| Abstract: | Traditional methods of computing streamflow records on large, low-gradient streams require a continuous record of water-surface slope over a natural channel reach. This slope must be of sufficient magnitude to be accuratly measured with available stage measuring devices. On highly regulated streams, this slope approaches zero during periods of low flow and accurate measurement is difficult. Methods are described to calibrate multipurpose regulating control structures to more accurately compute streamflow records on highly-regulated streams. Hydraulic theory, assuming steady, uniform flow during a computational interval, is described for five different types of flow control. The controls are: Tainter gates, hydraulic turbines, fixed spillways, navigation locks, and crest gates. Detailed calibration procedures are described for the five different controls as well as for several flow regimes for some of the controls. The instrumentation package and computer programs necessary to collect and process the field data are discussed. Two typical calibration procedures and measurement data are presented to illustrate the accuracy of the methods. (Woodard-USGS) |
| Genre: | USGS Numbered Series |
| ProdID: | 26626 |
| Citation Author: | Collins, Dannie L. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | vii, 57 p. :ill. ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey, Gulf Coast Hydroscience Center, National Space Technology Laboratories, |
| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 77-8 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Computation of records of streamflow at control structures; 1977; WRI; 77-8; Collins, Dannie L. |
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| Citation Year: | 1977 |
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| Text: | Computation of records of streamflow at control structures; 1977; WRI; 77-8; Collins, Dannie L. |
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| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey, Gulf Coast Hydroscience Center, National Space Technology Laboratories, |
