Environmental Engineering
Batch Detention Pond Design
Austin's specialists in batch detention pond engineering — from site assessment and hydraulic design through TCEQ permitting and construction oversight.
What Is a Batch Detention Pond?
A batch detention pond — also called a batch pond or solar pond — is a stormwater management structure designed to capture, treat, and slowly release runoff from commercial and industrial sites. Unlike traditional retention ponds, batch ponds use a controlled outlet structure to release water in measured batches, maximizing TSS removal and meeting TCEQ water quality standards.
Merrell Services has designed and built batch detention ponds across Austin and Central Texas for over 15 years, serving Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, and commercial developers.
Our Batch Pond Design Services
Site Assessment & Feasibility
We evaluate your site's drainage area, soil conditions, and regulatory requirements to determine the optimal batch pond configuration.
Hydraulic & Hydrologic Design
Full H&H modeling to size your batch detention pond for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year storm events per TCEQ and local municipality requirements.
TCEQ Permitting Support
We prepare and submit all required TCEQ documentation, including TSS removal calculations and water quality certifications for your batch pond.
Outlet Structure Engineering
Custom batch outlet structures designed to control release rates and maximize pollutant removal efficiency — the core of every batch detention pond system.
Construction Oversight
On-site supervision during batch pond construction to ensure design specifications are met and regulatory compliance is maintained.
As-Built Documentation
Complete as-built drawings and documentation package for your records and future TCEQ inspections.
Why Choose Merrell Services for Batch Pond Design?
Ready to Start Your Batch Pond Design?
Contact us today for a consultation on batch detention ponds, solar ponds, or stormwater management. We serve Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and all of Central Texas.