Changes in flow in the Beaver-North Canadian River basin upstream from Canton Lake, western Oklahoma
Kenneth L. Wahl, Robert L. Tortorelli
1997, Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4304
This report presents the results of an evaluation of hydrologic data for the Beaver-North Canadian River basin upstream from Canton Lake in western Oklahoma. It examines the climatic and hydrologic data for evidence of trends. The hydrologic data examined includes total annual flow, base flow, and annual peak discharges. This study...
The relation between hydrogeology and water quality of the Lower Floridan Aquifer in Duval County, Florida, and implications for monitoring movement of saline water
G. G. Phelps, R. M. Spechler
1997, Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4242
The hydrogeology of the Upper zone of the Lower Floridan aquifer and its relation to water quality were evaluated during a 3-year (1993-96) study. The Floridan aquifer system, a carbonate aquifer system composed of the Upper Floridan aquifer, a middle semi-confining unit, and the Lower Floridan aquifer, is the major...
Geohydrology and simulation of ground-water flow for the Ohio River alluvial aquifer near Owensboro, northwestern Kentucky
M.D. Unthank
1997, Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4274
The Ohio River alluvial aquifer is the primary source of drinking water for the residents of Owensboro and Daviess County and adjacent counties in Kentucky. The aquifer consists of sand and gravel deposits that partly fill a bedrock-valley system consisting of shales of Pennsylvanian age. The valley is a result...
Geology, hydrology, and ground-water quality at the Byron Superfund site near Byron, Illinois
Robert T. Kay, Douglas J. Yeskis, William J. Bolen, James R. Rauman, Scott T. Prinos
1997, Water-Resources Investigations Report 95-4240
A study was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to define the geohydrology and contaminant distribution at a Superfund site near Byron, Illinois. Geologic units of interest beneath the site are the St. Peter Sandstone; the shale, dolomite and sandstone of the Glenwood Formation;...
Summary of surface-water hydrologic data for the Houston metropolitan area, Texas, water years 1964-89
Fred Liscum, D. W. Brown, M. C. Kasmarek
1997, Open-File Report 96-250
The study area, a metropolitan area in southeast Texas about 45 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, has been undergoing extensive urban development since the 1950s. The Houston Urban Runoff Program was begun by the U.S. Geological Survey in water year 1964 to define the magnitude and frequency of...
Water-temperature, specific-conductance, and meteorological data for the Tualatin River basin, Oregon, 1994-95
John C. Risley, Micelis C. Doyle
1997, Open-File Report 96-315
Water-temperature, air-temperature, specific- conductance, wind-speed, and solar-radiation data are presented from a study conducted in the Tualatin River Basin in northwestern Oregon during 7-month periods from May 1 through November 30, 1994 and May 1 through November 30, 1995. The study was done to assist local and State agencies in...
Numerical simulation of ground-water flow through glacial deposits and crystalline bedrock in the Mirror Lake area, Grafton County, New Hampshire
Claire R. Tiedeman, Daniel J. Goode, Paul A. Hsieh
1997, Professional Paper 1572
This report documents the development of a computer model to simulate steady-state (long-term average) flow of ground water in the vicinity of Mirror Lake, which lies at the eastern end of the Hubbard Brook valley in central New Hampshire. The 10-km2 study area includes Mirror Lake, the three streams that...
Subsidence of ash-flow calderas: Relation to caldera size and magma-chamber geometry
P. W. Lipman
1997, Bulletin of Volcanology (59) 198-218
Diverse subsidence geometries and collapse processes for ash-flow calderas are inferred to reflect varying sizes, roof geometries, and depths of the source magma chambers, in combination with prior volcanic and regional tectonic influences. Based largely on a review of features at eroded pre-Quaternary calderas, a continuum of geometries and subsidence...
Status, trends, and changes in freshwater inflows to bay systems in the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program study area
W.H. Asquith, J. G. Mosier, P. W. Bush
1997, Report
This report presents the results of a study to quantify current (1983–93) mean freshwater inflows to the six bay systems (open water and wetlands) in the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program study area, to test for historical temporal trends in inflows, and to quantify historical and projected changes in...
