Management of Water Control Systems – Part II
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Course Highlights
This online engineering PDH interactive presentation provides a detailed exploration of the management of water control systems and their role in delivering flood control, navigation, water supply, hydroelectric power, and environmental protection. It focuses on key components including the development and implementation of water control plans, the use of guide curves, stakeholder collaboration, and adaptive regulation strategies based on real-time data and hydrometeorological forecasts. The presentation highlights the best practices in multipurpose reservoir regulation, flood risk mitigation, and integration of federal and local requirements for system-wide water management.
This presentation begins by discussing the structure and purpose of water control manuals and explains the methods used to balance diverse, and sometimes competing, project objectives. It explores regulation principles for both single and Mult reservoir systems, classification of flood management methods, drought contingency planning, and integration of considerations for water quality, cultural resources, and stakeholder coordination. Participants will gain insights into technical aspects such as hydrologic modeling, seasonal storage optimization, guide curve development, and application of regulation methods (A, B, and C) under varying flood conditions. Additionally, the presentation addresses emergency drawdowns, legal and physical constraints, and periodic plan revisions to ensure compliance and resilience.
This 1 PDH online interactive presentation is designed for engineers, water resource planners, environmental managers, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of reservoir regulation, interagency coordination, flood risk reduction, and long-term water system performance.
This presentation begins by discussing the structure and purpose of water control manuals and explains the methods used to balance diverse, and sometimes competing, project objectives. It explores regulation principles for both single and Mult reservoir systems, classification of flood management methods, drought contingency planning, and integration of considerations for water quality, cultural resources, and stakeholder coordination. Participants will gain insights into technical aspects such as hydrologic modeling, seasonal storage optimization, guide curve development, and application of regulation methods (A, B, and C) under varying flood conditions. Additionally, the presentation addresses emergency drawdowns, legal and physical constraints, and periodic plan revisions to ensure compliance and resilience.
This 1 PDH online interactive presentation is designed for engineers, water resource planners, environmental managers, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of reservoir regulation, interagency coordination, flood risk reduction, and long-term water system performance.
Learning Objectives
This continuing education interactive presentation is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the function of water control systems in supporting multipurpose project goals, including flood risk management, navigation, hydropower, water supply, and environmental protection
- Learning the principles and components of water control plans, such as guide curves, regulation schedules, and coordination among stakeholders and agencies.
- Exploring regulation strategies for single and multireservoir systems, including flood storage management, seasonal operations, drought contingency, and emergency scenarios
- Familiarizing with key considerations for integrating authorized project purposes, such as navigation, water quality, fish and wildlife needs, and cultural resources, into operational planning
- Learning about the development and revision of water control manuals, the role of hydrometeorological data, and system analysis techniques for adaptive and optimized water regulation
- Understanding the importance of interagency collaboration, stakeholder input, and real-time decision-making in ensuring effective, safe, and legally compliant water system operations
Course Document
For this course, you will need to go through the interactive presentation "Management of Water Control Systems – Part II". To access the presentation, you will need to log in or register and purchase the course. Following the course purchase, please click on the link provided in your account to view the presentation. The duration of this presentation is approximately 79 minutes.
Course Quiz
Once you finish watching the PDH interactive presentation, you will be redirected to your account to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of (10) questions to earn 1 PDH credit. The quiz will be based on this interactive presentation.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion
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