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What is a Grading & Drainage Plan?
• The purpose of a "GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN" is to direct the movement of the soil and water; thus protecting infrastructure from flooding while accommodating ADA requirements.
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The “Hydro-illogical” Cycle
FLOOD
PANIC
PLAN
PROCRASTINATION
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Why Grading and Drainage Engineering?
• Natural flooding is documented for City of Rio Rancho……Floods of 2006 most recent
• Protect human life, housing, utilities, infrastructure and large-scale economic development
• Recommended drainage infrastructure designed to convey up to and including 100 year storm – 2.90 inches in 24 hours
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Why do we need them?
• Required by City of Rio Rancho Ordinances and Policies
• Required by SSCAFCA Regulations and Policies
• City of Rio Rancho DPM - Chapter II.2 Drainage, Flood Control and Erosion Control
• Grading and Drainage Plan Checklist – 2.2-248 of CORR DPM
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City of Rio Rancho Design Process Manual
• I. GENERAL INFORMATION:1. Professional Engineer's stamp with signature and date.2. Drafting Standards: (Reference City of Rio Rancho Standards)
A. North ArrowB. Scales - recommended engineer scales:(1) 1" = 20' for sites less than 5 acres(2) 1" = 50' for sites 5 acres or moreC. Legend - see City of Rio Rancho D.P.M. Manual, Volume 2, for recommended
standard symbolsD. Plan drawings size: 24" x 36"E. Notes defining property line, asphalt paving, sidewalks, planting areas, ponding
areas, project limits, and all other areas whose definition would increase clarity3. Vicinity Map4. Benchmark - location, description and elevation
A. Control survey vertical datumB. Permanently marked temporary benchmark located on or very near site
5. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)6. Legal Description
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Why do we need them?
• City of Rio Rancho DPM - Chapter II.2 Drainage, Flood Control and Erosion Control
• Grading and Drainage Plan Checklist – 2.2-248 of CORR DPM
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Example Grading & Drainage Plans
• Large Commercial Grading and Drainage Plan >5 Acres
• May Require Separate Drainage Report
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Example Grading & Drainage Plans
• Small Commercial Grading and Drainage Plan >5 Acres
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Example Grading & Drainage Plans
• Single Family Residence (SFR) Grading and Drainage Plan
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Erosion Control
• Erosion Control is a must.
• A Plan will prevent
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Erosion Control
• Large Commercial Erosion Control.
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What do they Cost?
• Cost for a Grading & Drainage (G&D) Plan vary and is based on project size, complexity, and location.– Typical Single Family Residential (SFR)
G&D may range from $1,500 to $3,500– Typical Commercial Development < 5
Acres may range from $5,000 to $12,000– Typical Commercial Development >5
Acres may range from $8,000 to $25,000
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Questions ?
Thank you, if you have any future questions or assistance you may contact us.
Steve Salazar, PE: 505-898-8021Mario Juarez-Infante, PE: 505-348-4070