Permeability and porosity of the Illinois UPH 3 drillhole granite and a comparison with other deep drillhole rocks
C.A. Morrow, D.A. Lockner
1997, Journal of Geophysical Research B: Solid Earth (102) 3067-3075
Permeability, porosity, and volumetric strain measurements were conducted on granite cores obtained at depths of 0.7 to 1.6 km from the Illinois UPH 3 drillhole at effective confining pressures from 5 to 100 MPa. Initial permeabilities were in the range of 10-17 to 10-19 m2 and dropped rapidly with applied...
Slope failures in Northern Vermont, USA
F. T. Lee, J. K. Odum, J.D. Lee
1997, Environmental & Engineering Geoscience (3) 161-182
Rockfalls and debris avalanches from steep hillslopes in northern Vermont are a continuing hazard for motorists, mountain climbers, and hikers. Huge blocks of massive schist and gneiss can reach the valley floor intact, whereas others may trigger debris avalanches on their downward travel. Block movement is facilitated by major joints...
Level II scour analysis for Bridge 16 (RIPTTH00110016) on Town Highway 11, crossing the Middle Branch Middlebury River, Ripton, Vermont
Ronda L. Burns
1997, Open-File Report 97-751
This report provides the results of a detailed Level II analysis of scour potential at structure RIPTTH00110016 on Town Highway 11 crossing the Middle Branch Middlebury River, Ripton, Vermont (figures 1–8). A Level II study is a basic engineering analysis of the site, including a quantitative analysis of stream stability...
Level II scour analysis for Bridge 27 (STJOTH00080027) on Town Highway 8, crossing the Sleepers River, St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Michael A. Ivanoff
1997, Open-File Report 97-779
This report provides the results of a detailed Level II analysis of scour potential at structure STJOTH00080027 on Town Highway 8 crossing the Sleepers River, St. Johnsbury, Vermont (figures 1–8). A Level II study is a basic engineering analysis of the site, including a quantitative analysis of stream stability and...
Level II scour analysis for Bridge 39 (STOWTH00160039) on Town Highway 16, crossing Moss Glen Brook, Stowe, Vermont
Michael A. Ivanoff, Robert E. Hammond
1997, Open-File Report 97-794
This report provides the results of a detailed Level II analysis of scour potential at structure STOWTH00160039 on Town Highway 16 crossing Moss Glen Brook, Stowe, Vermont (figures 1–8). A Level II study is a basic engineering analysis of the site, including a quantitative analysis of stream stability and scour...
Water Resources Data, California, Water Year 1996. Volume 2. Pacific Slope Basins from Arroyo Grande to Oregon State Line except Central Valley
L.A. Freeman, M.D. Webster, M.F. Friebel
1997, Water Data Report CA-96-2
Water-resources data for the 1996 water year for California consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams, stage and contents in lakes and reservoirs, and water levels and water quality in wells. Volume 2 contains discharge records for 107 gaging stations, gage height records for 7 stations,...
Water resources data, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, water year 1996
R.S. Socolow, D. Murino Jr., R.G. Casey, L.R. Ramsbey
1997, Water Data Report MA-RI-96-1
Water resources data for the 1996 water year for Massachusetts and Rhode Island consists of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; contents of lakes and reservoirs; and ground-water levels. This report contains discharge records for 88 gaging stations, month end contents of 4 lakes and reservoirs, water...
A Graphical-User Interface for the U. S. Geological Survey's SUTRA Code using Argus ONE (for simulation of variable-density saturated-unsaturated ground-water flow with solute or energy transport)
Clifford I. Voss, David Boldt, Allen M. Shapiro
1997, Open-File Report 97-421
This report describes a Graphical-User Interface (GUI) for SUTRA, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) model for saturated-unsaturated variable-fluid-density ground-water flow with solute or energy transport,which combines a USGS-developed code that interfaces SUTRA with Argus ONE, a commercial software product developed by Argus Interware. This product, known as Argus Open Numerical...
