| 2D | Two-Dimensional |
| BEP | Backward Erosion Piping |
| BT | Blanket Theory |
| CPD | Computer Program Document |
| DIVR | Division Regulation |
| EM | Engineer Manual |
| ERDC | U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center |
| ETL | Engineer Technical Letter |
| FS | Factor of Safety |
| FEA | Finite-Element Analysis |
| FOSM | First Order, Second Moment |
| GSL | Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory |
| HCV | Highest Conceivable Value |
| HEC | Hydrologic Engineering Center |
| HW | Headwater |
| LCV | Lowest Conceivable Value |
| MVD | Mississippi Valley Division |
| NAVD 88 | North American Vertical Datum of 1988 |
| NGVD 29 | National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 |
| RMC | Risk Management Center |
| RV | Random Variable |
| TW | Tailwater |
| UDF | User-Defined Function |
| U.S. | United States |
| USACE | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
