1875 E. H. Knight II. 1584/2 Overflow-basin, one having a pipe to convey away excess of water and prevent it running over the brim.
1931 E. C. Semple iii. xvi. 444 The floods..often washed away the soil into the overflow basin of Lake Nesonis.
1981 G. Hermansen iv. 147 (caption) Tavern fountain counter with overflow basin in front.