Landslide-induced flooding at Ophir Creek, Washoe County, western Nevada, May 30, 1983
Professional Paper
1617
By: Patrick A. Glancy and John W. Bell
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Abstract
Rapid spilling of 22 acre-feet of water down the steep, 3-mile channel of Ophir Creek killed one, injured four, and destroyed or damaged five houses. Flow evolved into debris flow enroute, and compounded in volume over 30 times.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Landslide-induced flooding at Ophir Creek, Washoe County, western Nevada, May 30, 1983 |
| Series title | Professional Paper |
| Series number | 1617 |
| DOI | 10.3133/pp1617 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | 94 p. |