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Two-Dimensional Flood-Inundation Model of the Flint River at Albany, Georgia

Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5107
Prepared in cooperation with Albany, Georgia, and Dougherty County, Georgia
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https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20075107

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Abstract

Potential flow characteristics of future flooding along a 4.8-mile reach of the Flint River in Albany, Georgia, were simulated using recent digital-elevation-model data and the U.S. Geological Survey finite-element surface-water modeling system for two-dimensional flow in the horizontal plane (FESWMS-2DH). Simulated inundated areas, in 1-foot (ft) increments, were created for water-surface altitudes at the Flint River at Albany streamgage (02352500) from 192.5-ft altitude with a flow of 123,000 cubic feet per second (ft3/s) to 179.5-ft altitude with a flow of 52,500 ft3/s. The model was calibrated to match actual floods during July 1994 and March 2005 and Federal Emergency Management Administration floodplain maps. Continuity checks of selected stream profiles indicate the area near the Oakridge Drive bridge had lower velocities than other areas of the Flint River, which contributed to a rise in the flood-surface profile. The modeled inundated areas were mapped onto monochrome orthophoto imagery for use in planning for future floods. As part of a cooperative effort, the U.S. Geological Survey, the City of Albany, and Dougherty County, Georgia, conducted this study.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Two-Dimensional Flood-Inundation Model of the Flint River at Albany, Georgia
Series title Scientific Investigations Report
Series number 2007-5107
DOI 10.3133/sir20075107
Edition -
Year Published 2007
Language ENGLISH
Publisher Geological Survey (U.S.)
Contributing office(s) South Atlantic Water Science Center
Description vi, 44 p.
Country United States
State Georgia
City Albany
Other Geospatial Flint River
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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