Statewide Flood-Frequency Analyses for Streamflow Gaging Stations in South Dakota
Project Period: 2002-2008
Cooperator: South Dakota Department of Transportation
Project Chief: Dan Driscoll
Executive Summary
Accurate peak-flow frequency estimates are essential for numerous engineering applications and many other purposes. The U.S. Geological Survey and the South Dakota Deptartment of Transportation have previously cooperated on many projects to improve frequency estimates for the State. Efforts typically have included both collection of peak-flow data (primarily crest-stage gages) and analyses of peak-flow data. Analyses of peak-flow data typically has been performed simply by running computer programs to implement default procedures recommended in Bulletin 17B. Various acceptable procedures are available, however, that can improve results of frequency analyses. Such procedures can include items such as approaches for handling of outliers or various approaches for extension of records.
Objective
The primary objective of this project is to perform a statewide update of peak-flow frequency estimates for applicable gaging stations in South Dakota. This effort includes compilation of information to document historic flooding in South Dakota for use in historic adjustment procedures. This effort also includes utilization of various alternative approaches, when appropriate, for performing frequency analyses.
General Approach
Peak flow characteristics for individual sites are being investigated in detail, and also will be studied in a basin-wide approach. Effects of differences in periods of record on peak-flow frequency/magnitude estimates will be thoroughly investigated. Possible errors introduced by using standard assumptions of Bulletin 17B will be considered and appropriate manual revisions would be made.
Below are publications associated with this project.
Peak-flow frequency estimates based on data through water year 2001 for selected streamflow-gaging stations in South Dakota
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- Overview
Project Period: 2002-2008
Cooperator: South Dakota Department of Transportation
Project Chief: Dan DriscollExecutive Summary
Accurate peak-flow frequency estimates are essential for numerous engineering applications and many other purposes. The U.S. Geological Survey and the South Dakota Deptartment of Transportation have previously cooperated on many projects to improve frequency estimates for the State. Efforts typically have included both collection of peak-flow data (primarily crest-stage gages) and analyses of peak-flow data. Analyses of peak-flow data typically has been performed simply by running computer programs to implement default procedures recommended in Bulletin 17B. Various acceptable procedures are available, however, that can improve results of frequency analyses. Such procedures can include items such as approaches for handling of outliers or various approaches for extension of records.
Objective
The primary objective of this project is to perform a statewide update of peak-flow frequency estimates for applicable gaging stations in South Dakota. This effort includes compilation of information to document historic flooding in South Dakota for use in historic adjustment procedures. This effort also includes utilization of various alternative approaches, when appropriate, for performing frequency analyses.
General Approach
Peak flow characteristics for individual sites are being investigated in detail, and also will be studied in a basin-wide approach. Effects of differences in periods of record on peak-flow frequency/magnitude estimates will be thoroughly investigated. Possible errors introduced by using standard assumptions of Bulletin 17B will be considered and appropriate manual revisions would be made.
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Below are publications associated with this project.
Peak-flow frequency estimates based on data through water year 2001 for selected streamflow-gaging stations in South Dakota
Numerous users, including the South Dakota Department of Transportation, have continuing needs for peak-flow information for the design of highway infrastructure and many other purposes. This report documents results from a cooperative study between the South Dakota Department of Transportation and the U.S. Geological Survey to provide an update of peak-flow frequency estimates for South Dakota.AuthorsSteven K. Sando, Daniel G. Driscoll, Charles Parrett - Partners
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