APPLICANT PACKET - Virginia Department of Conservation and ...
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STD & SPEC 3.09<br />
TEMPORARY DIVERSION DIKE<br />
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Practice Description<br />
A temporary ridge <strong>of</strong> compacted soil constructed at the top <strong>of</strong> a sloping disturbed area, to divert storm<br />
run<strong>of</strong>f from upslope drainage areas away from unprotected disturbed areas <strong>and</strong> slopes to a stabilized outlet<br />
<strong>and</strong> to divert sediment-laden run<strong>of</strong>f from a disturbed area to sediment-trapping facility such as a sediment<br />
trap or sediment basin.<br />
Conditions Where Practice Applies<br />
Whenever stormwater run<strong>of</strong>f must be temporarily diverted to protect disturbed areas <strong>and</strong> slopes or retain<br />
sediment on site during construction. These structures generally have a life expectancy <strong>of</strong> 18 months or<br />
less, which can be prolonged with proper maintenance.<br />
Applicant Packet 52<br />
June 2001
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