Larry A. Goertz, P.E., Hydraulic Engineer, M&E Consultants
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering, TexasA & MUniversity
Master of Science,Civil Engineering, University of Texasat Austin
Current Licenses and Registration, other Affiliations:
Licensed Engineer in Texas and New Mexico
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Soil and Water Conservation Society
Years Experience:
M&E Consultants:Since 2006
NRCS (SCS):37 years
Specialized Training:
NRCS watershed planning procedures, TR 20, TR 55, TR 66, HEC-RAS and SITES computer programs, NRCS Programs, watershed planning process, H&H analysis for planning and design, watershed water yield studies, and hydrologic evaluation of the performance of dams.
Experience and Qualifications:
Hydraulic Engineer (Part-Time), M&E Consultants (2006 – Present)
Dam Evaluation Services for 33 Flood Retarding Structures, Navarro County, TX. Applied HEC-RAS computer program and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s simplified breach method to provide data for developing breach inundation reports and maps. This information helps the Navarro County Soil and Water Conservation District maintain dam hazard classifications and develop emergency action plans.
Dam Evaluation Services for 40 NRCS Assisted Flood Retarding Structures, San Antonio, TX. Provided SITES program analyses for the concept design of three dams selected for upgrading, based on a risk assessment.
Engineering Field Practices. Provided H&H analyses for complex farm pond and waterway.
Hydraulic Engineer, NationalDesignConstruction & SoilMechanicsCenter, NRCS (2000- 2006)
Performed peer review and hydrologic design of complex water resource projects on an NRCS-wide basis. Reviewed the hydrologic and hydraulic design of more than 20 NRCS-assisted new and rehabbed dams. Provided hydrology and hydraulics technology transfer, including presentations at SITES, HEC-RAS, and hydrology & hydraulics workshops. Tested and assisted in the development of the SITES computer program for dam design and earthen spillway erosion analyses. Participated in national work groups to develop or modify NRCS policies, standards, or procedures.
Civil/Hydraulic Engineer, NRCS/SCS, Temple, TX (1985-2000)
Provided NRCS statewide leadership on hydrologic and hydraulic procedures, methods, and policy. Assisted a watershed planning staff and a design staff in performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for watershed planning and dam design. Coordinated the dam safety program and maintained the dams inventory on 2700 NRCS-assisted dams, located in TX. Led the field dam safety inspections of more than 20 dams, located in the Trinity, Brazos, and GuadalupeRiver Basins of TX. Evaluated proposed modifications of dams at the requests of local watershed sponsors. Trained engineers and technicians on hydrology and hydraulics working tools, such as the SITES and TR-20 computer programs. An example of the assistance to the TX Design Staff follows:
Elm Fork MPD 19, Muenster, TX. Provided SITES computer program analyses to proportion the dam and evaluate the earthen spillway erosion and breaching potential. The work included modeling the runoff potential from a drainage area with two upstream dams and an area greater than 10 sm.
Hydraulic Engineer, SCS, Albuquerque, NM (1978-1985)
Provided hydrologic and hydraulic leadership for all SCS programs in NM. Furnished hydrologic design data for a heavy project workload which included dams of large drainage area (largest was 180 sq mi). Exchanged and developed technical data with team members and various engineers and technicians, including personnel from other agencies. Developed and used computer-generated data extensively.
Hydraulic Engineer, SCS, San Marcos, TX (1974-1978)
Worked as a member of a watershed planning staff. Developed and analyzed hydrologic and hydraulic data for use in watershed plans, environmental impact statements, and flood insurance studies. Examples include the UpperSan MarcosRiver, SabannaRiver, and Brushy Creek, TX Watershed Plans, and the Mason, TX Flood Insurance Study. Supervised an engineering technician and various engineering aids.
Field Engineer, SCS, TX locations (1968-1974)
Planned and applied engineering practices including graded parallel terraces, grassed waterways, diversions, grade stabilization structures, ponds, critical erosion area treatment, agricultural waste management systems, irrigation pipelines, subsurface drainage systems, and land leveling. Trained area personnel on design and installation of engineering practices.