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Sherry L Hunt (PhD)
Agroclimate and Hydraulics Research Unit
Research Leader

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Projects
Development of a Monitoring Network, Engineering Tools, and Guidelines for the Design, Analysis, and Rehabilitation of Embankment Dams, Hydraulic Structures, and Channels
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441473
Enhancement of Erosion Processes and Breach Prediction and Analysis Modules and Other Hydraulic and Hydrologic Support Tools
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 444339
Development of Engineering Tools, Design Guidance Documents, and Computational Software for Monitoring, Inspecting and Rehabilitating Aging Dams
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 438119
Developing a Conceptual Integrated Geospatial Architectures To Support Enterprise Deployment of Geographic Information Systems Products at USDA
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 440457
Missouri River Basin Water Resource Management
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440750
Developing Integrated Geospatial Architectures to Support Enterprise Deployment of Geographic Information Systems Products at USDA
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440776
Dam Analysis Modernization of Tools, Applications, Guidance and Standardization (DAM-TAGS) Project
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 439722
Develop and Evaluate Rapidly Deployable Inexpensive Sensors to Aid the Monitoring, Inspecting, and Rehabilitation of Aging Dams
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440379
Enhancement of Erosion Processes and Breach Prediction and Analysis Modules for Sites and WinDAM and Other Hydraulic and Hydrologic Support Tools
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445057
DAM-TAGS: A Continuation of Modernization of Decision Support Tools, Guidance, Standardization, Training, and Outreach
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445061
Operation of the ARS Micronet to Provide a Long-Term, High Spatial Resolution Climate Record for Study of Hydrologic and Agricultural Systems
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444257

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
RCC stepped spillways for embankment dams workshop - (Other)
A case study of drought: the dry summer of 2022 in the midwest USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weaver, S.M., Guinan, P.E., Semenova, I.G., Aloysius, N., Lupo, A.R., Hunt, S. 2023. A case study of drought: the dry summer of 2022 in the midwest USA. Atmosphere. 14(9). https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14091448.
Dam engineering: building a workforce to meet dam safety needs - (Abstract Only)
Farm impacts of the 2019 Missouri River floods and economic valuation of flood risk reduction Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skevas, T., Grashuis, J., Massey, R., Hunt, S. 2023. Farm impacts of the 2019 Missouri River floods and economic valuation of flood risk reduction. Journal of Environmental Management. 344. Article 118483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118483.
Experimental analysis of Wellbore cement-steel bond mechanics and characterization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wise, J.L., Al Dushaishi, M., Bocanegra-Yanez, J., Lee, H., Hunt, S. 2023. Experimental analysis of Wellbore cement-steel bond mechanics and characterization. Geoenergy Science and Engineering. 225. Article 211709. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.211709.
Prediction of earth dam seepage using a transient thermal finite element model Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wise, J.L., Hunt, S., Al Dushaishi, M. 2023. Prediction of earth dam seepage using a transient thermal finite element model. Water. 15(7). Article 1423. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15071423.
On-farm flood damages and willingness to pay for flood risk reduction: The case of the 2019 Missouri River floods - (Abstract Only)
Hydraulic computations for stepped concrete overlays of embankment dams - (Proceedings)
Experimental determination of mode I traction-separation law parameters for cement to steel bonds - (Pre-print Publication)
Wise, J., Al Dushaishi, M., Bocanegra-Yanez, J., Lee, H.P., Hunt, S.L. 2022. Experimental determination of mode I traction-separation law parameters for cement to steel bonds. Soil Science Research Network (SSRN). Article id4095188. Available: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4095188.
Development of a low-cost sensor network for real time monitoring of earthen dams - (Abstract Only)
Wise, J.L., Hunt, S., Shelton, C.K., Fuka, D., Buser, M.D. 2022. Development of a low-cost sensor network for real time monitoring of earthen dams. In proceedings: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Houston, Texas, July 17-20, 2022. Abstract.
Physical modeling of beveled-face stepped chute Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C., Wahl, T.L., Moses, D.W. 2022. Physical modeling of beveled-face stepped chute. Water. 14(3). Article 365. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14030365.
