Sholtes, J., Doyle, M. 2011. Effect of Channel Restoration on Flood Wave Attenuation. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. ASCE, Reston, VA. Volume 137, Number 2. Pages 196-208

flooding, Model, restoration, Channels

An increasing goal of restoration programs is to reestablish floodplain hydraulic function. This article examines the efficacy of channel restoration on flood attenuation using restored reaches and synthetic reaches representing median dimensions of channel restoration projects in North Carolina.