EAGLE DRAINAGE DESIGN STANDARDS

November 17, 2015

City of Eagle
Planning & Zoning Department
P.O. Box 1520
Eagle, ID 83616
 EAGLE DRAINAGE DESIGN STANDARDS

A. PURPOSE

1. These standards amend the “Design Standards for Storm Drainage Retention Facilities”
adopted by Resolution 04-10 of the City Council.

2. These standards apply to drainage facility designs proposed on individual sites that are
already platted. Storm drainage facilities for private roads shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the most current ACHD Drainage and Stormwater
Management Standards.

3. Storm drainage facilities designed for all ACHD roadway projects and private
developments impacting public rights-of-way are to be submitted to ACHD for review and
approval.

4. Compliance with these standards does not relieve the design professional’s responsibility
for the design and compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

B. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Drainage facility designs for construction projects on individual sites that are already
platted shall be included with the plans submitted to the Building Department.

2. All plans and related submittals shall be stamped and signed by a licensed professional
per Eagle City Code 8.2A.10.C. All submittals for drainage facilities as described above
shall include the following minimum items:

a. Plan sheets/details

Adequately show the locations, materials, typical sections, design elevations,
and seasonal high groundwater elevations for all proposed facilities

Detail drawings for all drainage facility structures
b. Drainage Report and Calculations

General description of the site

All water features (wetlands, drainage/irrigation ditches, and natural
waterways)

Drainage basin map using color/hatching to differentiate subbasins with each
subbasin numbered

Calculations for runoff volumes, peak flow rates, facility sizing, absorption
times

All calculations shall be provided on the design forms included within these
standards

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Map identifying depth and extent of ponding for all facilities designed for less
than the 100-year volume (for facilities located in DDA or TDA Overlay
Districts)
c. Geotechnical Report

Subsurface exploration results and soil classifications

Infiltration rates

Seasonal high groundwater elevations

Any special considerations that may affect the storm drainage facilities

C. DESIGN CRITERIA

1. Runoff Coefficient

a. Runoff coefficients for design shall be based on the following values.

Type of Surface Runoff Coefficient (C)

Roof 0.95
Asphalt 0.95
Concrete 0.95
Gravel 0.50
Landscaped Areas 0.20
Unimproved Areas 0.15

b. Composite runoff coefficients from tables for individual land usage shall not be used
for design.

c. Runoff quantity shall be based on actual components proposed or maximum sizes of

buildings and impervious surfaces allowed by zoning or development agreement. In
cases where improvement design is not final, maximum development allowed by
zoning or development agreement shall be assumed.

2. Design Volume

a. All drainage facilities shall be designed to store a design volume based on 1.0 inches
of water over the drainage area utilizing the above runoff coefficients.

b. Exception: Drainage facilities located within the Downtown Development Area (DDA)
or Transitional Development Area (TDA) as shown in Exhibit A-1 within the Eagle
Architecture and Site Design Book (EASD) shall be designed to store a design volume
based on 0.85 inches of water over the drainage area utilizing the above runoff
coefficients. However, the grading plan for the development shall clearly indicate the

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 extent of ponding/flooding from the 100-year storm event as calculated for all
drainage facilities and demonstrate that this 100-year volume is retained entirely on
the development site.

3. Infiltration

a. Design volumes for drainage facilities shall not include infiltration during the design
storm.

b. Infiltration rates from the geotechnical report shall be used for determining the
absorption time (time to empty the drainage facility after the design storm). The
following criteria shall be met:

A FOS of safety of 2.0 shall be applied to the infiltration rate established in the
geotechnical report.

All facilities must infiltrate 90% of the design volume within 48 hours.

A maximum infiltration rate of 8 inches/hour shall be used in calculating the
time to infiltrate.

4. Peak Flow Rate

a. Drainage facilities shall be designed to convey a peak flow rate for a storm with an
intensity of 1.0 inches per hour (100-year, 1 hour storm).

b. Exception: Drainage facilities located within the Downtown Development Area (DDA)
or Transitional Development Area (TDA) as shown in Exhibit A-1 within the Eagle
Architecture and Site Design Book (EASD) shall be designed to convey a peak flow rate
for a storm with an intensity of 0.85 inches per hour (50-year, 1 hour storm).

5. Pretreatment

a. All seepage beds and ponds shall be provided with pretreatment by utilizing an
appropriately sized Sand & Grease Trap. Storm conveyance systems shall be designed
so that velocities through the baffle opening of the Sand & Grease Trap are limited to
a maximum of 0.50 feet per second.

b. Sand & Grease Traps shall be in accordance with standard drawing SD-01.

