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BEVERLY PARK SUBSTATION EXPANSION—ADDENDUM SEPTEMBER I0,20I0 <br /> SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUD PAGE 4 <br /> Length of level spreader: 50 feet <br /> W W HM3 was used to calculate expected runoff from the basin with results as follows: (Note: <br /> only Developed results are shown as the improvements are existing.) <br /> Return Rate Mitigated <br /> 2 yr 0.62 cfs <br /> 5 yr 0.89 cfs <br /> 10 yr 1.08 cfs <br /> 25 yr 1.35 cfs <br /> 50 yr 1.57 cfs <br /> 100 yr 1.80 cfs <br /> Using the broad crested weir formula, Q = CLH^1.5 with C = 3.3, L= 50 feet and Q = 1.80 cfs <br /> for the 100 year storm, H =0.05 ft or 0.6 inches. Using that depth and the width of the level <br /> spreader gives an expected velocity over the weir of 0.7 fps. This is below standard erosive <br /> velocity in vegetated surface conditions. <br /> The geotechnical engineer has reviewed these flow rates and the downstream slope, soil and <br /> vegetation. His findings are included under separate cover. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> The construction of the yard lends itself to support infiltration. Much of the direct rainfall will <br /> not leave the yard as surface runoff. It is expected that a portion of the runoff infiltrated through <br /> the yard will eventually emerge as surface water near the toe of slope as it follows the contact <br /> line of the unweathered till. The geotechnical engineer has reviewed overall slope stability. Even <br /> if flow does emerge from the slope, its time of concentration will be greatly increased and it will <br /> not be concentrated in a single location. <br /> Of the runoff that will flow to the level spreaders, the dispersion of the flow through native <br /> vegetation will disperse concentrated flows, attenuate the discharge, and allow for infiltration <br /> into the upper surface of the soils. Ultimately, the wetland to the northeast will serve to further <br /> reduce flows through its natural storage ability. <br /> The relocation of the existing level spreader for the Scenic/Grant upstream basin will be to an <br /> area with established vegetation downslope, away from neighboring properties and with a flow <br /> path that is entirely on the PUD property. <br /> J:\SnoCoPUD\Beverly Park 09-158\CE\Drainage\DRAINAGE ADDENDUM.doc DWH/srm <br />