HydroCAD vs PCSWMM vs SWMMHYMO for Detention Pond Design
HydroCAD vs PCSWMM vs SWMMHYMO for Detention Pond Design
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thread162-175446: Pond Design Software
Similar to the previous thread, I'm looking to get some opinions on programs to design detention ponds for small to medium size land development projects. The three we have narrowed it down to are:
- HydroCAD ($195-$1595)
- PCSWMM ($120-$180/month subscription)
- SWMHYMO ($1250)
Does anyone have experience with these programs (or others) that they would recommend for detention pond design?
Thanks
Similar to the previous thread, I'm looking to get some opinions on programs to design detention ponds for small to medium size land development projects. The three we have narrowed it down to are:
- HydroCAD ($195-$1595)
- PCSWMM ($120-$180/month subscription)
- SWMHYMO ($1250)
Does anyone have experience with these programs (or others) that they would recommend for detention pond design?
Thanks





RE: HydroCAD vs PCSWMM vs SWMMHYMO for Detention Pond Design
If you are doing a lot of pre-fab underground stuff, the chamber wizard within HydroCAD can not be beat.
They have a free trial you can download as well to try it out.
RE: HydroCAD vs PCSWMM vs SWMMHYMO for Detention Pond Design
RE: HydroCAD vs PCSWMM vs SWMMHYMO for Detention Pond Design
I'm a frequent lurker on this forum, but rarely contribute. And....just for the record, while I'm using Hydrology Studio, I have no fiscal interest in the company.
RE: HydroCAD vs PCSWMM vs SWMMHYMO for Detention Pond Design