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Open-File Report 00-478

Hydrologic Data for Water Years 1933-97 Used in the River and Reservoir Operations Model, Truckee River Basin, California and Nevada


CONTENTS

Abstract

Introduction

Purpose and Scope

Acknowledgements

Description of Data Required for River and Reservoir Operations Model

Flow Data

Observed Flow

Estimated Flow Using Water Balance

Estimated Flow Using Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System

Estimated Ungaged Gains and Losses in Truckee Meadows Using Water Balance and Regression Analysis

Precipitation Data

Evaporation Data

Evapotranspiration Losses from Phreatophytes
Municipal and Industrial Demand
Forecast Data

Natural Resource Conservation Service Forecasts

Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System/Extended Streamflow Prediction Forecasts

Other Data Not Required for River and Reservoir Operations Model

Summary

References Cited


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