Water-surface profile and flood boundaries for the computed 100-year flood, lower Salt River, Lincoln County, Wyoming
January 1, 2000
The water-surface profile and flood boundaries for the computed 100-year flood were determined for a part of the lower Salt River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. Channel cross-section data were provided by Lincoln County. Cross-section data for bridges and other structures were collected and compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey. Roughness coefficients ranged from 0.034 to 0.100. The 100-year flood was computed using standard methods, ranged from 5,170 to 4,120 cubic feet per second through the study reach, and was adjusted proportional to contributing drainage area. Water-surface elevations were determined by the standard step-backwater method. Flood boundaries were plotted on digital basemaps.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Title | Water-surface profile and flood boundaries for the computed 100-year flood, lower Salt River, Lincoln County, Wyoming |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr00201 |
| Authors | Kirk A. Miller, John P. Mason |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 2000-201 |
| Index ID | ofr00201 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |