I wouldn't sweat 1" or even 3". The only thing is by blocking off part of the overflow pipe you will be reducing it's total volume capacity in case of a large rain. 10"-12" dia pipe?

If you have an emergency overflow area, then I really wouldn't lose any sleep over it. If the pipe is the only overflow, then I might give it some more thought if I've seen the pipe at capacity before.

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