Water Resources Data, Colorado, Water Year 1997--Volume 1. Missouri River Basin, Arkansas River Basin, and Rio Grande Basin
R.M. Crowfoot, A.V. Paillet, G.F. Ritz, M.E. Smith, R.D. Steger, G. B. O’Neill
1997, Water Data Report CO-97-1
Water-resources data for Colorado for the 1997 water year consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage, contents, and water quality of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of wells and springs. This report (Volumes 1 and 2) contains discharge records for 327...
Water Resources Data, Colorado, Water Year 1997--Volume 2. Colorado River Basin
R.M. Crowfoot, A.V. Paillet, G.F. Ritz, M.E. Smith, R.A. Jenkins, G. B. O’Neill
1997, Water Data Report CO-97-2
Water-resources data for Colorado for the 1997 water year consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage, contents, and water quality of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of wells and springs. This report (Volumes 1 and 2) contains discharge records for 327...
Level II scour analysis for Bridge 29 (PUTNTH00210029) on Town Highway 21, crossing East Putney Brook, Putney, Vermont
Erick M. Boehmler, Michael A. Ivanoff
1997, Open-File Report 97-406
This report provides the results of a detailed Level II analysis of scour potential at structure PUTNTH00210029 on Town Highway 21 crossing East Putney Brook, Putney, Vermont (figures 1–8). A Level II study is a basic engineering analysis of the site, including a quantitative analysis of stream stability and scour...
Level II scour analysis for Bridge 21 (MONKTH00340021) on Town Highway 34, crossing Little Otter Creek, Monkton, Vermont
Erick M. Boehmler, Laura Medalie
1997, Open-File Report 97-672
This report provides the results of a detailed Level II analysis of scour potential at structure MONKTH00340021 on Town Highway 34 crossing Little Otter Creek, Monkton, Vermont (figures 1–8). A Level II study is a basic engineering analysis of the site, including a quantitative analysis of stream stability and scour...
Stratigraphy, sedimentology, and volume of sediments behind a dam relic on the Muskegon River, Big Rapids, Michigan
David B. Westjohn
1997, Water-Resources Investigations Report 97-4069
The proposed removal of the remnants of a hydroelectric dam in the Muskegon River at Big Rapids, Michigan, will potentially affect flow of the river at the city's water intake system. Fifteen boreholes were augered in bottom sediments in the river just upstream from the dam relic, and streambottom profiles...
Water resources data, Michigan, water year 1996
S. P. Blumer, T.E. Behrendt, J.M. Ellis, R. J. Minnerick, R.L. LeuVoy, C.R. Whited
1997, Water Data Report MI-96-1
Water resources data for the 1996 water year for Michigan consists of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage and contents of lakes and reservoirs; and ground water levels. This report contains discharge records for 144 streamflow-gaging stations; stage only records for 1 stream-gaging stations and 19...
Water Resources Data, California, Water Year 1996. Volume 4. Northern Central Valley Basins and the Great Basin from Honey Lake Basin to Oregon State Line
S.W. Anderson, G.L. Rockwell, M.F. Friebel, M.D. Webster
1997, Water Data Report CA-96-4
Water-resources data for the 1996 water year for California consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams, stage and contents in lakes and reservoirs, and water levels and water quality in wells. Volume 4 contains discharge records for 180 gaging stations, stage and contents for 45 lakes...
Level II scour analysis for Bridge 13 (PFRDTH00030013) on Town Highway 3, crossing Furnace Brook, Pittsford, Vermont
Robert H. Flynn, Laura Medalie
1997, Open-File Report 97-110
This report provides the results of a detailed Level II analysis of scour potential at structure PFRDTH00030013 on Town Highway 3 crossing Furnace Brook, Pittsford, Vermont (figures 1–8). A Level II study is a basic engineering analysis of the site, including a quantitative analysis of stream stability and scour (U.S....
