EPSC Handbook Chapter 4

4.0 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Measures

Erosion Prevention

• 4.2.1 Diversion Berm or Dike
• 4.2.2 Diversion Channels
• 4.2.3 Diversion Pipes and Culverts
• 4.2.4 Grade Control
• 4.2.5 Slope Drain
• 4.2.6 Stabilization
  • 4.2.6.1 Channel and Swale Stabilization
  • 4.2.6.2 Compost Blanket
  • 4.2.6.3 Gravel Access Road Stabilization
  • 4.2.6.4 Hard Armoring
  • 4.2.6.5 Hydroseeding, Soil Binders & Tackifiers
  • 4.2.6.6 Rolled Erosion Control Products
  • 4.2.6.7 Sod
  • 4.2.6.8 Stabilization with Plastic Covering: Emergency
  • 4.2.6.9 Stabilization with Straw or Mulch: Temporary 
  • 4.2.6.10 Topsoil Stockpiling
  • 4.2.6.11 Vegetation and Landscaping: Permanent
  • 4.2.6.12 Vegetation: Temporary

Runoff Velocity Control

• 4.3.1 Benching and Terracing
• 4.3.2 Channels and Swales
• 4.3.3 Check Dams and Enhanced Check Dams
  • 4.3.3.1 Gabion Check Dam
• 4.3.4 Energy Dissipator
• 4.3.5 Level Spreader
• 4.3.6 Riprap Apron
• 4.3.7 Stilling Basin
• 4.3.8 Surface Roughening

Sediment Control

• 4.4.1 Brush Fabric Barrier
• 4.4.2 Filter Berms: Slash Mulch
• 4.4.3 Filter Strip
• 4.4.4 Inlet Protection: Area
  • 4.4.4.1 Catch Basin Filter Assemblies
• 4.4.5 Inlet Protection: Curb
• 4.4.6 Inlet Protection: Filter Rings for Culverts
• 4.4.7 Temporary Sediment Basin
• 4.4.8 Sediment Trap
• 4.4.9 Sediment Tubes and Socks
• 4.4.10 Silt Fence and Associated Variants
• 4.4.11 Weep Berms
• 4.4.12 Sediment Control Features and Elements
  • 4.4.12.1 Baffles
    • 4.4.12.1.1 Porous Baffles
    • 4.4.12.1.2 Solid Baffles
  • 4.4.12.2 Dewatering Mechanisms Sediment Basin
    • 4.4.12.2.1 Perforated Riser Pipe
    • 4.4.12.2.2 Skimmer
  • 4.4.12.3 Dewatering Structure
  • 4.4.12.4 Floating Turbidity Curtain
  • 4.4.12.5 Flocculants and Polymers
  • 4.4.12.6 Sediment Filter Bag