped Type A checks to achieve storage
requirements, and site constraints disallow skimmer and infiltration basin installation. Therefore it will be necessary to utili
below that best fits your situation. The 60 Day Option is not available for projects involving HQW or Trout Waters.
30 DAY OPTION
~ Under these circumstances it will be necessary to provide a minimum of 23% of the storage calculated using the RUSLE2
during the Clearing and Grubbing Phase. This section must then be permanently stabilized within 30 days from the time cle
grubbing begins. This is derived from Table 2-1 of the Level III Reference Manual which indicates that for any given 30 day p
the maximum amount of Rainfall Energy that can be expected is 23% of the annual total.
~ If a skimmer is utilized, calculate orifice diameter based on dewatering time.
~ Show required device and dimensions on EC Plan per spreadsheet.
~ Baffles are required. If the device is greater than 20' in length, it will require 3 baffles. 10'-20' will require 2 baffles, and if
long it will require only 1 baffle.
Option 6 Alternative Designs
~IMPORTANT: Be sure the information in Step 1 is accurate before using Option 6.
~ There may be cases where the RUSLE2 Analysis yields an excessive number of Wrapped Type A checks to achieve storage
requirements, and site constraints disallow skimmer and infiltration basin installation. Therefore it will be necessary to utili
below that best fits your situation. The 60 Day Option is not available for projects involving HQW or Trout Waters.
30 DAY OPTION
~ Under these circumstances it will be necessary to provide a minimum of 23% of the storage calculated using the RUSLE2
during the Clearing and Grubbing Phase. This section must then be permanently stabilized within 30 days from the time cle
grubbing begins. This is derived from Table 2-1 of the Level III Reference Manual which indicates that for any given 30 day p
the maximum amount of Rainfall Energy that can be expected is 23% of the annual total.
~ The spreadsheet will calculate 23% of the RUSLE2 required storage (either from Option 4A or Option 4B).
~ Choose a design depth.
~Enter in a proposed basin side slope. Recommend 1.5:1 or flatter
~ The spreadsheet will give a SUGGESTED Top Width and Top Length. Change the Final Design Width and Length until the S
verified in the gray box below. Must adhere to the 2:1 (L:W) ratio.
~ The weir length is calculated as 2/3 of the Sediment Basin's width.
*PAM must be introduced by a minimum of 1 Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Check or Wattle upgrade from this outlet device
required for Trout or HQW waters.
60 DAY OPTION
~ Under these circumstances it will be necessary to provide a minimum of 43% of the storage calculated using the RUSLE2
during the Clearing and Grubbing Phase. This section must then be permanently stabilized within 60 days from the time cle
grubbing begins. This is derived from Table 2-1 of the Level III Reference Manual which indicates that for any given 60 day p
the maximum amount of Rainfall Energy that can be expected is 43% of the annual total.
~ The spreadsheet will calculate 43% of the RUSLE2 required storage (either from Option 4A or Option 4B).
~ Choose a design depth.
~Enter in a proposed basin side slope. Recommend 1.5:1 or flatter
~ The spreadsheet will give a SUGGESTED Top Width and Top Length. Change the Final Design Width and Length until the S
verified in the gray box below. Must adhere to the 2:1 (L:W) ratio.
~ The weir length is calculated as 2/3 of the Sediment Basin's width.
~ This option is not available for projects involving HQW or Trout waters
*PAM must be introduced by a minimum of 1 Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Check or Wattle upgrade from this outlet device
BE SURE TO NOTE ON THE EC PLAN WHICH OPTION (30 or 60) IS UTILIZED!
GENERAL NOTES:
~If the project involves HQW or Trout Waters, wattles in conjunction with PAM (polyacrylamide) must be installed accordin
and Option 4 above. If Step 3 does not call for velocity control, an additional wattle will be required up the grade to deliver
during a runoff event. PAM should not be placed on the last BMP at the outlet.
~If the project does not involve HQW or Trout Waters, install the Type B Rock Silt Checks (TRSC-B) or wattles according to S
Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Checks (TRSC-A) or Wattles according to Option 4. If Option 4 only calls for 1 Wrapped TRSC-A or
additional Wrapped TRSC-A or wattle will be required up the grade to deliver the PAM during a runoff event. PAM should n
on the last BMP at the outlet.
~ Baffles are required. If the device is greater than 20' in length, it will require 3 baffles. 10'-20' will require 2 baffles, and if
long it will require only 1 baffle.
~ Always show required device and dimensions on EC Plan per spreadsheet. If Option 6 is used, note on the plans if this site
stabilized within 30 or 60 days from the time clearing and grubbing begins.
~ Be sure to always show a Type A Rock Silt Check or Wattle on the outlet side of the skimmer or infiltration basin.
~ If the silt basin type B, skimmer, or infiltration basin from Option 5 or from Option 6 cannot be installed properly due to t
of the ditchline grade, recommend utilizing the Tiered Basin method to ensure sediment storage is achieved.
~ If a 30 or 60 day construction window is not practical, employ other methods such as PAM's, or other approved innovativ
eference Manual.

