Publications
All of our publications are accessible through the USGS Publication Warehouse. Publications by scientists of the Oregon Water Science Center are listed below.
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Appraisal of streamflow in Tualatin River basin, Washington County, Oregon Appraisal of streamflow in Tualatin River basin, Washington County, Oregon
This report describes the within-year time distribution of streamflow; the magnitude and frequency of annual minimum, mean, and maximum flows; and the within-year storage required to sustain selected flows in the Tualatin River basin. The report does not include an appraisal of instantaneous peak discharges in the basin. Data were derived by statistical methods and are adequate for...
Authors
C. H. Swift
Hydrology and geochemistry of Abert, Summer, and Goose Lakes, and other closed-basin lakes in south-central Oregon Hydrology and geochemistry of Abert, Summer, and Goose Lakes, and other closed-basin lakes in south-central Oregon
No abstract available.
Authors
Kenneth N. Phillips, A. S. Van Denburgh
Streamflow, sediment-transport, and water-temperature characteristics of the three small watersheds in the Alsea River basin, Oregon Streamflow, sediment-transport, and water-temperature characteristics of the three small watersheds in the Alsea River basin, Oregon
Data collected during the prelogging period 1959-65 indicate an average annual runoff for Needle Branch and Deer and Flynn Creeks of 74.2, 75.1, and 77.7 inches, respectively. The measured precipitation at Flynn Creek of 92.9 inches was 5 inches less than at either Needle Branch or Deer Creek. Unit flood runoff during the prelogging period was found to be lowest on Flynn Creek and...
Authors
David Dell Harris, Robert Charles Williams
Analysis of current-meter data at Columbia River gaging stations, Washington and Oregon Analysis of current-meter data at Columbia River gaging stations, Washington and Oregon
The U.S. Geological Survey developed equipment to measure stream velocity simultaneously with 10 current meters arranged in a vertical and to measure velocity closer to the streambed than attainable with conventional equipment. With the 10 current meters, synchronous velocities were recorded for a period of 66 minutes at 10 different depths in one vertical of one gaging-station cross...
Authors
John Savini, G. L. Bodhaine
The acoustic streamflow-measuring system on the Columbia River at The Dalles, Oregon The acoustic streamflow-measuring system on the Columbia River at The Dalles, Oregon
Records of discharge on the Columbia River at The Dalles, Oreg., are vital to the management of the complex water-development projects in the Columbia River basin. Accurate discharge figures are needed for consistent day-to-day management and are required to meet treaty obligations with Canada. Because dams have been erected that completely control watersurface elevations at nearly all...
Authors
Winchell Smith, Larry L. Hubbard, Antonius Laenen
Floods of December 1964 and January 1965 in the Far Western States; Part 1 Description Floods of December 1964 and January 1965 in the Far Western States; Part 1 Description
The floods of December 1964 and January 1965 in the Far Western States were extreme; in many areas, the greatest in the history of recorded streamflow and substantially greater than those of December 1955. An unusually large area--Oregon, most of Idaho, northern California, southern Washington, and small areas in western and northern Nevada--was involved. It exceeded the area flooded in...
Authors
A. O. Waananen, D.D. Harris, R.C. Williams
Selected ground-water data in the eugene-springfield area, southern Willamette Valley, oregon Selected ground-water data in the eugene-springfield area, southern Willamette Valley, oregon
No abstract available.
Authors
F. J. Frank, Nyra A. Johnson
Water budget of Upper Klamath Lake, southwestern Oregon Water budget of Upper Klamath Lake, southwestern Oregon
No abstract available.
Authors
Larry L. Hubbard
Water-surface elevations and channel characteristics for a selected reach of the Applegate River, Jackson County, Oregon Water-surface elevations and channel characteristics for a selected reach of the Applegate River, Jackson County, Oregon
In land-use planning for the Applegate River and its flood plain, consideration should be given to (1) preservation of the recreational attributes of the area, (2) allowance for optimum development of the flood plain's natural resources, and (3) protection of the rights of private landowners. Major factors that influence evaluation of the above considerations are the elevations and...
Authors
David Dell Harris, Clyde W. Alexander
Water-surface elevations and channel characteristics for selected reaches of the Rogue River and Elk Creek, Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon Water-surface elevations and channel characteristics for selected reaches of the Rogue River and Elk Creek, Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon
The central Rogue River valley, because of its mild climate, fertile soil, scenic attractions, and sport-fishery resource, has great potential for future population growth and industrial development. As the population grows and the area develops, zoning becomes necessary to assure the most beneficial use of the land, especially of the flood plains. To establish land-use zones on the...
Authors
D.D. Harris
Ground-water levels, 1967-1968 Ground-water levels, 1967-1968
No abstract available.
Authors
W.S. Bartholomew, Robert DeBow
Floods of December 1964 and January 1965 in the far Western States; Part 2 Streamflow and Sediment Data Floods of December 1964 and January 1965 in the far Western States; Part 2 Streamflow and Sediment Data
No abstract available.
Authors
A. O. Waananen, D.D. Harris, R.C. Williams