US Army Corps

of Engineers
Hydrologic Engineering Center

Assessment of Structural
Flood-Control Measures on
Alluvial Fans

October 1993

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This report documents flood experiences with flood-control structures on alluvial streams. While the emphasis is on
alluvial fans, many of the potential flood hazards and performance problems for fans are the same as those on alluvial
stream projects throughout the Southwest. It is intended that documented flood problems will lead to an awareness of
potential causes for failure, and the required analyses to quantify important design parameters.

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structural, flood control measures, alluvial fans, geomorphology, floods, case study, debris flow, debris barriers, flood
detention basins, channels, diversion, bypasses, multi-purpose, levee, floodwalls
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Assessment of Structural
Flood-Control Measures on
Alluvial Fans

October 1993

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Federal Emergency Management Agency
500 C Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20472

Prepared by:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Institute for Water Resources
Hydrologic Engineering Center
609 Second Street
Davis, CA 95616

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