| Abstract: | An evaluation of the streamflow data available in Utah was made to provide guidelines for planning future programs. The basic steps in the evaluation procedure were (1) definition of the long- term goals of the streamflow-data program in quantitative form, (2) examination and analysis of all available data to determine which goals have already been met, and (3) consideration of alternate programs and techniques to meet the remaining objectives. The principal goals are (1) to provide current streamflow data where needed for water management and (2) to define streamflow characteristics at any point on any stream within a specified accuracy. It was found that the first goal generally is being satisfied but that flow characteristics at ungaged sites cannot be estimated within the specified accuracy by regression analysis with the existing data and model now available. This latter finding indicates the need for some changes in the present data program so that the accuracy goals can be approached by alternate methods. The regression method may be more successful at a future time if a more suitable model can be developed, and if an adequate sample of streamflow records can be obtained in all areas. In the meantime, methods of transferring flow characteristics which require some information at the ungaged site may be used. A modified streamflow-data program based on this study is proposed. |
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| Citation Author: | Whitaker, G. L. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 46 p. ill., maps ; 30 cm. |
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| Citation Series Number: | 71-322 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | A proposed streamflow-data program for Utah; 1970; OFR; 71-322; Whitaker, G. L. |
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| Text: | A proposed streamflow-data program for Utah; 1970; OFR; 71-322; Whitaker, G. L. |
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| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1971/0322/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
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