DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

FRANKLIN K. LANE, Secretary

UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

GEORGE OTIS SMITH, Director

Water-Supply Paper 444

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY OF THE 

UNITED STATES

1916

PART XII. NORTH PACIFIC SLOPE DRAINAGE BASINS

C. LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN AND PACIFIC SLOPE 

DRAINAGE BASINS IN OREGON

NATHAN C. GROVER, Chief Hydraulic Engineer

F. F. HENSHAW and G. L. PARKER, District Engineers

Prepared in cooperation -with the States of 

OREGON AND WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

1919
CONTENTS.

Page.

Authorization and scope of work............................................. 7

Definition of terms......................................................... 8

Convenient equivalents.................................................... 9

Explanation of data........................................................ 11

Accuracy of field data and computed records................................. 13

Cooperation................................................................ 14

Division of work.......................................................... 15

Gaging-station records...................................................... 15

Columbia River at The Dalles, Oreg..................................... 15

Tributaries of Columbia River below mouth of Snake River.............. 17

Walla Walla River basin........................................... 17

South Fork of Walla Walla River near Milton, Oreg............. 17

Mill Creek near Walla Walla, Wash.............................. 19

Umatilla River basin............................................... 21

Umatilla River above Furnish reservoir, near Yoakum, Oreg...... 21

Umatilla River at Yoakum, Oreg..........................:.... 22

Umatilla River near Umatilla, Oreg............................ 24

John Day River basin.............................................. 26

John Day River at McDonald, Oreg............................. 26

Camas Creek above Cable Creek, near Ukiah, Oreg............... 27

Cable Creek near Ukiah, Oreg................................... 29

Deschutes River basin.............................................. 30

Deschutes River at Crane Prairie, near Lapjne, Oreg............. 30

Deschutes River near Lapine, Oreg.............................. 32

Deschutes River at Lava Island, near Bend, Oreg .............. 34

Deschutes River below Bend, Oreg............................. 36

Deschutes River at Mecca, Oreg................................. 38

Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs, Oreg.................... 40

East Fork at Morson intake, near Lapine, Oreg.................. 42

Arnold canal near Bend, Oreg..............'..................... 43

Central Oregon canal near Bend, Oreg............................. 45

Pilot Butte canal near Bend, Oreg.............................. 47

North canal near Bend, Oreg.................................... 48

Swalley canal near Bend, Oreg-................................ 49

Tumalo Creek near Bend, Oreg.................................. 51

Wimer canal near Tumalo, Oreg................................ 53

Columbia southern canal near Tumalo, Oreg. ................... 54

Tumalo feed canal near Bend, Oreg............................ 55

Squaw Creek near Sisters, Oreg................................ 56

Squaw Creek canal near Sisters, Oreg............................ 58

Ochoco Creek at Elliott ranch, near Prineville, Oreg............. 59

Marks Creek near Prineville, Oreg.............................. 61

Mill Creek near Prineville, Oreg-............................... 62

3
4 CONTENTS.

Gaging-station records Continued.

Tributaries of Columbia River below mouth of Snake River Contd.

Deschutes River basin Continued. Page.

Tableland ditch near Prineville, Oreg........................... 63

Elliott ditch near Prineville, Oreg-.............................. 65

McKay Creek near Prineville, Oreg............................. 66

Metolius River at Allingham ranger station, near Sisters, Oreg.... 67

Lake Creek near Sisters, Oreg.................................. 68

First Creek near Sisters, Oreg.................................. 70

Jack Creek near Sisters, Oreg.................................... 71

Canyon Creek near Sisters, Oreg................................. 72

Shitike Creek at Warm Spring, Oreg............................ 72

Trout Creek near Antelope, Oreg............................... 74

Trout Creek near Gateway, Oreg................................ 75

Hay Creek near Hay Creek, Oreg. .............................. f 76

Warm Springs River near Warm Spring, Oreg................... 77

White River near Tygh Valley, Oreg............................ 79

Klickitat River basin.............................................. 81

Klickitat River above Pearl Creek, near Glen wood, Wash........ 81

Klickitat River near Glenwood, Wash.......................... 82

Pearl Creek near Glenwood, Wash............................... 84

Swamp Creek near Glenwood, Wash............................ 84

West Fork of Klickitat River near Glenwood, Wash.............. 86

Cunningham Creek near Glenwood, Wash........................ 87

Big Muddy Creek near Glenwood, Wash........................ 88

Cougar Creek near Glenwood, Wash............................ . 89

Hood River basin.................................................. 90

Hood River at Dee, Oreg...................................... 90

Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, Oreg............ 92

Hood River at Powerdale, near Hood River, Oreg............... 94

East Fork of Hood River above intake near Mount Hood, Oreg. . 96

East Fork Irrigation District canal near Mount Hood, Oreg....... 98

West Fork of Hood River near Dee, Oreg........................ 100

Pacific Power &.Light Go's, tailrace at Powerdale, near Hood River,

Oreg........................................................ 101

White Salmon River basin.......................................... 102

White Salmon River at splash dam near Trout Lake, Wash..... 102

White Salmon River at Husum, Wash.......................... 104

White Salmon River near Underwood, Wash..................... 105

Sandy River basin................................................ 108

Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg............................... 108

Sandy River at dam near Marmot, Oreg.......................... 109

Lost Creek near Brightwood, Oreg............................... Ill

Sandy River canal near Marmot, Oreg........................... 112

Bull Run River near Bull Run, Oreg............................ 114

Little Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg. ........................ 116

Willamette River basin............................................ 118

Middle Fork of Willamette River at Jasper, Oreg................. 118

Willamette River at Albany, Oreg. ............................. 120

Willamette River at Salem, Oreg................................ 122

Salmon Creek near Oakridge, Oreg.............................. 124

North Fork of Middle Fork of Willamette River near Oakridge,

Oreg........................................................ 125

McKenzie River near McKenzie Bridge, Oreg.................... 127
CONTENTS. 5

Gaging-station records Continued.

Tributaries of Columbia River below mouth of Snake River Contd.

Willamette River basin Continued. Page.

North Santiam River at Niagara, Oreg.......................... 128

Santiam River at Jefferson, Oreg................................ 132

Clackamas River near Cazadero, Oreg........................... 133

Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at Timothy Meadows, near

Cazadero, Oreg............................................. 135

Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at intake near Cazadero, Oreg. 137

Lewis River basin................................................ 139

Lewis River near Amboy, Wash................................ 139

Kalama River basin................................................ 141

Kalama River near Kalama, Wash.............................. 141

Cowlitz River basin................................................ 143

Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash........................... 143

Cowlitz River at Lewis, Wash.................................. 150

Cowlitz River at Mossy Rock, Wash.............................. 152

Clear Fork near Lewis, Wash.................................. 154

Lake Creek at outlet of Packwood Lake, near Lewis, Wash...... 155

Youngs River basin............................................... 156

Youngs River near Astoria, Oreg................................ 156

Streams between Columbia River and Klamath River.................. 157

Rogue River basin................................................ 157

Rogue River below Prospect, Oreg............................. 1 157

Rogue River near Tolo, Oreg.................................... 159

California-Oregon Power Co.'s flume near Prospect, Oreg......... 161

Little Butte Creek above Eagle Point, Oreg..................... 162

Little Butte Creek near Eagle Point, Oreg....................... 164

Dead Indian Creek near Lilyglen, Oreg.......................... 165

North Fork of Little Butte Creek near Lake Creek, Oreg......... 166

Rogue River Valley canal at intake, near Lake Creek, Oreg...... 167

Rogue River Valley canal near Brownsboro, Oreg................ 169

Bear Creek at Medford, Oreg.................................... 170

Phoenix ditch near Talent, Oreg............................... 172

Umpqua River basin.............................................. 173

Umpqua River near Elkton, Oreg.......... j. .................... 173

North Umpqua River at Toketee Falls, Oreg.................... 175

North Umpqua River near Hoaglin, Oreg......... ............... 176

North Umpqua River near Glide, Oreg.......................... 177

Mill Creek near Ash, Oreg...................................... 179

Wilson River basin...................................-.-.-.------- 181

Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg.............................. 181

North Fork of Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg................ 182

Miscellaneous measurements............................................... 183

Index.................................................................... 187

Appendix: Gaging stations and publications relating to water resources....... I

ILLUSTRATIONS.

Page. 

PLATE I.A, Price current meters; B, Typical gaging station................... 12

II. Water-stage recorders: A, Stevens continuous; B, Gurley printing;

C.Friez.. .....*.............,................................ 13
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY OF LOWER COLUMBIA 

RIVER BASIN AND PACIFIC SLOPE DRAINAGE 

BASINS IN OREGON, 1916.

AUTHORIZATION AND SCOPE OF WORK.

This volume is one of a series of 14 reports presenting results of 

measurements of flow made on streams in the United States during 

the year ending September 30,1916.

The data presented in these reports were collected by the United 

States Geological Survey under the following authority contained in 

the organic law (20 Stat. L., p. 394):

Provided, That this officer [the Director] shall have the direction of the Geological 

Survey and the classification of public lands and examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and products of the national domain!

The work was begun in 1888 in connection with special studies 

relating to irrigation in the arid Wes% Since the fiscal year ending 

June 30, 1895, successive sundry bills passed by Congress have 

carried the following items and appropriations:

For gaging the streams and determining the water supply of the United States, and 

for the investigation of underground currents and artesian wells, and for the preparation of reports upon the best methods of utilizing the water resources.

Annual appropriations for the fiscal years ending June SO, 1895-1917.

1895......................................................... $12,500

1896....................................................... 20,000

1897 to 1900, inclusive....................................... 50,000

1901 to 1902, inclusive....................................... 100,000

1903 to 1906, inclusive....................................... 200,000

1907....................................................... 150,000

1908 to 1910,inclusive....................................... 100,000

1911 to 1917,inclusive....................................... 150,000

In the execution of the work many private and State organizations 

have cooperated either by furnishing data or by assisting in collecting 

data. Acknowledgments for cooperation of the first kind are made 

in connection with the description of each station affected; cooperation of the second kind is acknowledged on page 14.

Measurements of stream flow have been made at about 4,100 points 

in the United States and also at many points in Alaska and the 

Hawaiian Islands. In July, 1916, 1,290 gaging stations were being 

maintained by the Survey and the cooperating organizations. Many
8 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

miscellaneous discharge measurements are made at other points. In 

connection with this work data were also collected in regard to precipitation, evaporation, storage reservoirs, river profiles, and water 

power in many sections of the country and will be made available in 

water-supply papers from time to time. Information in regard to 

publications relating to water resources is presented in the appendix 

to this report.

DEFINITION OF TERMS.

The volume of water flowing in a stream the "run-off" or "discharge" is expressed in various terms, each of which has become 

associated with a certain class of work. These terms may be divided 

into two groups (1) those that represent a rate of flow, as secondfeet, gallons per minute, miners' inches, and discharge in secondfeet per square mile, and (2) those that represent the actual quantity 

of water, as run-off in depth in inches, acre-feet, and millions of 

cubic feet. The principal terms used in this series of reports are 

second-feet, second-feet per square mile, run-off in inches, and acrefeet. They may be defined as follows:

"Second-feet" is an abbreviation for "cubic feet per second." 

A second-foot is the rate of discharge of water flowing in a channel 

of rectangular cross section 1 foot wide and 1 foot deep at an average 

velocity of 1 foot per second. It is generally used as a fundamental 

unit from which others are computed by the use of the factors given 

in the tables of convenient equivalents (p. 9).

"Second-feet per square mile" is the average number of cubic feet 

of water flowing per second from each square mile of area drained, 

on the assumption that the run-off is distributed uniformly both as 

regards time and area.

"Run-off (depth in inches)" is the depth to which an area would 

be covered if all the water flowing from it in a given period were uniformly distributed on the surface. It is used for comparing run-off 

with rainfall, which is usually expressed in depth in inches.

An "acre-foot," equivalent to 43,560 cubic feet, is the quantity required to cover an'acre to the depth of I foot. The term is commonly used in connection with storage for irrigation.

The following terms not in common use are here defined:

"Stage-discharge relation;" an abbreviation for the term" relation 

of gage height to discharge."

"Control;" a term used to designate the section or sections of the 

stream channel below the gage which determine the stage-discharge 

relation at the gage. It should be noted that the control may not be 

the same section or sections at all stages.

The "point of zero flow" for a gaging station is that point on the 

gage the gage height to which the surface of the river would fall if 

there were no flow.
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0. 9 

CONVENIENT EQUIVALENTS.

The following is a list of convenient equivalents for use in hydraulic 

computations:

Table far converting discharge in second-feet per square mile into run-off in depth in inches

over the area.

Discharge 

(second-feet 

per square 

mile).

1. ..........

2...........

3...........

5...........

6...........

I..... ......

8...........

9...........

Run-off (depth in inches. )

Iday.

0.03719

.07438 

. 11157 

. 14876 

.18595 

.22314 

.26033 

.29752 

.33471

28 days.

1.041 

2.083 

3.124 

4.165 

5.207 

6.248 

7.289 

8.331 

9.372

29 days.

1.079 

2.157 

3.236 

4.314 

5.393 

6.471 

7.550 

8.628 

9.707

30 days.

1.116 

2.231

3,347 

4.403 

5.578 

6.694 

7.810 

8.926 

10.041

31 days.

1.153 

2.306 

3.459 

4.612 

5.764 

6.917 

8.070 

9.223 

10. 37t>

NOTE. For part of a month multiply the run-off for one day by the number of days. 

Table for converting discharge in second-feet into run-off in acre-feet.

Discharge 

(secondfeet).

1. ..........

2...........

3...........

5...........

6...........

I..... ......

8...........

9...........

Run-off (acre-feet).

1 day.

1.983 

3.987 

5.950 

7.934 

9.917 

11.90 

13.88 

15.87 

17.85

28 days.

55.54 

111.1 

166.6 

222.1 

277.7 

333.2 

388.8 

444.3 

499.8

29 days.

57.52 

115.0 

172.6 

230.1 

287.6 

345. 1 

402.6 

460.2 

517.7

30 days.

59.50 

119.0 

178.5 

238.0 

297.5 

357.0 

416. 5 

476.0 

535.5

31 days.

61.49 

123.0 

184.5 

246.0 

307.4 

368.9 

430.4 

491.9 

553.4

NOTE. For part of a month multiply the run-off for one day by the number of days. 

Table for converting discharge in second-feet into run-off in millions of cubic feet.

Discharge 

(secondfeet).

1. ..........

2...........

3...........

4...........

5...........

6...........

7...........

8...........

9...........

Run-off (millions of cubic feet).

1 day.

O.OS64 

.1728 

.2592 

.3456 

.4320 

.5184 

.6048 

.6912 

.7776

28 days.

2.419 

4.838 

7.257 

9.676 

12.10 

14.51 

16.93 

19.35 

21.77

29 days.

2.506 

5.012 

7. 518 

10.02 

12.53 

15.04 

17.54 

20.05 

22.55

30 days.

2.592 

5.184 

7.77t> 

10.37 

12.96 

15.55 

18.14 

20.74 

23.33

31 days.

2.678 

5.356 

8.034 

10.71 

13.39 

16.07 

18.75 

21.42 

24.10

NOTE. For part of a month multiply the run-off for one day by the number of days.
10 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Table for converting discharge in second-feet into run-off in millions of gallons.

Discharge 

(secondfeet).

1. ..........

2........... 3........:..

4...........

5...........

6...........

7...........

8...........

9...........

Run-off (millions of gallons).

1 day.

0.6463 

1.293 

1.939

2.585 

3.232 

3.878 

4.524 

5.170 

5.817

28 days.

18.10 

36.20 

54.30 

72.40 

90.50 

108.6 

126.7 

144.8 

162.9

29 days.

18.74 

37.48 

56.22 

74.96 

93.70 

112.4 

131.2 

149.9 

168.7

30 days.

19.39 

38.78 

58.17 

77.56 

96.95 

116.3 

135.7 

155.1 

174.5

31 days.

20.04 

40.08 

60.12 

80.16 

100.2 

120.2 

140.3 

160.3 

180.4

NOTE. For part of a month multiply the run-off for one day by the number of days.

Table for converting velocity in feet per second into velocity in miles per hour.

[1 foot per second= 0.681818 mile per hour, or two-thirds mile per hour, very nearly; 1 mile per hour= 1.4666 

feet per second. In computing the table the figures 0.68182 and 1.4667 were used.]

Feet per second

Miles per hour for tenths of foot per second.

(units).

0. ...................

1... .................

2....................

3....................

4....................

5....................

6....................

7....................

9....................

0

0.000

.682

1.36

2.05

2.73

3.41

4.77

5.45

6.14

1

0.068

750

1.43

2.11

2.80

3.48

4.16

4 84

<; v>

6.20

2

0.136

1.50

2 10

2.86

3.55

4

<W

4 91

5

KQ

6.27

3

0.205

1.57

2.93

3.61

4 30

4 98

5.66

6.34

4

0.273

.995

1.64

2.32

3.00

3.68

4.36

5.05

S 71

6.41

5

0.341

1.02

1.70

2.39

3.07

3.75

4 43

5.11

5

Of|

6.48

6

0.409

1.77

2.45

3.14

3.82

4

Cf|

5.18

5.86

6.55

7

0.477

1.16

1.84

2.52

3.20

3.89

4.57

5.25

5.93

6.61

8

0.545

1.23

1.91

2.59

3.27

3.95

4 64

5.32

6.00

6.68

9

0.614

1.30

1.98

2.66

3.34

4.02

4.70

5.39

6.07

6.75

Table for converting discharge in second-feet into theoretical horsepower per foot of fall. 

jl second-foot=0.1136 theoretical horsepower per foot of fall. Weight of 1 cubic foot of water=62.5 pounds.]

