Effects of storm-water runoff on local ground-water quality, Clarksville, Tennessee
Anne B. Hoos
1990, Water-Resources Investigations Report 90-4044
Storm-related water-quality data were collected at a drainage-well site and at a spring site in Clarksville, Tennessee, to define the effects of storm-water runoff on the quality of ground water in the area. A dye-trace test verified the direct hydraulic connection between the drainage well and Mobley Spring. Samples of...
Geology and ground-water resources of the Cockfield Formation in western Tennessee
W. S. Parks, J. K. Carmichael
1990, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4181
The Cockfield Formation of the Claiborne Group of Tertiary age underlies approximately 4,000 sq mi in western Tennessee. The formation consists primarily of lenticular beds of very fine to coarse sand, silt, clay, and lignite. The Cockfield Formation has been extensively eroded, and the original thickness is preserved only in...
Hydrogeology of the Cliff House Sandstone in the San Juan structural basin, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah
Conde R. Thorn, G. W. Levings, S. D. Craigg, W. L. Dam, J. M. Kernodle
1990, Hydrologic Atlas 720-E
This report is one in a series resulting from the U.S. Geological Survey's Regional Aquifer-System Analysis (RASA) study of the San Juan structural basin that began in October 1984. Previous reports in the series describe the hydrogeology of the Dakota Sandstone (Craigg and others, 1989), Point Lookout Sandstone (Craigg and...
Geology and ground-water resources of the Memphis Sand in western Tennessee
William Scott Parks, J. K. Carmichael
1990, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4182
The Memphis Sand of the Claiborne Group of Tertiary age underlies approximately 7,400 square miles in western Tennessee. The formation primarily consists of a thick body of veryfine to very coarse sand that includes subordinate lenses or beds of clay and silt at various horizons. The Memphis Sand ranges from...
Hydrologic and water-quality data for streams and impoundments in the Coteau des Prairies-Upper Minnesota River basin, 1979-84
C.J. Smith, G. A. Payne, L. H. Tornes
1990, Open-File Report 88-84
Water-quality and streamflow data were collected in the Coteau des Prairies region of southwestern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota from 1979- 84. Data were collected to (1) document the water-quality characteristics of streams and impoundments in the Coteau area, (2) predict the impact of proposed impoundments, (3) define the amount...
Geohydrologic data from drill-bit cuttings and rotary cores from test-hole USW UZ-13, Yucca Mountain area, Nye County, Nevada
Jack Kume, Dale P. Hammermeister
1990, Open-File Report 90-362
A point-infiltration model for estimating runoff from rainfall on small basins in semiarid areas of Wyoming
James G. Rankl
1990, Water Supply Paper 2366
A physically based point-infiltration model was developed for computing infiltration of rainfall into soils and the resulting runoff from small basins in Wyoming. The user describes a 'design storm' in terms of average rainfall intensity and storm duration. Information required to compute runoff for the design storm by using the...
U.S. Geological Survey multichannel seismic data: National Energy Research Seismic Library NERSL CD-ROM 1
Deborah R. Hutchinson, D. J. Taylor, F. N. Zihlman
1990, Open-File Report 90-699
No abstract available. ...
A water-resources data-network evaluation for Monterey County, California, phase 3: Northern Salinas River drainage basin
W. E. Templin, R. C. Schluter
1990, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4123
This report evaluates existing data collection networks and possible additional data collection to monitor quantity and quality of precipitation, surface water, and groundwater in the northern Salinas River drainage basin, California. Of the 34 precipitation stations identified, 20 were active and are concentrated in the northwestern part of the study...
Geohydrology and water quality of the Roubidoux Aquifer, northeastern Oklahoma
Scott C. Christenson, David L. Parkhurst, Roy W. Fairchild
1990, Open-File Report 90-570
The Roubidoux aquifer is an important source of freshwater for public supplies, commerce, industry, and rural water districts in northeastern Oklahoma. Ground-water withdrawals from the aquifer in 1981 were estimated to be 4.8 million gallons per day, of which about 90 percent was withdrawn in Ottawa County. Wells drilled at...
Chemical, tissue, and physical data from water and bottom material in the lower Calcasieu River, Louisiana, 1985-88
C. R. Demas, D.K. Demcheck, C.R. Garrison
1990, Open-File Report 89-420
Potential hazards from floodflows in Grapevine Canyon, Death Valley National Monument, California and Nevada
J. C. Bowers
1990, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4063
Grapevine Canyon is on the western slope of the Grapevine Mountains in the northern part of Death Valley National Monument , California and Nevada. Grapevine Canyon Road covers the entire width of the canyon floor in places and is a frequently traveled route to Scotty 's Castle in the canyon....
