Determination of channel capacity of the Sacramento River between Ordbend and Glenn, Butte and Glenn counties, California
Open-File Report
76-526
By: R.G. Simpson
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Abstract
The adequacy of an 8.5-mi reach of the Sacramento River to carry flood flows is evaluated. The reach studied is in Butte and Glenn Counties, California, and extends northward from the present east-bank Sacramento River Flood Control Project levee near Glenn upstream to the Ord Ferry gaging station near Ordbend. There is a west-bank levee throughout the study reach. Flows analyzed range from 11,500 to 265,000 cfs. Computed water-surface elevations are based on topography obtained during September through November 1974. The present Sacramento River Flood Control Project levees at the downstream end of the study reach near Glenn are designed to contain flows up to 150,000 cfs. Water-surface elevations computed for flows of this magnitude are about 6 to 8 ft below the top of the existing west-bank levee throughout the study reach. (Woodard-USGS)
Suggested Citation
Simpson, R., 1976, Determination of channel capacity of the Sacramento River between Ordbend and Glenn, Butte and Glenn counties, California: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 76-526, iv, 48 p. :ill., maps ;27 cm.; (51 p. - PGS), https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr76526.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Determination of channel capacity of the Sacramento River between Ordbend and Glenn, Butte and Glenn counties, California |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 76-526 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr76526 |
| Year Published | 1976 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | iv, 48 p. :ill., maps ;27 cm.; (51 p. - PGS) |