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Modeling water quality, temperature, and flow in Link River, south-central Oregon

Open-File Report 2016-1146
Prepared in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20161146

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Abstract

The 2.1-km (1.3-mi) Link River connects Upper Klamath Lake to the Klamath River in south-central Oregon. A CE-QUAL-W2 flow and water-quality model of Link River was developed to provide a connection between an existing model of the upper Klamath River and any existing or future models of Upper Klamath Lake. Water-quality sampling at six locations in Link River was done during 2013–15 to support model development and to provide a better understanding of instream biogeochemical processes. The short reach and high velocities in Link River resulted in fast travel times and limited water-quality transformations, except for dissolved oxygen. Reaeration through the reach, especially at the falls in Link River, was particularly important in moderating dissolved oxygen concentrations that at times entered the reach at Link River Dam with marked supersaturation or subsaturation. This reaeration resulted in concentrations closer to saturation downstream at the mouth of Link River.

Suggested Citation

Sullivan, A.B., and Rounds, S.A., 2016, Modeling water quality, temperature, and flow in Link River, south-central Oregon: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2016–1146, 31 p., http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/ofr20161146.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Model Calibration and Results
  • Summary
  • Acknowledgments
  • References Cited
  • Appendix A. Link River Synoptic Water Quality Sampling, 2013–15
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Modeling water quality, temperature, and flow in Link River, south-central Oregon
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2016-1146
DOI 10.3133/ofr20161146
Year Published 2016
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Oregon Water Science Center
Description vi, 31 p.
Country United States
State Oregon
Other Geospatial Link River
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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