Units.

o......... ........... 1..... ...............

2....................

3....................

4....................

5....................

6....................

7....................

8....................

9

0

0.00

1.14

2.27

3.41

4.54

5.68

6.82

7.95

9.09

If) o

i

0.114

1.25

2.39

3.52

4.66

5 7Q

6.93

8.07

9.20 in ^

2

0.227

1.36

2.50

4.77

5.91

7.04

8 1 %

9.32

10.5

3

0.341

1.48

2.61

3.75

4.88

6.02

7.16

9.43

10.6

4

0.454

1.59

2.73

3.86

5.00

6.13

7.27

8.41

9.54

10.7

5

0.568

1.70

2.84

3.98

5.11

6.25

7.38

8.52

9.66

10.8

6

0.682

1.82

2.95

4.09

5.23

6.36

7.50

8.63

9.77

10.9

7

0.795

1.93

3.07

4.20

5.34

6.48

7.61

8.75

9.88

11.0

8

0.909

2.04

3.18

4.32

5.45

6.59

7.72

8.86

10.0

11.1

9

1.02

2.16

3.29

4.43

5.57

6.70

7.84

8.97

10.1

11.2

1 second-foot equals 40 California miner's inches (law of Mar. 23, 1901).

1 second-foot equals 38.4 Colorado miner's inches.

1 second-foot equals 40 Arizona miner's inches.

1 second-foot equals 7.48 United States gallons per second; equals 448.8 gallons per 

minute; equals 646,317 gallons for one day.

1 second-foot for one year (365 days) covers 1 square mile 1.131 feet, or 13.572 inches 

deep.

1 second-foot for one year (365 days) equals 31,536,000 cubic feet.

1 second-foot equals about 1 acre-inch per hour.
EXPLANATION OF DATA. 11

1 second-foot for one year (365 days) equals 724 acre-feet. 

1 second-foot for one day equals 86,400 cubic feet.

1,000,000,000 (1 United States billion) cubic feet equals 11,570 second-feet for one 

day.

1,000,000,000 cubic feet equals 414 second-feet for one 28-day month. 

1,000,000,000 cubic feet equals 399 second-feet for one 29-day month. 

1,000,000,000 cubic feet equals 386 second-feet for one 30-day month. 

1,000,000,000 cubic feet equals 373 second-feet for one 31-day month. 

100 California miner's inches equals 18.7 United States gr1%.ons per second. 

100 California miner's inches for one day equals 4.96 acre-feet. 

100 Colorado miner's inches equals 2.60 second-feet. 

100 Colorado miner's inches equals 19.5 United States gallons per second. 

100 Colorado miner's inches for one day equals 5.17 acre-feet. 

100 United States gallons per minute equals 0.223 second-foot. 

100 United States gallons per minute for one day equals 0.442 acre-foot. 

1,000,000 United States gallons per day equals 1.55 second-feet. 

1,000,000 United States gallons equals 3.07 acre-feet. 

1,000,000 cubic feet equals 22.95 acre-feet. 

1 acre-foot equals 325,850 gallons.

1 inch deep on 1 square mile equals 2,323,200 cubic feet. 

1 inch deep on 1 square mile equals 0.0737 second-foot per year. 

1 foot equals 0.3048 meter. 

1 mile equals 1.60935 kilometers. 

1 mile equals 5,280 feet. 

1 acre equals 0.4047 hectare. 

1 acre equals 43,560 square feet. 

1 acre equals 209 feet square, nearly. 

1 square mile equals 2.59 square kilometers. 

1 cubic foot equals 0.0283 cubic meter. 

1 cubic foot of water weighs 62.5 pounds. 

1 cubic meter pre minute equals 0.5886 second-foot. 

1 horsepower equals 550 foot-pounds per second. 

1 horsepower equals 76.0 kilogram-meters per second. 

1 horsepower equals 746 watts. 

1 horsepower equals 1 second-foot falling 8.80 feet. 

1J horsepower equals about kilowatt.

mi,. . ' i ^ Second-feet X fall in feet . , To calculate water power quickly: ^ =net horsepower on

water wheel realizing 80 per cent of theoretical power.

EXPLANATION OP DATA.

The data presented in this report cover the year beginning October 

1, 1915, and ending September 30, 1916. At the beginning of January 

in most parts of the United States much of the precipitation in the 

preceding three months is stored as ground water, in the form of snow 

or ice, or in ponds, lakes, and swamps, and this stored water passes off 

in the streams during the spring break-up. At the end of September, 

on the other hand, the only stored water available for run-off is 

possibly a small quantity in the ground; therefore the run-off for the 

year beginning October 1 is practically all derived from precipitation 

within that year.
12 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

The base data collected at gaging stations consist of records of 

stage, measurements of discharge, and general information used to 

supplement the gage heights and discharge measurements in determining the daily flow. The records of stage are obtained either from 

direct readings on a staff gage or from a water-stage recorder that 

gives a continuous record of the fluctuations. Measurements ,of discharge are made with a current meter. (See Pis. I, II.) The general 

methods are outlined in standard textbooks on the measurement of 

river discharge.

From the discharge measurements rating tables are prepared that 

give the discharge for any stage, and these rating tables, when applied 

to the gage heights, give the discharge from which the daily, monthly, 

and yearly means of discharge are determined.

The data presented for each gaging station in the area covered by 

this report comprise a description of the station, a table giving results 

of discharge measurements, a table showing the daily discharge of 

the stream, and a table of monthly and yearly discharge and run-off.

If the base data are insufficient to determine the daily discharge, 

tables giving daily gage heights and results of discharge measurements are published.

The description of the station gives, in addition to statements 

regarding location and equipment, information in regard to any conditions that may affect the permanence of the stage-discharge relation, covering such subjects as the occurrence of ice, the use of the 

stream for log driving, shif ting of control, and the cause and effect of 

backwater. It gives also information as to diversions that decrease 

the flow at the gage, artificial regulation, maximum and minimum 

recorded stages, and the accuracy of the records.

The table of daily discharge gives, in general, the discharge in 

second-feet corresponding to the mean of the gage heights read each 

day. At stations on streams subject to sudden or rapid diurnal 

fluctuations the discharge obtained from the rating table and the mean 

daily gage height may not be the true mean discharge for the day. 

If such stations are equipped with water-stage recorders the mean 

daily discharge may be obtained by averaging discharge at regular 

intervals during the 'day or by using the discharge integrator, an 

instrument operating on the principle of the planimeter and containing as an essential element the rating curve of the station.

In the table of monthly discharge the column headed "Maximum" 

gives the mean flow for the day when the mean gage height was 

highest. As the gage height is the mean for the day it does not 

indicate correctly the stage when the water surface was at crest 

height and the corresponding discharge was consequently larger than 

given in the maximum column. Likewise, in the column headed 

''Miiiimum" the quantity given is the mean flow for the day when
U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WATER-SUPPLY PAPER 444 PLATE

A. PRICE CURRENT METERS.

£. TYPICAL GAGING STATION.
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i

A STEVENS CONTINUOUS. B. GURLEY PRINTING.

WATER-STAGE RECORDERS.

C. FRIEZ.
ACCURACY OF FIELD DATA. ' 13

the mean gage height was lowest. The column headed "Mean" is the 

average flow in cubic feet for each second during the month. On this 

average flow are based computations recorded in the remainiag columns, which are defined on page 8.

ACCURACY OP FIELD DATA AND COMPUTED RESULTS.

The accuracy of stream-flow data depends, primarily, (1) on the 

permanence of the stage-discharge relation and (2) on the accuracy 

of observation of stage, measurements of flow, and interpretation of 

records.

A paragraph in the description of the station or footnotes added 

to the tables gives information regarding the (1) permanence of the 

stage-discharge relation, (2) precision with which the discharge rating 

curve is defined, (3) refinement of gage readings, (4) frequency of 

gage readings, and (5) methods of applying daily gage heights to 

the rating table to obtain the daily discharge.1

For the rating tables "well defined" indicates, in general, that the 

rating is probably accurate within 5 per cent; "fairly well defined," 

within 10 per cent; "poorly defined," within 15 to 25 per cent. 

These notes are very general and are based on the plotting of the 

individual measurements with reference to the mean rating curve.

The monthly means for any station may represent with high accuracy the quantity of water flowing past the gage, but the figures 

showing discharge per square mile and depth of run-off in inches 

may be subject to gross errors caused by the inclusion of large noncontributing districts in the measured drainage area, by lack of 

information concerning water diverted for irrigation or other use, 

or by inability to interpret the effect of artificial regulation of the 

flow of the river above the station. "Second-feet per square mile" 

and "Run-off (depth in inches)" are therefore not computed if such 

errors appear probable. The computations are also omitted for 

stations on streams draining areas in which the annual rainfall is 

less than 20 inches. All figures representing "second-feet per square 

mile" and "run-off (depth in inches)" previously published by the 

Survey should be used with caution because of possible inherent 

sources of error not known to the Survey.

The table of monthly discharge gives only a general idea of the 

flow at the station and should not be used for other than preliminary 

estimates; the tables of daily discharge allow more detailed studies 

of the variation in flow. It should be borne in mind, however, that 

the observations in each succeeding year may be expected to throw 

new light on data previously published.

' For a more detailed discussion of the accuracy of stream-flow data see Grover, N. C., and Hoyt, J. C.f 

Accuracy of stream-flow data: U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply Paper 400, pp. 53-69,1916.
14 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY/ 1916, PART XII C.

COOPERATION.

During the year ending September 30, 1916 the work in Oregon 

and Washington has been done under cooperative agreements 

between the United States Geological Survey and the respective 

States.

Cooperation with the States is effected under contracts which are 

made between the Director of the Federal Survey and the State 

engineers or other officials and are authorized by legislative acts 

appropriating moneys. The State contracts are essentially of the 

same order, the principal provisions being substantially as follows:

1. The United States Geological Survey retains direct supervision 

j^of the field work and the preparation of the data for publication.

2. The Federal Survey retains possession of all material collected 

field notes, maps, etc. but this material is open at all times to 

inspection by the State officials, and if not satisfactory the agreements can be terminated at any time.

3. The salaries of gage observers and the salaries and traveling and 

field expenses of the engineers are divided between the two parties in 

some manner agreed upon, the accounts being rendered monthly in 

accordance with the regulations of the Federal Survey.

4. The streams and localities in which investigations shall be made 

are determined by conference between the State officials and the 

representatives of the United States Geological Survey.

5. The cost of publication is borne entirely by the Federal Survey.

In general, the cooperative agreements specify that the United 

States Geological Survey shall allot from its appropriation a sum 

equal to that appropriated from the State funds.

Special acknowledgements are due to John H. Lewis, State engineer 

of Oregon, and to Henry Landes, State geologist of Washington, for 

the very efficient manner in which they represented their States in 

the cooperative investigations.

Acknowledgments are also due to the engineers and employees of 

the United States Reclamation Service, the United States Forest 

Service, the United States Office of Indian Affairs, and the State 

Water Board of Oregon for assistance, suggestions, and the freest use 

of data gathered exclusively for them, and for which they have paid, 

and to the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, and the officers 

of the United States Weather Bureau for hydrographic and climatologic data.

Special acknowledgments are due for financial assistance rendered 

by municipalities, corporations, and individuals, as follows: Water 

bureau of the city of Portland, Tumalo project of the State of Oregon, 

Teel Irrigation District, Suttles Lake Irrigation District, East Fork 

Irrigation District, Pacific Power & Light Co., Arnold Irrigation Co.,
COLUMBIA EIVEE. 15

Central Oregon Irrigation Co., Oregon Lumber Co., Northwestern 

Electric Co., Portland Railway, Light & Power Co., Waldo Lake 

Irrigation & Power Co., California-Oregon Power Co., Rogue River 

Valley Canal Co., M. A. Moody, W. E. Herring, and J. G. Kelley.

DIVISION OF WORK.

The data for stations in Oregon and Washington, with the exception 

of those noted below, were collected and prepared for publication 

under the direction of F. F. Henshaw, district engineer, assisted by 

James E. Stewart, C. L. featchelder, C. G. Paulsen, and P. V. Hodges, 

junior engineers.

For stations in Walla Walla River and Cowlitz River basins in 

Washington the data were collected and prepared for publication 

under the direction of G. L. Parker, district engineer, assisted by 

C. O. Brown, Lasley Lee, J. T. Hartson, James E. Stewart, and C. G. 

Paulsen.

The records were reviewed and assembled for publication by W. E. 

Dickinson and G. C. Stevens.

GAGING-STATION RECORDS.

COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE DALLES, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 34, T. 2 N., E. 13 E., 2,000 feet below the ferry at The Dalles, 

about 18 miles below Deschutes River, and above Hood and Klickitat rivers.

DRAINAGE AREA. 237,000 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 1, 1878, to September 30, 1916. Maximum stages, 

1858 to 1877.

GAGE. Two gages at The Dalles the Government or Brooks gage used by the United 

States Geological Survey, made up of several sections attached to the piling of 

the viaduct connecting Regulator Dock with the warehouse, and the United States 

Army Engineers' gage, similar in form but with a datum 8.9 feet lower than the 

Brooks gage. Gage at Cascade Locks, 20 miles below The Dalles, which was used 

in computing early records, has been situated at various points but is at present 

attached to the side of wooden fender of upper locks chamber between upper 

guard and lock gates. Elevation of datum of Brooks gage, 46.36 feet. (1912 

adjustment of primary level net.)

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. In 1903, made by United States Army Engineers with 

rod floats and meter from a steamer; in 1907, by United States Geological Survey 

engineers with meter from a launch; in 1908, float measurements by United States 

Geological Survey engineers 2,000feet below gage at The Dalles; in 1910and 1913, 

measurements by United States Geological Survey engineers on Columbia River 

above Snake River and on Snake River referred to The Dalles gage, allowance 

being made for intervening tributaries.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky and permanent at the rapida at Cascade Locks, 

the control for all three gages.
16 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 40.4 feet July 1 

(discharge, 727,000 second-feet); minimum discharge, January 17, 57,000 secondfeet (stage-discharge relation affected by ice).

1857-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 59.6 feet June 6,1894 (discharge, 1,170,000 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 3.9 feet on gage at Cascade Locks 

January 7, 1890 (discharge, 41,900 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seldom seriously affected by ice, but was materially 

affected January 17 to 21, 1916.

DIVERSIONS. Quantity of water diverted for irrigation is large in the aggregate but 

constitutes only a small proportion of the total; the low-water flow, which comes 

in the winter, is little affected.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent; affected by ice January 

17 to 21 and discharge estimated from gage records at upper end of Celilo canal 

and temperature records. Rating curve well defined between 80,000 and 900,000 

second-feet. Gage read to tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by 

applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records excellent except those for 

January 17 to 21, which are fair.

COOPERATION. Gage readings furnished by United States Weather Bureau. 

No discharge measurements were made during the year.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Columbia River at The Dalles, Or eg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

\....... .......

2. .............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15.............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26. .............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

82,000 

85,600 

82,000 

80,200 

78,600

77,800 

77,000 

78,600 

80,200 

E,100 

,000 

81, 100 

80,200 

78,600 

75,400

74,600 

73,800 

76,200 

77,000 

77,000

76,200 

74,600 

73,800 

73,000 

73,000

73,000 

73,800 

73,800 

73,000 

74,600 

74,600

Nov.

75,400 

77,000 

77,800 

78,600 

79,400

81,100 

80,200 

80,200 

81,100 

82,000

82.900 

82,900 

82,900 

82,000 

82,000

81,100 

82,000 

82,900 

84,700 

84,700

83,800 

81,100 

92,000 

90,100 

91,000

93,000 

94,000 

95,000 

94,000 

93,000

Dec.

79,400 

76,200 

76,200 

77,000 

79,400

82,000 

82,900 

84,700 

85,600 

85,600

83,800 

82,900 

82,000 

32,000 

82,900

79,400 

79,400 

79,400 

77,000 

77,000

77,000 

104,000 

95,000 

99,000 

101,000

99,000 

100,000 

104,000 

100,000 

82,000 

72,000

Jan.

74,600 

74,600 

66,900 

66,200 

66,200

66,200 

62,200 

65,500 

66,900 

69,800

66,900 

63,400 

59,900 

59,900 

59,900

59,900 

57,000 

58,000 

59,000 

61,000

67,000 

72,200 

81,100 

100,000 

100,000

87,400 

82,900 

82,900 

78,600 

78,600 

78,600

Feb.

