| Abstract: | Multiple regression analyses are applied to data from 119 U.S. Geological Survey streamflow stations to develop equations that estimate baseline depth (depth of 50% flow duration) and 100-yr flood depth on unregulated streams in West Virginia. Drainage basin characteristics determined from the 100-yr flood depth analysis were used to develop 2-, 10-, 25-, 50-, and 500-yr regional flood depth equations. Two regions with distinct baseline depth equations and three regions with distinct flood depth equations are delineated. Drainage area is the most significant independent variable found in the central and northern areas of the state where mean basin elevation also is significant. The equations are applicable to any unregulated site in West Virginia where values of independent variables are within the range evaluated for the region. Examples of inapplicable sites include those in reaches below dams, within and directly upstream from bridge or culvert constrictions, within encroached reaches, in karst areas, and where streams flow through lakes or swamps. (Author ‘s abstract) |
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| Citation Author: | Wiley, J. B. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | iv, 17 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 87-4111 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Techniques for estimating flood-depth frequency relations for streams in West Virginia; 1987; WRI; 87-4111; Wiley, J. B. |
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| Citation Year: | 1987 |
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| Text: | Techniques for estimating flood-depth frequency relations for streams in West Virginia; 1987; WRI; 87-4111; Wiley, J. B. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1987/4111/report-thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1987/4111/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
