River Hydrualics Expert Witnesses
River hydrualics expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on river hydrualics. The river hydrualics expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Civil Engineering and Hydrology.
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Chad Ballard, PE, CFM
Surface Water and Flood Expert (Nationwide)
High Water Mark
Meridian, Idaho
Hydrology, Civil Engineering
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Floodplain, Flooding, Hydrology, River Hydrualics, Levee Breach, Dam Break/Failure, Stormwater, FEMA, Advanced Modeling, Storm Recreation, Erosion, Rainfall, Flood Forensics, Bridge Hydraulics, Water Resources
Mr. Chad Ballard is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) across multiple states, specializing in water resources, hydrology, and hydraulics. He possesses a deep technical background in advanced flood modeling and stormwater mitigation. Has experience working on cases involving failure of drainage infrastructure, dam/levee failures, scour and erosion, flood damages, hydroplanning, etc.
His core competencies include:
Stormwater and Drainage Design: Designing and analyzing systems to manage stormwater and prevent loss of life and property.
Advanced Numerical Flood Modeling: Expert-level proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools to recreate rainfall and storm events.
Flood Warning Systems: Developed modern flood warning systems for private and public clients.
Forensic Engineering: Assists legal professionals across the United States and Canada.
Mr. Ballard is a recognized educator and leader in his field. He has served as an adjunct faculty m...
