Appraisal of the water resources of the eastern part of the Tulare aquifer, Beadle, Hand, and Spink Counties, South Dakota
L.K. Kuiper
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4078
A system of glacial outwash aquifers lie in the central James Valley in east-central South Dakota. Within this system, the eastern part of the Tulare aquifer, which has an area of approximately 681 square miles, was simulated by means of a numerical ground-water flow model. The model estimates the yearly...
Steady-state computer model of the water-table aquifer in the Mullica River basin, the Pine Barrens, New Jersey
A.W. Harbaugh, C.L. Tilley
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4295
A two-dimensional steady-state model of the water-table aquifer of the Mullica River basin was made to evaluate the flow system and data required to simulate it. The Mullica River basin covers 570 sq mi and is drained by numerous shallow streams. The water-table aquifer consists of sand and gravel intermixed...
Preliminary estimate of possible flood elevations in the Columbia River at Trojan Nuclear Power Plant due to failure of debris dam blocking Spirit Lake, Washington
D. L. Kresch, Antonius Laenen
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4197
Failure of the debris dam, blocking the outflow of Spirit Lake near Mount St. Helens, could result in a mudflow down the Toutle and Cowlitz Rivers into the Columbia River. Flood elevations at the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant on the Columbia River, 5 mi upstream from the Cowlitz River, were...
Viking Lander 2 rectified photomosaic (evening scene, camera 2)
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1984, IMAP 1518
Cost-effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Iowa
I.L. Burmeister, O. G. Lara
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4171
This report documents the results of a study of the cost-effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Iowa. Data uses and funding sources were identified for the 122 surface-water stations (including reservoir, lake, stage only, and miscellaneous stations) operated by the U. S. Geological Survey in Iowa. There are 110 continuous...
Physical basis and potential estimation techniques for soil erosion parameters in the Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System (PRMS)
W. P. Carey, Andrew Simon
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4218
Simulation of upland-soil erosion by the Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System currently requires the user to estimate two rainfall detachment parameters and three hydraulic detachmment paramenters. One rainfall detachment parameter can be estimated from rainfall simulator tests. A reformulation of the rainfall detachment equation allows the second parameter to be computed directly....
Geologic and hydrologic characterization and evaluation of the Basin and Range Province relative to the disposal of high-level radioactive waste: Part I, Introduction and guidelines
M. S. Bedinger, Kenneth A. Sargent, J.E. Reed
1984, Circular 904-A
The U.S. Geological Survey's program for geologic and hydrologic evaluation of physiographic provinces to identify areas potentially suitable for locating repository sites for disposal of high-level nuclear wastes was announced to the Governors of the eight States in the Basin and Range Province on May 5, 1981. Representatives of Arizona,...
An overview of ground-water quality data in Wisconsin
Phil A. Kammerer Jr.
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4239
This report contains a summary of ground-water-quality data for Wisconsin and an evaluation of the adequacy of these data for assessing the impact of land disposal of wastes on ground-water quality. Chemical analyses used in data summaries were limited to those stored in the USGS computer system (WATSTORE). Information on...
Map showing selected surface-water data for the Nephi 30 x 60-minute quadrangle, Utah
Don Price
1984, IMAP 1512
This is one of a series of maps that describe the geology and related natural resources of the Nephi 30 x 60 minute quadrangle, Utah. Streamflow records used to compile this map were collected by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of...
Water-quality data for aquifers in east-central New Jersey, 1981-82
D.A. Harriman, L. M. Voronin
1984, Open-File Report 84-821
Data are presented in tables for 238 wells representing nine aquifers underlying the New Jersey Coastal Plain. Approximately two-thirds of these wells are screened in the unconfined Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer system, the principal source of groundwater in the study area. In addition, seven local streams were sampled in their headwaters under...
Aeromagnetic map of the Thunder Mountain area, Nevada
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1984, Open-File Report 84-392
Hydrogeologic appraisal of a stratified-drift aquifer near Smyrna, Chenango County, New York
R.J. Reynolds, G. A. Brown
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4029
A broad, Y-shaped valley near Smyrna, New York, contains extensive water-table and confined aquifers that are largely hydraulically separated from the nearby Chenango River to the east. Accordingly, ground-water withdrawals from this valley would not appreciably decrease streamflow in the Chenango River by induced infiltration and could be used for...
An assessment of cumulative impacts of coal mining on the hydrology in part of the Powder River structural basin, Wyoming: A progress report
P. R. Jordan, R. M. Bloyd, P. B. Daddow
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4235
The U.S. Geological Survey and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality are involved in a cooperative effort to assess the probable cumulative impacts of coal mining on the hydrology of a part of the Powder River Structural Basin in Wyoming. It was assumed that the principal impacts on the ground-water...
