Folsom Dam: Flood Operations Update

Topic: Folsom Dam: Flood Operations Update
Speakers: Brad Moore, PE, Hydrology and Hydraulics Branch, US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District
When: Friday, March 3rd, 2017, 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
Where: University Library, 2000 State University Drive, Library 11

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March 3rd, 2017 Water Seminar Series Flyer

Topic Overview

An overview of current and proposed flood operations at Folsom Dam will be provided. The proposed operations, currently undergoing a multi-level review process, reflect additional release capacity provided by the newly-constructed JFP auxiliary spillway and include the use of forecast information to provide an improved balance between flood and non-flood project needs.

About the Speaker

Brad Moore

Brad Moore is a Lead Civil Engineer at the Sacramento District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He works in the Hydrology and Hydraulics Branch and is the Engineering Technical Lead for the Folsom Dam Water Control Manual Update. In addition to 10 years with the Sacramento District, he has 8 years experience in flood risk management in the Sacramento private sector. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. in Hydrologic Science, and Civil P.E. license.