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.
Suggested Citation
Glancy, P.A., and Bell, J.W., 2000, Landslide-induced flooding at Ophir Creek, Washoe County, western Nevada, May 30, 1983: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1617, 94 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/pp1617.
ISSN: 2330-7102 (online)
| 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. |