Perspectives: Lessons learned, challenges and opportunities in quantifying cohesive soil erodibility with the jet erosion test (JET) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fox, G.A., Guertault, L., Bolinaga-Castro, C., Allen, P., Bigham, K.A., Bonelli, S., Hunt, S.L., Kassa, K., Langendoen, E.J., Porter, E., Shafii, I., Wahl, T., Thompson, T.W. 2022. Perspectives: Lessons learned, challenges and opportunities in quantifying cohesive soil erodibility with the jet erosion test (JET). Journal of the ASABE. 65(2):197-207. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.14714.
DAM! Why should you care? - (Popular Publication)
Hunt, S. 2021. DAM! Why should you care?. Resource Magazine. July/August:30-31.
WinDAM C: Analysis tool for predicting breach erosion processes of embankment dams due to overtopping or internal erosion Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Temple, D.M., Neilsen, M.L., Abdelfatah, A., Tejral, R.D. 2021. WinDAM C: Analysis tool for predicting breach erosion processes of embankment dams due to overtopping or internal erosion. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 37(3):523-534. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14334.
Lessons learned in stepped chute research instrumentation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2021. Lessons learned in stepped chute research instrumentation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 37(3):513-521. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14333.
Embankment breach research: Observed internal erosion processes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A.K., Hunt, S.L., Tejral, R.D. 2021. Embankment breach research: Observed internal erosion processes. Transactions of the ASABE. 64(2):745-760. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13701.
Types I, II, III, and IV stilling basin performance for stepped chutes applied to embankment dams Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2021. Types I, II, III, and IV stilling basin performance for stepped chutes applied to embankment dams. American Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 147(6). Article 06021004. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001877.
Inception point for stepped chute designs with multiple sections of different step heights Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2021. Inception point for stepped chute designs with multiple sections of different step heights. American Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 147(4): 06021001. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001848.
Perspectives on global water security Reprint Icon - (Other)
Harmel, R.D., Chaubey, I., Ale, S., Nejadhashemi, A., Irmak, S., DeJonge, K.C., Evett, S.R., Barnes, E.M., Catley-Carlson, M., Hunt, S., Mani, I. 2020. Perspectives on global water security. Transactions of the ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13524.
ASABE Leadership Panel - (Abstract Only)
Stepped chute design: Does step shape really matter? - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2019. Stepped chute design: Does step shape really matter?. In: Dam Safety 2019. Proc. of the Assoc. of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conf., 09/08-11/19, Orlando, FL. 3 p.
From a small-town beginning to becoming a "Dam" Agricultural and Biological Engineer - (Trade Journal)
Hunt, S.L. 2019. From a small-town beginning to becoming a "Dam" Agricultural and Biological Engineer. Resource. 26(2):21-23. https://www.asabe.org/Resource.
WinDAM, A dam safety engineering tool for breach and non-breach flood events - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Durgin, S., Visser, K., Temple, D.M., Tejral, R.D., Ali, A.K. 2018. WinDAM, A dam safety engineering tool for breach and non-breach flood events. In: Dam Safety 2018. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, 09/09-13/18, Seattle, WA. 3 p.
Embankment breach research: Observed internal erosion processes - (Proceedings)
Ali, A.K., Hunt, S.L., Tejral, R.D., Temple, D.M. 2018. Embankment breach research: Observed internal erosion processes. In: Dam Safety 2018. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, 09/09-13/18, Seattle, WA. 4 p.
Instrumentation performance for air entrained flows - (Proceedings)
Closure to "Estimated splash and training wall height requirements for stepped chutes applied to embankment dams" by Sherry L. Hunt and Kem C. Kadavy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2018. Closure to "Estimated splash and training wall height requirements for stepped chutes applied to embankment dams" by Sherry L. Hunt and Kem C. Kadavy. American Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 144(11):07018019. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001373.
Preliminary results for embankment dam stepped spillway stilling basin research Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2018. Preliminary results for embankment dam stepped spillway stilling basin research. In: Bung, D. and Tullis, B. (eds.) in the 7th IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures, May 15-18, 2018, Aachen, Germany. 8 p. https://doi.org/10.15142/T3CQ00.
USDA-ARS HERU Embankment Erosion Research: Past, Present, Future - (Proceedings)
USBR Type III and Type IV stilling basin and rock apron associated with stepped chutes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2018. USBR Type III and Type IV stilling basin and rock apron associated with stepped chutes. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 34(2):389-394. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.12638.
Observations on dam overtopping protection: RCC stepped spillway research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2018. Observations on dam overtopping protection: RCC stepped spillway research. The Journal of Dam Safety. 15(3):17-23.
