Dam Safety Tool Box
Rules and Regulations checklist for engineers (PDF)
A tool for engineers, this form ensures that plans are complete and meet DWR requirements. The form lists KAR 5-40-1 through 5-40-77.
EAP form- Significant Hazard Dams (PDF)
This EAP form meets the chief engineer's guidelines for significant hazard dams. High hazard dams are required to meet the FEMA guidelines presented in handbook 64 "Federal Guidelines
for Dam Safety", available at the DWR. Upon completion, return a copy of this form to DWR.
Inspection Checklist for Dam Owners
Dam owners can inspect their dams using this checklist. This checklist is NOT intended for use by engineers.
Stilling Basin Design (FHWA Website)
The purpose of this circular is to provide design information for analyzing and mitigating energy dissipation problems at culvert outlets and in open channels. Document courtesy of FHWA
Stilling Well (PDF)
The stilling well consists of a vertical section of circular pipe affixed to the outlet end of a storm-drain outfall .
Riprap (PDF)
The guidance presented herein applies to riprap design for open channels not immediately downstream of stilling basins or other highly turbulent areas
Design of Rock Chutes (PDF)
Rock chute design information is consolidated from several sources to provide a comprehensive design tool. The rock slope stability, boundary roughness, and outlet stability of rock chutes are each discussed.
Excel program to design rock chutes for grade stabilization (PDF)
Based on the research presented by Robinson, Rice, and Kadavy for the "Design of Rock Chutes", Transactions of the ASAE Vol. 41(3):621-626, 1998, a spreadsheet program was developed to aid in rock chute design. This program is intended for use with Excel in Microsoft Office 97.
Excel sample (PDF)
This is the example of the Excel document in PDF. The excel file is available, please email bcooper@kda.state.ks.us for a copy.