NDCFCD 2013 status review
Northwest Dallas County
Flood Control District
Table of Contents
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I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................ 2
II.SCOPE OF SERVICES ................................................................ 2
III.LIMITATION ................................................................ 2
IV.OBSERVATIONS ................................................................ 2
A.Sumps ................................................................ 3
B.Box Culverts under Riverchase Drive ................................................................ 18
C.Glory Holes ................................................................ 18
D.Spillways ................................................................ 20
E.Outfall to the Elm Fork of the Trinity River ........................................................... 25
F.General Observations ................................................................ 27
V.RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................. 28
Appendix A Facility and Maintenance Summary ......................................................... 29
Appendix B Site Map ................................................................ 32
Appendix C Outfall Exhibit ................................................................ 34
Appendix D Projected Maintenance, Engineering and NPDES/TPDES Costs ............... 36
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I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc. (NDM) was retained by
County Flood
and structures. The District is generally located in and around
the C
In general, all of th
NDM visually reviewed the status of all above ground facilities
structure, spillway structures, glory hole intakes, sump banks, .
Visible storm sewer outfalls along sump banks were also reviewed
performance of below grade structures was noted, but the facilit
culverts, headwalls and storm sewer piping between sumps) were n
this report because they are either submerged or buried and are
sewer outfalls flowing into district sumps were surveyed as a pa
previously probed in Sumps 2, 9, 10, 11 and 14 to evaluate sedim
since those sumps and associated box culverts were cleaned in 20
Negligible sediment accumulation was noted and therefore silt wa
review. Silt will be probed periodically for future reviews.
II.SCOPE OF SERVICES
NDM is providing engineering services to the District. These ser
1.
Preparing
2.
Updating the 5 year maintenance schedule.
3.
Attending a board meeting to answer any questions the District h
4.
report.
III.LIMITATION
This report was prepared for the District. All information withi
and may not be reproduced or conveyed in any fashion without the
consent of the District, and NDM. This report was prepared using
engineering practices and no other warranty is expressed or impl
IV.OBSERVATIONS
The following are photographs and comments from NDM's observatio
Appendix B, Site Map, for locations of photographs and facilitie
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A.Sumps
Sumps determined to have an impa
facilities have had sediment removed. Sediment was removed from
Sediment was removed from Sumps 9 and 10 in 2006. Work to remove
Sumps 2 and 14 was completed in 2007.
Although some sediment accumulation has previously been noted in
dredged sumps, sediment levels are minor and pose no concern at
minor erosion was noted along the banks of the sumps but does no
significant contributor to sediment accumulation at this time.
Erosion along the banks of sumps was evident at headwalls outfal
the sumps as well as at the intake structure in Sump 3A. Vegetat
observation of these areas in detail for this review, but no sig
condition has worsened.
Storm water levels were very high in 2007. Minor slope failures
banks of Sump 3A in the 2007 report. Vegetation growth prevented observation of
these areas in detail for this review, but no signs were evident that this cond
worsened.
Storm sewer outfalls into the sumps were observed. Visual observ
performed where outfalls were found and were accessible at the t
Vegetation growth along the sump banks limited access and obscur
observations. Some erosion around storm sewer headwalls was obse
sediment accumulation was noted in some areas. A number of storm
shown on record drawings were not found in the field. See Attach
Exhibit.
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Photograph 1
Sloughing along South and West Bank of Sump 1A
Photograph 2
Erosion at Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall at Sump 1A
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Photograph 3
Sloughing along East and South Banks of Sump 1A
Photograph 4
Sloughing along West Bank of Sump 2A
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Photograph 5
Sloughing along Northwest Corner of Sump 2A
Photograph 6
Erosion behind Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall in Sump 2A
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Photograph 7
Erosion behind Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall in Sump 2A
Photograph 8
Erosion and Slope Failure South Bank of Sump 3A
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Photograph 9
New Gabion Mattress on East Bank of Sump 3A
Photograph 10
Headwall on Bank of Sump 8
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Photograph 11
Sloughing along South Bank of Sump 9
Photograph 12
Retaining Wall Repair along South Bank of Sump 10
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Photograph 13
Erosion at Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall in Sump 10
Photograph 14
Box Culvert Intake for Culvert under MacArthur Blvd
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Photograph 15
Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall on Bank of Sump 11 Condition not Observed
Photograph 16
Box Culvert Outfall in Sump 11
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Photograph 17
Sump 11 Overview
Photograph 18
Erosion at Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall in Sump 11
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Photograph 19
Sloughing on Banks at Sump 9
Photograph 20
Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall on Bank of Sump 14 Condition not Observed
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Photograph 21
Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall on Bank of Sump 14 Condition not Observed
Photograph 22
Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall on Bank of Sump 11 Condition not Observed
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Photograph 23
Box Culvert Headwall at Sump 14
Photograph 24
Debris at Headwall of Sump 14
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Photograph 25
Sloughing at Northeast Corner of Sump 14
Photograph 26
Storm Sewer Outfall Headwall at Southeast Corner of Sump 2
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Photograph 27
Storm Sewer Outfall Erosion behind Headwall in Sump 2
Photograph 28
Storm Sewer Outfall Erosion behind Headwall in Sump 2
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B.Box Culverts under Riverchase Drive
Sediment accumulation was removed from both the 5-84 box culverts (Line A,
between Sumps 2 and 14) and the 4-84 box culverts (Line B, between Sumps 9 and 10)
in 2005-2006.