Stilling basin design for stepped chutes: More than one type to consider - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2017. Stilling basin design for stepped chutes: More than one type to consider. In: Dam Safety 2017. Proc. of the Assoc. of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conf., 09/10-15/17, San Antonio, TX, 2 p.
WINDAM Overtopping and Internal Erosion Software - (Other)
Visser, K., Temple, D.M., Tejral, R.D., Lobrech, M., Hunt, S., Durgin, S., Neilsen, M. 2017. WINDAM Overtopping and Internal Erosion Software. In: Dam Safety 2017. Proc. of the Assoc. of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conf., 09/10-15/17, San Antonio, TX, Workshop.
Estimated splash and training wall height requirements for stepped chutes applied to embankment dams Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2017. Estimated splash and training wall height requirements for stepped chutes applied to embankment dams. American Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 143(11): 06017018. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001373.
Coupled dam safety analysis using WinDAM - (Proceedings)
Neilsen, M.L., Tejral, R.D., Visser, K., Hunt, S.L. 2016. Coupled dam safety analysis using WinDAM. In: Dam Safety 2016. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 15-22, 2016, Philadelphia, PA. 11 p. CDROM.
Hydraulic Design of Stepped Spillways Workshop - (Other)
Hunt, S.L., Chanson, H. 2016. Hydraulic Design of Stepped Spillways Workshop. International Symp. of Hydraulic Structures, June 27-29, 2016, Portland, OR. Workshop materials.
Development of CCHE2D embankment break model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, Y., Hunt, S.L. 2016. Development of CCHE2D embankment break model. Transactions of the ASABE. 59(4):805-814.
Stepped chute training wall height requirements - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2016. Stepped chute training wall height requirements. In: Crookston, B. and Tullis, B. (eds.) Hydraulic Structures and Water System Management, 6th International Symposium of Hydraulic Structures, June 27-29, 2016, Portland, OR, p. 260-267.
Discussion of "Simple design criterion for residual energy on embankment dam stepped spillways" by Stefan Felder and Hubert Chanson - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C., Crookston, B.M. 2017. Discussion of "Simple design criterion for residual energy on embankment dam stepped spillways" by Stefan Felder and Hubert Chanson. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 143(5):0717001-1-3.
Lessons learned in stepped chute research - (Abstract Only)
Stilling the waters: Stilling basin design for stepped chutes - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2015. Stilling the waters: Stilling basin design for stepped chutes. In: Dam Safety 2015. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 13-17, 2015, New Orleans, LA. 2 p. CDROM.
Site-scale variability of streambank fluvial erodibility parameters as measured with a jet erosion test - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daly, E.R., Fox, G.A., Enlow, H.K., Storm, D.E., Hunt, S.L. 2015. Site-scale variability of streambank fluvial erodibility parameters as measured with a jet erosion test. Hydrological Processes. 29(16):5451-5464.
Development and validation of a 2D dam break process model - (Proceedings)
Jia, Y., Zhang, Y., Hunt, S. 2015. Development and validation of a 2D dam break process model. In: Proceedings of the ASCE EWRI 2015 World Envi. & Water Res. Congress, May 17-21, 2015, Austin, TX. Online. doi: 10.1061/9780784479162.144.
Comparing process-based breach models for earthen embankments subjected to internal erosion - (Proceedings)
Tejral, R.D., Hunt, S.L. 2015. Comparing process-based breach models for earthen embankments subjected to internal erosion. Proceedings of the Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling Conference, April 19-23, 2015, Reno, Nevada. 10 p. Available: http://acwi.gov/sos/pubs/3rdJFIC/index.html.
Development of CCHE2D embankment break model - (Proceedings)
Jai, Y., Hunt, S. 2015. Development of CCHE2D embankment break model. Proceedings of the Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling Conference, April 19-23, 2015, Reno, Nevada. 12 p. Available: http://acwi.gov/sos/pubs/3rdJFIC/index.html.
Simplistic design methods for moderate-sloped stepped chutes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C., Hanson, G.J. 2014. Simplistic design methods for moderate-sloped stepped chutes. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 140(12):04014062-1-15.
Step by step: Design procedures for stepped chutes - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2014. Step by step: Design procedures for stepped chutes. In: Dam Safety 2014. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 21-25, 2014, San Diego, CA. CDROM.
