Stream reaches in the conterminous United States where dependable flows of 300 cubic feet per second are available or could be provided

This report identifies those stream reaches in the conterminous United States that have a 7-day, 10-year low flow of at least 300 cubic feet per second, and those that could maintain a flow of at least 300 cubic feet per second (8.5 cubic meters per second) if storage were provided. A brief description of the methods used in identifying the qualifying reaches is followed by a tabulation of the results. Although the primary purpose of this study was to indicate where surface water cooling requirements for power reactors might be satisfied, the information presented also serves as a general appraisal of surface-water development potential which can be used as a basis for more detailed studies concerned with managing and protecting the Nation's water resources.