Research Project: Development of a Monitoring Network, Engineering Tools, and Guidelines for the Design, Analysis, and Rehabilitation of Embankment Dams, Hydraulic Structures, and Channels

Location: Agroclimate and Hydraulics Research Unit

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Refining drought assessment: A multi-dimensional analysis of condition monitoring observer reports in Missouri (2018–2024) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weaver, S.M., Lupo, A.R., Hunt, S., Aloysius, N. 2025. Refining drought assessment: A multi-dimensional analysis of condition monitoring observer reports in Missouri (2018–2024). Atmosphere 2025. 16(4):10.3390. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos16040389.

Introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling for dam and levee safety - (Other)
Heiner, B.J., Isreal-Devadason, B.P. 2025. Introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling for dam and levee safety. Meeting Abstract. Association of State Dam Safety Officials 2025 Webinar Series 3/18/2025.

Accelerating dam safety innovation through federal, state, and university collaborations - (Abstract Only)
Hunt, S., Heiner, B.J., Livsey, D.N., Jin, V.L., Aloysius, N., Farmer, K., Kaminski, E., Neilsen, M., Ochsner, T., Wagner, K. 2025. Accelerating dam safety innovation through federal, state, and university collaborations. Meeting Abstract. ASABE State Section Meeting, March 7, 2025, Stillwater, OK.

Engineering Monograph No. 45: The fluid mechanics of hydraulic jacking - (Government Publication)
Wahl, T., Heiner, B.J. 2025. Engineering Monograph No. 45: The fluid mechanics of hydraulic jacking. Government Publication/Report. Federal Agency engineering monograph. V-Government Publication.https://www.usbr.gov/tsc/techreferences/hydraulics_lab/pubs/EM/EM45

Effect of lime-treatment on earthen embankment failure processes - (Abstract Only)

Predicting flood stages in watersheds with different scales using hourly rainfall dataset: A machine learning approach - (Abstract Only)
Qiao, L., Livsey, D.N., Wise, J., Kadavy, K., Hunt, S., Wagner, K. 2024. Predicting flood stages in watersheds with different scales using hourly rainfall dataset: A machine learning approach. Meeting Abstract. 2024 Governor's Water Conference and Research Symposium, Nov 19-20, 2024, Norman, Oklahoma.

Physical modeling and CFD modeling of the South Fork Tolt Spillway - (Abstract Only)
Heiner, B.J., Taylor, Z., Thorberg, E., Kubitschek, J., Islam, A., Mannheim, C. 2024. Physical modeling and CFD modeling of the South Fork Tolt Spillway. Meeting Abstract. ASDSO Dam Safety 2024 Annual Conference, Sept 22-25, 2024, Denver, CO.

Generating a service spillway rating using both physical and 3D CFD modeling - (Abstract Only)
Heiner, B.J., Fox, B. 2024. Generating a service spillway rating using both physical and 3D CFD modeling. Meeting Abstract. ASDSO Dam Safety 2024 Annual Conference, Sept 22-26, 2024, Denver, CO.

Hydraulic jacking workshop - (Abstract Only)
Heiner, B.J., Wahl, T. 2024. Hydraulic jacking workshop. Meeting Abstract. ASDSO Dam Safety 2024 Annual Confernce, Sept 22-26, 2024, Denver, CO.

Spatial and temporal analysis and trends of extreme precipitation over the Mississippi River Basin, USA during 1988-2017 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dommo, A., Aloysius, N., Lupo, A., Hunt, S. 2024. Spatial and temporal analysis and trends of extreme precipitation over the Mississippi River Basin, USA during 1988-2017. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies. 56(2024):101954. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2024.101954.

Predicting flood stages in watersheds with different scales using hourly rainfall dataset: A high-volume rainfall features empowered machine learning approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qiao, L., Livsey, D., Wise, J.L., Kadavy, K.C., Hunt, S., Wagner, K. 2024. Predicting flood stages in watersheds with different scales using hourly rainfall dataset: A high-volume rainfall features empowered machine learning approach. Science of the Total Environment. 950. Article 175231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175231.

You want to do what? Research addressing common and unique design features for stepped spillways - (Abstract Only)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C. 2024. You want to do what? Research addressing common and unique design features for stepped spillways. Meeting Abstract. RCC 2024 International Dam Seminar and Study Tour, June 10-12, 2024, Denver, CO.

Modeling synergy: Pairing CFD and physical modeling to meet your design challenges - (Abstract Only)
Hunt, S., Kadavy, K.C., Tuladhar, R., Mortensen, D. 2024. Modeling synergy: Pairing CFD and physical modeling to meet your design challenges. Meeting Abstract. ASDSO Annual Dam Safety Meeting, Sept 22-26, 2024, Denver, CO.

Evaluation of nanoparticle effect on heavy and light wellbore cement slurries. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kjeldal, V.N., Wise, J.L., Hareland, G., Al Dushaishi, M. 2024. Evaluation of nanoparticle effect on heavy and light wellbore cement slurries. Cement. 16. Article 100100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cement.2024.100100.

