Patent ID: 7985035

Claim:
A flow control system for integration into a detention pond, the flow control system comprising: a stationary riser, the stationary riser having a stationary riser hollow core, an axis of the stationary riser hollow core being vertical, a top end of the stationary riser has a rim and the opposing end of the stationary riser is fluidly connected to a drainage system; a movable plunger, the movable plunger fitting in place within the stationary riser hollow core defining a gap area between an outer surface of the movable plunger and an inner surface of the stationary riser hollow core, whereas liquid from the detention pond flows over the rim, through the gap area, through the hollow core and into the drainage system; and at least one float interfaced to the movable plunger, the at least one float providing buoyancy to the movable plunger.