77,800 

.80,200 

76,200 

74,600 

79,400

85,600 

84,700 

87,400 

100,000 

113,000

223,000 

215,000 

209,000 

192,000 

180,000

168,000 

164,000 

159,000 

152,000 

147,000

146,000 

141,000 

137,000 

132,000 

128,000

126,000 

126,000 

126,000 

125,000

.......

Mar.

124,000 

125,000 

121,000 

118,000 

117,000

115,000 

116,000 

118,000 

125,000 

134,000

155,000 

195,000 

218,000 

223,000 

230,000

223,000 

215,000 

206,000 

202,000 

209,000

226,000 

267,000 

283,000 

286,000 

276,000

270,000 

260,000 

260,000 

255,000 

245,000 

236,000 '

Apr.

230,000 

226,000 

227,000 

236,000 

245,000

248,000 

251,000 

249,000 

248,000 

248,000

257,000 

264,000 

276,000 

289,000 

289,000

284,000 

286,000 

291,000 

291,000 

291,000

286,000 

278,000 

276,000 

263,000 

260,000

260,000 

266,000 

289,000 

318,000 

332,000

May.

334,000 

328,000 

327,000 

332,000 

349,000

385,000 

416,000 

443,000 

463,000 

461,000

455,000 

433,000 

418,000 

403,000 

390,000

383,000 

376.000 

367,000 

367,000 

376,000

385,000 

401,000 

403,000 

403,000 

397,000

388,000 

385,000 

379,000 

381,000 

385,000 

390,000

June.

390,000 

390,000 

388,000 

388,000 

390,000

405,000 

428,000 

439,000 

441,000 

453,000

465,000 

477,000 

479,000 

477,000 

475,000

489,000 

520,000 

555,000 

602,000 

638,000

651,000 

675,000 

664,000 

646,000 

635,000

644,000 

655,000 

679,000 

695,000 

716,000

July.

727,000 

720,000 

706,000 

704,000 

709,000

709,000 

695,000 

688,000 

679,000 

673,000

673,000 

668,000 

657,000 

642,000 

631,000

618,000 

605,000 

596,000 

585,000 

574,000

562,000 

547,000 

539,000 

532,000 

501,000

485,000 

467,000 

449,000 

428,000 

411,000 

394,000

Aug.

385,000 

372,000 

354,000 

342,000 

332,000

322,000 

310,000 

307,000 

294,000 

287,000

278,000 

272,000 

266,000 

261,000 

255,000

249,000 

242,000 

236,000 

230,000 

223,000

223,000 

220,000 

216,000 

209,000 

205,000

201,000 

195,000 

191,000 

187,000 

181,000 

176,000

Sept.

172,000 

168,000 

173,000 

170,000 

170,000

170,000 

169,000 

173,000 

174,000 

173,000

168,000 

173,000 

170,000 

165,000 

165,000

164,000 

163,000 

159,000 

156,000 

147,000

143,000 

142,000 

141,000 

137,000 

135,000

132,000 

128,000 

123,000 

121,000 

121,000
WALLA WALLA KIVEK BASIIJ. 17

Monthly discharge of Columbia River at The Dalles, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

[Drainage area, 237,000 square miles.]

Month.

May............................

July............................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

85,600 

95,000 

104,000 

100,000 

223.000 

286,000 

332,000 

463,000 

716,000 

727,000 

385.000 

174,000

727,000

Minimum.

73,000 

75,400 

76,200 

57,000 

74,600 

115,000 

226.000 

327,000 

388,000 

394,000 

176,000 

121,000

57,000

Mean.

77,200 

84,300 

85,600 

70,700 

133,000 

198,000 

268,000 

390,000 

532,000 

599,000 

259,000 

156,000

238,000

Per 

square 

mile.

0.326 

.356 

.361 

.298 

.661 

.835 

1.13 

1.65 

2.24 

2.53 

1.09 

.658

1.00

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

0.38 

.40 

.42 

.34 

.71 

.96 

1.26 

1.90 

2.50 

2.92 

1.26 

.73

13.78

Total in 

acre-feet.

4,750,000 

5,020,000 

5,260,000 

4,350,000 

7,650,000 

12,200,000 

15,900,000 

24.000,000 

31,700,000 

36,800,000 

15,900.000 

9,280,000

173,000,000

TRIBUTARIES OF COLUMBIA RIVER BELOW MOUTH OF SNAKE

RIVER.

WALLA WALLA RIVER BASIN. 

SOUTH FORK OF WALLA WALLA RIVER NEAR MILTON, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. \ sec. 9, T. 4 N., R. 37 E., a quarter of a mile above head gate 

of pipe line of Pacific Light & Power Co., and about 12 miles above Milton, Umatilla County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 72 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 10 to September 15, 1906; January 1, 1907, to March 

14, 1908; October 14, 1908, to September 30, 1916. For station at point 6 miles 

below present site, February 16, 1903, to May 29, 1906.

GAGE. Vertical staff; read by R. Chapman. Datum of gage is 0.07 foot above 

that used up to September 30, 1914.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and small boulders; shifting.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 4.1 feet at 9 a. m. 

March 10; minimum stage recorded, 2.40 feet August 29 to September 8 and 

September 13-30.

1906-1915: Maximum stage recorded, 4.5 feet March 2 and March 20, 1910, 

and January 24, 1912 (discharge, 760 second-feet). A discharge of 1,650 secondfeet was recorded at old station, 6 miles below, April 14, 1904, and a still greater 

discharge occurred during the flood of May 30, 1906.

1903-1916: Minimum stage recorded, 2.40 feet August 28 to September 10 

and September 19 to October 1, 1915, and during August and September, 1916.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation usually not affected by ice

DIVERSIONS. Station is above all diversions.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation probably changed during high water of March. 

Rating curve for 1915 used until February 29; fairly well defined for period 

used. Discharge not computed for period March to September. Gage read to 

quarter-tenths twice a day. Results, October to February, good. 

No discharge measurements were made during th3 year. 

99665° WSP 444 19 2
18 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Daily gage height, in feet, of South Fork of Walla Walla River near Milton, Oreg., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19.............. 

20..............

21..............

22.............. 

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30.............. 

31..............

Oct.

2.40

2.48

2.72

2.49

2.45 

2.45

2.45

2.42

2.42

2.45

2.44

2.42

2.45

2.50

2.49

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45 

2.45

2.44

2.42 

2.44

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.44

2.42 

2.42

Nov.

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45 

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.48

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.50

2.61

2.64

2.72

2.88 

2.85

2.79

2.80 

2.90

2.86

2.85

2.79

2 71

2.66

2.65

2.65

Dec.

2.58

2.59

2 65

2.88

2.84 

2.85

2.85

2.85

2.94

2.84

2.79

2.74

2.70

2.70

2.65

2.62

2.62

2.61

2.60 

2.60

2.78

3.70

3 9ft

2 QQ

2 Qft

2.82

2.74

2.72

2.71

2.68 

2.65

Jan.

2.65

2.62

2.62

2.61

2.59 

2.55

2.55

2.56

2.58

2.55

2.55

2.52

2.50

2

EA

2.50

2

EA

2 W\

2.50

2 en

2 *A

2.50

3 Aft

2 98

2

00

2.76

2.66

2.62

2 60

2.58 

2.55

Feb.

2.52

2.52

2.52

2.52

2.50

3.10

3.20

3.10

3.70

3.45

3.15

3.10

3.05

3.35

3.45

3 OK

3.20

3.20 311;

3 m

2.99

2

QK

2

Q1

2.88

2.85

2 OK

2.80

2

CA

Mar.

2.78

2.76

2.75

2.71

2.75

2.75

2.72

3.00

3.95

4.10

4.00

3.90

3 50

3.15

3.05

3.05

3.05

3.10

3.20 

3.65

3.55

3.50 

3.35

3.20

3.10

3.20

3.60

3.40

3.15

3.00 

3.00

Apr.

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.00 

2.98

3.00

3.10

3.15

3.20

3.35

3.25

3.15

3.20

3.30

3.20

3.20

3.10

3.10 

3.10

3.00

2.95 

2.95

3.05

3.30

3.40

3.55

3.35

3.20

3.10

May.

3.15

3.30

3.50

3.60

3.55 

3.65

3.50

3.25

3.20

3.00

2,98

2.95

2.95

2.92

2.95

3.10

3.10

3.15

3.30 

3.30

3.20

3.15

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10 

3.10

June.

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10 

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.05

3.05

3.05

3.05

3.05

3.05 

3.05

2.95

2.85 

2.82

2.80

2.80

2.85

2.82

2.82

2.85

2.82

July.

2.79

2.78

2.90

2.79

2.76 

2.72

2.70

2.70

2.68

2.65

2.62

2.60

2.60

2.59

2.56

2.56

2.59

2.61

2.56 

2.54

2.51

2.50 

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.49

2.48

2.46 

2.45

Aug.

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45 

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.44

2.42

2.42

2.42

2.42

2.42

2.42

2.45

2.46

2.45 

2,45

2.44

2.42

2-42

2.42

2.42

2.42

2.42

2,41

2.40

2.40 

2.40

Sept.

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40 

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.42

2.44

2.42

2.41

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40 

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40

2.40 

2.40

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of South Fork of Walla Walla River near Milton, Oreg., 

for the period Oct. 1, 1915, to Feb. 29, 1916.

Day.

1... .........

2............

3............

4............

6............

6............

7............

8............

9............

10............

11............

12............

13............

14............

15............

Oct.

90

102

145

104

98

98

98

93

93

98

96

93

98

105

104

Nov.

98

98

OR

98

98

98

98

98

102

98

98

98

08

98

105

Dec.

117

118

130

183

173

176

176

176

199

161

149

140

130

Jan.

130

124

122

110

114

117

119

108

105

105

105

Feb.

108

108

108

108

105

105

245

245

455

358

260

9d1

230

OOO

Day.

16............

17............

18............

19............

20............

91

22............

23............

24............

25............

96

27............

28............

29............

30............

01

Oct.

98

98

98

98

98

96

93

96

98

98

98

98

98

96

93

93

Nov.

122

128

145

183

176

161

163

188

178

176

161

142

132

130

130

Dec.

124

124

122

120

120

158

455

275

212

188

168

149

145

142

136

130

Jan.

105

105

105

105

105

105

105

215

210

168

154

132

124

120

117

Feb.

358

322

275

275

260

245

212

202

191

183

176

176

163

163
WALLA WALLA EIVEE BASIN. 19

Monthly discharge of South Fork of Walla Walla River near Milton, Oreg.,for the period

Oct. 1, 1915, to Feb. 29, 1916.

Month.

Discharge fa second-feet.

Maximum.

145

188 

455 

215 

455

MfalTTIllTTl T

90

98 

117 

105 

105

Mean.

98.8 

127 

165 

123 

223

Run-Off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

6,080 

7,560 

10,100 

7,560 

12,800

44,100

HILL CREEK HEAR WALLA WALLA, WASH.

LOCATION. In sec. 12, T. 6 N., R. 37 E., below diversion dam of Walla Walla waterworks and 12 miles east of Walla Walla, in Walla Walla County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 27, 1913, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff spiked to cottonwood tree on left bank 500 feet below diversion 

dam; read by Otto Zimmerman.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control consists of long gravel bar and boulder riffle; shifting 

at high stages. Banks high and not subject to overflow. Stage of zero flow, 

according to measurements made August 17 and November 2, 1916, gage height 

1.1 feet ± 0.2 foot.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.40 feet at 4.45 

p. m. March 10 (discharge, 778 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.72 foot 

October 1 (discharge, 23 second-feet).

1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded March 10,1916; miniTmiTn stage recorded, 

0.69 foot August 29 to September 1, 1915 (discharge, 21 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice; flow estimated from observer's 

notes and weather records.

DIVERSIONS. The city of Walla Walla diverts from 21 to 32 second-feet of water 

above the station for public water supply. The quantity diverted was ascertained 

by deducting the flow measured at the station from that obtained by miscellaneous 

measurements (p. 183) above the intake.

REGULATION. Gates at intake of water-supply conduit are closed occasionally when 

settling basins are cleaned.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed March 10; affected by ice January 12-19, 

29, 31, and February 2-4. Rating curves well defined. Gage read to hundredths 

twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean gage height to 

rating table. Open-water records excellent; others fair.

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by city of Walla Walla.

Discharge measurements of Mill Creek near Walla Walla, Wash., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Mar. 18

13

Aug. 17

Made by .

C. G. Paulsen.................... ........................................

.....do...................................................................

£&

Feet. 

2.60

2.31

1.80

Discharge.

Sec.-/*.

«MO

118

32.7
20 SUBFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PAKT XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Mill Creek near Walla Walla, Wash., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1.... ..........

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

23

34

52

34

29

27

27

26

26

27

26

26

97

32

28

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

28

28

27

27

27

27

27

28

Nov.

27

97

27

27

00

OQ

OR

28o-i

OQ

30

SO

9Q

9Q

34

52

94

11V?

OOyl

157

182

146

130

117

91

RQ

63

55

Dec.

52

54

AQ

102

07

109

109

104

146

124

102

80

TC

71

66

61

b9

51

51

50

196

602

334

209

157

117

94

QQ

77

74

66

Jan.

61

Eft

EC

52

En

49

AQ

AQ

47

AQ

43

39

qo

41

994

209

134

102

84

74

68

61

EO

Feb.

54

52

Wl

48

46

49

1R9

OQQ

OQO

440

9fiQ

224

<y*Q

334

368

301

OfiQ

OQO

224

IQfi

170

170

1 P»7

146

146 i^u.

Mar.

121

119

105

102

102

1fV>

QO

170

560 700

592

OQ7

280

997

91ft

91*.

OQ-I

271

477

477

504

yiOO

303

266

079

592

422

OQO

231

91 ^

Apr.

219 O*>Q

210

198

175

152

1 K.9

167

175

206

266

244

91 \

215

215

198

OOQ

206

IQft

179

1OA

175

167

171

206

997

9^1

219

171

I4.fi

May.

Idfi

163

182

206

206

OOO

IQft

152

146

134

 JOE

1OQ

122

117

117

117

134

1R9

182

186

206

231

240

223

206

198

loo

160

140

128

June.

117

117

117

122

122

117

112

115

117

108

QO

94

94

96

98

98

103

105

QQ

85

81

81

90

79

66

90

83

85

90

77

July.

72

70

103

85

77

70

66

63

58

56

 M

50

48

47

Afi

47

47

44

44

40

39

3§

38

37

36

36

36

34

32

32

32

Aug.

31

31

31

31

31

30

31

32

32

32

37

34

34

34

30

28

33

34

32

30

31

31

30

30

28

28

28

27

27

27

27

Sept.

27

26

42

33

v>

30

28

30

30

30

OQ

28

OQ

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

9fi

32

30

28

9fi

28

28

NOTE. Discharge estimated or interpolated, on account of ice, Jan. 12-19, 40 second-feet; Jan. 29, 31, 

and Feb. 2-4, as in table.

Monthly discharge of Mill Creek near Walla Walla, Wash., for the year ending Sept. SO',

1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

April.....................................................

May......................................................

July......................................................

The year. ..........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

52 

224 

602 

224 

440 

732 

266 

240 

122 

103 

37 

42

732

Minimum.

23

27 

50

46 

92 

146 

117 

66 

32 

27 

26

23

Mean.

28.4 

72.1 

118 

64.8 

201 

315 

197 

168 

98.5 

50.9 

30.7 

29.1

114

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet.)

1,750 

4,290 

7,260 

3,980 

11,600 

19,400 

11,700 

10,300 

5,860 

3,130 

1,890 

1,730

82,900
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C. 21

UMATILLA RIVER BASIN. 

TTMATILLA RIVER ABOVE FURNISH RESERVOIR, NEAR YOAKUM, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. i sec. 17, T. 2 N., R. 31 E., at Oregon-Washington Railroad & 

Navigation Co.'s bridge a quarter of a mile above Campbell flag station, 5 miles by 

river above Yoakum and old gaging station, and 10 miles west of Pendleton, 

Umatilla County, just above backwater from Furnish reservoir.

DRAINAGE AREA. -Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 18 to August 28, 1915; July 5 to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Stevens 8-day water-stage recorder on right side of main channel at downstream end of bridge pier; installed in July, 1916. Temporary gage near same 

site used in 1915.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENT. -Made from cable 20 feet above gage. Low-water measurements made by wading or from a log across river 200 feet above cable.

CHANNEL AJTD CONTROL. Channel straight at bridge; current even; left bank high 

and rocky; right bank low with some cotton wood and brush; overflow channel 

extends under west span of bridge. Control is at almost right angle turn to right, 

about 250 feet below gage and below deep pool and is composed of gravel, and 

free from vegetation; may shift slightly.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage for year not covered by records. Minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 0.43 foot at 12 m. September 18 (discharge, 

30 second-feet).

ICE. No winter records.

DIVERSIONS. 720 acres irrigated from Umatilla River above station and some from 

tributaries.

REGULATION. At low stages water is ponded in the power canals of two flouring mills 

at Pendleton and released at intervals to obtain sufficient power for operating 

the mills. This causes a rapidly fluctuating stage at the station. There is practically no effect at medium and high stages. Backwater from the Furnish reservoir extends within a few hundred yards of the control.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well defined for 

range covered in 1916. Operation of water-stage recorder very satisfactory. 

