Examples of Good Flood Management Projects
By
Bill DeGroot, P.E.
Manager, Floodplain Management Program

Introduction
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District staff members are often asked for examples of projects that others could use as models or inspiration for new projects. This webpage is intended to present, in one place, excellent examples from the Denver area of different types of facilities and structures.

The linked documents are heavy on photographs and drawings of the various facilities, accompanied with brief text intended to set the stage regarding the subject examples. Detailed design criteria are referenced to the District's Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual.

Drop Structures Grouted Sloping Boulder Drop Structures Other types  Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridges Low water crossings High crossings  Low Flow Channels Boulder linings Riprap Soil riprap  Formal Channels Sheridan Crossing Four Lakes Tributary

Stormwater Detention Facilities Wallace Park Green Valley Ranch Integrating the floodplain into a   development Rock Creek Ranch Highlands Ranch Green Valley Ranch Hidden River (courtesy of McLaughlin Water Engineers) Multiple Use Facilities Little Dry Creek off-line storage