Hydraulics The Hydraulics Unit provides technical expertise, guidance, design and quality assurance to manage stormwater, riverine and coastal impacts in and around roadways for the protection of the public, the environment and NCDOT assets.

Guidelines

Drainage Studies Guidelines
Guidance in the methods, procedures, policies, and criteria for Drainage Studies and Hydraulic Design.
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Highway Floodplain Program
Floodplain guidance, FEMA coordination, forms, submittals, requests and other resources.
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Highway Stormwater Program
Highway Stormwater Program products and useful links
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Organization
Hydraulics Unit Overview Handout
Hydraulics Unit Video
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2022 Merger & Interagency Calendar
2023 Merger & Interagency Calendar
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