Webinar: Stepped chute design for embankment dams - (Other)
Hunt, S.L. 2014. Webinar: Stepped chute design for embankment dams. In: State Dam Safety Officials Association Archives and CD-ROM, July 8, 2014. Webinar. http://www.damsafety.org/resources/bibliography/?p=0102393e-7e29-4e01-b778-b0c750418f26&db=ASDSO&rec=5923.
Discussion of "Aeration, flow instabilities, and residual energy on pooled stepped spillways of embankment dams" by Stephen Felder and Hubert Chanson - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2015. Discussion of "Aeration, flow instabilities, and residual energy on pooled stepped spillways of embankment dams" by Stephen Felder and Hubert Chanson. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. 141(2):07014038-1-3.
Flow depth and energy coefficient relatiohnships for stepped spillways - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2014. Flow depth and energy coefficient relatiohnships for stepped spillways. In: Hubert Chanson and Luke Toombes, Hydraulic structures and society - Engineering challenges and extremes. 5th IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures, June 25-27, 2014, Brisbane, Australia. p. 1-9.
Stepping up research efforts Reprint Icon - (Trade Journal)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2014. Stepping up research efforts. International Water Power & Dam Construction. 66(1):20-22. http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/39cf5a26#/39cf5a26/3.
When air really matters: Flow depth relationships for stepped spillways - (Abstract Only)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C., Hanson, G.J. 2013. When air really matters: Flow depth relationships for stepped spillways. In: Dam Safety 2013. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 8-12, 2013, Providence, RI. CDROM.
New flow depth relationships for embankment dam stepped spillway design - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C., Hanson, G.J. 2013. New flow depth relationships for embankment dam stepped spillway design. Dam Engineering. XXIV(1):53-70.
A step in the right direction: new flow depth relationships for stepped spillway design - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C., Hanson, G.J. 2012. A step in the right direction: new flow depth relationships for stepped spillway design. In: Dam Safety 2012. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 16-20, 2012, Denver, CO. CDROM.
Inception point for embankment dam stepped spillways - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2013. Inception point for embankment dam stepped spillways. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 139(1):60-64.
Closure to "Inception point relationship for flat-sloped stepped spillways" by Sherry L. Hunt and Kem C. Kadavy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2012. Closure to "Inception point relationship for flat-sloped stepped spillways" by Sherry L. Hunt and Kem C. Kadavy. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 138(11):1004-1005.
Converging stepped spillways: Simplified momentum analysis approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S.L., Temple, D.M., Abt, S.R., Kadavy, K.C., Hanson, G.J. 2012. Converging stepped spillways: Simplified momentum analysis approach. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 138(9):796-802.
Lessons learned during 10 years of rehabilitating NRCS-assisted watershed - (Proceedings)
Cladwell, L.W., Hunt, S.L., Freeland, J.D., Locke, M.A., Moore, J., Burns, A. 2011. Lessons learned during 10 years of rehabilitating NRCS-assisted watershed. In: Dam Safety 2011. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 25-29, 2011, Washington, DC. CDROM.
One step at a time: Developing design criteria for stepped spillways - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2011. One step at a time: Developing design criteria for stepped spillways. In: Dam Safety 2011. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 25-29, 2011, Washington, DC. CDROM.
USDA-ARS support of the USDA small watershed program - (Other)
Physical modeling of stepped spillways - (Other)
Retention of institutional knowledge and technical capacity for repair and rehabilitation of NRCS-assisted watershed dams - (Proceedings)
Freeland, J.D., Caldwell, L.W., Hunt, S.L., Locke, M.A., Moore, J. 2011. Retention of institutional knowledge and technical capacity for repair and rehabilitation of NRCS-assisted watershed dams. In: Proceedings of the 12th National Watershed Conference, National Watershed Coalition, May 15-18, 2011, Oklahoma City, OK. CDROM.
Lessons learned during 10 years of rehabilitating NRCS-assisted watershed dams - (Proceedings)
Caldwell, L.W., Hunt, S.L., Freeland, J.D., Locke, M.A., Moore, J., Burns, A. 2011. Lessons learned during 10 years of rehabilitating NRCS-assisted watershed dams. In: Proceedings of the 12th National Watershed Conference, National Watershed Coalition, May 15-18, 2011, Oklahoma City, OK. CDROM.