ses. Only mark the section as HQW if the project

, or the clickable maps.

g/web/wq/ps/csu/classifications

known, they can be entered adjacent to the

enter this number into cell D10.
ect and determine the drainage area for each
d calculations of drainage area. The drainage

d Option 5 and Option 6 will be the only option

s should be considered to divert offsite runoff

considered those roadway sections with

area and disturbed area are basically the same,
slope cuts (>10') or fill slopes or have runoff
res.
available. Answer the question as to whether or
rogram because the equation in Option 4A is

ures Tab) or utilize

g designed for. Note the recommended liner on

Wattles (velocity control only). The outlet point

point uses the calculated spacing to place either
are achieved. Devices should not be placed at
y requirement shown in Step 3 and the storage
ojects within HQW zones and/or Trout waters.
on the last BMP in the ditchline. When velocity
e grade from the outlet point to facilitate the

3/ac/yr).
3).
omatically by the percent grade given in Step 1.
.

ular section and then enter the Sediment

 .

3/ac/yr).
3).
omatically by the percent grade given in Step 1.
.

ular section and then enter the Sediment

m^3.
ell F58.

attles needed to achieve the required storage

ir fiber, excelsior, or straw matting to aide in the

be 3:1, but the back slopes might be 1.5:1).

e lowest point in the weir.
ng for Qp (Option 5) to get additional storage. If
will automatically recommend using Option 5.
erwise continue on. Designers have the option of
e remaining devices up the grade evenly.
acrylamide) must be installed according to Step 3
be required up the grade to deliver the PAM
ecks (TRSC-B) or wattles according to Step 3 and
on 4 only calls for 1 Wrapped TRSC-A or wattle,
M during a runoff event. PAM should not be
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity
Saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) refers to the ease with whi
expressed in terms of micrometers per second. They are based on
porosity, and texture. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is consider
absorption fields.
For each soil layer, this attribute is actually recorded as three sepa
indicate the range of this attribute for the soil component. A "repr
for the component. For this soil property, only the representative
according to standard Ksat class limits.

me instances the drainage area will be less than

od (A< 4.6S) if the drainage area is < 4.6S, where

ed 5 minutes.
1 Eq. 1) to determine tc.

ears (25 for HQW or Trout waters).

urface area requirements for the skimmer or

surface area using A= 435*Q10 (use Q25 for

Design Width and Length until the Storage and

ard Drawings.
on the project section.

10'-20' will require 2 baffles, and if less than 10'

ed Type A checks to achieve storage

Therefore it will be necessary to utilize the option
ving HQW or Trout Waters.

torage calculated using the RUSLE2 analysis

zed within 30 days from the time clearing and
indicates that for any given 30 day period in NC,
l.
 10'-20' will require 2 baffles, and if less than 10'

ed Type A checks to achieve storage

Therefore it will be necessary to utilize the option
ving HQW or Trout Waters.

torage calculated using the RUSLE2 analysis

zed within 30 days from the time clearing and
indicates that for any given 30 day period in NC,
l.
n 4A or Option 4B).

Design Width and Length until the Storage is

ttle upgrade from this outlet device. Wattles are

torage calculated using the RUSLE2 analysis

zed within 60 days from the time clearing and
indicates that for any given 60 day period in NC,
l.
n 4A or Option 4B).

Design Width and Length until the Storage is

ttle upgrade from this outlet device.

ylamide) must be installed according to Step 3

be required up the grade to deliver the PAM

s (TRSC-B) or wattles according to Step 3 and the

only calls for 1 Wrapped TRSC-A or wattle, an
during a runoff event. PAM should not be placed

10'-20' will require 2 baffles, and if less than 10'

is used, note on the plans if this site must be

immer or infiltration basin.
annot be installed properly due to the steepness
nt storage is achieved.
PAM's, or other approved innovative designs.
vity

ty (Ksat) refers to the ease with which pores in a saturated soil transmit water. The estimates are
eters per second. They are based on soil characteristics observed in the field, particularly structure,
ed hydraulic conductivity is considered in the design of soil drainage systems and septic tank