Daily discharge July 5 to 11 ascertained by applying to rating table the mean of 

two readings daily; July 11 to 26, by applying the mean bi-hourly gage heights 

taken from the gage-height graph; July 27 to August 21 and September 12 to 18, 

by averaging results obtained by applying to the rating table the gage record 

every two hours. Records excellent except those for September, for which the

x estimate is good.

COOPERATION. Station installed and records obtained under direction of L. A. 

Reineman, water master for Umatilla County.

Discharge measurements of Umatilla River above Furnish reservoir, near Yoakum, Oreg., 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

July 6

10

Made by 

.....do..................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.96

1.55

1.40

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

392

215

160

Date.

July 16

24

31

Made by 

.....do..................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.20

1.07

.92

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

117

89

65
22 SURFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Umatilla River above Furnish reservoir, near Yoakum, 

Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30,1916.

Day.

1............

2............

3............

4............

5............

6............

7............

8............

9............

10............

July.

198

192

182

172

162

155

Aug.

64

61

61

59

57

55

57

54

54

47

Sept. Day.

11............

12............

11

14............

15............

16............

17............

18............

19............

20............

July.

141

137 too

123

117

111

119

115

111

103

Aug.

46

46

41

45

41

41

42

45

44

42

Sept.

41

43

41

39

40

40

40

38

Day.

21............

22............

23............

24............

25............

26......!.....

27............

28............

29............ in

31............

July.

95

93

89

87

76

78

79

77

75

69

68

Aug.

44

Sept.

NOTE. Discharge estimated at 42 second-feet Aug. 22-31, and 40 second-feet Sept. 1-10 and 19-30.

* Monthly discharge of Umatilla above Furnish reservoir, near Yoakum, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept,. 80, 1916.

Month.

July 5-31......... ........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

198 

64

Minimum.

68

Mean.

117 

47.3 

40.1

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

6,270 

2,900 

2,390

TJMATILLA RIVER AT YOAKTJM, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. \ sec. 2, T. 2 N., B. 30 E., at Yoakum wagon bridge, half a mile

east of Yoakum station of Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co., and 18

miles below Pendleton, Umatilla County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,200 square miles.

BECORBS AVAILABLE. May 5, 1903, to August 15, 1916, when station was discontinued. 

GAGE. Vertical staff spiked to right abutment of highway bridge; read by Bobert

Bond. Temporary gage in sec. 12, below Furnish reservoir, used August 1 to 15. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading. 

CHANNEL ANB CONTROL. Bock and gravel; shifts in extreme floods, when left bank

is overflowed. One channel at all stages. Control composed of lava boulders. 

EXTREMES OP BISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 10.05 feet at

midnight February 10-11 (discharge, 8,200 second-feet); minimum stage recorded,

2.88 feet at 7 a. m. October 13 (discharge, 43 second-feet).

1903-1916: Maximum stage, from high water marks, about 15.0 feet May 31,

1906 (discharge estimated at 23,900 second-feet); minimum stage, 2.45 feet

August 10-12, 1908 (discharge, 12 second-feet). 

ICE. Biver occasionally freezes over for short periods. 

DIVERSIONS. Small tracts, aggregating 720 acres, are irrigated from Umatilla Biver

above the station, in addition to tracts irrigated from the tributaries. 

BEGULATION. Water is stored during the winter in Furnish reservoir about 3 miles

upstream and is released during low water. Capacity of reservoir about 5,000

acre-feet. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during spring flood. Bating curves

applicable as follows: October 1 to February 10, well defined; after February 10,

well defined between 100 and 3,000 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths once

daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights to rating

table. Becords good.
UMATILLA EIVER BASIN. 23

Discharge measurements of Umatilla River at Yoakum, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 5 

Do...

Made by 

Henshaw and Hinkle. 

.....do...............

height.

Feet. 

4.14 

4.18

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

366 

351

Date.

May 3

Made by 

Henshaw and Reineman o

tt.

Feet. 

6.34

4.08

Discharge.

Sec.-/*. 

1,800 

305

a "Watermaster for Umatilla County.

Discharge measurements of Umatilla River below Furnish reserv&ir, near TToakum, Oreg., 

during the year ending Sept. 80, 1916.

Date.

June 24 

July 10

16

Made byArthur Jordan.... 

Jordan and Reineman. 

Arthur Jordan. . . .

Gage height.

Below 

reservoir.

Feet. 

1.48 

1.41

1.21

At Yoakum station.a

Feet. 

4.00 

3.91

3.70

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

249 

240

180

Date.

July 28 

Aug. 7

14

Made by 

L. A. Reineman.. 

.....do....L......

.....do............

Gage height.

Below 

reservoir.

Feet. 

1.07 

.96

.86

At Yoakumstation.o

Feet. 

3.59

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

134 

104

79

a Observers' reading for day.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Umatilla River at Yoakum, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1....

2...... ........ ....

3.....................

4.....................

5.....................

6.....................

7.....................

8.....................

9................... .

10.....................

11...................

12.....................

13.....................

14...................

15.....................

16.....................

17............... .

18.....................

19................... .

20.....................

21................. .

22. ........

23.....................

24.....................

25.....................

26............;........

27............. ..

28.....................

29...............

30...................

31.....................

Oct.

57

57

57

58

74

87

108

102

110

110

94

74

57

63

75

66

81

81

76

88

88

75

78

106

100

88

90

98

74

74

72

Nov.

82

88

92

82

90

94

84

90

114

106

126

82

87

94

(U

(U

106

148

580

KOft

438

410

465

520

580

640

640

640

580

Dec.

550

492

438

465

580

610

760

820

960

1,030

960

960

890

son

580

520

492

363

386

520

2,540

2,180

1 450

1,180

960

820

760

640

550

Jan.

550

465

465

438

310

298

277

277

270

235

ono

90S

OHfi

205

202

91 H

208

OOK

239

363

2,660

1,650

1,100

820

730

670

580

550

520

Feb.

492

465

465

465

410

1,030

5,790

4,730

7,350

6,380

4,030

3,120

2,980

4,030

4,520

4 190

3

KQA

9 Qsn

2,710

2,460

2,110

1,900

1,900

1,800

1,800

1,700

1,430

1,260

Mar.

1,100

1,030

890

890

890

890

890

1,260

4,030

6,160

6,600

6,160

4,860

3,870

2

QQA

2 CQA

2 COft

S

con

2 QQft

4,860

4,860

4,350

3,710

2,980

2 KCA

2,980

3,120

3,260

2,710

2,220

2 nnn

Apr.

2,000

2,580

3,120

2,710

2 eon

2 840

2,' 980

2,710

2,710

2,710

S oon

3,120

2,580

2,460

2 340

2,460

2 340

2' 340

2,000 i onn

1,700

1,800

1,700 i ann

2 nnn

2,340

2 840

2,710

2,220

I ftflft

May.

1,520

1,700

1,800

1,900

2,000

i onn

1,800

1,700

1,520

1 260

1,180

1,100

Qfifl

son

QOA

770

770

1,030

1,030

1 900

i ann

1,800

1,700

1,520

3,410

4 ion

3,410

2,840

2 340

1^800

1,520

June.

1,340

1,100

960

960

ftQft

770

590

 60

620

560

530

480

412

368

ORQ

368

345

345

345

305

285

265

265

265

258

458

435

265

285

244

July.

234

305

258

244

227

230

224

237

273

234

91 H

1 QR

170

160

1 cf|

145

145

150

142

140

 145

140

142

1 QE

135

"Iftft

Aug.

121

121

121

115

110

105

90

90

on

fin

en

en

on

en

fH\

42

45

44

44

NOTE. Daily discharge for Aug. 1 to 15, obtained at station below Furnish reservoir by water master, 

Aug. 16 estimated, Aug. 16-21 from record above Furnish Reservoir; Aug. 22-81, estimated at 42 second-feet.
SURFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PAKT XII C.

Monthly discharge of Umatilla River at Yoakum, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO,

1916.

Month.

Anril..... ................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

September. . .............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

110 

640 

2,540 

2,660 

7,350 

6.600 

3,120 

4,190 

1.340 

305 

121

7,350

Minimum.

57 

82 

363 

202 

410 

890 

1,700 

770 

244 

108

Mean.

81.2 

273 

812 

506 

2,640 

3,000 

2,410 

1.740 

508 

185 

68.2 

040.0

1,010

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

4,990 

16,200 

49,900 

31,100 

152,000 

184,000 

143.000 

107.000 

30,200 

11,400 

4,190 

2,380

736,000

a Estimated from station above Furnish reservoir. 

TTMATILLA RIVER NEAR UMATILLA, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. \ sec. 21, T. 5 N., R. 28 E., near main line of Oregon-Washington 

Railroad & Navigation Co., about a mile below diversion point of Oregon Land 

& Water Co.'s canal, and 1£ miles above Umatilla, Umatilla County, and mouth 

of river.

DRAINAGE AREA. 2,130 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 21,1903, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Inclined staff in two sections; read by C. A. Holder and W. A. Walpole.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Solid rock without gravel or sand. One channel at all

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 8.1 feet February 

11 (discharge, 10,500 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.2 feet November 

11 (discharge, 34 second-feet).

1903-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 11.0 feet May 31, 1906 (discharge, 19,600 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.0 foot July 25 and August 1-9, 1906 

(channel dry).

ICE. Occasionally shore and floating ice, but stage-discharge relation not materially 

affected.

DIVERSIONS. Large part of total flow of river diverted for irrigation above station. 

The Umatilla project feed-canal also diverts water during the winter for storage 

in the Cold Springs reservoir. The low-water flow is return water from the 

Hermiston project and other irrigated tracts.

REGULATION. Practically none.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent/ Rating curve well 

denned. Gage read to hundredths once daily during October and for period 

June to September; from two to six times a week during rest of year. Gage 

could not be read during part of January on account of shore ice. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights to rating table. In computing 

monthly mean, discharge interpolated for days when gage was not read. Records 

for October and period June to September, excellent; for March, good; for other 

months, poor.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by United States Reclamation Service; records 

computed by United States Geological Survey.

No discharge measurements made during year.
UMATILLA RIVER BASIN. 25

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Umatilla River near Umatilla, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1... ...........

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16. .............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22. .............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30...'...........

31..............

Oct.

88

88

88

88

86

86

86

86

88

88

88

86

88

88

 90

90

90

90

90

QA

90

90

Qft

90

105

90

90

90

90

90

90

Nov.

34

42

42

120

58

90

210

270

240

Dec.

140

105

305

625

120

90

185

1,660

625

Jan.

378

340

378

340

340

258

240

230

220

210

200

200

200

340

400

4,460

1,120

825

670

770

632

495

495

Feb.

495

415

3,680

9,300

4,260

4,460

4,460

2,620

2,290

1,970

1,970

1,820

1,450

1,310

Mar.

1,120

825

770

880

sac.

1,820

4,680

6,300

5,600

4,050

3,140

2,620

2,620

2,620

3,310

4,460

4,260

3,860

3,140

2,620

3,140

2,620

2,290

Apr.

2,290

1,820

2,290

2,290

1,890

1,520

1,660

2,290

May.

1,120

1,310

995

670

720

1,120

2,960

4,260

2,290

June.

1.180

938

770

690

580

538

455

1.120

495

284

228

170

136

96

49

53

57

136

136

120

102

90

79

72

64

58

160

415

222

185

July.

170

730

455

378

234

210

170

132

96

96

86

72

77

81

90

86

86

96

96

96

90

86

86

86

86

81

90

86

90

114

114

Aug.

108

102

96

86

81

86

86

90

88

88

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

222

99

102

105

105

90

86

86

86

86

86

83

79

Sept.

86

86

9ft

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

90

96

96

96

90

99

102

102

108

105

108

108

108

NOTE. Discharge estimated Jan. 15 to 20, 22,23,31, and Feb. 1.

Monthly discharge of Umatilla River near Umatilla, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO,

1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

The year. ..........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

105

9,300

6,300

4,260

1,180 

730

222 

108

9,300

Minimum.

86 

34

770

49

72 

79 

86

34

Mean.

89.3 

132 

452 

589 

2,950 

2,800 

2,030 

1,410 

323 

147 

95.0 

94.3

918

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

5,490 

7,860 

27,800 

36,200 

170,000 

172,000 

121,000 

86,700 

19,200 

9,040 

5,840 

5,610

667,000
26 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

JOHN DAY RIVEE BASIN. 

JOHN DAT RIVER AT McDONALD, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. J sec. 11, T. 1 N., R. 19 E., at ferry at McDonald post office, 

Sherman County, half a mile below mouth of Rock Creek, 16 miles above junction with Columbia River, and 18 miles southwest of Arlington.

DRAINAGE AREA. 7,800 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 16, 1904, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Inclined staff in two sections on left bank, 183 feet above ferry cable; read 

by Wm. G. McDonald.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Clean gravel and sand; shifts slightly. Banks high. 

One channel at all stages.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 9.2 feet at 1 a. m. 

Feb. 11 (discharge, 18,900 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.30 feet 

October 1 (discharge, 155 second-feet).

1905-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 10.38 feet February- 6, 1907 (discharge, 

22,800 second-feet). A flood about 20 years ago is said to have reached a height 

of 12.8 feet (discharge estimated from extension of rating curve aa 33,000 secondfeet). Minimum stage recorded, 1.02 feet September 8 to 11, 1915 (discharge, 

65 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice for short periods.

DIVERSIONS. Large part of natural low-water flow of stream diverted in the upper 

John Day Valley for irrigation.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent; affected by ice January 

5 to 16, 26 and 27. Rating curve well defined between 80 and 6,000 second-feet. 

Gage read to quarter-tenths twice daily; oftener during high water. Daily discharge ascertained by applying gage height to rating table. Records October 

to December and June to August, excellent; February to May, and September, 

good; January, fair.

Discharge measurements of John Day River at McDonaM, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Mar. 7

Made by 

P.V.Hodges.............................................................

F.F.Henshaw......................................... ..................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

4.63

1.92

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 4,490

540
JOHN DAY RIVER BASIN. 27

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of John Day River at McDonald, Oreg.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..... .........

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9

10..............

11..............

12

iq

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

99

23..............

24.............. 91;

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

155

164

164

164

178

178

182

182

200

205

210

210

91 n

225

230

256

280

qi n

310

OftA

280

ocn

OQQ

280

9sn

298

298

298

OQO

Nov.

280

280

298

310

31 n

310

304

310

323

342

342

342

362

375

375

375

362

342

362

445

477

509

573

KOQ

605

647

690

780

870

780

Dec.

780

690

690

690

690

870

1,170

1,020

1,020

1,020

970

970

920

870

825

780

780

780

690

735

690

573

690

1 38ft

1,550

i 97n

1,270

1,170

noA

Jan.

920

870

690

445

445

485

565

648

690

70 c

970

1,670 i f\f\n

1,530

1,510

1 490

1,270

1,170

825

Feb.

648

605

525

605

648

690

780

11,000

12,300

15,800

16,800

14,000

8,440

8,740

8,740

9,380

9,380

9,060

8,440

8,140

8,140

7,540

7,260

6,980

6,980

6,420

6,420

5,600

4,860

Mar.

4,400

3,960

3,540

3,350

3,160

3,740

4,400

3,740

4,180

6,700

10,300

12,000

13,300

13,000

10,000

9,060

8,740

9,380

9,700

10,700

15,000

14,400

12,000

8,740

7,540

7,540

7,840

7,540

6,420

5 Qfifi

Apr.

5,600

6,140

8,440

8,140

8,140

7,540

7,260

7,260

7,540

8,740

9,060

11,600

11,000

9,380

8,740

8,740

8,740

8,740

8,140

7,540

6,980

6,420

6,420

6,140

7,540

8,740

10,000

10,000

8,740

May.

7,540

6,980

6,980

7,540

8,140

9,380

9,700

9,700

8,140

6,980

6,420

5,600

6,100

4,620

4,400

3,960

3,960

3,740

3,960

5,100

7,260

6,980

6,420

5,860

5,600

6,420

9,060

8,140

7,540

6,980

6,420

June.

5,860

5,600

5,340

5,100

4,860

5,100

5,340

5,100

4,860

5,100

5,100

4,860

4,620

4,400

4,400

4,180

4,180

4,860

5,100

5,340

4,620

4,400

3.960

3,540

3,160

3,160

3,960

3,960

3,960

3,540

July.

3,350

3,540

3,960

3,740

3,540

3,160

2,980

2,800

2,630

2,460

2,300

2,150

1,930

1,730

1,610

1,610

1,610

1,490

1,550

1,490

1,380

1,070

1,070

970

870

825

825

825

780

735

690

Aug.

690

648

605

565

541

493

485

517

525

517

485

485

477

525

445

431

410

410

382

375

410

493

509

477

445

403

375

342

342

310

280

Sept.

274

262

280

262

262

262

262

256

250

250

262

262

280

304

342

342

342

316

310

310

310

286

280

280

280

280

280

280

298

298

NOTE. Discharge Jan. 4 to 16 estimated at 500 second-feet; discharge Jan. 26 and 27 interpolated.

Monthly discharge of John Day River at McDonald, Or eg., for the year ending Sept. SO,

1916.

