This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in learning about manual layout techniques for concrete arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL DESIGN PROCESS, 2. LEVELS OF DESIGN, 3. PROCEDURE, 4. MANUAL LAYOUT, 5. PRELIMINARY STRESS ANALYSES, 6. EVALUATION OF RESULTS, 7. IMPROVEMENT OF DESIGN, 8. PRESENTATION OF DESIGN LAYOUT, 9. COMPUTER-ASSISTED LAYOUTS