te is actually recorded as three separate values in the database. A low value and a high value
bute for the soil component. A "representative" value indicates the expected value of this attribute
oil property, only the representative value is used. The numeric Ksat values have been grouped
ss limits.
Version Revision Notes
03.23.2007.sta Released for use.
05.09.2007.sta Required Storage Worksheet: Made cell H103 (Step 7) display the RUSLE2
volume even if the Drainage Area exceeds 3 acres.
Removed page number references
Corrected Soil Data Mart link
07.13.2007.sta Reference to the Regression Constant Table has been changed from Table 2-6 to Table 2-7 (cell H27)
in the Level III Manual.
07.26.2007.sta Step 5 revised to show that the volume from the equation V=CRKs is actually an annual sediment
volume with units, ft3/ac/yr. V must be multiplied by the disturbed area in order to obtain
the Required Sediment Storage.
The weir calculation in Step 7 was revised to 2/3 of the Sediment Dam width.
The weir calculation in Step 6 was revised to be calculated according to the chart
in the NCDOT Roadway Standard Drawing for a Type B Sediment Dam.
07.27.2007.sta The formula in Cell H103 (Step 7) was revised to include the multiplication by the drainage area.
09.04.2007.sta Updated the Required Liner tab to include the most current version of Matting_english_V5.01c spreadsheet.
12.21.07 Consolidated 09.07.2007 and 09.07.2007.sta into a single spreadsheet.
Required Storage Tab:
Added a Comments sections under Step 5 and Step 7.
Shifted the reference tables to D219 to make future revisions easier.
Divided Step 5 into Step 5A, 5B, and 5C to help handle non-typical situations.
Revised the Weir Reference Chart (D224) to better reflect what the Standard Drawings recommend.
Revised Step 7 to read "30 days from the time clearing and grubbing begins".
Revised Step 7 Cell E26 to read "Type B Basin" instead of "Type B Sediment Dam"
Made it to where the spreadsheet would print on 3 pages. User can customize printable area as needed.
Fixed bug that was making "300" instead of "600" show up in cell B18 when "Beaufort" was chosen.
Revised Step 3 to give the number of checks required and a recommended spacing.
Revised Step 5C to allow for differing front and back slope gradients.
Added a space where user could number pages or sections.
Added section to enter Prepared By, Date Prepared, and Level III Cert # information.
Required Liner Tab: updated to most recent verison of Matting_english_V5.01c spreadsheet
Revised the Help Tab
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3.20.2008 Step 7: Added a note concerning the use of wattles in conjunction with PAMs when the project involves
HQW or Trout Waters.
Step 6 and Step 7: Added a note concerning the requirements of using baffles in sediment dams, skimmers,
and basins at drainage outlets.
Step 5: Added a cell for soil type entry.
Step 5: Added a note in the "gray box" to alert the designer to install the first check dam as close to the
outlet as possible and then to space them up the grade evenly.
Revised the Help Tab
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4.4.2008 Step 3: Revised to allow for a choice between using Type B Rock Silt checks and Wattles for velocity control.
Added a Tables and Figures Tab
Revised the Help Tab
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4.29.2008 Added entry for Trout designation.
Added comments in B5 and B6 to help with determining HQW and Trout water classifications.
Step 3: Revised the gray information box to clarify when Type B Rock Silts and Wattles are required.
Revised the Help Tab
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8.4.2008 Updated the Required Liner tab to include the most current version of Matting_english_V5.01c spreadsheet.
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10.1.2008 Required Storage Tab:
Added section to enter Reviewed By, Date Reviewed, and Level III Cert # information.
Step 3: Revised section so that Wattles are spaced according to traditional Type B Check spacing intervals.
Step 5: Revised wording to allow Wattles to be used interchangeably with Type A Checks.
Step 7: Added a 60 Day Option
Added Runoff Coefficient Charts (C) and updated the Rainfall Factor (R) diagram in the Tables and Figures Tab.
Revised the Help Tab
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10.8.2008 Cell D65: added note to ensure the ditchline depth is adequate for the check height shown.
Renamed Step 5, 6, and & 7 to Option 4, 5, and 6
The variables R, C, and K will now be entered in under Step 1 to ensure they are correct for Option 6 (old Step 7)
Option 6: Removed the influence of cell D4 (no longer takes 23% or 43% of the 82% value if project time is less than 6 months.
Disabled Options 4 and 6 for Non-Typical sections when the designer chooses not to utilize RUSLE2.
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12.1.2008 Clarified the defintintion of Non-Typical vs. Typical Section. Revised definition note in cell D17 and on the Help Tab.
The basin volume is now determined by Soil and Water's equation (adopted by Land Quality) to take basin side slopes into consideration.
Revised the Help Tab
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5.1.2009 Added notes to Option 4 and Option 6 outlining the requirement to use Wrapped Type A Rock Silt Checks or Wattles to deliver PAM.
Updated the Help Tab
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5.4.2009 Revised the Basin Designer section for Options 5 & 6 so that the user can now input both the Final Design Top Width and Length.
 Removed all other options for the Basin Designers now that the user can build their own. Must meet 2:1 (L:W) ratio.
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6.4.2009 Fixed problem with the design depth in Option 7's 60 Day Option.
Updated the Required Liner Tab with Soil and Water's most recent version.
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11.1.2011 Added 1 acre or greater must utilize surface dewatering device
Updated Option 5 and 6 basin designs to include skimmer orifice design and infiltration analysis.
Updated Notes throughout Required Storage tab
Updated HELP tab
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2.10.2011 Removed skimmer and infiltration basin design from Option 6
Updated HELP tab
Updated Notes throughout Required Storage tab
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