A modification of the finite-difference model for simulation of two dimensional ground-water flow to include surface-ground water relationships
M.M. Ozbilgin, D.C. Dickerman
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4251
The two-dimensional finite-difference model for simulation of groundwater flow was modified to enable simulation of surface-water/groundwater interactions during periods of low streamflow. Changes were made to the program code in order to calculate surface-water heads for, and flow either to or from, contiguous surface-water bodies; and to allow for more...
Tides, tidal and residual currents in San Francisco Bay California — Results of measurements, 1979–1980
R. T. Cheng, J. W. Gartner
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4339
No abstract available....
Chemical and biological quality of streams at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana, 1978-80
M. A. Hardy
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4208
A variety of land uses affects water quality of streams at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Discharge from storm sewers and runoff from roads contributed lead, zinc, and chlorinated hydrocarbons (chlordane, DOT, ODD, DDE, and PCB's) to all streams except Derby ditch. In addition, the Little Calumet River received ammonia...
Availability of natural and regulated streamflows for instream uses during historical droughts, lower Neosho River, southeastern Kansas
R. J. Hart, T. C. Stiles
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4292
The effects of three historical droughts on streamflows available for instream use on the lower Neosho River at Iola and Parsons, Kansas, were investigated. Natural streamflows that occurred during the three droughts were compared to the multiple-use and water-quality streamflows recommended by State agencies. A reservoir model was used to...
Statistical models for estimating flow characteristics of Michigan streams
D. J. Holtschlag, H.M. Croskey
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4207
Multiple-regression equations were developed to estimate flow characteristics at ungaged sites. Several readily measureable basin characteristics and an areal adjustment factor are required in the equations. Equations have been prepared to estimate mean and mean monthly flow, flow duration, low flow, peak flow, and flood volume. The precision of the...
Finite-element simulation of ground-water flow in the vicinity of Yucca Mountain, Nevada-California
J.B. Czarnecki, R. K. Waddell
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4349
A finite-element model of the groundwater flow system in the vicinity of Yucca Mountain at the Nevada Test Site was developed using parameter estimation techniques. The model simulated steady-state ground-water flow occurring in tuffaceous, volcanic , and carbonate rocks, and alluvial aquifers. Hydraulic gradients in the modeled area range from...
Cost-effectiveness of the US Geological Survey stream-gaging program in central Florida
R. A. Miller, Warren Anderson, R.C. Heath
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4116
In the Red Oak area, Oklahoma, water in shale bedrock occurs in bedding planes and fractures and is confined. Wells probably yield less than 5 gallons per minute. Ground water is a sodium or mixed cation carbonate/bicarbonate type with dissolved-solids concentrations ranging from about 300 to 700 milligrams per liter....
Annual ground-water use in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Minnesota, 1970-79
M.A. Horn
1984, Open-File Report 84-577
Annual ground-water use in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area from 1970-79 is presented by aquifer and type of use. The data show that most ground water is withdrawn from wells in the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer and that major uses of the water are for self-supplied industry and public supplies....
Occurrence of uranium in ground water in the vicinity of the U.S. Department of Energy Feed Materials Production Center, Fernald, Ohio
A. C. Sedam
1984, Open-File Report 85-99
Process wastes are stored on site in rubber-lined and clay-lined pits and in large tanks at the U.S. Department of Energy Feed Materials Production Center (FMPC), where purified uranium and uranium compounds are produced. Water samples collected from off-site domestic and commercial wells in December 1981 and in August 1982,...
Ground-water resources of Lanfair and Fenner Valleys and vicinity, San Bernardino County, California
D.A. Freiwald
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4082
Lanfair and Fenner Valleys and vicinity cover about 1,300 square miles in eastern San Bernardino County, California. Average annual precipitation ranges from 3 to 10 inches over the area. Ground water is utilized primarily for stock and domestic purposes, and occurs in the unconsolidated deposits as well as in the...
Water resources data, Ohio water year 1983, volume 2. St. Lawrence River Basin statewide project data
H.L. Shindel, L.L. Stewart, J.R. Kolva
1984, Water Data Report OH-83-2
No abstract available. ...
Application of the conjugate-gradient method to ground-water models
T.A. Manteuffel, D.B. Grove, Leonard F. Konikow
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4009
The conjugate-gradient method can solve efficiently and accurately finite-difference approximations to the ground-water flow equation. An aquifer-simulation model using the conjugate-gradient method was applied to a problem of ground-water flow in an alluvial aquifer at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Denver, Colorado. For this application, the accuracy and efficiency of the...
