Gain-loss study along two streams in the upper Sabine River basin, Texas; August-September 1981

Open-File Report 83-36
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Abstract

A gain-loss study was made August-September 1981 along the upper Sabine River from Lake Tawakoni to Farm Road 2517 near Carthage and along Lake Fork Creek from Lake Fork Reservoir to its junction (mouth) with the Sabine River. The hydrologic data collected during the gain-loss study indicated that during periods of low flow on the Sabine River, at least as much water as is released from Lake Tawakoni and from Lake Fork Reservoir will be available downstream at Farm Road 14 near Big Sandy and at Farm Road 2517 near Carthage. Gains from bank seepage and small tributary inflows compensate for losses due to evaporation, evapotranspiration, and loss of water into the alluvial aquifer.

Dissolved solids concentrations in the Sabine River, estimated from specific conductance, increased from about 120 milligrams per liter near the upstream end of the reach to about 400 milligrams per liter near the downstream end of the reach. Water with these concentrations of dissolved solids generally is suitable for most uses.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Gain-loss study along two streams in the upper Sabine River basin, Texas; August-September 1981
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 83-36
DOI 10.3133/ofr8336
Year Published 1983
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) Texas Water Science Center
Description iv, 11 p.
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