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The objectives of this study were to determine the carrying-capacity, allowable amounts of sediment and methods to measure levels of fine sediments of 0.25 inches or finer in mountain streams in the Idaho Batholith. The sources and the effects of the sand size sediments once they leave the mountain Batholith streams are not considered. Sediment discharge during the high water event of 1973, a year of minimal peak discharge, was insignificant. Projected transport rates using the Meyer-Peter, Muller formula, which shows good agreement with empirical data for Batholith streams, is presented. The allowable amount of fine sediments to enter these streams was determined by a sediment budget within limits established by the aquatic managers. A method of visually classifying the streambed, used by aquatic entomologists, correlated well with core samples for determining streambed composition. The study revealed new areas of investigation and needs additional supporting data of its findings.

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Title:
Sediment transport through high mountain streams of the Idaho Batholith
Authors:
Neilson, David R.
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1974-04
Description:
The objectives of this study were to determine the carrying-capacity, allowable amounts of sediment and methods to measure levels of fine sediments of 0.25 inches or finer in mountain streams in the Idaho Batholith. The sources and the effects of the sand size sediments once they leave the mountain Batholith streams are not considered. Sediment discharge during the high water event of 1973, a year of minimal peak discharge, was insignificant. Projected transport rates using the Meyer-Peter, Muller formula, which shows good agreement with empirical data for Batholith streams, is presented. The allowable amount of fine sediments to enter these streams was determined by a sediment budget within limits established by the aquatic managers. A method of visually classifying the streambed, used by aquatic entomologists, correlated well with core samples for determining streambed composition. The study revealed new areas of investigation and needs additional supporting data of its findings.
Subjects:
sediment-carrying capacity particle size sediment discharge
Collection:
IWRRI
IWRRI number:
197421
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In copyright, educational use permitted. Educational use includes non-commercial reproduction of text and images in materials for teaching and research purposes. For other contexts beyond fair use, including digital reproduction, please contact the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives Department at libspec@uidaho.edu. The University of Idaho Library is not liable for any violations of the law by users.
Publisher:
University of Idaho
Contributing Institution:
University of Idaho
Type:
Text
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application/pdf
Cataloger:
wbv
Date Digitized:
2012

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