Roof Runoff Pooling: French Drain or Gutters?

No Gutters, Water Pools 12 Ft from House: Berm or French Drain?

NW Arkansas, 1/3 acre, no gutters. Pool 8-10 ft wide, 4" deep on east side. Neighbor also no gutters. Yards slope toward pool. Idea: berm with roses/daylilies.

Berm Won't Fix Volume

A berm won't absorb 4" of runoff from two roofs. You need conveyance.

Best: Gutters + French Drain

1. Install gutters – Cheap, captures roof water.
2. French drain – From downspouts to street or low area.

Does house have foundation? Critical for drainage design.