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Preconstruction and simulated postconstruction ground-water levels at urban centers in the Red River Navigation Project area, Louisiana

Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4154
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri834154

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Abstract

The Red River Valley in Louisiana is 3 to 10 miles wide and is underlain by the Red River alluvial aquifer. This aquifer is in hydraulic connection with the Red River. Precipitation infiltrates the aquifer and water discharges from the aquifer at the Red River and major tributaries. Construction of locks and dams along the Red River will cause new, higher minimum stages for the river for each of the pools. Water levels will rise and outflow from the alluvial aquifer to the river after construction of the locks and dams will be at higher elevations because of the new river stages. Mathematical models of the stream-aquifer system simulate the effects of the lock and dam system for plan B-3, modified. Water-level changes in the aquifer in response to the changes imposed by the system are greatest near the river and are progressively smaller away from the river. The saturated zone in the fine-grained material overlying the aquifer provides the principal potential impact on structures and vegetation in urban areas. As water levels in the aquifer rise, the saturated zone above the aquifer will decrease the thickness. The soil zone in low areas in some communities will be waterlogged. (USGS)
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Preconstruction and simulated postconstruction ground-water levels at urban centers in the Red River Navigation Project area, Louisiana
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 83-4154
DOI 10.3133/wri834154
Year Published 1984
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Description Report: v, 33 p.; 14 Plates: 13.86 x 21.87 inches or smaller
Country United States
State Louisiana
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