Month.

April. ....................................................

July......................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

310

870 

2,220 

1,670

16,800 

15,000 

11,600 

9,700 

5,860 

3,960 

690 

342

16,800

Minimum.

155

280 

573

525 

3,160 

5,600 

3,740 

3,160 

690 

280 

250

155

Mean.

235 

442 

960 

790 

7,070 

8,090 

8,120 

6.600 

4,590 

1,930 

464 

285

3,280

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

14,400 

26,300 

59,000 

48,600 

407,000 

497,000 

483,000 

406,000 

273,000 

119,000 

28,500 

17,000

2,380,000

CAMAS CREEK ABOVE CABLE GREEK, NEAR TTKIAH, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 4, T. 5 S., R. 32 E., at highway bridge 200 feet above mouth

of Cable Creek and 6 miles east of UkLah, Umatilla (X, mty. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 1,1914, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on abutment of highway bridge; read by S. M. Ledgerwood. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rock and gravel; probably permanent.
28 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.5 feet March 19 

(discharge, 980 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.70 foot August 29 to 

September 2 and September 18 to 25 (discharge, 4 second-feet).

1914-1916: Maximum stage recorded was that of 1916. Minimum stage recorded, 

0.50 foot August 29 to 31,1914 (discharge, 3 second-feet). Discharge estimated to 

have become as low as 2 second-feet in December, 1914.

ICE. Stream freezes almost solid during severe winter weather.

DIVERSIONS. Practically none.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent; affected by ice February 

7 to 14 and at other times when gage was not being read. Rating curve well 

denned above 10 second-feet. Gage read to quarter-tenths once daily. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records 

good except for February, for which month they are poor on account of the iceaffected period.

Discharge measurements of Camus Creek above Cable Cieek, near ITkiah, Oreg., during the

year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

[Made by W. B. Hinkle.«]

Date.

MOT. 27 .... ....... ....... ........ .............................

28..............................................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.80

2.60

2

CA

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

517

442

431

« Chief engineer, Teel irrigation district.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Camas Creek above Cable Creek, near ITkiah, Oreg., for 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1.....................

2.....................

3.....................

4.....................

5.....................

6.....................

7.....................

8.....................

9.....................

10.....................

11.....................

12. ....................

13.....................

14.....................

15.....................

16..............!.......

17.....................

18...-.-.-...-.-...--.-

19... -.-..--..-.-..... .

20.. ............. ......

21. ....................

22.....................

23....--.-.-.-.-.-...-.

24.....................

25.....................

26.....................

27.....................

98

29.....................

30.....................

31.....................

Oct.

5

K

5.5

6.4

7.0

/.O

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

5.5

6.4

9 4

9 0

9.0

7 ft

7 ft

7 ft

7.0

7.0

7.0

9 n

9 0

9 0

9 0

9 0

9 0

9 0

7.8

Nov.

q n

9.0

q n

9.0

9.0

9.0

q n

9 n

11

10

11

14

16

14

14

16

11

16

26

OA

26

30

OA

6470

99

Dec.

19

30

16

26

26

40

46

46

52

52

CO

OA

OA

OA

30

30

Feb.

186 oQn

420

19ft,

420

' 370

420

91 fi

91 fi

216

186

250

201

201

216

216

iqq

loo

Mar.

133

112

94

94

133

116

568

714

735

711

7co

761

770

779 700

797

805

910

840

670

520

370

ooft.

O7A

520

420

oon

ocri

OEn

Apr.

520

580

520

520

470

420

470

580

610

700

CQA

470

470

470

470

420

O7ft,

330

OQft

qoft

330

O?A

420

COA

CO A

COft

420

oqn

May.

OOA

370

420

420

AAK

OOA

ooo

186

1 £8

1 ^S

1 ^S

1 £,Q

445

07 A

OOA

OQA

216

470

KOA,

470

395

370

ocn

ocn

June.

216

186

186

216

216

216

180

li)8

172

1 1S

112

QJ.

94

91

QQ

94

QJ.

70

70

70

64

CO.

CO

64

64

64

64

52

July.

58

CO

64

EO

52

CO

.in

40

.in

40

OA

OA

22

00

22

09

00

^(\

30

20

20

20

12

19

19

12

9

19

19

9

9

Aug.

7 9

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

5.6

5.0

5 A

5 A

5 A

5.0

5.0

5 A

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5 A

5.0

4.4

4.4

4.0

4.0

4.0

Sept.

4.0

4.0

4.4

5.0

5 A

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.6

5.6

5.6

5.0

5.0

5 A

4.4

4.4

4.4

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.4

4.4

4.4

5.0

NOTE. Discharge Feb. 7 to 14 estimated on account of ice: Mar. 12 to 18, interpolated. No record Dec. 

17 to Feb. 6.
JOHN DAY EIVEE BASIN. 29

Monthly discharge of Camas Creek above Cable Creek, near Ukiah, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

M£y... ...................... ............................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

9.0 

78 

52 

520 

910 

700 

520 

216 

64 

7.2 

5.6

Mininjum.

5.5 

9.0 

16 

133 

94 

330 

158 

52 

9.0 

4.0 

4.0

Mean.

7.59 

19.2 

34.7 

262 

482 

473 

311 

116 

28.4 

5.28 

4.57

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

467 

1.140 

1,100 

12,000 

29,600 

28,100 

19,100 

6,900 

1,750 

325 

272

CABLE CREEK NEAR UKIAH, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. £ sec. 9, T. 5 S., R. 32 E., at highway |>ridge about 1,000 feet 

above mouth of creek and 6 miles east of Ukiah, Umatilla County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 1, 1914, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on abutment of bridge; read by S. M. Ledgerwood.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and rock; uneven, but practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. 1914-1916: Maximum stage recorded during year, 1.9 

feet at 6 p. m. April 27,1916 (discharge, 310 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.10 foot August 29 to September 2, 1916 (discharge, 1.0 second-foot).

ICE. Stream freezes and may go almost dry in extremely cold weather.

DIVERSIONS. Probably none.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent; affected by ice December 15 to February 18. Rating curve well denned between 5 and 300 second-feet. 

Gage read to quarter-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

daily gage heights to rating table. Records excellent April to July; good for 

November and December; fair for March and poor for October, February, August, 

and September.

Discharge measurements of Cable Creek near Ukiah, Oreg., during the year ending .Sept.

30, 1916.

[Made by W. B. Hinkle.a] |

Date. ;

TVTnr 97 j Mar. 28........ ........................................................... ..1. ......

May 5... .................................................................. ..i. ......

Gage 

height.

Fed. 

1.15

1.10

1.65

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

112

98

222

a Chief engineer, Teel irrigation district.
30 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Cable Creek near Ukiah, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. ....................

2.....................

3.....................

4.....................

5.....................

Q. ....................

7.....................

8.....................

9.....................

10.....................

11.....................

12.....................

13.....................

14.....................

15.....................

16.....................

17.....................

18.....................

19.....................

20.....................

21.....................

22..................... 

23.....................

24.....................

26. .................... 

26.....................

27.....................

28.....................

29.....................

30.....................

31.....................

Oct.

2.0

2.0

2.4

3.0

3 A

3.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

3 A

3 O

3.0

3.0

3.0

2.4

2.4

2.4

2.0

2.4

3.0

3.6 

3.0

3.0

3.0

2.4

2.4

2.4

Nov.

3.0

2.4

2.4

2.4

2.4

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3 A

4.0

3.6

4.0

6.0

4.0

A O

4.0

6.0

8.0

7.2

4.8

8.0

Q n

7.2 

13

16

14

10

Dec.

10

9

14

16

19

10

19

20

20

13

10

Feb.

70

292

180 i on

180

132

88

CO

70

57

57

57

57

46 

46

4-fi

52 

52

46

07

Mar.

37

07

37

28

52

37

28

28

121

156

151

149

147

144

142

137

156

156 

110

88

88 

79

110

88

70

70

70

Apr.

88

110

110

110

110

110

110

121

149

180

180

156

156

180

180

180

156

156

132

132

110 

110

110

180 

240

292

275

210

180

May.

168

168

180

one

225

195

1 P^fi

132

110

QQ

88

R8

70

70

79

R8

210

275

210

180 

156

111

168 

196

210

225

132

June.

137

110

121

DO

70

70

' 70

57

57

46

AR

37

37

32

28

28

37

30 

28

28

24 

28

28

28

28

26

July.

20

20

20

24

20

20

20

20

16

16

12

12

12

9.0

6-0

9.0

9.0

12

11

7.0

6.0

6.0 

6.0

6.0

5.2 

5.2

2.0

2.0

2.8

4.0

2.8

Aug.

2.8

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.8

2.8

2.0

2.0

2.0 

2.0

2.0

2.0 

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.0

1.0

1.0

Sept.

I'D

1.0

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.8

2.0

2.0

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5 

1.5

1.5

1.5 

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.8

NOTE. Discharge estimated Dee. 15 and 16 and Feb. 7 to 18, on account of ice. Mar. 12-18 interpolated 

no record Dee. 17 to Feb. 6.

Monthly discharge of Cable Creek near Ukiah, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

April.....................................................

May......................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

3.6

16 

20 

292 

156 

292 

275 

137 

24 

2.8 

2.0

Minimum.

2.0 

2.4 

8.0 

37 

28 

88 

70 

24 

2.0 

1.0 

1.0

Mean.

2.54 

6.07 

13.6 

94.2 

100 

156 

159 

52.1 

11.1 

1.96 

1.55

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

156 

361 

430 

4,300 

6.150 

9,280 

9,780 

3,100 

682 

121 

92

DESCHUTES EIVER BASIN. 

DESCHTTTES RIVER AT CRAKE PRAIRIE, NEAR LAPINE, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 17, T. 21 S., R. 8 E., at outlet of Crane Prairie, above proposed 

dam site and below mouth of Cultus River, about 28 miles by road west of Lapine, 

Deschutes County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Indeterminate.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1914, to June 30, 1916; some fragmentary readings 

1907 to 1913.
DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN. 31

GAGE. Vertical staff on bent of former footbridge; read by George E. Graft.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from footbridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed composed of sand and gravel, somewhat shifting. 

Control some distance below station, rocky and fairly permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.0 feet August 

27 (discharge uncertain on account of backwater; probably about 490 secondfeet) ; minimum stage recorded, 1.18 feet October 9, November 13, and December 

26 (discharge, 142 second-feet).

1907-1916: Maximum stage from fragmentary records, 2.75 feet July 31, 1913 

(determined from high-water marks on September 15); discharge, 531 secondfeet. Minimum stage, 1.18 feet October to December, 1915; discharge, 142 

second-feet.

ICE. Ice jams may affect the stage-discharge relation during extremely cold weather.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice jams below gage January 5 to 

February 7; above gage height 2.2, by tree sagging in water below gage; also 

slightly affected by growth of aquatic plants. Eating curve fairly well denned. 

Gage read to half-tenths weekly. Daily discharge ascertained by applying gage 

heights to rating table. Results good except for January (estimated on account 

of ice), and May and June, for which an arbitrary correction has been made for 

effect of log obstruction.

No discharge measurements were made during the year.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Deschutes River at Crane Prairie near Lapine, 'Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1.......................... ..........

2....................................

3....................................

4....................................

5.. ..................................

6....................................

7....................................

8....................................

9....................................

10....................................

11....................................

12.1..................................

13....................................

14....................................

15....................................

16....................................

17....................................

18....................................

19....................................

20....................................

21....................................

22....................................

23....................................

24....................................

25....................................

26........ ............................

27.. ..................................

28....................................

29....................................

30....................................

31....................................

Oct.

142

145

145

IAK

Nov.

145

142

180

152

160

160

Dec.

iftfl

145

142

Feb.

170

160

160

Mar.

160

170

220

200

200

Apr.

252

310

290

310

Q1|>

May.

330

342

365

368

June.

368

380

418

430
32 SURFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PAKT XII C.

Monthly discharge of Destitutes River at Crane Prairie, near Lapine, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

October. ..................

November. ...............

December. .......... . ...

February... .......... .

March....................

Discharge 

in secondfeet (mean).

144

156

150

140

1QO

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

8,850

9,280

11,700

Month.

April....................

Discharge 

in secondfeet (mean).

302

349

399

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

18,000

21,600

120,000

NOTE. Monthly mean discharge is average of discharge determined for days on which gage was read, 

except that for January, which was estimated.

DESCHTTTES RIVER NEAR LAPINE, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. \ sec. 26, T. 20 S., R. 10 E., at Forest Service bridge at Big 

River ranger station, 7 miles by river above mouth of East Fork, 11 miles north 

of Lapine, Deschutea County. 1

DRAINAGE AREA. Indeterminate.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 22 to December 21,1910; February 18 to December 

31, 1912; April 7 to October 27, 1913, occassional readings; October 1, 1914, to 

September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on bent of bridge; read by Burton Oney.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of wagon bridge; conditions 

excellent.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Stream bed composed of gravel and sand; no denned 

control. Channel crooked, apparently permanent; gradient low.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.20 feet September 1 to 3 (discharge, 1,220 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.40 foot 

February 1 and 2 (discharge, 780 second-feet).

1905-1916, extremes from record on Deschutes River near Lava, Oreg.: Maximum stage recorded, 11.50 feet November 26, 3J909 (discharge, 1,700 secondfeet); minimum stage recorded, 7.18 feet at time of measurement, November 8, 

1911 (discharge, 739 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice jams for short periods of extremely cold 

weather.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well denned. Gage read to hundredths once daily when ranger is at station. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records 

excellent for days when gage was read.

COOPERATION. Gage readings furnished by United States Forest Service, W. G. 

Hastings, supervisor.

Discharge measurements of Deschutes River near Lapine, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Date. Made by height.

Feet. 

0.42

1.87

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

790

1,110

i Formerly part of Crook County.
DESCHUTES EIVER BASIN.

Daily -discharge, in second-feet, of Destitutes River near Lapine, Oreg.,for ike year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16...............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30............

31..............

Oct.

800

800

800

800

snn

780

780

800

780

780

Nov.

780

780

780

780

780

800

800

780

780

780

Tsn

7sn

780

800

800

800

800

800

820

820

QAf)

840

820

820

snn

Dec.

780

780

800

800

800

800

800

800

800

snn

800

snn

800

Jan.

800

800

800

800

ann

780

7sn

780

780

7sn

780

780

Feb.

780 7sn

780

Mar.

800

800

800

800

820

820

820

COrt

820

Apr.

820

820

820

840

son

890

son

&on

fton

915

915

915

May.

915

915

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

June.

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

July.

1,140

1,160

1,160

1.140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,120

1 140

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

Aug.

1,130

Sept.

1,220

1,220

1 220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,190

1,190

1,190

1,190

NOTE. Daily discharge determined only for days on which gage was read. 

Monthly discharge o/Deschutes River near Lapine, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

March....................................................

April.....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

800 

840 

800 

800

820 

915 

1,020 

1,120 

1,160

1,220

1,220

Minimum.

780 

780 

780 

780 

780 

800 

820 

915 

1,020 

1,120

1,190

780

Mean.

792 

796 

799 

791 

784 

810 

865 

1,010 

1,050 

1,130 

1,130 

1,210

931

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

48,700 

47,400 

49,100 

48,600 

45,100 

49,800 

51,500 

62,100 

62500 

69,500 

69,500 

72,000

676,000

NOTE. Discharge interpolated for days on which gage was not read in order to compute monthly mean, 

except that for August, which was estimated.

99665° WSP 444 19 8
34 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

DESCHTTTES RIVER AT LAVA ISLAND, NEAR BEND, ORES.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 27, T. 18 S., R. 11 E., at remains of old log bridge half a mile 

above upper end of Lava Island and intake of Arnold canal and about 10 miles 

south of Bend, Deschutes County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 30, 1915, to December 1, 1916, when station was 

discontinued. Discharge is the same as at the Benham Falls and West's ranch 

stations January 1, 1905, to January 29, 1915.

GAGE. Vertical staff nailed to a clump of willows on right bank about 600 feet above 

the intake of Arnold canal; read by Joe Stenkamp.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from logs of old bridge about three-eighths 

mile above gage; section relatively deep and narrow; conditions fairly good.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Stream bed rocky; practically permanent; control is a 

riffle just above head of Lava Island falls; stage-discharge relation may be affected 

by changes in a wing dam used to divert water into Arnold canal.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period October 1, 

1915, to December 1,1916, 2.76 feet May 13 and 15 (discharge, 2,090 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 1.68 feet October 1, 2, 6, and 8, 1915 (discharge, 1,070 

second-feet).

1905-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 3.45 feet at pumping plant at Bend at 

7.45 a. m. November 27,1909 (discharge, 4,820 second-feet; no diversions). Minimum stage, 3.2 feet at Benham Falls station January 4, 1912 (discharge, 1,000 

second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation practically never affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Quantity of water diverted for irrigation above station negligible; 

first diversion of importance, Arnold canal, just below gage. Lost Creek, a 

defluent of the river, diverts water between the gage and measuring section into 

the lava beds east of the river. Its flow was not measured during 1916. The 

water may return to the river near the lower end of Lava Island Falls, but this is 

not certain.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation not permanent. Three fairly well-defined 

rating curves applicable October 1 to January 31, May 13 to July 20, and September 

4 to December 1, respectively. Discharge February 1 to May 12 and July 22 to 

September 3, computed by shifting-control method. Gage read to quarter-tenths 

every other day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily-gage height to 

rating table or, by shifting-control method. Records for October, November, 

February, March, and April, good; for other months, fair.

