Hydrology of the State of New York Volume 85
(This historic book may have numerous typos and missing te...)
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ...than it is in less elevated regions. It was also stated: In the absence of gagings of Schoharie creek the determination of the minimum flow is a matter of judgment. but taking into account all the evidence, the writer believes he has given Schoharie creek a liberal place. Since that time definite gagings have been kept. showing that the low-water flow of this stream is lower even than estimated from general considerations in 1900; it is, in fact, shown to be an exceedingly poor water yielder, and it is clear that the writer's report of 1900 did not place the low water flow as low as it Minimum flow of Ea-st Camulu creek. The mean low-water flow of this stream at Dolgeville for September, 1899, was 92 cubic feet per second. For eleven days it was 67 cubic feet per second (catchment, 256 square miles), or at the rate of 0.26 cubic foot per second per square mile. For August, 1899, the mean flow for the month was 97 cubic feet per second. For September, 1900, it was 133 cubic feet per second. Jlinirnuan flow of West Oanmlu creek. The mean flow of this stream at Middleville for September, 1899, was 221 cubic feet per second (catchment, 518 square miles), or at the rate of 0.42 cubic foot per second per square mile. For several days the flow was only 145 cubic feet per second, and for eleven days, September 2-12, inclusive, the mean flow was 183 cubic feet per second, or at the rate of 0.35 cubic foot per second per square mile. In the preceding month of August the mean flow for the month was 235 cubic feet per second. These figures show the superiority of both East and West Canada. creeks over Schoharie creek as water yielders. Minimum flow of Sauquoit creek. The mean flow of this stream at New York Mills for September, 1899, was 14...
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