Classification of di erent sustainable flood retention basin types
Michelle Robinson , Miklas Scholz , Nicolas Bastien , Jennifer Carfrae
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Received October 14, 2009,Revised January 04, 2010, Accepted , Available online
Volume 22,2010,Pages 898-903
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Using a revised version of a previously published expert classification system, a database of potential Sustainable Flood Retention
Basins has been developed for Scotland. The research shows that the majority of small and former (often old) drinking water reservoirs
are kept full and their spillways are continuously in operation. Utilising some of the available capacity to contribute to flood control
could significantly reduce the costs of complying with the European Union Flood Directive. Furthermore, the application of a previously
developed classification model for Baden in Germany for the Scottish data set showed a lower diversity for basins in Scotland due to
less developed infrastructure. The classification system appears to be robust and has the potential, with minor modifications, to be
applied across Europe. The principle value of this approach is a clear and unambiguous categorisation, based on standard variables,
which can help to promote communication and understanding between stakeholders.
