Basins and ponds
Code
N01
Sector
Hydro Morphology
Other sector(s)
Agriculture
Urban
Forest
The complete description of the NWRM
Summary
Detention basins and ponds are water bodies storing surface run-off. A detention basin is free from water in dry weather flow conditions, whereas a pond (e.g. retention ponds, flood storage reservoirs, shallow impoundments) contains water during dry weather, and is designed to hold more when it rains.
Illustration(s)
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A pond in forest Source: Gebhard Schueler’s presentation, NWRM Workshop 1 |
A basin in the landscape (US) Source: http://archive.inside.iastate.edu/2008/0703/rain.shtml |
Possible benefits with level
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BP1 - Store runoff
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High
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BP2 - Slow runoff
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High
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BP6 - Increase infiltration and/or groundwater recharge
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High
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BP7 - Increase soil water retention
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Low
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BP9 - Intercept pollution pathways
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Medium
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BP10 - Reduce erosion and/or sediment delivery
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Low
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BP12 - Create aquatic habitat
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Low
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ES1 - Water storage
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High
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ES2 - Fish stocks and recruiting
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Low
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ES3 - Natural biomass production
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Low
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ES4 - Biodiversity preservation
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Low
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ES6 - Groundwater/aquifer recharge
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High
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ES7 - Flood risk reduction
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High
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ES8 - Erosion/sediment control
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Low
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ES9 - Filtration of pollutants
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Medium
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ES10 - Recreational opportunities
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Medium
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ES11 - Aesthetic/cultural value
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Medium
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PO1 - Improving status of biology quality elements
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Low
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PO2 - Improving status of physico-chemical quality elements
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Low
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PO3 - Improving status of hydromorphology quality elements
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Low
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PO4 - Improving chemical status and priority substances
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Low
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PO5 - Improving quantitative status
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Low
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PO6 - Improving chemical status
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Low
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PO7 - Prevent surface water status deterioration
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Low
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PO8 - Prevent groundwater status deterioration
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Medium
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PO9 - Take adequate and co-ordinated measures to reduce flood risks
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High
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PO11 - Better protection for ecosystems and more use of Green Infrastructure
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Low
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PO12 - More sustainable agriculture and forestry
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Low
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PO13 - Better management of fish stocks
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Low
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PO14 - Prevention of biodiversity loss
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Low
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