Hydrology of Yucca Mountain and vicinity, Nevada-California — Investigative results through mid-1983
R. K. Waddell, J. H. Robison, R. K. Blankennagel
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4267
Yucca Mountain, Nevada, is one of several sites under consideration for construction of the first repository for high-level nuclear waste. The climate is arid; few perennial streams are present in the region. Flash floods occasionally occur. The site is underlain by at least 1,800 meters of volcanic tuffs of Tertiary...
Geohydrologic and drill-hole data for test well USW H-4, Yucca Mountain, Nye County, Nevada
M.S. Whitfield, William Thordarson, E.P. Eshom
1984, Open-File Report 84-449
Data are presented on drilling operations, lithology, geophysical well logs, sidewall-core samples, water-level monitoring, pumping tests, injection tests, radioactive-tracer borehole flow survey, and water chemistry for test well USW H-4. The well is one of a series of test wells drilled in the southwestern part of the Nevada Test Site,...
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...
Analysis of the Carmel Valley alluvial ground-water basin, Monterey County, California
Glenn W. Kapple, Hugh T. Mitten, Timothy J. Durbin, Michael J. Johnson
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4280
A two-dimensional, finite-element, digital model was developed for the Carmel Valley alluvial ground-water basin using measured, computed, and estimated discharge and recharge data for the basin. Discharge data included evapotranspiration by phreatophytes and agricultural, municipal, and domestic pumpage. Recharge data included river leakage, tributary runoff, and pumping return flow. Recharge...
Ground-water level data and preliminary potentiometric-surface maps, Yucca Mountain and vicinity, Nye County, Nevada
J. H. Robison
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4197
The report contains a table of ground-water level data and two preliminary potentiometric-surface maps for the Yucca Mountain area. The water-level surface shown on the maps generally represents water-table (unconfined) conditions. The water table in the Yucca Mountain area occurs in ash-flow and air-fall tuffs of tertiary age. West of...
Cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in northeastern California
S.H. Hoffard, V.F. Pearce, Gary D. Tasker, W.H. Doyle
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4127
Results are documented of a study of the cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in northeastern California. Data uses and funding sources were identified for the 127 continuous stream gages currently being operated in the study area. One stream gage was found to have insufficient data use to warrant cooperative...
The effect of eustatic sea-level changes on saltwater-freshwater relations in the northern Atlantic Coastal Plain
Harold Meisler, P. Patrick Leahy, LeRoy L. Knobel
1984, Water Supply Paper 2255
A finite-difference computer model was used to analyze the effect of eustatic sea-level changes on the development of the transition zone between fresh ground water and underlying saltwater in the northern Atlantic Coastal Plain. The model simulates, in cross section, the sedimentary wedge from the Delaware River estuary in New...
Gazetteer of hydrologic characteristics of streams in Massachusetts — Thames River basin
S. W. Wandle, J. A. LeBlanc
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4287
The Thames River basin includes streams draining the Quinebaug River (141 square miles), French River (99.5 square miles), and Middle River (about 6 square miles) basins in south central Massachusetts. Drainage areas, using the latest available 1:24 ,000 scale topographic maps, were computed for the first time for streams draining...
Flow routing in the Susquehanna River basin: Part V – Flow-routing models for the West Branch Susquehanna River basin, Pennsylvania
S. A. Brua
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-4049
Digital-computer, daily-flow routing models were developed for four consecutive reaches of the West Branch Susquehanna River between Curwensville and Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. These models will enable water-resources managers to evaluate efficiently the effect of present and future water-resources developments on streamflows at six locations along the West Branch Susquehanna River. The...
Analysis of characteristics of simulated flows from small surface-mined and undisturbed Appalachian watersheds in the Tug Fork basin of Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia
A. G. Scott
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4151
Hydrologic and climatologic data were collected at 10 small, mined and unmined watersheds in the Tug Fork basin of Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. These data included continuous records of discharge, precipitation, and air temperature. Daily records of sediment concentrations and sediment discharges were also obtained and periodic observations of...
Runoff and water-quality characteristics of surface-mined lands in Illinois
Timothy P. Brabets
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4265
Seven watersheds--three in western Illinois (Fulton County), two in south-western Illinois (St. Clair County), and two in southern Illinois (Williamson County)--were selected to assess the effect of surface mining on the quality and quantity of surface runoff. Each area had one site draining an unmined basin and a nearby site(s)...
Review of buried crystalline rocks of eastern United States in selected hydrogeologic environments potentially suitable for isolating high-level radioactive wastes
R. W. Davis
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4091
Among the concepts suggested for the deep disposal of high-level radioactive wastes from nuclear power reactors is the excavation of a repository in suitable crystalline rocks overlain by a thick sequence of sedimentary strata in a hydrogeologic environment that would effectively impede waste transport. To determine the occurrence of such...
