25. Depression Storage

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is depression storage?

   Hint

   Think about small puddles or potholes.

2. 2.

   Name an example of a land use that would have high depression storage.

   Hint

   Consider where water is more absorbed.

3. 3.

   What does depression storage refer to?

   • Volume of water in soil
   • Water in surface depressions
   • Evaporated water

   Hint

   Think about where water accumulates after it rains.

4. 4.

   True or False: Urban areas generally have a higher depression storage than agricultural fields.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the types of surfaces used in urban development.

5. 5.

   You are designing a stormwater management system for an urban area. How would you account for depression storage in your design? Explain your reasoning.

   Hint

   Consider ways to integrate natural elements to improve water management.

6. 6.

   Given the empirical data that forests have an average depression storage of 2-5 mm, how would you approach estimating storage for a mixed-use urban area with limited green space? What factors will you consider?

   Hint

   Think about how urban characteristics affect water behavior.