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TR-55 Graphical Peak Discharge (SCS Graphical Peak)

This option uses the Graphical Peak Discharge method to compute the peak discharge for up to three different storm data. The following information is required:

  • The drainage area in acres (Drainage and Utilities automatically converts it to sq. mi.)
  • Amount of pond and swamp areas (percentage of total drainage areas)
  • The 24-hr. precipitation (P) for the selected return period
  • The appropriate rainfall distribution (Type I, IA, II, or III)
  • The time of concentration, Tc
  • The runoff curve number, CN