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Stormwater Manual - Pima County Flood Control District

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Upon removal of the structure, the stream shall immediately be reshaped to its original cross<br />

section and properly stabilized.<br />

The approaches to the structure shall consist of stone pads with a minimum thickness of 6<br />

inches, a minimum width equal to the width of the structure, and a minimum approach length<br />

of 25 feet on each side.<br />

Maintenance<br />

The structure shall be inspected after every rainfall and at least once a week and all damages<br />

repaired immediately.<br />

11.5.8 Pump-Around Flow Diversion<br />

Pump-around flow diversions must be used to divert flow during excavation operations in<br />

streams. Pump-around flow diversions provide dry working conditions during construction in<br />

streams. Diverting stream flow around the work area prevents suspension of sediment in<br />

stream flow by construction activities. See Figure 11-27 for an illustration of a pump-around<br />

flow diversion.<br />

Design Criteria<br />

Size the diversion pump based on normal stream flow. Dewatering pump should be sized<br />

based on the size of the work area, the time allowed for dewatering, and the expected rate of<br />

groundwater flow into the excavation.<br />

The check dams to form the diversion shall span the banks of the stream. Maintain 1-foot<br />

freeboard (minimum) on the upstream and downstream checks.<br />

Check dams may be constructed of sandbags or may be a water-filled bladder such as an<br />

Aqua-Barrier.<br />

The dewatering flow from the work area must be treated in a sediment-trapping device prior<br />

to discharge to the stream.<br />

Material Specifications<br />

Sandbags shall be woven polypropylene bags with approximate dimensions of 18-1/2 inches<br />

by 28 inches. Tie the ends of filled bags closed using either draw strings or wire ties.<br />

Construction Procedures and Specifications<br />

Schedule operations such that diversion installation, in-stream excavation, in-stream<br />

construction, stream restoration, and diversion removal are completed as quickly as possible.<br />

Do not construct in a stream when rainfall is expected during the time excavation will be<br />

occurring in the stream.<br />

Install check dams across the stream during low flow conditions.<br />

STORMWATER MANUAL 11-47 August 29, 2011<br />

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE CO., KY.

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