D. DRAINAGE FACILITY TYPES

1. Seepage Bed

Seepage beds with infiltration through the bottom of the rock bed shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with standard drawing SD-02 and the following requirements:

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 a. The seepage bed shall have a minimum 3-foot separation between the bottom of the
rock bed and the seasonal high groundwater as established in the geotechnical report.
b. The bottom of all seepage beds shall have a layer of ASTM C-33 sand with a minimum
depth of 18-inches. The sand layer depth shall be increased to 3-feet when infiltration
rates for the site are over 8-inches/hour as provided in the geotechnical report. The
sand layer shall not be included in calculating the volume provided for storage.
c. Seepage beds shall be separated a minimum of 10-feet from structures (foundations)
unless a letter from an Idaho licensed engineer is provided indicating that a smaller
setback is acceptable.
d. The rock bed shall consist of 1 ½” to 2” washed drain rock (uniform size). A void ratio
of 40% shall be used for design.
e. The volume of seepage beds shall be increased by 15% to account for sediment.
f. The top and all sides of the seepage bed shall be protected with a nonwoven
geotextile filter fabric with a minimum weight of 6 oz/sy.
g. Infiltration time shall be calculated using the bottom area of the seepage bed only.

2. Seepage Bed (Horizontal)

Horizontal seepage beds will only be allowed when a minimum 3-foot separation
between the bottom of the rock bed and the seasonal high groundwater cannot be
achieved. Horizontal seepage beds shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
standard drawing SD-03 and the following requirements:

a. The seepage bed shall have a minimum 2-inch separation between the impermeable
liner and the seasonal high groundwater as established in the geotechnical report.
b. The bottom of the seepage bed shall have an impermeable liner. All sides of the
seepage bed without a sand filter shall have an impermeable liner. The impermeable
liner shall be PVC or HDPE with a minimum thickness of 30 mils.
c. The top of the seepage bed and the sides of the sand window shall have a nonwoven
geotextile filter fabric with a minimum weight of 6 oz/sy.
d. A sand filter window shall be installed along one side of the seepage bed with a
minimum thickness of 3-feet. The volume of sand window shall not be included in
calculating the volume provided for storage.
e. Seepage beds shall be separated a minimum of 10-feet from structures (foundations)
unless a letter from an Idaho licensed engineer is provided indicating that a smaller
setback is acceptable.
f. The rock bed shall consist of 1 ½” to 2” washed drain rock (uniform size). A void ratio
of 40% shall be used for design.
g. The volume of seepage beds shall be increased by 15% to account for sediment.
h. Infiltration time shall be calculated using ½ the sidewall area of the seepage bed only.

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 3. Grassy Basins

Grassy basins for storm water storage shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with standard drawing SD-04 and the following requirements:

a. The grassy basin side slopes shall be no steeper than 4:1 (H:V).
b. A filter sand absorption bed having a volume not less than one percent (1%) of the
computed design volume shall be installed at the lowest point of the basin. The sand
absorption bed shall be covered with 2” drain rock or cobbles.
c. The bottom of the basin shall be sloped to the low point at a minimum of 1%.
d. The grassy basin shall have a minimum separation of 3-feet between the bottom of
the basin and the seasonal high groundwater as established in the geotechnical
report.
e. Infiltration time shall be calculated using the water surface area at mid-depth.
f. The following minimum freeboard shall be provided above the design water
elevation:
i. Design Depth less than or equal to 3 feet – 6” minimum freeboard
ii. Design Depth greater than 3 feet – 12” minimum freeboard

4. Ponds

Retention ponds that are excavated into groundwater shall meet the following
requirements:

a. Minimum depth of 6 feet below the seasonal high groundwater.

b. A safety shelf shall be constructed around the perimeter of the pond in accordance
with SD-05.
c. Pond sideslopes shall be no steeper than 3:1 (H:V) above the safety shelf.
d. Design volumes for retention of storm drainage shall be calculated above the seasonal
high groundwater elevation.
e. A minimum freeboard of 12” shall be provided above the design water elevation.

5. Other

Retention facilities other than seepage beds, grassy basins or ponds may be submitted as
a proposed alternative. All alternatives shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with the
intent to achieve the overall performance standards of the standard facilities.

