Wet Detention Basin Calculator

Use the following calculator to generate a planting plan for your wet detention basin. Once you submit it, you will receive a printable copy, and we'll also get a copy sent to us (so you don't have to do anything else!).

Default spacing (in square feet per container) for each basin zone to be planted .

Square feet needed per Deep Pool Plant:	25
Shallow water:	4
Shallow land flowers & grasslike species:	16
Shallow land shrubs:	2

Calculator

Where is the wet detention basin located

How many square feet are in each of the zones?

Shallow Water
(3" to 6" below normal pool)

Shallow Land
(normal pool to 12" above)

Do you want plants to cover the Deep Pools (18" - 36" below normal pool)?
If so, indicate square feet to be planted

Your details

We will need your name and email address in order to correspond with you regarding this specification.

Your Name

Your Email Address

Plants Needed

Shallow Water Plants	0
Shallow Land Grasslike Plants	0
Shallow Land Flowers	0
Shallow Land Shrubs	0
Deep Pool Plants	0
TOTAL PLANT COST	$0.00

Sample specifications

Preferred species for wet detention basins

Official North Carolina BMP manual