[AlexR]

I had some work drainage work done a few months ago. The contractor installed this outlet at the very end of the fence which accumulates water after it rains every time. I don’t get much sun in this area and therefore, It takes some time for this patch to dry up. I am looking for a fix and not sure of this are just need to be backfilled with dirt or can it be resolved by putting in some rocks or gravel? My neighbors yard seems to be a bit higher than mine so that may also be an issue. Also, i am not sure if this is the right outlet to let the water out and if they should have used a pop up vent instead?

 

[Victor Von Lawn]

If you want something you can do yourself,--dig a big pit (deep as you can) below that drain, fill with rocks.

 

[Jersey_diy]

If you want something you can do yourself,--dig a big pit (deep as you can) below that drain, fill with rocks.

This is your best option, it is already at the property line. it will still collect water but at least with a deep hole it will take a lot of water to show.

 

[NC x530]

If you could lower the catch basin so the grate was at or slightly below the surface of the standing water in the picture it would allow for better drainage. Based on the picture it looks like there needs to be over 3" of standing water before it can enter the drain. If you do lower it, make sure there is enough slope in the buried line to allow drainage.

 

[CLT49er]

Is that outlet at or above your neighbors lawn? If so add soil around the outlet and to the level of your neighbors lawn. Then trim up the fence for water to flow out.

 

[AlexR]

This was supposed to be an outlet like a pop up vent to expel all the water coming from the storm drain.

 

[AlexR]

If you could lower the catch basin so the grate was at or slightly below the surface of the standing water in the picture it would allow for better drainage. Based on the picture it looks like there needs to be over 3" of standing water before it can enter the drain. If you do lower it, make sure there is enough slope in the buried line to allow drainage.

it was intended to act as an outlet so the water can have a way out

 

[AlexR]

Is that outlet at or above your neighbors lawn? If so add soil around the outlet and to the level of your neighbors lawn. Then trim up the fence for water to flow out.

Since there is a slope towards my yard i am not sure that doin so will help the flow of the water. Also, its at the end of a swail.

 

[CLT49er]

Since there is a slope towards my yard i am not sure that doin so will help the flow of the water. Also, its at the end of a swail.

Seems like an odd place to put an outlet then.

 

[enforcerman]

Install a catch basin w/ a sump pump...and pump the water somewhere.

 

[El_cesped]

@AlexR , If I’m reading your posts correctly, the photo shows a low spot in the yard fed by runoff from a swale, your neighbor’s yard, and the buried corrugated pipe. It sounds like that area could experience a lot of standing water at times.

In addition to the options already suggested, a very low effort approach could include extending the bed to incorporate the area with standing water and then planting water-tolerant plants. In my area some varieties of iris would do very well in a wet spot like the one you have.

 

[NC x530]

it was intended to act as an outlet so the water can have a way out

That setup will be challenged to drain any water out through the basin since the exit is an inch or so above the pipe, so the whole line will have to fill up then it can overflow, usually that type of a basin is for catching water to drain away. Draining water from your property onto the neighbors is also the best way to get to know them without ever having to worry about being invited to their Christmas party. 🤣