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Drainage Manual
The Drainage Manual was developed to provide guidance for the design of MDOT drainage facilities. The purpose of this manual is to serve as a contract and training document for MDOT development and delivery personnel. This manual also meets stormwater best management practices required by MDOT’s stormwater management program.
- Introduction
- Legal Policy and Procedures
- Hydrology
- Natural Channels and Roadside Ditches
- Culverts
- Bridges
- Road Storm Drainage Systems
- Stormwater Storage Facilities
- Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Pump Stations