Methods for estimating tributary streamflow in the Chattahoochee River basin between Buford Dam and Franklin, Georgia
Open-File Report
98-63
By: Timothy C. Stamey
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Abstract
Simple and reliable methods for estimating hourly streamflow are needed for the calibration and verification of a Chattahoochee River basin model between Buford Dam and Franklin, Ga. The river basin model is being developed by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, as part of their Chattahoochee River Modeling Project. Concurrent streamflow data collected at 19 continuous-record, and 31 partial-record streamflow stations, were used in ordinary least-squares linear regression analyses to define estimating equations, and in verifying drainage-area prorations. The resulting regression or drainage-area ratio estimating equations were used to compute hourly streamflow at the partial-record stations. The coefficients of determination (r-squared values) for the regression estimating equations ranged from 0.90 to 0.99.
Observed and estimated hourly and daily streamflow data were computed for May 1, 1995, through October 31, 1995. Comparisons of observed and estimated daily streamflow data for 12 continuous-record tributary stations, that had available streamflow data for all or part of the period from May 1, 1995, to October 31, 1995, indicate that the mean error of estimate for the daily streamflow was about 25 percent.
Suggested Citation
Stamey, T.C., 1998, Methods for estimating tributary streamflow in the Chattahoochee River basin between Buford Dam and Franklin, Georgia: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 98-63, v, 18 p. :ill., map ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr9863.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Methods for estimating tributary streamflow in the Chattahoochee River basin between Buford Dam and Franklin, Georgia |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 98-63 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr9863 |
| Year Published | 1998 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey ;Branch of Information Services [distributor], |
| Contributing office(s) | South Atlantic Water Science Center |
| Description | v, 18 p. :ill., map ;28 cm. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| City | Franklin |
| Other Geospatial | Buford Dam, Chattahoochee River basin |