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Flood control reservoir in Leisnig / Germany

Outlet of the flood retention basin DESCPRIPTION OF PROJECT In order to improve the flood protection of Meinitz district, the city of Leisnig intended the construction of a flood control reservoir in the catchment area of the watercourse "Kieselbach". The planned reservoir was to be realised as a dry pond. The design of the dam was based on German standards. Considering the small dimensions of the basin, the dam was realised using cohesive soils without further sealing. An inlet structure made of reinforced concrete (C35/45) with bar screen and throttle was integrated in the dam body. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND TECHNICAL DATA Soil volume to be removed: 490 m³ Soil volume to be reinstated: 470 m³ Cohesive soils to be supplied: 1,280 m³ Volume of crushed stones, chippings and crushed sand to be supplied: 35 m³ Volume of gravel/sand mixture to be supplied: 60 m³ Retention volume: ~ 4,500 m³ Maximum design outflow: 1.75 m³/s (HQ25)		BRIEF DESCRIPTION Design and construction of a flood control reservoir CLIENT City of Leisnig FINANCING City of Leisnig SCOPE OF SERVICES Preliminary design Detailed engineering design Official approval procedures Final design Tender docs / Tender action Tender evaluation / Assist. in contract award Co-ordination of construction supervision Follow-up during warranty period Construction supervision Landscaping plan 173