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  • DAMBRK Documentation

    To download the following DAMBRK reference documentation, check the box of the desired documents and then click the "Download Selected" button. An e-mail will be sent to you with the download links. These documents are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF version 4.0 format.

    Download BOSS DAMBRK User Manual (PDF File)
    File Size: 5925467 bytes
    File Date: Tue Mar 4 09:27:57 2003

    The BOSS DAMBRK User Manual is designed to provide all the information that you should need to run BOSS DAMBRK.

    Download BOSS DAMBRK Modeling Methodology (PDF File)
    File Size: 377020 bytes
    File Date: Mon Aug 3 23:03:45 1998

    The BOSS DAMBRK Modeling Methodology is a detailed description of the DAMBRK model. This guide discusses the theory and application of the DAMBRK numerical model.

    Download BOSS DAMBRK Trouble Shooting Guide (PDF File)
    File Size: 120916 bytes
    File Date: Mon Aug 3 23:04:13 1998

    Advice and tips on using BOSS DAMBRK. This guide provides valuable insight on setting up and trouble shooting a DAMBRK numerical model.

    Download Documentation on Slope Protection for Dams and Lakeshores (PDF File)
    File Size: 1708569 bytes
    File Date: Mon Jul 30 10:17:25 2001

    This document takes the user step-by-step through the design of protection for a lakeshore or dam face. The current version of this document was published in October 1997.

    Download Documentation on Using DEM Data for Creating DAMBRK Cross Sections (PDF File)
    File Size: 253831 bytes
    File Date: Mon Aug 27 15:19:57 2001

    BOSS RiverCAD and BOSS RMS (River Modeling System) can be used with DEM (Digital Elevation Map) data for creating BOSS DAMBRK cross sections. This document describes the steps necessary for creating DAMBRK cross sections from DEM data using BOSS RiverCAD and BOSS RMS.

    Download BREACH Model Description (PDF File)
    File Size: 413237 bytes
    File Date: Mon Apr 21 11:56:10 2003

    This documentation contains description about BREACH. BREACH is a mathematical model to predict the breach characteristics (size, time of formation) and the discharge hydrograph emanating from a breached earthen dam.
  • Manning's N Roughness Coefficient Technical Documentation

    To download the following technical documents, check the box of the desired documents below and then click the "Download Selected" button. An e-mail will be sent to you with the download links. These documents are available in Adobe Acrobat 4.0 PDF format.

    Download Guide for Selecting Manning's Roughness Coefficients (PDF File)
    File Size: 3593796 bytes
    File Date: Fri Sep 22 06:36:11 2006

    This PDF file contains documentation on how to select Manning's Roughness Coefficient. Most hydraulic computations related to indirect estimates of discharge require an evaluation of the roughness characteristics of the channel. This document contains photographs and data for a wide range of channel conditions that can be used to select roughness coefficients for other natural channels.

    Download Manning's Roughness Coefficient Guide (PDF File)
    File Size: 5283414 bytes
    File Date: Fri Sep 22 09:08:34 2006

    Most hydraulic computations related to indirect estimates of discharge require an evaluation of the roughness characteristics of the channel. This document contains photographs and data for a wide range of channel conditions that can be used to select roughness coefficients for other natural channels.
  • Additional Technical Documentation

    To download the following technical documents, check the box of the desired documents and then click the "Download Selected" button. An e-mail will be sent to you with the download links. These documents are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF version 4.0 format.

    Download River and Stream Corridor Management Guide (PDF File)
    File Size: 44892583 bytes
    File Date: Fri Sep 22 07:20:18 2006

    This guide is an excellent document to understanding stream and streambank dynamics. Watersheds, Channel Evolution Models, Urban Stream Corridors, Rural Stream Corridors, Riparian Management, Restoration vs. Stabilization, Soil Bioengineering, Bendway Weirs, and Rock Vanes are discussed. Excellent color photographs are provided throughout the document.

    This guide was published by the Kansas State Conservation Commission.

    Download BREACH Model Description (PDF File)
    File Size: 413237 bytes
    File Date: Mon Apr 21 11:56:10 2003

    This documentation contains description about BREACH. BREACH is a mathematical model to predict the breach characteristics (size, time of formation) and the discharge hydrograph emanating from a breached earthen dam.

    Prediction of Embankment Dam Breach Parameters
    File Size: 765735 bytes
    File Date: Mon Jul 15 00:08:46 2002

    This report examines the role, importance, and methods for predicting embankment dam breach parameters needed for analysis of potential dam-failure floods. Special emphasis is given to dam breach analysis within the context of the risk assessment process used by the Bureau of Reclamation. Current methods for predicting embankment dam breach parameters and numerically modeling dam breach events are reviewed, and the needs and opportunities for developing improved technologies are discussed. Recent technical advances that could contribute to improvements in dam breach simulation are identified.

