A. Plans and specifications for installing ditch checks shall be in keeping with this standard and shall describe the requirements for applying the practice to achieve its intended purpose. The plans and specifications shall address the following:
1. Location and spacing of ditch check
2. Schedules and sequence of installation and removal
3. Standard drawings and installation details
4. Rock gradation
B. All plans, standard detail drawings, or specifications shall include schedule for installation, inspection, and maintenance. The responsible party shall be identified.
VIII. Operation and Maintenance
A. Ditch checks shall, at a minimum, be inspected weekly and within 24 hours after every precipitation event that produces 0.5 inches of rain or more during a 24 hour period.
B. Unless incorporated into a permanent stormwater management system, ditch checks shall be removed once the final grading and channel stabilization is applied.
C. Sediment deposits shall be removed when deposits reach 0.5 the height of the barrier. Removal of sediment may require replacement of stone. Maintenance shall be completed as soon as possible with consideration to site conditions.
IX. References
X. Definitions
D50 (V.C.1): The particle size for which 50% of the material by weight is smaller than that size.
Ditch Checks (I) Are commonly referred to as temporary check dams. Stone ditch checks refer to those made out of either stone or rock.
Construction Site Diversion
1066 (03/06)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Conservation Practice Standard
Note: Words in the standard that are shown in italics are described in IX. Definitions. The words are italicized the first time they are used.
I. Definition
A temporary1 berm or channel constructed across a slope to collect and divert runoff.
II. Purpose
To intercept, divert, and safely convey runoff at construction sites in order to divert clean water away from disturbed areas, or redirect sediment laden waters to an appropriate sediment control facility.
III. Conditions Where Practice Applies
A. This practice is applicable to construction sites where temporary surface water runoff control or management is needed. Locations and conditions include:
1. Above disturbed areas, to limit runoff onto the site.
2. Across slopes to reduce slope length.
3. Below slopes to divert excess runoff to stabilized outlets.
4. To divert sediment-laden water to sediment control facilities.
5. At or near the perimeter of the construction area to keep sediment from leaving the site.
B. This standard does not pertain to permanent diversions. Refer to appropriate design criteria and local regulations when designing permanent diversions.
IV. Federal, State, and Local Laws
Users of this standard shall be aware of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, or permit requirements governing the use and placement of this practice. This standard does not contain the text of federal, state, or local laws.
V. Criteria
A. The diversion shall have stable side slopes and shall not be overtopped during a 2-year frequency, 24-hour duration storm. The minimum berm cross section shall be as follows:
1. Side slopes of 2:1 (horizontal:vertical) or flatter.
2. Top width of two feet.
3. Berm height of 1.5 feet.
B. Sediment-laden runoff from disturbed areas shall be diverted into a sediment control practice. For typical sediment control practices see WDNR Conservation Practice Standards Sediment Trap (1063) or Sediment Basin (1065) for design criteria.
C. When diverting clean water the diversion channel and its outfall shall be immediately stabilized for the 2-year frequency, 24-hour duration storm. Build and stabilize clean water diversions before initiating down slope land-disturbing activities.
D. Diversions shall be protected from damage by construction activities. At all points where diversion berms or channels will be crossed by construction equipment, the diversion shall be stabilized or shaped appropriately. Temporary culverts of adequate capacity may be used.
E. For diversions that are to serve longer than 30 days, the side slopes including the ridge, and down slope side the diversion shall be stabilized as soon as they are constructed. The diversion channel should be stabilized (i.e. erosion mat) or a larger sediment control practice shall be needed. For diversions serving less than 30 days, the down slope side of the diversion shall be stabilized as soon as constructed.
VI. Considerations
A. The channel cross section may be parabolic, v-shaped or trapezoidal. The use of “V" channels is generally discouraged due to potential erosion problems.
B. Ditch checks may be used to enhance sediment removal. Ditch checks shall be designed in accordance with WDNR Conservation Practice Standard Ditch Check (1062).
C. For diversion berms consider designing an emergency overflow section or bypass area to limit damage from storms that exceed the 2-year frequency 24-hour duration storm. The overflow section may be designed as a stabilized weir with riprap protection.
VII. Plans and Specifications
A. Plans and specifications for installing diversions shall be in keeping with this standard and shall describe the requirements for applying the practice to achieve its intended purpose. The plans and specifications shall address the following:
1. Diversion location.
2. Channel grade or elevations.
3. Typical cross section.
4. Channel stabilization if required.
B. All plans, standard detail drawings, or specifications shall include schedule for installation, inspection, and maintenance. The responsible party shall be identified.
VIII. Operation and Maintenance
A. Diversions shall, at a minimum, be inspected weekly and within 24 hours after every precipitation event that produces 0.5 inches of rain or more during a 24-hour period.
B. Maintenance shall be completed as soon as possible with consideration to site conditions.
C. Accumulated sediment shall be removed when it reaches one half the height of the diversion berm. Properly dispose of any sediment removed from the diversion.
D. Diversions shall be removed and the area stabilized according to construction plans.
IX. Definitions
Temporary (I): an erosion control measure that is utilized during construction and grading operations prior to final stabilization.
Stabilized (V.C): means protecting exposed soil from erosion.
Dust Control On Construction Sites
1068 (03/04)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Conservation Practice Standard
I. Definition
Dust control includes practices used to reduce or prevent the surface and air transport of dust during construction.
Dust control measures for construction activities include minimization of soil disturbance, applying mulch and establishing vegetation, water spraying, surface roughening, applying polymers, spray-on tackifiers, chlorides, and barriers.
II. Purpose
This practice may be used to:
• Reduce wind erosion and dust.
• Minimize deposition of dust and wind transported soils into water bodies through runoff or wind action.
• Reduce respiratory problems.
• Minimize low visibility conditions caused by airborne dust.
III. Conditions Where Practice Applies
Dust control measures may be applied at any construction site, but is particularly important for sites with dry exposed soils which may be exposed to wind or vehicular traffic.
IV. Federal, State, and Local Laws
Users of this standard shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations or permit requirements governing this practice. This standard does not contain the text of federal, state, or local laws.
V. Criteria
This section establishes the minimum standards for design, installation and performance requirements.
A. The implementation of dust control shall limit the area exposed for dust generation.
B. Asphalt and petroleum based products cannot be used for dust control.
C. Mulch and Vegetation - Mulch or seed and mulch may be applied to protect exposed soil from both wind and water erosion.
Refer to WDNR Conservation Practice Standards Mulching for Construction Sites (1058) and Seeding for Construction Site Erosion Control (1059) for criteria.
D. Water - Water until the surface is wet and repeat as needed. Water shall be applied at rates so that runoff does not occur.
