Base-flow characteristics of streams in the Valley and Ridge, the Blue Ridge, and the Piedmont physiographic provinces of Virginia
Water Supply Paper
2457
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Abstract
Growth within the Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge, and Piedmont physiographic provinces of Virginia has focused concern about allocation of surface-water flow and increased demands on the ground-water resources. Potential surface-water yield was determined from statistical analysis of base-flow characteristics of streams. Base-flow characteristics also may provide a relative indication of the potential ground-water yield for areas that lack sufficient specific capacity or will-yield data; however, other factors need to be considered, such as geologic structure, lithology, precipitation, relief, and the degree of hydraulic interconnection between the regolith and bedrock.
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Nelms, D.L., Harlow, G., Hayes, D., 1997, Base-flow characteristics of streams in the Valley and Ridge, the Blue Ridge, and the Piedmont physiographic provinces of Virginia: U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Paper 2457, Report: v, 48 p.; Plate: 34.62 x 22.48 inches, https://doi.org/10.3133/wsp2457.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Base-flow characteristics of streams in the Valley and Ridge, the Blue Ridge, and the Piedmont physiographic provinces of Virginia |
| Series title | Water Supply Paper |
| Series number | 2457 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wsp2457 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | Report: v, 48 p.; Plate: 34.62 x 22.48 inches |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |