Garden Dictionary Word: detention basin (alt. detention dam, detention area, detention pond)

detention basin (alt. detention dam, detention area, detention pond)

A man-made holding area for the purpose of storing sewer overflow and surface runoff until such time as the water may be released for treatment without causing flooding.

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