My life in the watershed: then, now, and beyond - (Other)
Hunt, S.L. 2011. My life in the watershed: then, now, and beyond. In: Proceedings of the 12th National Watershed Conference, National Watershed Coalition, May 15-18, 2011, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. CDROM.
Development and characterization of soil material parameters for embankment breach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanson, G.J., Temple, D.M., Hunt, S.L., Tejral, R.D. 2011. Development and characterization of soil material parameters for embankment breach. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 27(4):587-595.
The importance of the USDA Small Watershed Program to the rural United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Hanson, G.J., Temple, D.M., Caldwell, L. 2011. The importance of the USDA Small Watershed Program to the rural United States. Water Resources Impact. 13(6):9-11.
Erodibility characteristics of embankment materials - (Proceedings)
Hanson, G.J., Wahl, T.L., Temple, D.M., Hunt, S., Tejral, R.D. 2010. Erodibility characteristics of embankment materials. In: Dam Safety 2010. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 19-23, 2010, Seattle, WA. (CDROM).
Large-scale stepped spillway testing - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2010. Large-scale stepped spillway testing. In: Dam Safety 2010. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 19-23, 2010, Seattle, WA. (CDROM).
Outlet works energy dissipators - best practices for design, construction, problem identification and evaluation, inspection, maintenance, renovation, and repair - (Book / Chapter)
Benik, R.D., Cooper, C., Crowder, J., Harrington, B., Haynes, M., Hunt, S.L., Johnson, A., Kingery, R., McClenanthan, J., Pridal, D., Schaaf, D., Schlenker, S., Todaro, S., Vargas, J., Visser, K. 2010. Outlet works energy dissipators - best practices for design, construction, problem identification and evaluation, inspection, maintenance, renovation, and repair. FEMA Technical Manual P-679. CDROM
Plunge basins - (Book / Chapter)
Hunt, S.L., Crowder, J., Visser, K. 2010. Plunge basins. In: Benik, R., et al., editors. Outlet Works Energy Dissipators, Chapter 4, FEMA Technical Manual P-679. CDROM.
Hydraulic jump stilling basins - (Book / Chapter)
Benik, R., Cooper, C., Hunt, S.L. 2010. Hydraulic jump stilling basins. In: Benik, R., et al., editors. Outlet Works Energy Dissipators, Chapter 2, FEMA Technical Manual P-679. CDROM.
Inception point relationship for flat-sloped stepped spillways - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2011. Inception point relationship for flat-sloped stepped spillways. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 137(2):262-266.
Observations on dam overtopping breach processes and prediction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Temple, D.M., Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S.L. 2010. Observations on dam overtopping breach processes and prediction. The Journal of Dam Safety. 8(2):28-33.
Coherence of erodibility for erosion processes and different scales - (Proceedings)
Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S., Temple, D.M. 2010. Coherence of erodibility for erosion processes and different scales. Proceedings of the Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling Conference, June 27 - July 1, 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada. CD-ROM.
Internal erosion and impact of erosion resistance - (Proceedings)
Hanson, G.J., Tejral, R.D., Hunt, S.L., Temple, D.M. 2010. Internal erosion and impact of erosion resistance. Proceedings of the 30th U.S. Society on Dams Annual Meeting and Conference, April 12-16, 2010, Sacramento, California. p. 773-784. CDROM.
Energy dissipation on flat-sloped stepped spillways: Part 2. Downstream of the inception point - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2010. Energy dissipation on flat-sloped stepped spillways: Part 2. Downstream of the inception point. Transactions of the ASABE. 53(1):111-118.
Energy dissipation on flat-sloped stepped spillways: Part 1. Upstream of the inception point - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2010. Energy dissipation on flat-sloped stepped spillways: Part 1. Upstream of the inception point. Transactions of the ASABE. 53(1):103-109.
Energy dissipation for flat-sloped stepped spillways using new inception point relationship - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2009. Energy dissipation for flat-sloped stepped spillways using new inception point relationship. In: Dam Safety 2009. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 27-Oct. 2, 2009, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (CDROM).
Water resource structures and the importance of erodibility - (Proceedings)
Inception point relationship for flat-sloped stepped spillways - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2009. Inception point relationship for flat-sloped stepped spillways. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE) Meeting. June 21 - 24, 2009, Reno, Nevada. Paper No. 096571.
