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there were also a similar cast iron inlet type out there that didn't have any vanes to prevent debris from flowing in. they were much larger the other type and both seemed to have the same fracture above the curb-cut.
also another no dumping marker!!
also another no dumping marker!!
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
there were also a similar cast iron inlet type out there that didn't have any vanes to prevent debris from flowing in. they were much larger the other type and both seemed to have the same fracture above the curb-cut.
also another no dumping marker!!
also another no dumping marker!!
and on the topic of railroad culverts, while we were in town we stumbled across a model railroad exhibit hall, and wouldn't you know they threw in a few drainage structures just for me! (and to prevent water from overtopping/washing out the RR of course)
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
and on the topic of railroad culverts, while we were in town we stumbled across a model railroad exhibit hall, and wouldn't you know they threw in a few drainage structures just for me! (and to prevent water from overtopping/washing out the RR of course)
downstream of the RR crossing, the water enters the rightmost of these three funky protruding CMP culverts that outfall to a pond
speaking of corrugated metal pipe, there were a TON of these 6-8" driveway culverts, which is cool bc it's not often you see CMPs that small in size!
speaking of corrugated metal pipe, there were a TON of these 6-8" driveway culverts, which is cool bc it's not often you see CMPs that small in size!
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
downstream of the RR crossing, the water enters the rightmost of these three funky protruding CMP culverts that outfall to a pond
speaking of corrugated metal pipe, there were a TON of these 6-8" driveway culverts, which is cool bc it's not often you see CMPs that small in size!
speaking of corrugated metal pipe, there were a TON of these 6-8" driveway culverts, which is cool bc it's not often you see CMPs that small in size!
first flush* whoops lol
October 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
first flush* whoops lol
I've gotta say, Denton seems to have done a pretty decent job of incorporating stormwater BMPs alongside bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and is a great example of how complete streets and green infrastructure complement each other!!
btw here's the same street before and after the redesign:
btw here's the same street before and after the redesign:
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I've gotta say, Denton seems to have done a pretty decent job of incorporating stormwater BMPs alongside bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and is a great example of how complete streets and green infrastructure complement each other!!
btw here's the same street before and after the redesign:
btw here's the same street before and after the redesign:
the curbcut itself seems to dissipate energy somewhat by making the water change directions/pass through the slits, which helps avoid eroding out soil in the rain garden AND helps collect debris in a nice little "forebay" that can easily be cleaned out (if they maintain them like they should lol)
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
the curbcut itself seems to dissipate energy somewhat by making the water change directions/pass through the slits, which helps avoid eroding out soil in the rain garden AND helps collect debris in a nice little "forebay" that can easily be cleaned out (if they maintain them like they should lol)
last big find: seems like someone didn’t consider existing drainage utilities when putting in this little retaining wall around the Cotton Bowl 😭
this was the only spot I saw where they had to jut the wall inward to avoid covering over a curb inlet cover
this was the only spot I saw where they had to jut the wall inward to avoid covering over a curb inlet cover
October 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
last big find: seems like someone didn’t consider existing drainage utilities when putting in this little retaining wall around the Cotton Bowl 😭
this was the only spot I saw where they had to jut the wall inward to avoid covering over a curb inlet cover
this was the only spot I saw where they had to jut the wall inward to avoid covering over a curb inlet cover
speaking of trench drains, Fair Park has a TON of little slot and trench drains scattered around (though quite a few of them have clogging issues or are partially paved over even)
October 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
speaking of trench drains, Fair Park has a TON of little slot and trench drains scattered around (though quite a few of them have clogging issues or are partially paved over even)
I also saw a bunch of these “no dumping drains to creek” markers, but they were all in spanish (aside from “ City of Dallas Stormwater Management”)
though technically an arroyo is a liiiiittle different than a creek
though technically an arroyo is a liiiiittle different than a creek
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I also saw a bunch of these “no dumping drains to creek” markers, but they were all in spanish (aside from “ City of Dallas Stormwater Management”)
though technically an arroyo is a liiiiittle different than a creek
though technically an arroyo is a liiiiittle different than a creek