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STANDARD DRAWINGS
SD-01 Sand & Grease Trap
SD-02 Seepage Bed
SD-03 Horizontal Seepage Bed
SD-04 Grassy Basin
SD-05 Pond Safety Shelf

DESIGN FORMS
Form 1 Design Volume and Peak Flow
Form 2 Seepage Bed Design Form
Form 3 Horizontal Seepage Bed Design Form
Form 4 Grassy Basin Design Form
 FORM 1
DESIGN VOLUME AND PEAK FLOW

Project:

Engineer:

Drainage Site: (Drainage Basin)

1. Drainage Area Calculation:

Equivalent Area
A C AxC
Surface Type Area (sq. ft) Runoff Coeff. Equivalent Area (sq. ft)
Roof 0.95
Asphalt 0.95
Concrete 0.95
Gravel 0.50
Landscape 0.20
Unimproved 0.15
Total Equivalent Area (sq. ft), Aeq

2. Runoff Volume:

100-year Volume

1 ݂‫ݐ‬
ܸଵ଴଴ = ‫ܣ‬௘௤ ‫ ݔ‬1.0 ‫ ݔ‬൬ ൰
12 ݅݊

1 ݂‫ݐ‬
ܸଵ଴଴ = ሺ___________________________ሻ ‫ ݔ‬1.0 ‫ ݔ‬൬ ൰
12 ݅݊

ܸଵ଴଴ = ሺ___________________________ሻ Cubic Feet

50-year Volume (Only for projects in DDA or TDA Overlay District)

1 ݂‫ݐ‬
ܸହ଴ = ‫ܣ‬௘௤ ‫ ݔ‬0.85 ‫ ݔ‬൬ ൰
12 ݅݊

1 ݂‫ݐ‬
ܸହ଴ = ሺ___________________________ሻ ‫ ݔ‬0.85 ‫ ݔ‬൬ ൰
12 ݅݊

ܸହ଴ = ሺ___________________________ሻ Cubic Feet

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 1 – Design Volume and Peak Flow Form
 3. Pre-Development Runoff:

If development has allowable discharge of pre-development volume, Vpd, then:

(Note: If no pre-development discharge allowed, then ܸ஽ଵ଴଴ = ܸଵ଴଴ ܽ݊݀ ܸ஽ହ଴ = ܸହ଴ )

ܸ஽ଵ଴଴ = ܸଵ଴଴ − ܸ௣ௗ

ܸ஽ଵ଴଴ = ሺ__________________ሻ − ሺ____________________ሻ

ࢂࡰ૚૙૙ = ሺ__________________ሻ Cubic Feet

ܸ஽ହ଴ = ܸହ଴ − ܸ௣ௗ

ܸ஽ହ଴ = ሺ__________________ሻ − ሺ____________________ሻ

ࢂࡰ૞૙ = ሺ__________________ሻ Cubic Feet (Only for DDA or TDA Overlay District)

Attach documentation from drainage receiver granting permission to

discharge and calculations or measurement of actual pre-development
drainage volume.

4. Peak Flow: (For Facilities with Sand and Grease Traps Only)

100-year Peak Flow

1 ܽܿ‫݁ݎ‬
ܳଵ଴଴ = ‫ܣ‬௘௤ ‫ ݔ‬1.0 ‫ ݔ‬൬ ൰
43560 ‫݂ݏ‬

1 ܽܿ‫݁ݎ‬
ܳଵ଴଴ = ሺ___________________________ሻ ‫ ݔ‬1.0 ‫ ݔ‬൬ ൰
43560 ‫݂ݏ‬

ܳଵ଴଴ = ሺ___________________________ሻ cfs

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 1 – Design Volume and Peak Flow Form
 50-year Peak Flow (Only for projects in DDA or TDA Overlay District)

1 ܽܿ‫݁ݎ‬
ܳହ଴ = ‫ܣ‬௘௤ ‫ ݔ‬0.85 ‫ ݔ‬൬ ൰
43560 ‫݂ݏ‬

1 ܽܿ‫݁ݎ‬
ܸହ଴ = ሺ___________________________ሻ ‫ ݔ‬0.85 ‫ ݔ‬൬ ൰
43560 ‫݂ݏ‬

ܳହ଴ = ሺ___________________________ሻ cfs

To limit velocity through the sand and grease trap throat to 0.5 feet per second, the peak design
flows shall not exceed the following maximum flows for the selected sand and grease trap size:

Tank Size Max Flow

1000 gallon tank, Approximate inside dimension
3.33 cfs
of 4’x8’x6’; 20-inch baffle spacing
1500 gallon tank; Approximate inside dimension
4.17 cfs
of 5’x7’x7’; 20-inch baffle spacing

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 1 – Design Volume and Peak Flow Form
 FORM 2
SEEPAGE BED DESIGN FORM

Project:

Engineer:

Drainage Site: (Drainage Basin)

1. Design Volume (From FORM 1):

For projects within the DDA or TDA Overlay District use VD50, otherwise, use VD100

 = __________________ Cubic Feet

2. Size Seepage Bed:

Bed Dimensions (rock only):

Length of Bed:  = _____________ feet

Width of Bed: = _____________ feet

Height of Bed:
= _____________ feet

Total Volume of Bed:
 = 

 

 = ________________ Cubic Feet

Volume of voids in rock:

(Porosity of 1 ½” to 2” Drain Rock n=0.40)

=
  0.40

= __________________ Cubic Feet

Effective Volume (Adjust for 15% Sedimentation):

 =
 0.85 = __________________ Cubic Feet

3. Check that volume provided is greater than design volume:

Is
 >
 ? If no, resize rock bed.

