Military Hydrology. Report 12. Case Study Evaluation of Alternative Dam-Breach Flood Wave Methods. Volume 1. Main Report.

Abstract

This report provides a comparative evaluation of several leading state-of-the-art models for dam-breach flood casting case studies. Nine alternative models were applied using data sets from four case studies. Results obtained were compared between models and with available measured data. Model accuracy, versatility, and ease-of-use were evaluated, and complexities and weaknesses were identified. The sensitivity of model results to various input data parameters was also investigated. The quantitative results documented by the report provide an empirical data base for analyzing the performance of the models under various conditions. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175159

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  • Ralph A. Wurbs

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