Hydrogeology of a hazardous-waste disposal site near Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee
Patrick Tucci, D. W. Hanchar, R. W. Lee
1990, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4144
Approximately 44,000 gal of industrial solvent wastes were disposed in pits on a farm near Brentwood, Tennessee, in 1978, and contaminants were reported in the soil and shallow groundwater on the site in 1985. In order for the State to evaluate possible remedial-action alternatives, an 18-month study was conducted to...
Water-quality, well-construction, and ground-water level data for an investigation of radionuclides in ground water, Hickman and Maury counties, Tennessee
G. E. Hileman
1990, Open-File Report 90-190
Water quality, well construction, and groundwater level data were collected for an investigation of radionuclides in groundwater in Maury and Hickman Counties, Tennessee. Seventeen wells and 3 springs were sampled in Hickman County, and 20 wells were sampled in Maury County. Samples from each site were analyzed for radionuclides, common...
Solid-precipitation (snowfall) measurement intercomparison, Bismarck, North Dakota
Douglas G. Emerson, Kathleen M. Macek-Rowland
1990, Open-File Report 90-124
Difficulties involved in obtaining accurate measurements of solid precipitation (snowfall) have been recognized for many years. Many studies have been conducted to evaluate the accuracy and performance of precipitation gages. These studies show that the type of collection method used can significantly affect the quantity of precipitation measured. Although the...
Description of digital data from a helicopter geophysical survey to map brine contamination— Brookhaven Oil Field, Lincoln County, Mississippi
W. D. Heran, B. D. Smith
1990, Open-File Report 90-79
No abstract available....
Water resources data, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, water year 1988
R. A. Gadoury, R.S. Socolow, R.W. Bell, T.J. Calderini
1990, Water Data Report MA-RI-88-1
Water-resources data for the 1988 water year for Massachusetts and Rhode Island consists of stage, discharge and water quality of streams; contents of lakes and reservoirs; and ground-water levels. This report contains discharge records for 94 gaging stations, month end contents for 20 lakes and reservoirs, water quality for 9...
Analytical data for stream-sediment and soil samples from the Walker Lake 1 degree by 2 degrees Quadrangle, California and Nevada
R. L. Turner
1990, Open-File Report 90-431
Water-resources programs and hydrologic-information needs, Marion County, Indiana, 1987
R.F. Duwelius
1990, Open-File Report 90-159
Water resources are abundant in Marion County, Indiana, and have been developed for public and industrial supply, energy generation, irrigation, and recreation. The largest water withdrawals are from surface water, and the two largest water uses are public supply and cooling water for electrical-generating plants. Water-resources programs in the county...
Hydrologic data collected in the vicinity of the proposed gamma-ray and neutrino detector site, Hot Spring County, Arkansas, 1988-89
D. J. Fitzpatrick, P.W. Westerfield
1990, Open-File Report 89-623
An abandoned barite mine in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, has been selected as the location for a proposed gamma-ray and neutrino detector site. As part of the hydrologic evaluation of the site, the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Arkansas Geological Commission collected hydrologic data at selected locations in...
Statistical summaries of selected Iowa streamflow data through September 30, 1988
E.E. Fischer, N.B. Melcher, S.P. Kluesner
1990, Open-File Report 90-170
Statistical summaries of streamflow data collected at 144 active and discontinued stream-gaging stations in Iowa through water year 1988 are presented in the report. The summaries for each streamgaging station include: 1) station description, 2) the most recent stage-discharge rating table, 3) statistics of monthly and annual mean discharges, 4)...
Selected data for stream subbasins in the Watonwan River basin, south-central Minnesota
D. L. Lorenz, G. A. Payne
1990, Open-File Report 91-61
This report presents selected data that describe the characteristics of stream basins upstream from selected points on streams in the Watonwan River basin. The points on the streams include outlets of subbasins of about five square miles, sewage treatment plant outlets, and U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging stations in the basin....
Hydrogeology of the Pictured Cliffs Sandstone in the San Juan structural basin, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah
William L. Dam, J. M. Kernodle, C. R. Thorn, G. W. Levings, S. D. Craigg
1990, Hydrologic Atlas 720-D
This report is one in a series resulting from the U.S. Geological Survey's Regional Aquifer System Analysis (RASA) study of the San Juan structural basin that began in October 1984. The purposes of the study (Welder, 1986) are to: (1) Define and evaluate the aquifer system; (2) assess the effects...
Analytical data for stream-sediment and soil samples from the Reno 1 degree x 2 degrees Quadrangle, Nevada
R. L. Turner
1990, Open-File Report 90-430
Analytical data for stream and playa sediment samples from the Kingman 1 degree x 2 degrees Quadrangle, Arizona, California and Nevada
R. L. Turner
1990, Open-File Report 90-444