HERU research in support of the USDA Small Watershed Program - (Proceedings)
Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S.L., Temple, D.M. 2009. HERU research in support of the USDA Small Watershed Program. In: Proceedings of the 11th National Watershed Conference, National Watershed Coalition, May 17-20, 2009, Wichita, Kansas. 2009 CDROM.
The effect of step height on energy dissipation in stepped spillways - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2009. The effect of step height on energy dissipation in stepped spillways. In: Proceedings of the ASCE EWRI 2009 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, May 17-21, 2009, Kansas City, MO. p. 3061-3071. CDROM.
Design of converging stepped spillways - (Other)
Hunt, S. 2008. Design of converging stepped spillways. Ph D Dissertation. Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State Univeristy, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Energy dissipation on a 4(H):1(V) stepped spillway - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. Energy dissipation on a 4(H):1(V) stepped spillway. In: Dam Safety 2008. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 7-11, 2008, Indian Wells, CA. CDROM.
RCC stepped spillway model study training wall comparison - (Proceedings)
Woolbright, R.W., Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S. 2008. RCC stepped spillway model study training wall comparison. In: Dam Safety 2008. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 7-11, 2008, Indian Wells, CA. CDROM.
Model study of RCC stepped spillways with sloped converging training walls - (Proceedings)
Woolbright, R.W., Hunt, S., Hanson, G.J. 2008. Model study of RCC stepped spillways with sloped converging training walls. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). June 29 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island. Paper No. 084149.
Velocities and energy dissipation on a flat-sloped stepped spillway - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2008. Velocities and energy dissipation on a flat-sloped stepped spillway. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). June 29 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island. Paper No. 084151.
Be a Professional - Be Licensed! - Take the agricultural engineering professional engineering exam - (Popular Publication)
Hunt, S. 2008. Be a Professional - Be Licensed! - Take the agricultural engineering professional engineering exam. Resource Engineering and Technology for a Sustainable World. 15(6):31.
RCC stepped spillways for Renwick Dam - a partnership in research and design - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Reep, D., Kadavy, K.C. 2008. RCC stepped spillways for renwick dam - a partnership in research and design. Dam Safety Journal. 6(2):32-40.
Research provides design options for stepped RCC spillway - (Popular Publication)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2008. Research provides design options for stepped RCC spillway. Hydro Review. p. 81.
Research and design of Renwick Dam stepped spillway - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2008. Research and design of Renwick Dam stepped spillway. In: Proceedings of the ASCE EWRI 2008 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, May 12-15, 2008, Honolulu, HI. 2008 CDROM.
Renwick Dam RCC stepped spillway research - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. Renwick Dam RCC stepped spillway research. In: Dam Safety 2007. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 9-13, 2007, Austin, Texas. 2007 CDROM.
A look at the engineering challenges of the USDA Small Watershed Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanson, G.J., Caldwell, L., Lobrecht, M., McCook, D., Hunt, S.L., Temple, D.M. 2007. A look at the engineering challenges of the USDA Small Watershed Program. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(5):1677-1682.
Evolution of vegetated waterways design - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Temple, D.M., Hanson, G.J., Tejral, R.D. 2007. Evolution of vegetated waterways design. In: ASABE Annual International Meeting, June 17-20, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paper No. 072047. 2007. CD-ROM.
Physical model study of a RCC stepped spillway for Renwick Dam, North Dakota - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2007. Physical model study of a RCC stepped spillway for Renwick Dam, North Dakota. In: ASABE Annual International Meeting, June 17-20, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paper No. 072155. 2007. CD-ROM.
Impact of converging chute walls for Roller Compacted Concrete stepped spillways - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C., Abt, S.R., Temple, D.M. 2008. Impact of converging chute walls for Roller Compacted Concrete stepped spillways. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 134(7):1000-1003.
Lessons learned using laboratory jet test method to measure soil erodibility of compacted soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S. 2007. Lessons learned using laboratory jet test method to measure soil erodibility of compacted soils. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(3):305-312.
BREACH WIDENING OBSERVATIONS RELATED TO CLAY CORE EARTHEN EMBANKMENT TESTS - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Hanson, G.J., Temple, D.M. 2006. Breach widening observations related to clay core earthen embankment tests. In: Dam Safety 2006. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 10-14, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts. 2006 CDROM.
