Investigation of Shoaling in the Federal Navigation Channel, Waukegan Harbor, Illinois
Abstract
Persistent and excessive shoaling occurs in the Outer Harbor and Approach Channel of the Waukegan Harbor, Illinois. This report describes a numerical modeling study performed for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, to evaluate the existing harbor and eleven structural alternatives for three crest elevations. This report provides details of numerical modeling study, analysis of field data, and estimates of shoaling. The focus of the study is the investigation of a variety of structural solutions intercepting and/or diverting sediments to reduce shoaling in the navigation channel. These include breakwaters, groins, spurs, and structural extensions with varying length and crest elevation connecting to the north beach and existing north breakwater. Estimates of both shoaling volume and height are developed with and without project using an integrated wave-flow-sediment transport numerical modeling approach. Quantitative reduction estimates are provided for each structural alternative investigated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 17, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1103970
Entities
People
- Alex R. Hoxsie
- David F. Bucaro
- Ethan J. Theuerkauf
- Joel L. Schmidt
- John A. Wethington
- Lihwa Lin
- Mike V. Nguyen
- Monica A. Ott
- Philip Horstman
- Steven R. Goodpaster
- Witold Kluza
- Zeki Demirbilek
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center