Modern trends in evapotranspiration in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, C., Steward, C.A., Yatta, M.T., Aloysius, N., Hunt, S. 2024. Modern trends in evapotranspiration in the United States. [abstract]. 2024 Show Me Research Week - University of Missouri Research Forum, April 8-12, 2024, Columbia, Missouri.

Prediction of soil erosion using 3d point scans and acoustic emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wise, J.L., Al Dushaishi, M. 2024. Prediction of soil erosion using 3d point scans and acoustic emissions. Water. 16(7). Article 1009. https://doi.org/10.3390/w16071009.

Integrating LANDSAT imagery and HAND-FIM data with machine learning for enhanced flood extent prediction - (Abstract Only)
Abeysinghe, U., Weiss, D., Aloysius, N., Hunt, S. 2024. Integrating LANDSAT imagery and HAND-FIM data with machine learning for enhanced flood extent prediction. Poster. 2024 Show Me Research Week - University of Missouri Research Forum, April 8-12, 2024, Columbia, Missouri.

Qualifying relationships between urban land use and stream discharge of small Missouri streams over two decades - (Abstract Only)
Boland, F.A., Steward, C.A., Abeysinghe, U., Aloysius, N., Hunt, S. 2024. Qualifying relationships between urban land use and stream discharge of small Missouri streams over two decades. [abstract]. 2024 Show Me Research Week - University of Missouri Research Forum, April 8-12, 2024, Columbia, Missouri.

Impacts of land use change on water quality dynamics in the Arkansas-White-Red Region Basin: A preliminary analysis (1980-2023) - (Abstract Only)
Prasad, G., Gupta, M., Steward, C.A., Aloysius, N., Hunt, S., Chinnasamy, P. 2024. Impacts of land use change on water quality dynamics in the Arkansas-White-Red Region Basin: A preliminary analysis (1980-2023). [Abstract]. 2024 Show Me Research Week - University of Missouri Research Forum, April 8-12, 2024, Columbia, Missouri.

Impacts of land use and land cover change on the hydrology and water quality of the Ohio River Basin - (Abstract Only)
Gupta, M., Prasad, G., Steward, C.A., Aloysius, N., Hunt, S., Chinnasamy, P. 2024. Impacts of land use and land cover change on the hydrology and water quality of the Ohio River Basin. [abstract]. 2024 Show Me Research Week - University of Missouri Research Forum, April 8-12, 2024, Columbia, Missouri.

Dam overtopping forecasts for use by managers and agriculturists - (Abstract Only)
Livsey, D.N., Hunt, S., Qiao, L., Wise, J.L. 2024. Dam overtopping forecasts for use by managers and agriculturists. Meeting Abstract. ASDSO Annual Meeting, Sept 22-26, 2024, Denver, CO.

Portland cement integrity: understanding the history, design, and testing procedures - (Other)

RCC stepped spillways for embankment dams workshop - (Other)
Hunt, S., Crookston, B., Diechert, A., Bass, R., Kadavy, K.C. 2023. RCC stepped spillways for embankment dams workshop. Association of State Dam Safety Officials Newsletter. ASDSO 2023 Annual Dam Safety Meeting, Sept 17-21, 2022, Palm Springs, CA.

A case study of drought: The dry summer of 2022 in the Midwest USA - (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.

Comparison of numerical methods that predict wellbore cement sheath integrity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wise, J.L., Nygaard, R. 2023. Comparison of numerical methods that predict wellbore cement sheath integrity. Open Journal of Engineering. 2. Article 021048. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063342.

Vision from the past now realized and going beyond - (Abstract Only)
Hunt, S., Gunter, S.A., Moffet, C., Chamberlin, K.D. 2023. Vision from the past now realized and going beyond. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2023, Omaha, NE.

Dam engineering: building a workforce to meet dam safety needs - (Abstract Only)
Hunt, S., Buser, M., Farmer, K. 2023. Dam engineering: building a workforce to meet dam safety needs. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12,2023, Omaha, NE.

Farm impacts of the 2019 Missouri River floods and economic valuation of flood risk reduction - (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.

Stillwater Creek Watershed dam monitoring and inspection pilot program - (Abstract Only)
Hunt, S., Wise, J.L., Shelton, C.K., Buser, M.D., Wagner, K. 2023. Stillwater Creek Watershed dam monitoring and inspection pilot program. Meeting Abstract. ASDSO 2023 Annual Dam Safety Meeting, Sept 17-21, 2023, Palm Springs, CA.

Experimental analysis of Wellbore cement-steel bond mechanics and characterization - (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 - (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)

Low-cost versus a commercially available scientific grade meteorological station for dam monitoring - (Abstract Only)
Hunt, S., Shelton, C.K., Fuka, D., Wise, J.L., Buser, M.D. 2023. Low-cost versus a commercially available scientific grade meteorological station for dam monitoring. Meeting Abstract. ASABE International Meeting, July 9-12, 2023, Omaha, NE.

Development and implementation of a low-cost sensor network for real time monitoring of earthen dams - (Abstract Only)

Experimental investigation of strain rate effect on cement-steel bond - (Abstract Only)

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. [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 17-20, 2022, Houston, Texas.