PHYSICAL MODEL STUDY OF A PROPOSED CONVERGING RCC STEPPED SPILLWAY FOR BIG HAYNES CREEK WATERSHED SITE H-3 IN GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C., Temple, D.M. 2006. Physical model study of a proposed converging RCC stepped spillway for Big Haynes Creek Watershed Site H-3 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. In: Dam Safety 2006. Proceedings of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, September 10-14, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts. 2006 CDROM.
PHYSICAL MODEL STUDY OF A PROPOSED CONVERGING RCC STEPPED SPILLWAY - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C. 2006. Physical model study of a proposed converging RCC stepped spillway. In: ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-14, 2006, Portland, Oregon. Paper No. 06-2171. 2006 CDROM.
LESSONS LEARNED USING LABORATORY JET TEST METHOD TO MEASURE SOIL ERODIBILITY OF COMPACTED SOILS - (Proceedings)
Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S.L. 2006. Lessons learned using laboratory jet test method to measure soil erodibility of compacted soils. In: ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2006, Portland, Oregon. Paper No. 06-2054. 2006 CDROM.
DETERMINING THE ERODIBILITY OF COMPACTED SOILS FOR EMBANKMENT DAMS - (Proceedings)
Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S. 2006. Determining the erodibility of compacted soils for embankment dams. Proceedings of the 2006 U.S. Society on Dams Annual Meeting and Conference, San Antonio, Texas. p. 311-320.
CONVERGING RCC STEPPED SPILLWAYS - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S.L., Kadavy, K.C., Temple, D.M. 2006. Converging RCC stepped spillways. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers, May 21-25, 2006, Omaha, Nebraska. 2006 CDROM.
EARTHEN EMBANKMENT BREACH RESEARCH: PHYSICAL AND SIMPLIFIED NUMERICAL MODELING OF BREACH WIDENING - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Hanson, G.J., Temple, D.M. 2005. Earthen embankment breach research: Physical and simplified numerical modeling of breach widening. In: Dam Safety 2005. Proceedings of the Association State Dam Safety Officials, September 23-27, 2005, Orlando, Florida (New Orleans, LA). 2005 CDROM.
PHYSICAL MODELING OF OVERTOPPING EROSION AND BREACH FORMATION OF COHESIVE EMBANKMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanson, G.J., Cook, K.R., Hunt, S. 2005. Physical modeling of overtopping erosion and breach formation of cohesive embankment. Transactions of the ASABE 48(5):1783-1794.
EMBANKMENT OVERTOPPING AND RCC STEPPED SPILLWAY RESEARCH - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Hanson, G.J., Temple, D.M., Kadavy, K.C. 2005. Embankment overtopping and RCC stepped spillway research. In: American Society of Agricultural Engineers Annual International Meeting, July 17-20, 2005, Tampa, Florida. Paper No. 05-2204. 2005 CDROM.
DAM OVERTOPPING RESEARCH - (Proceedings)
Temple, D.M., Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S. 2005. Dam overtopping research. In: Proceedings of the 9th National Watershed Coalition Conference, May 21-25, 2005, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. 2005 CDROM.
BREACH WIDENING OBSERVATIONS FROM EARTHEN EMBANKMENT TESTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, S., Hanson, G.J., Cook, K.R., Kadavy, K.C. 2005. Breach widening observations from earthen embankment tests. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Enginers. 48(3):1115-1120.
IMPACT OF CONVERGING CHUTE WALLS FOR RCC STEPPED SPILLWAYS - (Proceedings)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C., Abt, S.R., Temple, D.M. 2005. Impact of converging chute walls for RCC stepped spillways. In: Walton, R., editor. Proceedings of the World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, May 15-19, 2005, Anchorage, Alaska. American Society of Civil Engineers. 12 p. Available: http://www.ascelibrary.org/ascecp.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ON THE EROSION MECHANICS OF OVERTOPPED EMBANKMENT DAMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanson, G.J., Morris, M., Vaskinn, K., Temple, D.M., Hassan, M., Hunt, S. 2005. Research activities on the erosion mechanics of overtopped embankment dams. Journal of Dam Safety. 3(1):4-15.
FILTER FENCE DESIGN AID FOR SEDIMENT CONTROL AT CONSTRUCTION SITES - (Government Publication)
Stevens, E., Barfield, B.J., Hunt, S., Hays, J.S. 2005. Filter fence design aid for sediment control at construction sites. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA/600/R-04/185. 2005 CDROM.
