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detention basin

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Noun1.detention basin - a storage site (such as a small reservoir) that delays the flow of water downstream
catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, river basin, watershed, basin - the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flood control in the Missouri basin"


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``If a detention basin fills up with sediment, it can't reduce the flows of water as it is designed to do.
FLOODING COULD FOLLOW FALL'S FIRES SEDIMENT FROM HEAVY RAINS COULD ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The "Hill" is a joint project between the Flood Control District and the Parks Department that will create hilly terrain around a regional flood detention basin and make it a mountain biking park.
Western region. (Regional Reports) by Parks & Recreation
Sweetwater was responsible for all site work including extensive clearing, drainage systems and detention basins.
Sweetwater completes daycare center by Real Estate Weekly
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