Bathymetry and Sediment Classification of the Klamath Hydropower Project Impoundments

Document Details:

Title: Bathymetry and Sediment Classification of the Klamath Hydropower Project Impoundments
Category: Technical Report
File: Eilers-and-Gubala_2003_0423_Bathymetry-and-Sed-Class.pdf
Updated Date: 15.12.2017
Author(s)/Source(s): J.M. Eilers, C. P. Gubala
Publication Date: 2003
Focal Topic: Water Quality, Dam Operations
Location: Klamath Basin
Watershed Code: 180102
Abstract:

Bathymetric surveys were conducted on Lake Ewauna, Keno Reservoir, JC Boyle Reservoir, Copco Reservoir, and Irongate Reservoir. A supervised sediment classification was also conducted on each of these impoundments. A general assessment of the magnitude of accumulated sediment in the impoundments was conducted by comparing the current bathymetry of the impoundments with available information on pre-impoundment topography. The results indicate the sediment accumulation in the impoundments is relatively modest, generally ranging from 5 to 15 percent of the current volumes.

Keyword Tags:
Sediment, Bathymetry, JC Boyle Reservoir, Upper Ewauna, Keno Reservoir, Copco Reservoir, Irongate Reservoir

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