Reservoir sedimentation: impact, extent, and mitigation. Technical paper

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5564758

Mahmood, K

The role of storage reservoirs in water resource development is described. It is pointed out that whereas the future demands will require additions, the present capacity is being continually eroded by siltation. The world picture of erosion and sediment yield from drainage basins is reviewed to show that the world average yield at ocean level is a modest 500 ppm, but large variations exist and local values can be much higher due to natural conditions. Human actions and natural events that further effect sediment yields are illustrated with case histories. Physical phenomena related to reservoir siltation are described to provide a basic understanding of the problem.

• Research Organization: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5564758
• Report Number(s): PB-88-113964/XAB; WORLD-BANK-TP-71
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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