Since the box culverts are submerged, no additional observations
overall condition of the structures. Sediment accumulations alon
outfalls of the box culverts were probed previously during surve
accumulation in the adjacent sumps. Based on that information, s
in the box culverts does not appear to be a concern at this time
C.Glory Holes
Visible portions of Glory Holes appear to be in generally good c
Glory Hole on Sump 18 needs to be re-positioned.
The Glory Hole on Sump 13 has significant vegetation growth and
The Glory Hole on Sump 2 has collected debris and requires clean
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Photograph 29
Glory Hole at Sump 2
Photograph 30
Glory Hole at Sump 13
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Photograph 31
Glory Hole at Sump 18
D.Spillways
All spillway structures were replaced in 2002 and 2004. No signi
noted during this observation and the structures appear to be in
course maintenance has been performed at Spillways 5 and 6. The
at both locations. Vegetation was noted growing in close proximi
and 6. Minor cracking was observed in the concrete cap on Spillw
behind gabion Spillway 6. Erosion behind Spillway 6 appears to b
previous observations.
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Photograph 32
Gabion Spillway 1 at Sump 1A
Photograph 33
Crack in Concrete Cap on Gabion Spillway 1 at Sump 1A
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Photograph 34
Gabion Spillway 2 at Sump 14
Photograph 35
Gabion Spillway 3 at Sump 13
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Photograph 36
Gabion Spillway 4 at Sump 3A
Photograph 37
Gabion Spillway 5 at Sump 10
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Photograph 38
Gabion Spillway 6 at Sump 18
Photograph 39
Erosion Behind Gabion Spillway 6 at Sump 18
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E.Outfall to the Elm Fork of the Trinity River
The damaged gabion mattress at the inlet structure was replaced
Miscellaneous Repairs project. Areas of erosion were also repair
The visible portions of the inlet structure appear to be in gene
The outfall structure shows signs of some minor damage, but cont
intended function. Minor cracking is evident in the headwall str
was previously observed at the bottom of the spillway as it ente
the bottom of the structure was submerged at the time of the rev
was not visible, but there were no visible signs of damage to th
The noted issues appear to be unchanged from the 2012 review.
Photograph 40
Gabion Mattress Apron and Inlet Structure at Sump 3A
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Photograph 41
Outfall Structure at the Elm Fork of the Trinity River
Photograph 42
Outfall Structure at the Elm Fork of the Trinity River
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F.General Observations
Stockpiled wood mulch and sand have been observed previously in
parking lot. These materials can wash into the storm sewer syste
material stockpiles as noted in previous reports were observed a
review.
A previous problem with standing water in the TXU Right of Way a
s been reported. At the time of our observations, water levels w
elevated in this area. This area is within the District boundary
District. It is our understanding that the Riverchase Owners Ass
City are ultimately responsible for maintenance of this area. Th
trail project that will include improvements to the affected pro
contacted by the City to provide a concept for drainage improvem
NDM is waiting for direction from the City.
Vegetation along the banks of the Sumps did not appear to have b
some time in many areas. While vegetation may have an adverse im
Photograph 43
Vegetation and Standing Water in TXU ROW behind Gabion Spillway
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Photograph 44
Vegetation Typical along Banks of Sumps
V.RECOMMENDATIONS
In general, the District's facilities are in good condition. How
maintenance and monitoring are advisable.
1.Sump Bank Maintenance: The District should contact Riverchase Golf Course again
regarding the maintenance of the banks of all sumps within the D
address erosion and sloughing which will likely contribute to se
facilities; however this does not appear to have a great impact
understanding that the golf course is responsible for the mainte
sump edges.
In addition, vegetation growth along the sump banks obstructs th
condition of the slope and storm sewer outfall conditions.
2.Vegetation Growing near District Structures: Vegetation growing near District
structures should be monitored and removed if necessary.
3.Erosion behind Gabion Spillway 6: Eroded areas need to be filled and stabilized.
4.Glory Holes: Glory holes should be cleaned and maintained.
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APPENDIX A
FACILITY AND MAINTENANCE SUMMARY
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APPENDIX B
SITE MAP
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APPENDIX C
OUTFALL EXHIBIT
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APPENDIX D
PROJECTED MAINTENANCE, ENGINEERING
AND NPDES/TPDES COSTS
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