Retention Basin (Noun)
Meaning
A storage site similar to a detention basin but the water in storage is permanently obstructed from flowing downstream.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- A retention basin was constructed near the lake to trap sediments and pollutants before they could enter the waterbody.
- The new retention basin will allow the city to capture and treat stormwater runoff from the surrounding watershed.
- During heavy rainfall events, the retention basin fills up with water that would otherwise cause flooding in nearby residential areas.
- The engineer designed a retention basin as part of the overall stormwater management plan for the development.
- Maintenance activities were carried out to restore the water quality of the lake by draining the accumulated water in the adjacent retention basin.