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Changes in high-flow frequency and channel geometry of the Neosho River downstream from John Redmond Dam, southeastern Kansas

Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4243
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri964243

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Abstract

The streamflow regimen of the Neosho River downstream from John Redmond Dam in southeastern Kansas has changed significantly since the dam's completion in 1964. The controlled releases from the dam have decreased the magnitudes of peak discharges and increased the magnitudes of low discharges. The trends in river stage for selected discharges also have changed at two of the streamflow-gaging stations--those closest to the dam. There is a significant downward trend in the stages associated with the median annual peak discharges, but no significant trend in the stages associated with the annual mean discharges, which indicates that the river channel is increasing in width but not depth or that the hflow velocity has increased at the streamflow-gaging stations. Because there were not significant trends present in precipitation, mean annual discharge, or annual peak discharge, the changes are attributed to John Redmond Dam.

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Studley, S., 1996, Changes in high-flow frequency and channel geometry of the Neosho River downstream from John Redmond Dam, southeastern Kansas: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4243, iv, 16 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri964243.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Changes in high-flow frequency and channel geometry of the Neosho River downstream from John Redmond Dam, southeastern Kansas
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 96-4243
DOI 10.3133/wri964243
Year Published 1996
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; Information Services [distributor],
Description iv, 16 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.
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