Lin Lewis, Sue J.,2013-08-162013-08-161983http://hdl.handle.net/11244/5127A mathematical model for estimating potential urban flood damages was developed. Model parameters and variables were determined and verified by statistical analyses. HEC-1 and HEC-2 programs were used to simulate the hydrologic responses and hydraulic characteristics of flooding sources for a test watershed under five propositions, each varied with the degree of urbanization. The economic analysis involved computations of economic criteria and a "trade-off" strategy for selection of the most "promising" plan for future land use. Cost benefit analysis was then applied to evaluate several feasible flood control alternatives for the selected plan.A new approach for estimating, analyzing, and evaluating urban floods and flood damages was formulated through integrated modeling and simulation.This study indicates that land use control plays a significant role in urban flood management. The scheme of this technique can be applied to other watersheds with modification of basin parameters to form a general guide in evaluating land use proposals and flood alleviation projects.xi, 163 leaves :Engineering, Civil.Thesis