Concept and characteristics of base flow in the Columbia River Basin

TitleConcept and characteristics of base flow in the Columbia River Basin
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1953
AuthorsSimons, W. D.
Conference Name21st Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 21st Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1953
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationBoise, Idaho
KeywordsBase flow, Water supply forecasting
Abstract

Potentialities of using the base flow depletion curves as a parameter in streamflow forecasting are presented, especially for predicting fall and winter flows. Five factors are listed that are related to fluctuations in streamflow. Procedures for separating the hydrograph into its component parts are shown, particularly the recession limb. Procedures for constructing the base flow depletion curve are illustrated.