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 2 – Seepage Bed Design Form
 4. Check time to drain design volume:

Infiltration Rate:  = _____________ in/hr From Geotechnical Report

Effective Infiltration Rate, provide for FOS = 2.0:

 =  ⁄2.0 in / hr

 = __________⁄2.0

 = __________ in / hr (Maximum of 8 in/hr)

Infiltration Area = Bottom Area of Seepage Bed, AB

 =  

 = ___________  ____________ square feet

 = ___________ square feet

Time to Infiltrate 90% of Design Volume, Ti

  .
 = $ %&
  !"  # *
$' ()

__________________  .
 = $ %& hours
_______________  _______________  # *
$' ()

 = _____________ hours

Is  ≤ 48 ℎ-./0 ; If no, resize rock bed

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 2 – Seepage Bed Design Form
 FORM 3
HORIZONTAL SEEPAGE BED DESIGN FORM

Project:

Engineer:

Drainage Site: (Drainage Basin)

1. Design Volume (From FORM 1):

For projects within the DDA or TDA Overlay District use VD50, otherwise, use VD100

 = __________________ Cubic Feet

2. Size Seepage Bed:

Bed Dimensions (rock only):

Length of Bed:  = _____________ feet

Width of Bed: = _____________ feet

Height of Bed:
= _____________ feet

Total Volume of Bed:
 = 

 

 = ________________ Cubic Feet

Volume of voids in rock:

(Porosity of 1 ½” to 2” Drain Rock n=0.40)

=
  0.40

= __________________ Cubic Feet

Effective Volume (Adjust for 15% Sedimentation):

 =
 0.85 = __________________ Cubic Feet

3. Check that volume provided is greater than design volume:

Is
 >
 ? If no, resize rock bed.

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 3 – Horizontal Seepage Bed Design Form
 4. Check time to drain design volume:

Infiltration Rate:  = _____________ in/hr From Geotechnical Report

Effective Infiltration Rate, provide for FOS = 2.0:

 =  ⁄2.0 in / hr

 = __________⁄2.0

 = __________ in / hr (Maximum of 8 in/hr)

Infiltration Area = ½ of Sidewall Area, AS

 = 0.5 
 

 = 0.5  ___________  ____________ square feet

 = ___________ square feet

Time to Infiltrate 90% of Design Volume, Ti

  .
 = % &'
!  "#  $ %( )*
+

__________________  .
 = % &' hours
_______________  _______________  $ +
%( )*

 = _____________ hours

Is  ≤ 48 ℎ./01 ; If no, resize rock bed

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 3 – Horizontal Seepage Bed Design Form
 FORM 4
GRASSY BASIN DESIGN FORM

Project:

Engineer:

Drainage Site: (Drainage Basin)

1. Design Volume (From FORM 1):

For projects within the DDA or TDA Overlay District use VD50, otherwise, use VD100

 = __________________ Cubic Feet

2. Basin Size:

Basin Area (mid-depth):  . = _____________ square feet

Design Depth:  = _____________ feet

Total Volume of Basin:
=  .  

= ________________ Cubic Feet

3. Check that volume provided is greater than design volume:

Is
>
 ? If no, resize basin.

4. Check time to drain design volume:

Infiltration Rate:  = _____________ in/hr From Geotechnical Report

Effective Infiltration Rate, provide for FOS = 2.0:

 =  ⁄2.0 in / hr

 = __________⁄2.0

 = __________ in / hr (Maximum of 8 in/hr)

Infiltration Area = Basin Area at mid-depth, A0.5D

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 4 – Grassy Basin Design Form
 Time to Infiltrate 90% of Design Volume, Ti

  .
 = ! "#
.    '
!$ %&

__________________  .
 = ! "# hours
_______________  _______________  '
!$ %&

 = _____________ hours

Is  ≤ 48 ℎ,-./ ; If no, resize basin

City of Eagle Drainage Design Standards

Form 4 – Grassy Basin Design Form