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Hydraulic Design ManualHydraulic Design Manual

Policies, practices and guidance used by ODOT



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Written guidance for technical direction and design on ODOT projects



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Specifications & Special Provisions

Methods, material, and equipment used in contruction contracts


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Standard Drawings and Standard Detail Drawings



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Technical Guidance

Written guidance for technical direction and design on ODOT projects



​Visit FHWA's website​ for resources related to hydraulic engineering, including:

  • Overarching guidance documents and policies.
  • Hydraulic design circulars.
  • Hydraulic design series.

Software

​FHWA-approved software programs available for use​ in the design of ODOT projects. Where provided, companion resources are also shown.

FHWA Hydraulics Software Library​

  • Hydrologic Engineering Center's River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) - One-Dimensional Hydraulic Analysis
  • ​​Surface-Water Modeling System (SMS) - Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Analysis
  • HY-8 Culvert Hydraulic Analysis & Design
  • FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox
  • Watershed Modeling System (WMS)​

​FEMA's Flood Map Service Center provides flood hazard information and maps​.

​Use these forms during the project design process to request approval of hydraulic design deviations and track hydraulic milestones.