BREACH WIDENING OBSERVATIONS FROM EARTHEN EMBANKMENT TESTS - (Proceedings)
Britton, S.L., Hanson, G.J., Cook, K.R., Kadavy, K.C. 2004. Breach widening observations from earthen embankment tests. In: American Society of Agricultural Engineers/Canadian Society for Engineering Annual International Meeting, August 1-4, 2004, Ottawa, Canada. Paper No. 04-2080. 2004 CDROM.
SEDIMENT CONTROL AND EROSION RESEARCH: THEN AND NOW - (Proceedings)
Britton, S.L., Temple, D.M., Hanson, G.J. 2004. Sediment control and erosion research: then and now. In: American Society of Agricultural Engineers/Canadian Society for Engineering Annual International Meeting, August 1-4, 2004, Ottawa, Canada. Paper No. 04-2114. 2004. CDROM.
Practical considerations in modeling earth dam overtopping - (Proceedings)
Temple, D.M., Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S. 2004. Practical considerations in modeling earth dam overtopping. In: Advances in Hydro-Science and -Engineering, Vol. VI. Proc. of the 6th International Conference on Hydro-Science and -Engineering. Brisbane, Australia. 8 pp. CD-ROM.
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MODELING EARTH DAM OVERTOPPING AND BREACH - (Proceedings)
Temple, D.M., Hanson, G.J., Hunt, S.L. 2004. Practical considerations in modeling earth dam overtopping and breach. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Hydro-Science and -Engineering. Advances in Hydro-Science and Engineering, May 30 - June 4, 2004, Brisbane, Australia. 2004 CDROM.
COMPUTER MODELING OF A LEAST TERN ISLAND - (Proceedings)
Geza, M., Britton, S.L., Demissie, T., Schneider, S., Barfield, B., Kahn, A. 2004. Computer modeling of a least tern island. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Hydro-Science and -Engineering. Advances in Hydro-Science and -Engineering, May 30 - June 4, 2004, Brisbane, Australia. 2004 CDROM.
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MODELING EARTH DAM OVERTOPPING AND BREACH - (Abstract Only)
Temple, D.M., Hanson, G.J., Britton, S.L. 2004. Practical considerations in modeling earth dam overtopping and breach [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Hydro-Science and -Engineering. Advances in Hydro-Science and -Engineering, May 30 - June 4, 2004, Brisbane, Australia. pp. 135-136.
WATERSHED SYSTEMS: A HISTORIC LOOK AT RESEARCH BY THE USDA-ARS HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING RESEARCH UNIT - (Proceedings)
Britton, S.L., Hanson, G.J., Temple, D.M. 2004. Watershed systems: a historic look at research by the USDA-ARS Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit. In: Proceedings of the 8th National Watershed Coalition Conference. National Watershed Coalition, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 2004 CDROM.
OBSERVED EROSION PROCESSES DURING EMBANKMENT OVERTOPPING TESTS - (Proceedings)
HANSON, G.J., COOK, K.R., HAHN, W., BRITTON, S.L. OBSERVED EROSION PROCESSES DURING EMBANKMENT OVERTOPPING TESTS. 2003. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS. Paper No. 03-2066.
EVALUATING EROSION WIDENING AND HEADCUT MIGRATION RATES FOR EMBANKMENT OVERTOPPING TESTS - (Proceedings)
HANSON, G.J., COOK, K.R., HAHN, W., BRITTON, S.L. EVALUATING EROSION WIDENING AND HEADCUT MIGRATION RATES FOR EMBANKMENT OVERTOPPING TESTS. 2003. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS. PAPER NO. 03-2067.
A HISTROIC LOOK AT THE USDA-ARS HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING RESEARCH UNIT - (Book / Chapter)
BRITTON, S.L., HANSON, G.J., TEMPLE, D.M. A HISTROIC LOOK AT THE USDA-ARS HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING RESEARCH UNIT. BROWN, G.O., GARBRECT, J.D., HAGER, W.H., EDITORS. HENRY P.G. DARCY AND OTHER PRONEERS IN HYDRAULICS. 2003. P. 263-276.
OPEN CHANNEL SPILLWAYS - (Book / Chapter)
HANSON, G.J., BRITTON, S.L. OPEN CHANNEL SPILLWAYS. STEWART, B.A., HOWELL, T.A., editors. MARCEL DEKKER, INC., NEW YORK, NY. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WATER SCIENCE. 2003. P. 636-641.
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