A tropical storm warning is in effect for Mecklenburg County. Tropical storm-force winds and heavy rains are expected through Friday.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual provides technical and engineering procedures to assist in the design and evaluation of stormwater management facilities in the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. It provides engineering design guidance to:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is currently in the process of updating the Storm Water Design Manual. As part of this process, there will be an opportunity for public review and comment. For information, please visit the Storm Water Services Public Comments webpage.
Revisions Log(PDF, 84KB)
Cover Sheet(PDF, 43KB)
Table of Contents(PDF, 62KB)
Chapter 1 - Introduction(PDF, 52KB)
Chapter 2 - Hydrology(PDF, 960KB) - revised chapter included on July 1, 2024
Chapter 3 - Open Channel Hydraulics(PDF, 2MB)
Chapter 4 - Storm Drainage Systems(PDF, 1MB)
Chapter 5 - Design of Culverts(PDF, 4MB)
Chapter 6 - Storage and Detention(PDF, 402KB)
Chapter 7 - Energy Dissipation(PDF, 1MB)
References(PDF, 28KB)
Storm Water Services
Matthew Gustis, PE Engineering and Design Division Manager Charlotte Storm Water Services 704.336.6183 Matt.Gustis@charlottenc.gov
Stormwater Regulations
BMP Design Manual