(a) Compute the runoff from a 7-in rainfall on a 1500-acre watershed that has hydrologic soil groups that are 40 percent group A, 40 percent group B, and 20 percent group C interspersed throughout the watershed. The land use is 90 percent residential area that is 30 percent impervious, and 10 percent paved roads with curbs. Assume AMC II conditions.

(a) Compute the runoff from a 7-in rainfall on a 1500-acre watershed that has hydrologic soil groups that are 40 percent group A, 40 percent group B, and 20 percent group C interspersed throughout the watershed. The land use is 90 percent residential area that is 30 percent impervious, and 10 percent paved roads with curbs. Assume AMC II conditions.

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Chapter16: Highway Drainage

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