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Computation of Sediment Transport Resulting From Snowmelt and Rainfall in a Sierra Nevada Watershed

by Wing H. Lee, Pacific Gas and Electric Co, San Francisco, United States,
Samuel T. Combs, Pacific Gas and Electric Co, San Francisco, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract:

Erosion within a watershed can cause extensive damage to the land and adjacent properties. It is a common problem throughout the United States, and has become severe in many areas of the country. Management of in-stream sediment and removal of sediment from reservoirs costs millions of dollars each year, and the loss of agricultural land increases the annual cost. A continuing need exists for development of computational tools to evaluate sedimentation problems effectively so that their impacts can be estimated. This paper explains the development of a sediment transport computer model, data collection, calibration, and effects of the resulting water and sediment discharges as applied to the North Fork Feather River (NFFR) watershed.

Subject Headings: Sediment transport | Snowmelt | Watersheds | Sediment | Computer models | Water discharge | Rain water | United States | Nevada

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