Ponds

Add and modify ponds to your drainage system model.

Ponds are an effective solution for managing and treating stormwater runoff. They capture and hold stormwater, helping to both control the volume of water and improve its quality by naturally removing pollutants. These ponds function by being connected to storm drains through an underground pipe network, which channels water into the pond. The system is designed to handle large volumes of water influx, while a controlled outlet releases water as needed to maintain an optimal water level.

Sketch a pond along with your existing gravity pipe network and assign parameters that define geometry, capacity, and connectivity to the drainage system.

Important: All drainage objects within a release (including ponds, underground storage, and channels) use a unified version for easier management. This object version implementation allows for methods to design a drainage system across teams without updating a drawing to a software release. An object's features are contingent on what version it in which it was created in what version it is open. Objects can be upgraded on command to leverage features in newer versions of Civil 3D. Learn more.