Engineering/Surveying Forms, Manuals, Procedures and Checklists
Where can I find Dallas drainage manuals, drainage report templates and engineering checklists?
The official Engineering/Surveying Forms, Manuals, Procedures and Checklists is published by City of Dallas and applies to projects in Dallas, Texas. Use the official link below to access the current version directly — requirements and forms can change, so confirm the current version with City of Dallas before any submittal.
What is this resource?
Engineering/Surveying Forms, Manuals, Procedures and Checklists is a engineering forms published by City of Dallas for Dallas County. The authoritative, current version is always the one published on the official page linked above.
When is this used?
This resource is used in Dallas development, permitting and engineering review processes. Whether it applies to a specific project depends on the current requirements published by City of Dallas — confirm the current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction before any submittal.
What may be required?
Requirements are defined solely by City of Dallas and are published on the official resource page — ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency. Engineering documents commonly prepared by ALFA for projects that use this resource include:
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Related FAQs
Do I need a drainage study for my project?
Requirements depend on jurisdiction, acreage, impervious cover, outfall and floodplain conditions — always check the local criteria.
ALFA can determine the drainage-analysis scope and prepare calculations, exhibits and reports.
Do I need detention for my property?
There is no universal yes/no — local criteria explain the common triggers, and the answer depends on your specific project data.
ALFA can compare existing/proposed runoff and determine whether detention or another approved approach is needed.
Do I need a grading or land-disturbance permit?
Check the official permit criteria — only the published threshold determines whether a grading or land-disturbance permit applies.
ALFA can prepare grading, drainage and erosion-control documents for the applicable permit.
Need civil engineering plans for your Dallas project?
ALFA's licensed civil engineers can review your proposed scope and provide a proposal for applicable site development, grading, drainage, detention, and permit support services. ALFA is an independent engineering firm and is not affiliated with City of Dallas; the authority having jurisdiction makes the final permit decision.
Dallas provides drainage report templates and engineering review documents; ALFA can prepare the site-specific engineering behind the submittal.
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External government and agency resources are provided for convenience. Requirements, forms and URLs may change. Confirm current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction. ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency.