WinDAM B Earthen Embankment Overtopping Analysis Software

Windows Dam Analysis Modules (WinDAM) is a modular software application for the analysis, including potential for overtopping, of earthen embankments. The initial computational model, WinDAM A+, flood routed the reservoir with dam overtopping and evaluated the potential for vegetation or riprap to delay or prevent failure of the embankment. Recently-released WinDAM B includes erosional failure of a homogeneous embankment through overtopping and drainage of stored water. Later planned model expansion includes analysis of internal erosion, non-homogeneous embankments, and embankment protection analysis. This paper specifically describes the capabilities of WinDAM B module. Later documents will cover future enhancements of WinDAM.