Comparing Simple Flood Reservoir Operation Rules

Comparing Simple Flood Reservoir Operation Rules

The effectiveness of three simple flood operating rules in reducing the peak flow is compared for four simplified hydrograph shapes. The Minimize Flood Peak rule uses available flood storage capacity to store peak flows from an accurate hydrograph forecast. The less demanding Minimize Flooding Frequ...

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Main Authors: James Connaughton, Natalie King, Licheng Dong, Patrick Ji, Jay Lund
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
reservoir operation
hydrographs
peak flow reduction
flood forecasting
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/6/9/2717

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