Retention Basin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024191",
  "term": "Retention Basin",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A retention basin, also called a wet pond, is an impoundment that is designed to maintain a permanent pool of stormwater between storm events. A retention basin differs from a detention basin, which is designed to empty between storm events and does not maintain a permanent pool.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Stormwater Discharges from Developed Sites; Glossary from Owner/Developer Long Questionnaire; 4/16/2010 DRAFT VERSION Quoted on NAHB website"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/retention-basin/"
}