Date: 11/04/2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Credit: 2 Hours

COURSE INTRODUCTION & OUTLINE:

Surface drainage has to do with any manner of regulated removal of surface runoff on account of the spring thaw, irrigation, precipitation, irrigation, or anything else that leads to surface water accumulation. If you don’t deal with overflow in time, it will have an adverse impact on the land and surrounding structures.

When it comes to developing and executing an effective surface drainage plan, a number of factors have to be taken into account. The basic purpose of a surface drainage system is to shape and mold the land into a watershed that can convey the runoff into an organized drainage system comprising of catch basins, trench drains, and storm sewers. If your surface drainage is below par, it will have a detrimental impact upon the subsurface drainage.

Improper planning may lead to erosion and sedimentation. When one talks about a comprehensive drainage system, surface drainage is at the forefront. A good surface drainage system is the only way to cope with heavy volumes of surface water accumulation after bouts of intense rainfall. Not doing so will quickly saturate and overwhelm the capacity of the soil to absorb water, which could lead to extensive flooding and changes in landscape structure.

This Webinar will look at what some of the major surface drainage systems.




Course Number:  LWP110426
Field of Study: Civil
Level: Basic
Presenter:
Ronald Finger
Prerequisites: 
None