EBME presents Detention Basins and Dual Use by Mark Boucher

We will briefly review the purpose and design of detention basins and the Contra Costa County Flood Control District’s Design Guidelines. We will cover design considerations for underground detention systems, and joint use of basins including the issues to consider when attempting to use C.3 bioretention facilities as detention basins. We will also give a brief update on the AQPI forecast system and flood stage determination project.

Bio- Mark Boucher has 7 years of private sector experience and 26+ years of public sector experience in land development, transportation, drainage and hydrology. Mark earned his BS in Civil Engineering and Masters in Engineering from Washington State University.  Mark serves as the Senior Hydrologist for the Contra Costa County Control Flood Control and Water Conservation District where he oversees the management of the Hydrology Section which operates 32 rain gauges and 16 stream gauges. He provides expertise in hydrology and hydraulics in preparing and reviewing studies, models, and updating standards and hydrology methods. He provides hydrology support for the Flood Control Division, other Divisions at Contra Costa County Public Works, and other agencies.