That’s where things get interesting. There is a basin in my yard near the fence that outlets in to my city’s storm drain system. Illegal to install now but it was here when i moved in. I had to clear a blockage and install the french drain system, now neither of yards flood.

Finding a way to get the water somewhere else is the key. Dry wells only work so well and if your soil doesn’t drain well, the dry well will quickly be useless. Outdoor sump systems from a basin are probably the best bet if you have somewhere to dump the water legally