bn:00026642n
Noun Concept
Categories: Stormwater management, Infrastructure, Environmental engineering, Hydraulic engineering, Water supply
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detention basin  detention basins  detention pond  Dry detention basin  Dry detention pond
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A storage site (such as a small reservoir) that delays the flow of water downstream WordNet 3.0
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A storage site (such as a small reservoir) that delays the flow of water downstream WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A detention basin or retarding basin is an excavated area installed on, or adjacent to, tributaries of rivers, streams, lakes or bays to protect against flooding and, in some cases, downstream erosion by storing water for a limited period of time. Wikipedia
A man-made basin used to temporarily store surplus water from rivers. Wikipedia Disambiguation
An artificial flow control structure that is used to contain flood water for a limited period of time Wikipedia Disambiguation
Flood control measure Wikidata