    The WES Stream Investigation and Streambank Stabilization Handbook
    File Size: 9949805 bytes
    File Date: Tue Jun 11 09:06:18 2002

    Recently, there has been a growing interest in the development of low-cost, environmentally friendly bank protection techniques, that are suitable for anyone with limited resources. Many of these techniques have been quite successful, while others have not performed as intended. Many designers make the mistake of trying to apply one protection technique to all situations, regardless of the site conditions. This often results in an ineffective design leading to structure failure. Even if the appropriate protection technique is selected, failure may still occur if proper design procedures are not followed. This manual provides the necessary guidance for making intelligent decisions when selecting and designing streambank protection measures or deciding not to install bank protection.
  • SITES Software

    The SITES software is a descendent of the SCS DAMS2 program. DAMS2 was a full-featured rainfall-runoff routing program developed over an extended time period for use in SCS watershed dam design and analysis. In developing the SITES software, DAMS2 was recoded and the auxiliary (emergency) spillway analysis portion of the program was rewritten and expanded to include new technology for spillway performance evaluation developed through the joint efforts of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the NRCS. The Integrated Development Environment for application of the SITES software is being developed cooperatively by NRCS, ARS, and Kansas State University.

    Download SITES Integrated Development Environment Package (ZIP File)
    File Size: 10123332 bytes
    File Date: Wed Feb 20 07:23:46 2002

    The SITES Integrated Development Environment Package includes the computational software in a user-friendly Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to assist a SITES user in inputting the required data and in interpreting SITES output. The IDE interface focuses on design and/or analysis that requires a user to evaluate the sensitivity of input variables on the output and/or compare various design alternatives. It includes screens for data entry and display for both text and graphical output. On-line help is available for both input and output screens. The interface handles sites in series through a graphical user interface, but focus is on the design or analysis of the most downstream structure. The interface operates under the Windows 95/98/2000/NT operating systems (98 version 2 or later recommended). A minimum of 32 Mb RAM is required for program operation with these systems, and more is recommended. Actual memory required will vary with the type of data set being evaluated.

    Download SITES User's Manual Package (ZIP File)
    File Size: 2932278 bytes
    File Date: Wed Feb 20 07:25:22 2002

    The SITES User's Manual Package contains the Quick Start Guide to assist the beginning user with the Integrated Development Environment, the SITES IDE User’s Guide, and the SITES Water Resource Site Analysis Computer Program User’s Guide (210-728.5) documenting the capabilities and I/O requirements for the computational routine DAMSITE.EXE. This document is the user manual for the computational portion of the software and describes the use of this routine for application outside of the interface package described above. The Quick Start Guide, the IDE User Guide, and the IDE help screens included as a part of the program package will provide adequate information for most users. The SITES Water Resource Site Analysis Computer Program User’s Guide will be useful for more advanced applications needing program features that are not part of the IDE interface.

    Download Design Guidance Package (ZIP File)
    File Size: 3440799 bytes
    File Date: Wed Feb 20 07:18:05 2002

    The Design Guidance Package contains Chapters 50, 51, and 52 of NRCS NEH 628, TR-60, and NHCP-378. Chapters 50, 51, and 52 of NRCS NEH-628 contain auxiliary spillway layout and design guidance, details of the auxiliary spillway performance model, and procedures for estimating the headcut erodibility index, respectively. TR-60 and NHCP-378 describe NRCS design criteria and are essential references for development of input data for application of Sites. A spreadsheet is available to calculate the Headcut Erodibility Index, khcalc.xls (also in the design guidance package). Instructions for its use are contained within the spreadsheet itself and on pages 31-33 of NEH-628 Chapter 52 of the design guidance package.

    Download KHVIEW: Headcut Erodibility Assistance (ZIP File)
    File Size: 3015741 bytes
    File Date: Thu Jun 10 15:56:26 1999

    KHVIEW is unsupported Windows-based software provided to assist the user in becoming familiar with the headcut erodibility index used in spillway analysis. It was developed for Windows 3.1x, but will also run on Windows 95 and NT. When installed to a hard drive (approx. 5 Mb required), the routine will display pictures and descriptions of spillway erosion through materials for which the headcut erodibility index has been determined.

    Download SITES Data Package (ZIP File)
    File Size: 22448 bytes
    File Date: Wed Feb 20 07:15:56 2002

    The SITES Data Package includes example data sets that may be used in testing and becoming familiar with the SITES software. Data sets in this package have the extension D2C and may be imported into the IDE. The data sets were developed to illustrate program features only, and do not represent any real sites or conditions.

    Download SITES Training and Tutorial Aids Package (ZIP File)
    File Size: 22015717 bytes
    File Date: Wed Feb 20 07:36:41 2002

    The SITES Training and Tutorial Aids Package contains Microsoft Power Point presentations and notes that may be used for training or as a self-study tutorial. These presentations were originally developed to train NRCS engineers and geologists in the use of the SITES software. A background in hydraulics and erosion mechanics is assumed.
  • Riprap Channel Protection Design Software

    To download the following Riprap Channel Protection Design Software, check the box below and then click on the "Download Selected" button. An e-mail will be sent to you with the download link.

    Riprap Channel Protection Design Software (ZIP File)
    File Size: 2916100 bytes
    File Date: Fri Sep 22 10:42:38 2006

    The Riprap Channel Protection Design Software addresses three areas pertinent to the design of channel protection:

    • The program contains the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) riprap design guidance for placement in the dry for channels subjected to velocity forces in low turbulent flow based on guidance found in USACE (1994).
    • The program provides guidance for the design of gabion mattresses for the same flow conditions as the riprap design guidance. The gabion sizing guidance is based on Maynord (1995).
    • The program provides guidance for estimating scour depth in erodible channels based on guidance given in Maynord (1996).

    To install the software, perform the following steps:

    1. Place the zip file into a temporary folder.
    2. Unzip the zip file.
    3. Double click setup.exe.
    4. Follow the onscreen directions to install.