Hydraulic Engineering Programs

Stormwater Program

Guidance for highway drainage projects.
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Culvert Hydraulic Engineering

Guidance for culvert design, trenchless repair, and fish passage.
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Hydraulic Training

Training resources and events.
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For information and guidance on using hydraulic engineering software and best practice tips, refer to the links below. Additional state and federal resources relating to hydraulic engineering are also listed below for project-specific research and general guidance.

Software

There are many software packages available to assist with hydraulic modeling and design. Below is a list of Federal Highway software packages that are approved for the design of ODOT projects, current user's guides, and best practice tips.

Software TIPS

Importing X-Sections into HEC-RAS

Cross Section Layout Considerations for HEC-RAS

Oregon Water Resources Department

USGS White Paper "Estimating Flow-duration and Low-flow Frequency Statistics for Unregulated Streams in Oregon," Risley, Stonewall, and Haluska, 2008