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- 1. Mapping Stormwater Drainage Features on Eastern Kentucky University’s Richmond Campus T.E. Anderson, B.D. Auxier, J.L. Dodson, E.F. Dorsey, D.D. Durham, B.R. Gabbard, C.T. Hale, W.T. Maynard, T.J. McNaughton, N.C. Middleton, D.J. Mullins, K.M. Peace, J.R. Peake, G.N. Petrey, T.E. Pike, K.J. Soto, H.A. Spurlock, A.T. VanHook, B.R. Walker, and D.M. Yow Department of Geography and Geology, Eastern Kentucky University Leaders (89) Sanitary Sewer (49) Storm Sewer (68) Miscellaneous Drains (94) Trench Drain (5) Culvert (w or w/o Headwall) Entrance/Exit (15) Curb Inlet (58)Yard Drain (98) Area Drain (54) Feature Identification Methods Overview Applications Repeated urban flooding events have occurred in downtown Richmond roughly between Water Street and the northern boundary of Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. Runoff from EKU’s campus is the primary source of stormwater that drains into this area. Until now, no one had collected spatial data and pertinent attributes for anthropogenic drainage features on EKU’s campus. These data are critical information for evaluating the flooding situation in Richmond. Nineteen senior students in EKU’s department of Geography and Geology were taken into the field to identify stormwater features. Working in groups, these students combed EKU’s campus to locate all stormwater features on using Trimble Juno SB handheld GPS units. A total of 591 features were located. Students also collected pertinent attribute information for each feature. These data were entered into a GIS, cross- checked with field notes, corrected as necessary, and mapped. The City of Richmond has contracted CDP Engineers from Lexington, KY to develop a master plan for Richmond, which includes stormwater management. These data will be shared with CDP in order to help them with their efforts. Photo Credit: F. T. Huffman EKU Stormwater Features