Scientific Investigations Report 2006–5305
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Scientific Investigations Report 2006–5305
Table 6. Estimates of annual ground-water recharge from precipitation in areas of Quaternary gravel and eolian sand deposits, Carson Valley, Nevada and California.
[Area: From table 5. Estimated recharge rate: From Maurer and others (2006, p. 32). High and Low range recharge rates: Uncertainty from Maurer and others (2006, p. 29)]
| Quaternary deposits |
Area (acres) |
Estimated recharge rate (feet per year) |
Estimated recharge (acre-feet) |
High-range recharge rate (feet per year) |
Estimated recharge (acre-feet) |
Low range recharge rate (feet per year) |
Estimated recharge (acre-feet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel | 3,100 | 0.04 | 120 | 0.05 | 160 | 0.03 | 90 |
| Eolian sand | 4,500 | 0.03 | 140 | 0.04 | 180 | 0.02 | 90 |
| Total recharge | 260 | 340 | 180 |
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