Discharge measurements of Deschutes River at Lava Island, near Bend, Oreg., during the 

period Oct. 1,1915, to Dec. 1,1916.

'Date.

Oct. 1

Feb. 19

Apr. 4

Made by 

elder.

&.

Feet. 

1.68

2.22

2.29

Discharge.

Sec-ft. 

1,070

1,340

1 ' 460

Date.

Aug. 11 Oct. 20

Made by 

.....do..................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.52

2.28

9 9Q

Discharge.

Sec-ft. 

1,780

1,620

1,530
DESCHUTES BIVEK BASIN. 35

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Deschutes River at Lava Island, near Bend, Oreg.,for 

the period Oct. 1, 1915, to Nov. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. ............

2............. 

3.............

4.............

5.............

6............

7............

8.............

9.............

10.............

11.............

12.............

13.............

14.............

15.............

16............. 

17.............

18............. 

19.............

20............. 

21.............

22. ............

23.............

24............. 

25.............

26.............

27.............

28.............

29............. 

30............

31.............

Oct.

1,070

1,070

1,080

1,070

1,070

1,080

1,080

1,090

1,090 

1,090

1,090

1,090

1,110

1,110

1,110

1,110

Nov.

1,110

'

1,110

1 14A

1 14ft

1,140

1 14A

1,180

1,200

1,220

1 ' 220

1,240

1,360

1,320

"i,'2SO

Dec.

1,280

1,280

1,360

I

oxn

1,300

1,300

1,240

1,220 

"i,"266

1,140

1,210

1 9JTI

1 280

......

1,210

1,180 

1,240

1,270

Jan.

T'H'O '

1,280

1,270

1,210

1,210

1 1 an

1,190

1,200

1,210

i ' 340

1,360

1 W\

1,080

1,110

1,210

Feb.

1,340

1,270

1,330

1,270

1,300

1,300

I

OflA

1,320

1,340 

1,380

1,380

1 ' 400

1,380

1,320

1 290

......

Mar.

1,250

'

1,230

1,160

1,270

1,270

1,340

1,300 

"i,~366

1,360

1 ' 480

1,450 

1,430

1,390

1,410

1,430

1,360

Apr.

1,350 

1,420

1,440

1,470

1,510

1,510

1,610

1,700

1,660

1,700

1.700

1,720

1,720

1,740 

1,740

1,740

1,700

1,700

1,660

1,720

May.

1,690

"i,~746

1,740

1,880

1,930

2,040

2,090

2,090 

'i,'9SO

'i,'830

1,810

1,810

'i,'8§6

1,830

1,770

1,740

June.

1,700

1,680

1,640

1,680

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,720

1,760

1,820

1,880

1,940

2,010

1,940

~i,~940

July.

2,000

2,000

2,000

?, 000

1,960

1,880

1,810

1,780

1,810

1,830 

1,780

1,810

1,740

1,710

1,740

1,740

......

Aug.

1,660

"i,"640

1,610

1,610

1,610

1,580

1,660

1,720

"ijeeo

"i,'660

1,660

1,660

"i,"660

1,640

1,640 

1,640

1,640

Sept.

1,620

1,630

1,630

1,630

1,630

1,630

1,630

1,600 

1,600

1,580

1,600

1,580

1,580

1,580

1.580

"i,'580

Oct.

1,580

1,580

1,580

1,580

1,580

1,580

1,560

1,530 

"i,"530

"i,"530

1,530 

1,560

1.530

"15530

1,530

1,530

1,560

Nov.

1,560

1,560

1,600

1,630

1,600

1,380

1,500 

"i,~530

"i,'530

1,490

1,490

'i,~490

1,560

1,580

......

NOTE. Discharge for Dec. 1,1916,1,580 second-feet.

Monthly discharge of Deschutes River at Lava Island, near Bend, Oreg.,for the period 

Oct. 1,1915, to Nov. 30,1916.

Month.

1915-16.

April.....................................................

May....................................................'.

July.....................................................

1916.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,110 

1,360 

1,360 

1,360 

1,400 

1,480 

1,740 

2,090 

2,010 

2,000 

1,720 

1,630

2,090

1,580 

1,630

Minimum.

1,070 

1,110 

1,180 

1,080 

1,270 

1,160 

1,350 

1,690 

1,640 

1,690 

1,580 

1,580

1,070

1,530 

1,380

Mean.

1,090 

1,190 

1,250 

1,220 

1,330 

1,330 

1,630 

. 1,860 

1,790 

1,840 

1,640 

1,600

1,480

1,550 

1,540

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

67,000 

70,800 

76,900 

75,000 

76,500 

81,800 

97,000 

114,000 

107,000 

113,000 

101,000 

95,200

1,080,000

95,300 

91,600

NOTE. Monthly mean discharge is average of discharge determined for days on which gage was read.
36 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C. 

DESCHTJTES RIVER BELOW BEND, OB.EG.

LOCATION. In SE. \ sec. 20, T. 17 S., R. 12 E., half a mile below North, canal dam 

and 2 miles north of Bend, Deschutes County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 27, 1914, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Stevens eight-day water-stage recorder on right bank; installed April 1, 1916, 

to replace Lietz recorder. Recorder inspected by Charles Orewiler.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable about 50 feet upstream from gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky and probably permanent. Some logs and drift 

lodged on the wide shallow control may affect stage-discharge relation slightly.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, from water-stage recorder, 

2.22 feet at 11 p. m. December 31 (discharge, 1,570 second-feet). Minimum 

stage, from water-stage recorder, 0.85 foot at 7 a. m. October 3 (discharge, 285 

second-feet).

1915-16: Maximum stage recorded was that of 1916. Minimum stage recorded, 

0.51 foot at 2 a. m. July 28, 1915 (discharge, 163 second-feet). For maximum for 

period 1905 to 1916 see description of Deschutes River at Lava Island (p. 34).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seldom affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Station is below the intake of the five large canals (Arnold, Central 

Oregon, Pilot Butte, North, and Swalley canals) which divert water from 

Deschutes River near Bend. Tables showing combined discharge of river and 

canals follow tables for the station on the river. Only small diversions below 

station.

REGULATION. Flow regulated by hydroelectric plants at North canal dam and at 

Bend.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during September, probably owing to 

growth of aquatic plants or to drift on control. Rating curves used as follows: 

October 1 to August 31, fairly well defined; September 16 to 30, fairly well defined. 

Operation of Lietz water-stage recorder unsatisfactory; that of Stevens water-stage 

recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table 

the mean daily gage height obtained by inspecting gage-height graph; shiftingcontrol method used September 16-30. Records for October and April to June 

excellent; November, December, Frbruary, March, and July to September, 

good; January, fair.

Discharge measurements of Deschutes River below Bend, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 20

May 28

A .-.if Q

Made by 

.....do....................................................................

4B.

Feet. 

1.90

1.72

1.30

Discharge.

See.-ft. 

1,230

962

611
DESCHUTBS RIVER BASIN. 37

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Destitutes River below Bend, Oreg.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24. .............

25..............

26....... .. .

27. .............

28..............

29....... ... .

30..............

31........... .

Oct.

365

360

316

332

384

354

348

360

378

391

404

410

404

398

472

580

696

696

696

705

714

723

696

628

687

714

705

705

741

760

7CA

Nov.

770

780

810

810

830

870

780

732

714

696

850

994

994

1,000

1,030

i nan

1,060

1,070

1,100

1,080

1,080

1,100

9Q4.

Q79

1,110

1,110

1,130

1,160

1,180

1,160

Dec.

1,160

1,170

1,200

1,230

1,170

1,020

1,020

1,060

1,040

1,030

1,040

1,050

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,100

1 fkSn

1,070

1,130

1,050

1,000

1,020

1 060

1,'230

I

O/Jft

1 O A/1

I

OAft

1,190 i oftft

1,100

Jan.

1,230

1,280

1,250

1,100

1,180

1,160

1,140

1,120

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,040

1,130

1,120

1,120

1,110

1,110

1,100

1,100

I onft

1,050

1,110

1,120

1,070

1,110

1,070

1,080

1,120

1,120

1,180

1,160

Feb.

1,220

1,240

1,260

1,280

1,300

1,230

1,170

1,030

950

974

964

1,060

1,170

1,170

1,150

1,160

1,220

1,260

1,240

1,240

1,240

1,230

1,210 i i sft

1,160

1,120

1,160 i ion

1,170

Mar.

1,150

1,130

1,120

1,060

920

850

880

920

1,040

1,050

1,180

1,210

1,210

1,180

1,190

1,170

1,180

1,240

1,430

1,500

1,500

1,430

1,360

1,360

1,360

i 9on

1,360

1,360

1,360

1,400

1,410

Apr.

1,360

1,220

1,050

994

1,190

1,360

1,430

1,500

1,500

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,430

1,360

1,360

1,360

1,360

1,360

1,360

1,360

1 300

1^300

1,300

1 230

1,110

1,120

1,120

May.

1,130

1,110

1,110

1,110

1,250

1,300

1,230

1,170

1,110

1,160

1,170

1,220

1,240

1,250

1,190

1,130

1,130

1,050

i nnfl

983

983

983

1,000

i nan

1,050

1 060

1^000

QCU

Q79

961

June.

930

930

930

900

880

840

830

830

820

790

780

790

780

780

770

770

750

750

760

780

820

930

930

910

930

994

1,070

1,100

1,140

1,160

July.

1,170

1,360

1,300

1,300

1,170

1,260

1,280

1,240

1,210

1,180

1,120

1,020

960

910

870

930

950

950

950

940

950

940

1.020

1,080

870

830

780

760

732

732

732

Aug.

741

732

705

678

644

628

628

628

612

588

588

612

614

616

619

621

624

626

628

612

644

652

644

612

604

628

644

644

660

628

636

Sept.

628

660

696

705

696

714

741

790

810

820

810

810

810

820

820

810

800

800

800

810

810

800

810

830

820

800

810

800

810

810

NOTE. Discharge interpolated, taking into account variation in diversions, for the following periods: 

Dac. 22-24, Jan. 9-14,16-19,21-22,24-28, Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, Feb. 3-4,6-8,10-11,13-16,18,23-25, Mar. 1-3,12-17, 

26-28,30-31, June H-17, July 9-16, Aug. 13-18.

Monthly discharge ofDeschutes Creek below Bend, Oreg. ,for the year ending Sept. 30,1916.

Month.

October. ............................... .................

December.. . .............................................

January.. ................................................

February ................................................

March

April.....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

August.... ...............................................

September. ..............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

760 

1,180 

1,260 

1,280 

1,300 

1,500 

1,570 

1,300 

1,160 

1,360 

741 

830

1,570

Minimum.

316

696 

1,000 

1,000 

950 

850 

994 

961 

750 

732 

588 

628

316

Mean.

544 

967 

1,120 

1,130 

1,170 

1,220 

1,350 

1,110 

879 

1,020 

637 

782

992

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

33,400 

57,500 

68,900 

69,500 

67,300 

75,000 

80,300 

68,200 

52,300 

62,700 

39,200 

46,500

721,000
38 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Combined daily discharge, in second-feet, of Destitutes River and Arnold, Central Oregon, 

Pilot Butte, North, andSwalley canals,near Bend, Oreg. ,for theyear ending Sept. 30,1916.

Day

1....... .......

2..............

3.... .......

4....... ........

5..............

6..............

7.............. 

8.. ............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13.............. 

14..............

15..............

16..............

17.............. 

18.............. 

19..............

20..............

21..............

22. .............

23..............

24.............. 

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30.............. 

31..............

Oct.

1,040

1,040

1,020

1,010 

1,060

1,030

1,030 

1,040

1,040

1,050

1,040

1,040

i,04U

1,030

1,090

1,010

1,040 

1,040 

1,040

1,050

1,060

1,070

1,040 

971 

1,030

1,060

1,030

1,060

1,080 

1,070

Nov.

1,080

1,050

1,050

1,050 

1,040

1,100

1,120 

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,060

1,080

1,080 

1,090

1,120

1,130

1,150 

1,160 

i ion

1,170

1,220

1,250

1,210 

1,190 

1,200

1,190

1-210

1,240

1,260

1,240

Dec.

1,220

1,230

1,260

1,290 

1,280

1,220

1,290 

1,320

1,300

1,260

1,220

1,160

1,190 

1,190

1,170

1,160

1,130 

1,100 

1,150

1,130

1,160 1 ion

1,220 

1,250 

1,280

1,290

1,230

1,220

I

oon

1,270 

1,130

Jan.

1,260

1,310

1,280

1,230 

1,210

1,190

1,170 

1,150

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,130

1,130 

1,120

1,120

1,110

1,110 

1,110 

1,100

1 090

1,100

1,110

1,120 

1,120 

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,180 

1,200

Feb.

1,220

1,240

1,260

1,280 

1,300

1,240

1,180 

1,120

1,050

1,120

1,180

1,240

1,250 

1,270

1

OQA

1,310

1,320 

1,300 

1,280

1,290

i 9on

1,280

1,260 

1,230 

1,210

1,180

1,210

1,210

1 190

"" -

Mar.

1,180

1,180

1,170

1,160 

1*170

1,150

1,120

1,060

1,070

1,080

1,220

1,240

1,260 

1,290

1,310

1,340

1,360 

1,380 

1 490

.1^510

1,510

1,370 

1,370 

1,390

1,390

I

OQft

1,390

1 9Qfi

1,420 

1,440

Apr.

1,460

1,530

1,390

1,340 

1,360

1,410

1,480 

1,550

1,550

1,620

1,680

1,660

1,650 

1,640

1,690

1,700

1,670 

1,670 

1,670

1,670

1,670

1,670

1,690 

1,670 

1,690

1,740

1,690

1,660

1,650

1,650

May.

1,670

1,690

1,720

1,740 

1,780

1,750

1,820 

1,820

1,770

1,830

1,820

1,870

1,890 

1,880

1,880

1,860

1,840 

1,840 

1,780

1,730

1,710

1,690

1,670 

1,670 

1,680

1,690

1,700

1,640

1,640

1,620 

1,610

June.

1,580

1,570

1,580

1,610 

1,590

1,550

1,560 

1,590

1,580

1,560

1,560

1,570

1,580 

1,590

1,600

1,610

1,620 

1,630 

1,640

1,650

1,670

1,720

1,750 

1,730 

1,710

1,730

1,780

1,780

1,780

1,800

July.

1,780

1,950

1,880

1,880 

1,750

1,850

1,870 

1,880

1,860

1,840

1,800

1,790

1,760 

1,740

1,710

1,690

1,670 

1,680 

1,660

1,660

1,660

1,650

1,590 

1,630 

1,640

1,610

1,580

1,560

1,560

1,570 

1,570

Aug.

1,610

1,590

1,550

1,550 

1,520

1,530

1,530 

1,530

1,520

1,490

1,490

1,520

1,530 

1,530

1,490

1,490

1,460 

1,450 

1,450

1,430

1.450

1,440

1,450 

1,440 

1,430

1,460

1,480

1,490

1,520

1,490 

1,500

Sept.

1,480

1,520

1,520

1,530 

1,500

1,520

1,510 

1,520

1,540

1,550

1,530

1,530

1,530 

1,520

1,500

1,490

1,470 

1,470 

1,460

1,460

1,470

1,460

1,480 

1,490 

1*500

1,480

1,480

1,480

1,480

1,480

Combined monthly discharge ofDeschutes River and Arnold, Central Oregon? Pilot Butte, 

North, andSwalley canals"near Bend, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

October. ..................................................

December....................... . ... . ... .. .......

March

April. ....................................................

May

June. . ...................................................

July.....................................................

September ...............................................

The year. .................. ^. ......................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,090 

1,260 

1,320 

1,310 

1,320 

1,510 

1,740 

1,890 

1,800 

1,950 

1,610 

1,550

1,950

Minimum.

971 

1,040 

1,100 

1,090 

1,050 

1,060 

1,340 

1,610 

1,550 

1,560 

1,430 

1,460

971

Mean.

1,040 

1,140 

1,220 

1,150 

1,230 

1,300 

1,610 

1,750 

1,640 

1,720 

1,500 

1,500

1,400

Kun-off

(total in 

acre-feet).

64,000 

- 67,800 

75,000 

70,700 

70,800 

79,900 

95,800 

108,000 

97,600 

106,000 

92,200 

89,300

1,020,000

DESCHTTTES RIVER AT MECCA, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. J sec. 20, T. 9 S., R. 13 E., at bridge at the Mecca station on Oregon 

Trunk Railway, Jefferson County, 1J miles below mouth of Shitike Creek and 12 

miles above mouth of Warm Springs River.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 7,1911, to September 30,1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff fastened to tree on right bank, 100 yards above bridge; read by 

E. Chaloupka.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rock and gravel, shifts slightly.
DESGHUTES RIVER BASIN". 39

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 5.75 feet March 21 

(discharge, 11, 700 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.15 feet October 1, 2, 9. 

and 10 (discharge, 3,680 second-feet).

