EM 1110-2-1602: Hydraulic Design of Reservoir Outlet Works

This 1980 US Army Corps of Engineers engineering manual provides comprehensive technical guidelines for the design of reservoir outlet works. The EM 1110-2-1602 manual serves as a definitive technical reference for the hydraulic design of reservoir outlet works. It outlines standard practices, methodologies, and calculations necessary for assessing flow control, conduit design, and energy dissipation structures within large-scale water management projects. The document includes detailed engineering criteria, mathematical formulas, and design constraints essential for ensuring structural and functional integrity. As a foundational text for civil and hydraulic engineers, it covers the fundamental principles governing outlet works, providing a clear framework for professional analysis, site-specific planning, and the rigorous verification of hydraulic performance in complex reservoir systems.

The download is a 6.5 MB file containing .PDF files.

Engineers and project planners access this PDF as a reference document during the preliminary design and feasibility stages of hydraulic infrastructure development. It is typically integrated into the design workflow as a primary source for verifying compliance with established US federal guidelines. Professionals consult the manual to inform computational modelling, cross-reference design parameters, and validate the hydraulic calculations performed within specialized civil engineering software packages, ensuring that all proposed outlet works meet the necessary safety and operational standards for major water infrastructure projects.