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TitleHydraulic modelling of Peace-Athabasca Delta under modified and natural flow conditions
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication1994
AuthorsAitken, B., & Sapach R.
Corporate AuthorsEnvironment Canada, & and Branch W. P. M.
Pagination45 pages
PublisherNorthern Rivers Basin Study
Place PublishedEdmonton, AB
Publication Languageen
ISBN Number0-662-22559-7
Abstract

Construction of the Bennett Dam in British Columbia altered natural fluctuations of downstream flows in the Peace River in Alberta, with major implications for the ecosystem of the Peace-Athabasca Delta. In later years, downstream weirs were constructed to restore the water level regime in the Delta. This report presents the results of a modelling exercise undertaken in an attempt to assess the effect of the weirs and the dam on the Delta water levels during 1985-90, at which time Lake Athabasca water levels were low and it was not clear whether the weirs were functioning properly or if the low water levels were caused by low flows coming from the upper Peace and Athabasca river basins. The methodology uses a one-dimensional hydrodynamic model, suitably modified and calibrated. The appendices include numerous plots of water levels indicating the effects of the weirs and dam on natural conditions.

Notes

Northern River Basins Study Project Report No. 43

URLhttp://www.barbau.ca/sites/www.barbau.ca/files/0-662-22559-7.pdf
Topics

Hydrology

Locational Keywords

Peace-Athabasca Delta, Peace River, Athabasca River

Active Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31519592

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OSEMB

Citation Key39360
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