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7/8/2018
Virginia Beach Stormwater
Master Plan ModelModel Content and Application Technical Guidance
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Meeting Outline
� Introduction
� Overview
� Source data and datum
� Methodology
� Hydrology
� Hydraulics
� Boundary conditions
� Model validation
� Master plan model application
� Master plan model application
� Master plan model limitations
� Examples
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City
Watersheds
and Model
Status
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City Watersheds and Model Status
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Model Software
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Storm Water Management Model (SWMM)
Computational Hydraulics International
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Model Resolution
Primary stormwater management system (PSMS):
� Open channels and pipes 24-inch diameter and larger
� Stormwater Management Facilities (SWMF)
� Overland flow paths
� 2-D modeling where applicable
� Based on Public Works Stormwater Infrastructure GIS
� Models continue downstream to MS4 outfall and/or tidal boundary condition
� North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88)
� Included conversions from NGVD 1929 and NGVD 1929 with 1972 adjustment
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Methodology
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Hydrology
� Subbasin Geometry
� Boundaries (DEM/contour lines/sewer network)
� Flow width (Area weighted)
� Slope
� Area
� Outlet
Outlet
Subcatchment
Boundary
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Hydrology
Lx: Flow path length
Sx: Flow path slope
Wx: Flow path width
Flow Width (three-path approach)
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Hydrology
� Subbasin Runoff Parameters (Landuse)
� Impervious area
� Surface runoff roughness (Manning’s
Roughness Coefficient)
� Initial abstraction (Depression storage)
� Subarea routing (Impervious pervious OR
pervious impervious)
� Percent routed between subareas
� Flow routing method (Kinematic/Dynamic
Wave)
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Hydrology (Rainfall Patterns and Inputs)
� Historical rainfall (Rain gauge data) for model calibration
� Design storm rainfall for master plan simulations
� NOAA Atlas 14 Type C
� One set of rainfall hyetographs for the entire City
� Rainfall depth
� Based on values at the Centroid of the City (Watershed 6)
� Temporal pattern
� Based on shape of 25-year rainfall hyetograph
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Hydrology (Rainfall Patterns and Inputs)
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Type C
Averaged
Type II
NOAA Atlas 14 Type C Hyetograph
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Hydrology (Rainfall Patterns and Inputs)
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Hydrology
� Infiltration (Soil)
� Modified Green-Ampt infiltration
� Suction Head
� Conductivity
� Initial Deficit
(Rainfall depth)
(Depression storage)
INFILTRATION (MODIFIED GREEN-AMPT)
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Hydraulics (View in PCSWMM)
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Outfall
Subbasin load point
(storage node)
Junction node
Overflow conduit
Irregular conduit
(channel)
Conduit (pipe)
Subbasin
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Hydraulics (2-D Area)
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2D Grid
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Hydraulics (2-D Area)
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Dense 2D Grid
along roads
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Hydraulics (Lake and SMF Example)
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Lake Trashmore
(storage)
Pipe Length:
147 ft
Model Schematic
Length: 660 ft
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Hydraulics – Stage Area Relationships
� Conveyance system storage: Stage-area-storage in open (irregular) conduits
� Surface storage at storage nodes: stage-storage area relationships computed from topography (LiDAR and GIS)
� Approach foundation: No double-counting surface area and conveyance system storage
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Hydraulics – Overland Flow
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Overflow Link
Subbasin boundary
� Irregular links used to equalize flood depths between
neighboring subbasins
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Hydraulics – Overflow links
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� Link transect computed from topography (LiDAR and GIS)
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Storage Node
04520-460
Storage Node
04520-460
Model Representation of Rim
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� Ground Elevation at 04520-460 : 7.1 ft NAVD 88
� Model rim: 17.1 ft
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Model Validation
� Historical rainfall events
based on flood call history
� Observed and field
surveyed high water
elevations from 2016
� 10-year event profile
compared with VDOT
hydraulic grade line
calculation
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Coordination and References
Section 2 Model Approach
NEEDED: Pictures to Update the City’s Master Drainage Plans
� https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/public-
works/storm-water/Pages/storm-pics-master-drain-plan-6-8-
17.aspx
Comprehensive Sea Level Rise
� https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/public-
works/storm-water/Pages/pw-slr-8-2015.aspx
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Master Plan Model Application
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Master Plan Model Application
� Flows and water surface elevations in the PSMS
� Locations with surcharging in the PSMS
� Performance of storage facilities
� Overland flow between subbasins
� Surface flooding (storage node water surface elevations)
� Influence of downstream tidal conditions
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Additional Master Plan Model Applications
1. Site specific evaluations
a. Tailwater to support site design
b. System flow-routing understanding, “what-if” scenarios for
downstream impacts and improvements
2. Starting Point for refined site-specific evaluations
a. Site specific topography and critical elevations
b. Site specific drainage features
c. System flow-routing refinements
3. Intent: Provide information and tools to assist with
engineering evaluations and compliance with DPW
Standards
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Model Application – Tailwater Conditions
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� Profile view through Thalia Creek
Thalia CreekThalia Creek
Thalia Creek OutfallThalia Creek Outfall
Tailwater during 100YR EventI 264I 264 Bonney RoadBonney Road
Overflow
Conduits
6 barrel
8’ x 7’
RCB
Overflow
Conduit
15”
RCP
Constitution Drive Trib.Constitution Drive Trib. VB BlvdVB Blvd
Overflow
ConduitIrregular
Conduit (Trib.)