Magnitude and frequency of flood volumes for urban watersheds in Leon County, Florida
M.A. Franklin
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4233
Techniques are provided for estimating runoff magnitudes for urban-flow streams in Leon County, Florida, for recurrence intervals of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500 years. Synthetic runoff volumes were generated by using a calibrated lumped-parameter rainfall-runoff model, pan evaporation data from Milton, Florida, and long-term unit rainfall records...
Geohydrologic setting of Mirror Lake, West Thornton, New Hampshire
T. C. Winter
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4266
The drainage basin of Mirror Lake, New Hampshire is characterized by high knobs and ridges and steep land slopes. The lake is situated in the lower part of the basin, largely within glacial drift. Drift in most of the Mirror Lake drainage basin is till, which is as much as...
Subsurface storage of freshwater in south Florida; evaluation of surface-water discharge data at selected sites
W. H. Sonntag
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4008
Canal discharge in south Florida may consist of a potential source of freshwater for deep-well injection. Discharge data for the 1970-81 water years at 27 canal and river sites were analyzed. Flow was analyzed for 30-, 60-, 90-, 120-, and 183-consecutive-day low-mean discharges during the periods of highest flow to...
Magnitude and frequency of floods from urban streams in Leon County, Florida
M.A. Franklin, G.T. Losey
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4004
Techniques are provided for estimating flood magnitudes for urban-flow streams in Leon County, Florida, for recurrence intervals of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500 years. Synthetic flood peaks were generated by using a calibrated lumped-parameter rainfall-runoff model, pan evaporation data from Milton, Florida, and long-term unit rainfall records...
Gazetteer of hydrologic characteristics of streams in Massachusetts — Taunton and Ten Mile River basins and coastal river basins of Mount Hope Bay, Narragansett Bay, and Rhode Island Sound
S. W. Wandle, G. R. Keezer
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4283
The study area includes streams draining the Taunton River (562 square miles), the Tenmile River (53.1 square miles), and the minor streams flowing into Mount Hope Bay, Narragansett Bay, and Rhode Island Sound in southern Massachusetts, and adjacent areas of Rhode Island. Drainage areas, using the latest available 1:24 ,000...
Water-resources investigations of the U.S. Geological Survey in Arkansas; fiscal years 1982 and 1983
B.L. Louthian
1984, Open-File Report 84-232
During fiscal years 1982 and 1983 there were 22 water resources investigations in progress by the Arkansas District of the U.S. Geological Survey 's Water Resources Division. Investigations that mainly involved data collection included surface water gaging, water level measuring, water quality sampling, sediment sampling and water use inventorying. Interpretive...
Water resources data, Michigan, water year 1983
J. B. Miller, J.L. Oberg, T. Sieger
1984, Water Data Report MI-83-1
Water resources data for the 1983 water year for Michigan 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 temperature of ground water. This report contains discharge records for 143 gaging stations; stage only...
Computation of water-surface profiles in open channels
Jacob Davidian
1984, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations 03-A15
The standard step-backwater method of computing water-surface profiles is described in this chapter. The hydraulic principles and assumptions are reviewed, and the field data requirements are described. Certain special cases of backwater curves and certain special field conditions are discussed in detail. The technique is used to establish or extend...
Water resources of Ponape, Caroline Islands
Otto Van der Brug
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4139
Ponape is the third largest island in the western Pacific, with a land area of 129 square miles. The island is volcanic, nearly circular in shape, and covered with lush tropical vegetation. The mountainous interior has the highest peaks in the western Pacific. Annual rainfall at Kolonia and other coastal...
Aeromagnetic map of the Fossil Springs Roadless Area, Yavapai, Gila, and Coconino counties, Arizona
W. E. Davis, G. W. Weir
1984, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1568-B
The aeromagnetic map of the Fossil Springs Roadless Area was compiled from data collected in 1980 by Airmag Surveys, Inc., for the U.S. Geological Survey. Total magnetic intensity measurements were made along east-west flight lines about 0.5 mi apart and flown at an average altitude of 1,000 ft above the...
Evaluation of the surface-water data network, Suwannee River basin, Florida, 1982
Roger P. Rumenik, J.E. Coffin
1984, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4245
In the 9,950 square mile area of the Suwannee River basin in Florida and Georgia, a network of 33 surface-water gaging stations operated for different periods of time from 1927 to 1982 was evaluated for its capability to provide program information for floodplain mapping, floodplain management, forecasting of flow extremes,...
Water Resources Data for California Water Year 1982, Volume 4. Northern California Valley Basins and the Great Basin from Honey Lake Basin to Oregon State Line
R. P. Fogelman, J.R. Mullen, W.F. Shelton, R.G. Simpson
1984, Water Data Report CA-82-4
Water-resources data for the 1982 water year for California consists 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 163 gaging stations; stage and contents for 27 lakes...
Water Resources Data for California, Water Year 1982, Volume 2. Pacific Slope Basins from Arroyo Grande to Oregon State Line except Central Valley
K.L. Markham, V. Piro, W.F. Shelton, M.W. Weston Jr.
1984, Water Data Report CA-82-2
Water resources data for the 1982 water year for California consists 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 153 gaging stations; stage and contents for 12...
