Purpose:
a. Current planning and management guidance for civil works studies requires careful technical activity management. Hydrologic engineering is a critical item, especially for feasibility investigations.
b. Successful study completion requires management of time, money, and human resources to accomplish the necessary technical studies in an effective manner. Hydrologic engineering study products must satisfy study team and project sponsor needs. The technical studies must also be completed within available financial resources. It is important to plan the technical work at the beginning of the study to accomplish these requirements. Development of a hydrologic engineering management plan (HEMP) for the study is a crucial first step towards accomplishing these objectives. This document describes activities necessary to design and prepare a HEMP for a Corps water resource investigation.
