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Water-resources data collected in the Devils Hole area, Ash Meadows, Nevada, 1975-76

Open-File Report 76-797
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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey collected water-level, spring-flow, and power-consumption data in the Devils Hole area in Nevada from July 1975 through June 1976. The work for this sfurth annual data report was done in cooperation with the National Park Service. Continuous recorders were used to monitor water levels in Devils Hole, three observation wells, and the flow from four springs. Also, monthly readings were made on two wells to help define a general trend of ground-water levels. Monthly meter readings of six electrically powered irrigation wells provided a record of power consumption, which in turn, is an index of the amount of water pumped. The purpose of the work is to observe the effects, if any, of ground-water withdrawals from specified irrigtion wells in the Ash Meadows area on (1) the water level in Devils Hole, and (2) the flow of four springs in the area. Fairbanks Spring and Big Spring, which are in the extreme northern and southern parts of Ash Meadows respectively, show little effect of pumping. An increase in the monthly average flow at Fairbanks Spring in September can be attributed to runoff and surficial recharge in the surrounding area caused by a large cloudburst. Jack Rabbit Spring, which is about 1 mile southwest of the major pumping field, is affected strongly by pumping. Jack Rabbit Spring flowed during the winter months but flowed very infrequently during non-winter months. Point of Rocks Spring had a flow pattern similar to Big Spring and Fairbanks Spring. All the springs had a general increase in flow during the Winter months. (Woodard-USGS)
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Water-resources data collected in the Devils Hole area, Ash Meadows, Nevada, 1975-76
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 76-797
DOI 10.3133/ofr76797
Edition -
Year Published 1976
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description iv, 15 leaves :ill., maps ;27 cm.; (27 p. - PGS)
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