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Model Application – Subbasin Conditions
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SubbasinSubbasin
Peak storage junction
HGL: 11.46 ft NAVD
Peak storage junction
HGL: 11.46 ft NAVD
Peak pipe flow:
16.8 cfs
Peak pipe flow:
16.8 cfs
Peak overland
flow: 72.7 cfs
Peak overland
flow: 72.7 cfs
Peak manhole HGL:
11.37 ft NAVD
Peak manhole HGL:
11.37 ft NAVD
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Master Plan Model Limitations
� Results based on available
data:
� GIS stormwater infrastructure
� GIS invert elevations
� LiDAR topography data
� City impervious area
� City land use
� City soils data (from NRCS)
� Areas upstream of the
modeled PSMS
� Overland flow within a single
subbasin located upstream of
the subbasin storage node
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Example Application for Site of Interest
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Example Application for Site of Interest
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Master Plan Model Content
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Steep gradient from edge of catchment to storage node
� Desired boundary conditions: 10-year and 100-year HGL
� Ground elevation 8 feet
� 10-year HGL = 9.3 feet and 100-year HGL = 10.1 feet
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Application for Site of Interest
� Overflow at ground level
added from node of
concern (04520-494) to the
storage node downstream
in subbasin
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Model 1: Before adding overland flow conduit
Storage
Node
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Additional Overland Flow Path
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Overflow
Link
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Refined Model Results
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Model 1 – no overflow link
Model 2 –overflow link added
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Refined Model Results
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� Desired boundary conditions: 10-year and 100-year HGL
� Ground elevation 8 feet
� 10-year HGL = 8.5 feet and 100-year HGL = 8.7 feet
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Example Model Refinement
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Master Plan Model
Watershed 10
Veteran Care Center
Master Plan Model Refinement to
Reflect Existing Conditions
Site Specific Refinement
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Example Model Refinement
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Step 1:
� Delete all the
nodes and links
that will be
updated/replaced
with refined data
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Example Model Refinement
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Step 2:
� Update the
delineation and
runoff parameters
of the subbasins to
represent the new
development.
� In this example, it
involves splitting
two subbasins into
six subbasins
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Example Model Refinement
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Step 3:
� Add storage nodes
to represent surface
storage and
detention facilities.
� Storage nodes for
surface storage are
assigned to the
subbasin “Outlet”
� Add junctions along
the hydraulic system
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Example Model Refinement
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Step 4:
� Add links to
represent the
hydraulic system:
� Open channels
� Stormwater pipes
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Example Model Refinement
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Step 5:
� Add overland flow
paths connecting
adjacent
subbasins and the
hydraulic system
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Example Model Refinement
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Step 6a:
� Build and assign a
stage-storage
curve for each
storage node
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Example Model Refinement
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Step 6b:
� Assign a transect
for each open
channel, ditch and
overland flow
path
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Example Model Refinement: Storage Assignment
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Example Model Refinement: Storage Assignment
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Ditch
Overbank
� Critical to not double count storage
� Define ditch storage and overbank storage separately
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Example Model Refinement: Storage Assignment
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Ditch Storage: Transect
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Example Model Refinement: Storage Assignment
Subbasin (Overbank)
Storage Node
Subbasin (Overbank)
Storage Node
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Example Model Refinement
Overview of model refinement elements
� Design drawings or “As-Built” drawings
� GIS refinements (additional pipes and nodes)
� Additional control structures (not in GIS)
� Import new GIS
� Refine subbasins and process parameters
� Storage curves
� New open channels
� New overland flow links
� Initial depths
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