Fluvial sediment study of Fishtrap and Dewey Lakes drainage basins, Kentucky - Virginia

Technical Report · Wed Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6532831

Curtis, W F; Flint, R F; George, F H; Santos, J F

Fourteen drainage basins above Fishtrap and Dewey Lakes, and ranging in size from 1.68 to 297 sq mi in eastern Kentucky and southeastern Virginia were studied to determine origin and magnitudes of sediment. Sediment yields from surface-mined areas ranged from 2,890 to 21,000 tons/sq mi/yr, and from 732 to 3,470 tons/sq mi/yr from non-strip-mined areas. Water and sediment discharge from storms on surface-mined areas were similar to data from an earlier study in the Beaver Creek basin of Kentucky. Aerial photos were used to compare areas disturbed by surface and deep mining. Deposition rates and trap-efficiency figures are given. Chemical-quality studies indicated that man's activities have altered the chemical quality of the water in Levisa Fork but not greatly affected the chemical quality of the water in Johns Creek basin.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey, Louisville, KY (USA). Water Resources Div.
• OSTI ID: 6532831
• Report Number(s): AD-A-056573; USGS/WRD/WRI-78-037; USGS/WRI-77-123
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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