1911-1916: Maximum stage was recorded during 1916; minimum stage recorded, 

1.95 feet in August and September, 1915 (discharge, 3,410 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Flow affected by same diversions from upper Deschutes River as Bend, 

Laidlaw, and Cline Falls stations. Summer flow of Crooked River above head of 

lower canyon near Terrebonne practically all diverted.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during high water of February or March. 

Discharge measurements made during 1916 and 1917 indicate the previous form 

of curve to have been incorrect. The new rating curve, which is well defined, has 

been applied from February 7, 1916. In Water-Supply Paper 414 are published 

revised estimates of accuracy for April, 1913, March and April, 1914. Rating 

curve used prior to February 7 was well defined below and fairly well defined 

above 6,000 second-feet. Gage read to half-tenths once daily. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records excellent.

Discharge measurements of Deschutes River at Mecca, Oreg., during the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 29

23

Made by 

P V Hodges

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

3.55

3 45

3.02

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

6,090

5,960

4,960

Date. Made by Gage 

height.

Feet.

2 77

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

4,330

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Deschutes River at Mecca, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1... ...........

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

TO

14..............

1 K

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

91

22..............

23..............

24.............. 9";

26..............

97

28..............

29 ...........

30..............

31..............

Oct.

3,680

3,680

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,680

3,680

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,750

3,900

3,900

4,050

3,900

3,900

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

Nov.

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,050

4,210

4,210

4,210

4,380

4,380

4,380

4,920

4,920

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,920

5,860

5,480

5,100

4,920

4,740

Dec.

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

5,290

5,480

5,100

5,100

4,920

4,920

4,920

4,740

4.740

4,740

4,740

Jan.

4,740

4,740

4,560

4,560

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,560

4,560

4,380

4,380

4,380

4,380

4,380

4,380

4,380

4,380

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,740

4,560

4 380

4' 380

4,380

Feb.

4,560

4,560

4,560

4,740

4,920

5,290

6,850

9,600

8,850

9,350

10,400

9,350

7,850

7,350

7,850

7,850

8,100

7,850

8,100

8,100

8,350

7,350

7,100

7,100

7,100

6,850

6,850

6,850

6,350

.......

Mar.

6,100

5,850

5,850

5,850

5,610

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,850

6,600

7,600

8,850

9,100

8,850

8,600

7,850

7,850

8,350

8,600

10,400

11,700

10,800

9,850

8,850

8,100

7,850

7,850

7,850

7,600

7,350

7,350

Apr.

7,350

7,350

7,600

7,850

7,850

7,850

7,600

7,850

7,600

8,100

8,850

9,350

8,350

8,350

7,850

7,850

7,850

7,600

7,100

6,850

6,850

6,600

6,350

6,350

6,350

6,850

6,850

6,850

6,850

6,850

May.

6,350

6,100

6.100

6,350

6,350

6,600

6,850

6,850

6,350

6,350

5,850

5,850

5,850

5,610

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,130

4,900

5,130

5,130

4,900

4,900

4,900

5,370

5,370

5,850

5,850

5,850

5,610

5,370

June.

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,130

5,130

4,900

4,900

4,900

4,670

4,670

4/670

4,900

5,370

5,610

5,610

5,370

5,370

5,130

4,900

4,900

4,900

5,610

5,370

5,370

5,850

5', 850

July.

5,850

6,350

6,350

6,600

6,350

6,350

6,350

6,100

5,850

5,850

5,850

5,850

5,850

5,850

5,370

5,850

6,350

5,850

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,370

5,610

5,130

4,900

4,670

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

Aug.

4,670

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,250

4,250

4,450

4,450

4,250

4,250

4,450

4,250

4,250

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4 4.^

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

&. KS\

4 9ftfl

4

AV£\

4,450

4 450'

4,450

4,450

Sept.

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,250

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4,450

4 450

4,250

4,250

4,250

4 OKA

4,250
40

Monthly di

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

of Deschutes River at Mecca, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

April.....................................................

May......................................................

July......................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

4,050 

5,860 

5,480 

4,740 

10,400 

11,700 

9,350 

6,850 

5,850 

6,600 

4,670 

4,450

11,700

Minimum.

3,680 

4,050 

4,740 

4,380 

4,560 

5,370 

6,350 

4,900 

4,670 

4,450 

4,250 

4,250

3,680

Mean.

3,860 

4,500 

4,820 

4,580 

7,240 

7,710 

7,460 

5,730 

5,220 

5,610 

4,410 

4,410

5,450

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

237,000 

268,000 

296,000 

282,000 

416,000 

474,000 

444,000 

352,000 

311,000 

345,000 

271,000 

262,000

3,960,000

DESCHUTES RIVER AT MOODY, HEAR BIGGS, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 26, T. 2 N., R. 15 E., opposite Moody railroad station, 11 

miles above bridge of Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co., 1J miles 

above mouth of river, and about 5 miles southwest of Biggs, Sherman County.

DRAINAGE AREA. About 9,180 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 7, 1906, to September 30, 1916; October 19, 1897, to 

December 31, 1899, for a station near Moro, 10 miles above mouth of river in the 

NE. i sec. 5, T. 1 S., R. 16 E. Records for 1908 and 1910 somewhat fragmentary.

GAGE. Staff in two sections, the lower inclined, the upper vertical; read by A. C. 

Osborn. At the Moro station gage was an inclined staff.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a cable about 450 feet above gage. At 

Moro station made from the " free bridge" 3 miles below gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rock and gravel; shifting only in floods.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 7.4 feet, night of 

February 10 (discharge, 27,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.0 feet 

October 1 to 18 (discharge. 3,920 second-feet).

1906-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 7.50 feet February 6, 1907 (discharge, 

30,600 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.9 feet August 18 to September 

16, 1915 (discharge, 3,600 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation never affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Summer discharge at this station has been progressively reduced since 

about 1904 or 1905 by diversions from the upper river. Some of this water returns, 

but the net reduction during midsummer is now probably 15 to 20 per cent.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent; rating curve well defined. Gage read to tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage height to rating table. Records excellent.

Discharge measurements of Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs, Oreg., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Mar. 9

May 12

Aug. 4

Made by 

P.V.Hodges.............................................................

F. F. Henshaw. ..........................................................

4B.

Feet. 

4.20

3.30

2.50

Discharge.

Sec,.-ft. 

11,600

7,540

5,300
DESCHUTES EIVEE BASIN. 41

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs, Oreg., for the

year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1.... ..........

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

11

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

26..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3 onn

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

3,920

4,180

4,180

4,180

4,180

4,180

4,180

4 ian

4,180

4,180

4,180

4,180

4,180

4,180

Nov.

4,180

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4..440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4 440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,720

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

7,850

6,200

6,200

6,200

5,900

Dec.

5,600

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

9,300

8,550

7,850

6,800

6,500

6,200

6,200

5,600

5,600

5,600

Jan.

5,600

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,300

5,900

6,200

8,200

8,200

6,800

6,500

6,200

5,900

5,600

5,300

Feb.

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,900

11,000

14,100

20,500

22,500

18,000

15,000

13,600

14,100

14,600

14,100

13,600

12,800

11,800

11,400

11,000

11,000

10,500

10,500

10,100

9,700

9,300

8,900

Mar.

8,550

8,200

8,200

8,200

8,200

8,200

8,900

10,100

12,300

12,300

19 ^fm

12,300

13,600

14,100

13,600

13,200

12,800

12,300

11,000

12,800

17,500

17,500

15,000

14,100

11,800

11,400

11,000

10,500

10,100

9,700

9,300

Apr.

8,900

9,200

9,500

9,900

10,200

10,500

10,500

10,500

10,500

11,000

11,400

12,300

11,800

11,400

11,000

10,500

10,100

9,700

9,700

9,300

8,900

8,550

8,550

8,550

8,550

8,550

8,900

8,900

8,900

8,550

May.

8,550

8,900

9,300

9,300

9,700

9,700

9,700

9,700

9,300

8,550

8,200

7, 850

7,850

7,850

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

June.

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7, 150

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,800

8,200

8,200

7,850

7,850

7,850

7,850

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

July.

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

7,150

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,500

6,500

6,200

6,200

6,200

6,200

5,900

5,900

5,900

5,900

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

5,600

Aug.

5,600

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,150

5,150

5,150

5,150

5,000

5,000

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,150

5,000

5,150

5,150

Sept.

5,150

5,150

5,150

5,150

5,150

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

Monthly discharge of Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

April.....................................................

May......................................................

July......................................................

The year.. .........................................

Discharge in second-feec.

Maximum.

4,180 

7,850 

9,300 

8,200 

23,500 

17,500 

12,300 

9,700 

8,200 

7,500 

5,600 

5,150

23,500

Minimum.

3,920 

4,180 

5,300 

5,000 

5,300 

8,200 

8,550 

7,150 

7,150 

5,600 

5,000 

5,000

3,920

Mean.

4,030 

5,050 

5,950 

5,650 

11,300 

11,600 

9,830 

7,970 

7,280 

6,620 

5,240 

5,020

7,110

Bun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

248,000 

300,000 

366,000 

347,000 

650,000 

713,000 

585,000 

490,000 

433,000 

407,000 

322,000 

299,000

5,160,000
42 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

EAST FORK AT MORSON INTAKE, NEAR LAPINE, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. i sec. 34, T. 23 S., R. 9 E., .at private road bridge about half a 

mile from river road to Crescent and 12 miles southwest of Lapine, Deschutes 

County. Up to July 27, 1915, in the SE. i sec. 33, T. 23 S., R. 9 E., about 500 

feet below mouth of Crescent Creek, just below proposed intake for Deschutes 

Land Co., Carey Act segregation.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 26 to November 21, 1914; March 15, 1915, to September 

30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff nailed to bent of bridge since July 27, 1915; at old site, vertical 

staff nailed to a tree root. Gage reader, Geo. M. Mayfield.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and sand with steep banks of silt overgrown with 

brush; may shift in floods. Channel divided by an island just below bridge.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period April 1 to September 30, 1916, 4.4 feet May 7 (discharge, 772 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.40 foot October 8 to 20 (discharge, 40 second-feet).

1914-1916: Maximum stage recorded was that of 1916; flood of November 25, 

1909, may have reached 1,800 second-feet (estimated from records at Alien's 

ranch). Minimum stage recorded, 0.40 foot, September 3 to 11, 1915 (discharge, 

40 second-feet).

ICE. Stream is frozen two or three months; no winter records have been obtained.

DIVERSIONS. A few small ditches divert water above the station.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during spring high water; change 

assumed to have occurred while records were suspended. Rating curves used as 

follows: October 1 to December 18, well denned between 40 and 80 second-feet; 

April 1 to September 30, well defined between 100 and 500 second-feet. Gage 

read to quarter-tenths every other day, October 1 to December 18, and April 1 

to September 30. Daily discharge ascertained by applying gage height to rating 

table. Records good except for April and May, for which they are fair.

Discharge measurements of East Fork at Morson intake, near Lapine, Or eg., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Oct. 2

Aug. 14

Made by 

P.V.Hodges.............................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

oQ.41

3.20

1.85

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

40.8

485

203

Old gage read 3.57 feet.
DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN, 43

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of East Fork at Morson intake, near Lapine, Oreg.,forthe 

year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day,

1.. .........................

2...........................

3...........................

4...........................

5...........................

6...........................

7...........................

8...........................

9...........................

10...........................

11...........................

12.................. ........

13...........................

14...........................

15.

16...........................

17.................. ........

1*.. .........................

19................. ... ....

20...........................

21...........................

22...........................

23...........................

24...........................

25...........................

26...........................

27...........................

28...........................

29...........................

30..........................

31...........................

Oct.

42

42

42

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

11

50

50

50

50

Nov.

50

48

48

50

50

50

56

58

68

114

158

206

1Q3

187

187

Dec.

ISO

190

190

187

182

137

130

141

137

is?

Apr.

290

290

294

300

310

350

438

496

556

4QA

537

514

511 "

556

508

532

556

580 t&n

575

May.

580

585

616

772

772

676

580

508

472

465 Afin

ARn

438

416

<*Qi

372

June.

350

340

310

286

254

230

460

JQQ

472

484

580

544

551

Ui

551

July.

551

544

537

508

503

489

460

438

438

394

368

334

326

280

260

240

Aug.

230

226

216

212

209

204

234

212

199

193

183

177

167

167

164

161

156

152

Sept.

149

149

142

138

135

132

128

125

122

120

116

112

111

110

Monthly discharge of East Fork at Morson intake, near Lapine, Oreg.,for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

October. .......................... . ..................

November .............. . . ..................

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

50 

206 

190 

580 

772 

580 

551 

234 

149

lUin .ITTFHITTI -

40 

48 

130 

290 

372 

230 

240 

152 

110

Mean.

43.3 

102 

162

467 

535 

434 

417 

192 

128

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,660 

6,070 

5,780 

27,800 

32,900 

25,800 

25,600 

11,800 

7,620

NOTE. Monthly mean discharge is average of discharge determined for days on which gage was read.

ARNOLD CANAL NEAR BEND, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. J sec. 23, T. 18 S., R. 11 E., about a mile below intake of canal

and 9 miles south of Bend, Deschutes County. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 10, 1914, to September 30, 1916; information sufficient

for a rough estimate, October, 1912, to March, 1914. 

GAGE. Vertical staff on side of flume. A gage one-half mile above, in the NE. J sec.

27, was used up to April 30, 1915. Gage readers, O. E. Bowman and Joe Stenkamp.

DISCHAKGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from collar of flume near gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Flume 12 feet wide; gradient fairly steep.
44 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916,, PART XII C.

EXTREMES OP BISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.00 feet August 

1, 29-31 (discharge, 107 second-feet). Canal dry at various times during year.

1914-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 2.20 feet August 11 to 14,1915 (discharge, 

112 second-feet).

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation not permanent, probably on account of variable 

effect of a cross gate at waste-way a few feet above gage; changes in rating assumed 

to have occurred in latter part of February and June 22, when repairs were made 

to flume and canal. Rating curves, fairly well defined, used October 1 to February 29, March 1 to June 22, and June 23 to September 30, respectively. Gage 

read to half-tenths one daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean 

daily gage height to rating tables. Records good.

Arnold canal diverts water from the right bank of Deschutes River at the head of 

Lava Island, in the SW. £ sec. 27, T. 18 S., R. 11 E., and irrigates land south and east 

of Bend, lying above the Central Oregon Irrigation Co.'s Carey Act segregation.

Discharge measurements of Arnold canal near Send, Or eg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 21

21

Made by 

P.V.Hodges..........

.....do........... .....

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.10

.58

Discharge.

See.-/*. 

37.8

15.0

Date.

Aug. 11

Made by 

F. F. Henshaw.........

.....do.....l...........

Gage

Feet. 

1.78

1.90

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

97

97

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Arnold canal near Bend, Oreg.,for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1......................

2.....................

5.....................

6.....................

7.....................

8.. ..................

9.....................

10.....................

11.....................

12.....................

10

14.....................

15.....................

16.....................

17.....................

18.....................

19.....................

20.....................

21.....................

22.....................

23.....................

24.....................

25.....................

26.....................

27.....................

28.....................

OQ

on

31.....................

Oct.

88

88

88

88

88

88

88

88

88

88

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

60

60

60

60

60

Nov.

60

60

60

60

57

54

54

51

40

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

QQ

33

33

33

33

33

Dec.

33

33

33

33

33

28

28

14

QQ

00

OQ

33

OQ

28

14

33

OQ

16

16

16

8

Feb.

98

28

28

28

oc

QO

33

OO

33

OO

oo

Mar.

6

33

33

33

00

QQ

33

33

16

16

16

16

16

6

6

12

12

1 9

12

1 9

12

20

33

QQ

3300

1600

Apr.

33

33

33

33

33

33

33

33

33

QQ

33

33

QQ

33

31

33

36

38

38

QQ

38

38

38

38

QQ

50

50

50

58KQ

May.

58

58

67

67

72

72

72

72

72

72

56

50

58

38

38

38

67

67

67

67

67

67

67

67

58

58

58

58

58CO

58

June.

62

62

62

62

62

62

72

72

77

77

77

77

82

92

09

104

104

98

98

QQ

98

40

^

. 75

56

43

43

40

40

40

July.

49

49

40

49

4Q

 56

56

60

60

56

56

79

88

QO

79

56

60

60

63

67

67

67

71

71

71

84

84

Aug.

107

97

97

97

79

97

97

97

97

97

97

97

102

97

97

92

09

92

09

Q7

97

07

07

07

07

97

102

107

107

107

Sept.

102

102

102

102

O7

97

97

97

92

QO

88

88

CO

84

84

84

84

84

79

71

 re

88

70

7Q

79

79

NOTE. No flow in January and on days for which discharge is not given.
DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN. 45 

Monthly discharge of Arnold canal near Bend, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

October..................................................

December (21 days) ......................................

March...... _ ...........................................

April.....................................................

May......................................................

July......................................................

Dischai

Maximum.

88

60

33

33

33

58

72

104

92

107

rge in second

Minimum.

60

33

8

28

6

33

38

43

49

79

71

-feet.

Mean.

72-1

42.3

26-6

30.7

20.6

37.8

61.4

72.7

66.6

97.4

87.0

Run-off

(total in 

acre-feet).

4.430

2,520

1.110

670

1.270

2,250

3,780

4,330

4 100

5,990

5,180

35,600

NOTE. See footnote to daily discharge table.

CENTRAL OREGON CANAL NEAR BEND, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 7, T. 18 S., E. 12 E., at a flume section about half a mile 

below point where waters in main diversion canal are divided between this 

canal and Pilot Butte canal, about 2 miles south of Bend, Deschutes County.

KECORDS AVAILABLE. May 11,1905, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical enameled staff nailed to inside of flume on right side; read by John 

A. Watson.

DISCHARGE: MEASUREMENTS. Made from yoke of flume at gage section.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. A plank flume of rectangular cross-section with battened 

seams. Flume rather unstable but the rating appears not to change;

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. 1905-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 3.6 feet at 6 p. m. 

*~ June 19, 1916 (discharge, 355 second-feet). Canal dry at times.

ICE. Canal operated in winter but only during periods of moderately cold weather, 

for furnishing water for domestic use. The velocity of the water passing the 

gage is sufficient to maintain open channel at all times.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Eating curve well 

defined. Gage read to half-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Eecords excellent for irrigating season; fair for period November to March. 

Central Oregon canal diverts water from the right bank of Deschutes Eiver in the

NE. £sec. 13, T. 18 S., E. 12 E., and irrigates land lying to the east of Bend and in the

vicinity of Powell Buttes.

The following discharge measurement was made by F. F. Henshaw: 

June 17, 1916: Gage height, 3.45 feet; discharge, 328 second-feet.
46 SUKFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PAKE XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Central Oregon canal near Bend, Or eg., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1.. ............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25.. ........... -

26..............

27..............

28..............

29.............. <tn

31..... .........

Oct.

272

272

272

272

272

272

272

272

246

246

246

246

246

246

233

73

Nov.

18

112

134

158

182

62

Dec.

120

170

182

170

134

102

47

Jan.

10

CO

45

Feb.

12

57

74

45

65

74

88

52

Mar.

74

102

102

79

15

90

92

112

123

123

46

Apr.

16

123

140

140

44

32

74

123

128

128

128

128

128

128

128

14A

14R

158

207

207

207

May.

220

259

259

272

979

259

246

285

285

285

285

285

285

285

285

299

299

299

299

299

299

299

2%

272

272

259

259

259

272

272

272

June.

272

259

OKQ

299

OQQ

299

313

327

327

327

327

327

327

327

327

327

327

341

355

341

341

341

341

341

327

313

299

285

246

246

July.

246

246

246

246

246

246

246

272

272

272

285

327

327

341

341

299

299

313

327

327

313

313

170

144

OO7

327

341

341

341

341

341

Aug.

lii

341

oce

355

355

355

355

355

355

355

355

355

355

355

327

327

327

327

327

327

327

313

313

327

327

327

327

327

341

341

341

Sept.

<M1

^4.1

o07

007

007

W7

313

OQQ

299

OQQ

9QO

OQQ

OQQ

OQK

272

272

272

272

272

259

259

259

259

^59

272

 272

272

272

272

272

NOTE. No water in canal on days for which discharge is not given.

Monthly discharge of Central Oregon canal near Bend, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

Month.

April (21 days).... ................................. .:....

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

272 

182 

182 

53 

88 

123 

207 

299 

355 

341 

355 

341

Minimum.

73 

18 

47 

10 

12 

15 

16 

220 

246 

144 

313 

259

Mean.

247 

111 

132 

36.0 

58.4 

86.5 

127 

277 

313 

291 

339 

289

Kun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

7,840 

1,320 

1,830 

214 

926 

1,890 

5,290 

17,000 

18,600 

17,900 

20,800 

17,200

111,000

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.
DESCHUTES RIVER BASI2ST. 47

PILOT BUTTE CANAL NEAR BEND, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 7, T. 18 S., R. 12 E., at a point in canal directly opposite 

gaging station on Central Oregon canal, half a mile below point where waters 

are divided between this canal and Central Oregon canal, and about 2 miles 

south of Bend, Deschutes County.

RECOKDS AVAILABLE. March 6,1905, to September 30,1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank; read by John A. Watson.

DISCHAKGE MEAStiKEMENTS. Made by wading or from highway bridge half a mile 

below the gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTKOL. Channel, gravel and sand; control partly solid rock; practically permanent.

EXTKEMES OP DISCHAEGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.25 feet, August 

5 to 23 (discharge, 90 second-feet). Canal dry at various times.

1905-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 3.10 feet, June 8, 11 to 16, July 19 to 21, 

1913 (discharge, 244 second-feet).

ICE. Canal operated intermittently during winter to provide water for stock and 

domestic use. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.

ACCUKACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Eating curve well 

defined. Gage read to half-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by 

, applying mean daily gage heights to rating table. Records good.

The following measurement was made by F. F. Henshaw: June 17, gage height, 

2.08 feet; discharge, 71 second-feet.

Pilot Butte canal diverts water from the right bank of Deschutes River, in the 

NE. J sec. 13, T. 18 S., R. 12 E., in a flume common to it and the Central Oregon 

canal, for irrigating lands lying mostly north of Bend and extending nearly to 

Crooked River. North canal also diverts water into the Pilot Butte.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Pilot Butte canal near Bend, Oreg.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1.. ...................

3.....................

4.....................

5.....................

6.....................

7.....................

8.....................

10.....................

11.....................

12.....................

13.....................

14.....................

15.....................

16.....................

17.....................

18.....................

19.....................

20.....................

21.....................

22.....................

23.....................

24.....................

25.....................

v26.. ................... ;».. ...................

28.....................

29.....................

30.....................

31.....................

Oct.

10

34ii

34

34

42

42

40

38

38

38

38

38

36

11

Nov.

4

16

24

27

30

11

Dec.

28

40

34

34

30

21

10

Feb.

3

16

27

27

27

27

in

16

^

Mar.

17

18

13

Apr.

4

21

27

27

8

17

26

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

97

97

97

23

May.

17

27

<M

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

97

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

49

An

An

42

42

42

49

42

June.

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

A9

62

7<t

71

73

7<t

53

46

46

46

40

id

34

30

in

<tn

July.

30v\

30v\

30

30

36

42

42

42

' 49

62

68

73

7Q

60

46if.

AK

if.

AK

46

38

44

68

7<l

73

73

7Q

7Q

73

Aug.

73

73

73

73

90

90

90

90

on

90

90

on

on

on

on

on

90

on

90

on

on

on

90

86

84

OJ

84

84

&A

84

84

Sept.

84

84

62

62

62

62

53

51

51

51

51

51

51

jtfi

An

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

JO

42

42

J.9.

JO

JO

. No flow in January or on days for which discharge is not given.
48 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Pilot Butte canal near Bend, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO,

1916.

Month.

February (8 days) .......................................

July.....................................................

Discharge In second-feet.

Maximum.

42 

30 '40 

30 

IS 

27 

42 

73 

73 

90 

84

Minimum.

10 

4 

10 

3 

9 

4 

17 

30 

30 

73 

42

Mean.

33.8 

18.7 

28.1 

21.6 

14.2 

23.7 

35.8 

46.4 

51.3 

86.3 

49.3

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

1,010 

222 

390 

343 

113 

893 

1,920 

2,760 

3,150 

5,310 

2,960

19,100

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.

NORTH CANAL NEAR BEND, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. \ sec. 29, T. 17 S., R. 13 E., about 500 feet below bridge on road 

to Tumalo, a quarter of a mile below intake, and about a mile north of Bend, 

Deschutes County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 14, 1913, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Painted on left side of concrete lining of flume; read by 0. Orewiler.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from plank across canal.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Concrete lined section extends about 1,000 feet below gage; 

below this point the canal is unlined and sides and bottom are very rough. 

Changes in unlined section may affect stage-discharge relation.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 5.7 feet June 13- 

25 and August 5-14 (discharge, 280 second-feet). Canal dry at various times.

1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 5.85 feet August 7-18, 1914 (discharge 

304 second-feet).

ICE. Only a small quantity of water diverted in winter for stock; stage-discharge 

relation not affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well 

defined. Gage read to tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage heights to rating table. Records excellent for irrigating 

season; fair December to March when water is carried only at irregular intervals.

North canal diverts water from the right bank of Deschutes River, in the NE. J 

sec. 29, T. 17 S., R. 13 E., at a concrete dam about 60 feet high, and extends eastward 

.about a mile, where it discharges the water into Pilot Butte canal.

Discharge measurements of North canal near Bend, Oreg., during the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

[Made by F. F. Henshaw.]

Date.

May 28............ ..................................................................

A.

Fed. 

4.93

5.62

Discharge.

Sfc.-ft. 

220

276
DESCHUTES EIVEK BASIN. 49

:, in second-feet, of North canal near Bend, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 

SO, 1916.

Day.

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25. .............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

245

245

245

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

01 7

217

217

217

217

217

01 7

217

217

217

217

917

217

917

917

9irt

203

203

203

203

Nov.

203

161

130

130

107

107

107

107

107

107

54

51

65

130

130

Dec.

51

62

124

136

136

Jan.

102

92

92

51

51

41

Feb.

82

97

124

136

68

32

32

Mar.

51

112

130

65

28

28

56

Apr.

51

130

130

130

65

60

32

22

22

118

102

102

102

102

102

102

102

124

124

161

175

217

210

210

May.

210

210

238

238

119

32

189

210

224

231

231

OO1

231

231

238

238

941

o Co

252

252

252

252

245

231

OQ1

231

231

231

231

231

June.

231

231

238

252 -252

252

252

266

266

266

266

266

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

273

259

252

245

245

July.

231

210

203

203

203

203

203

217

224

224

224

231

245

252

259

245

238

231

217

203

203

210

217

224

231

238

238

238

259

259

259

Aug.

273

273

273

273

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

280

266

266

238

238

231

224

217

217

231

245

245

245

252

259

259

259

259

Sept.

259

259

259

259

252

245

238

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

203

203

203

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

217

NOTE. No flow on days for which discharge is not given. 

Monthly discharge of North canal near Bend, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

April (25days)...........................................

July.....................................................

The year. ..........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

245 

203 

136 

102 

136 

130 

217 

252 

280 

259 

280 

£59

Minimum.

203 

51 

51 

41 

32 

28 

22 

32 

231 

203 

217 

203

Mean.

218 

113 

102 

71.5 

81.6 

67.1 

110 

223 

265 

227 

259 

224

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

13,400 

3,360 

1,010 

851 

1,130 

932 

5,460 

13,700 

15,800 

14,000 

15,900 

13,300

98,800

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.

SWALLEY CANAL NEAR BEND, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 29, T. 17 S., B. 12 E., about 100 yards above road 

crossing, a quarter of a mile below intake of canal at North canal dam and 1$ 

miles north of Bend, Deschutes County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 1, 1913, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank at lower end of intake flume; read by Chas. 

Orewiler.

99665° WSP 444 19 4
50 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII O.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from plank laid across flume.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Earth canal of regular cross section and practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.2 feet July 29 

and 30, August 12-16 (discharge, 91 second-feet). This is probably the maximum 

ever diverted. Canal dry at various times during the year.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve "well 

denned. Revision above 1.5 feet made to average measurements of 1916; used 

after March 31. Gage read to tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by 

applying mean daily gage heights to rating table. Records excellent during irrigating season; good December to March.

Swalley canal diverts water from the right bank of Deschutes River at the North 

canal dam, in the NE. J sec. 29, and irrigates the Carey Act segregation of the Deschutes Reclamation & Irrigation Co., north of Bend and west of the Pilot Butte tract.

Discharge measurements of Swalley canal near Bend, Oreg., during the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

[Made by F. F. Henshaw.]

Date.

May 28..............................................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.66

2.00

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

57

78

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Swalley canal near Bend, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

4..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

66

63

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

Nov.

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

Dec.

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

28

28

28

28

28

28

Jan.

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

Feb.

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

13

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

Mar.

20

20

20

20

18

18

18

18

18

18

19

18

18

18

18

18

18

9

9

g

Apr.

9

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

t 

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

36

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

May.

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

68

68

68

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

June.

48

48

48

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

71

71

71

71

71

71

84

84

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

71

71

71

71

71

July.

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

71

71

71

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

71

71

71

71

71

80

84

77

Aug.

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

77

91

91

91

91

84

84

84

80

77

77

77

77

77

77

71

71

71

71

71

Sept,

71

71

71

71

71

71

71

71

71

71

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

65

NOTE. No flow on days for which discharge is not given.
DESCHUTES BIVEK BASIN. 51 

Monthly discharge of Swalley canal near Bend, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30,1916.

Month.

March (20 days)..........................................

April (28 days). ..................................:.......

July.....................................................

August. ..................................................

September. ..............................................

The year. ..........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

66 

48 

28 

28 

20 

20 

53 

68 

84 

84 

91 

71

Minimum.

60 

48 

18 

28 

7.5 

9 

48 9 ' 

48 

53 

71 

65

Mean.

63.2 

48.0 

23.5 

28.0 

12.9 

17.1 

27.1 

52.8 

66.8 

68.8 

79.1 

67.0

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

3,890 

2,860 

1,440 

444 

614 

678 

1,510 

3,250 

3,970 

4,230 

4,860 

3,990

31,700

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.

TUHALO CREEK NEAR BEND, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 23, T. 17 S., R. 11 E., a quarter of a mile above diversion 

dam of feed canal of Tumalo project, half a mile below highway bridge on BendSistera road, 4 miles above mouth, and 4 miles northwest of Bend, Deschutes 

County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 57 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 6, 1906, to September 30, 1916 (fragmentary). Until 

May, 1914, this station was maintained only in winter.

GAGE. Since April 27, 1915, Stevens continuous water-stage recorder referred to 

vertical staff nailed to overhanging stump. Staff gage read November, 1910, to 

April 26, 1915. J. C. Stiles and T. G. Becker, gage readers. Previous records at 

different site.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. At ordinary stages, made by wading near the gage; at 

flood stages, from a large tree fallen across stream about 200 yards below ga»e.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocks and gravel; not likely to shift greatly.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.70 feet at 9 p. m. 

July 16 (discharge, 570 second-feet; total including diversions, 694 second-feet). 

Minimum stage recorded, 1.19 feet at various times October 6 to 12 (discharge, 43 

second-feet; total including diversions, 45 or 46 second-feet).

1906-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 3.8 feet at old gage, November 14, 1906 

(discharge, estimated from extension of rating curve, 820 second-feet). The peak 

of the flood of November, 1909, was probably considerably greater. Minimum 

stage recorded, 1.17 feet at 6 p. m. September 18, 1915 (discharge, 41 second-feet; 

total including diversions, 44 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation considerably affected by ice during extremely cold 

weather.

DIVERSIONS. Wimer and Columbia Southern canals and Anderson ditch divert water 

above the station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed at end of ice period. Rating curves 

applicable as follows: October 1 to February 9, well defined; February 10 to 

September 30, fairly well defined between 40 and 300 second-feet. Operation of 

water-stage recorder unsatisfactory during the spring; two readings a day by the 

ditch rider, used March 1 to June 18. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

to the rating table the mean daily gage height determined by inspecting gageheight graph or averaging the two daily readings. Records excellent for October 

and November, good for December and March to September, fair for January and 

February.
52 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII C,

Discharge measurements of Tumalo Creek near Bend, Oreg., during the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

Date. Made by 

Feb. 16 P.V.Hodges..........

June 30 John Dubuis a.. .......

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.36

1.60

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

66

128

Date.

Juy 7

Made by i*.

Feet.

1 <U

1.65

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

on

oInspector, Desert Land Board.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Tumalo Creek near Bend, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

19

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

45

45

48if.

44

44

44

44

44

44

44

44

47

51

48

48

da

48

cn

50

50

50

54

52

52

52

52

52

51

51

58

Nov.

62

55

55

55

54

52

52

52

52

54

54

co

72

64

60

57

55

58

91

82

7s

68

77

67

7«>

71

68

64

64

CO

Dec.

60

62

66

64

64

64 '64

co

62

62

64

64

64

64

63

63

63

63

63

62

62

66

61

66

64

A9

61

58

58

58

CO

Jan. Feb.

73

51

44

44

44

7t

110

Q1

82

74

60

CO

CO

A9

62

63

63

63

63

63

62

60

58KA

56

56

56

Cft

56

Mar.

62

60

56

56

56

53

56

ca

52

cn

52

53

53

53

55

KA

EC

65

70

90

QQ

90

oft

70

78

7ft

74

70

68

67

68

Apr.

72

72

70

74

72

74

76

on

90

102

102

102

102

113

113

113

102

102

102

on

90

102

140

155

140

140

126

May.

140

170

185

91 <;

230

215

185

1 ^

14ft

on

on

86

68

63

70

86

on

on

on

102

86

80

68

65

82

140

iw

155

140

140

June.

iw

126

170

215

230

200

200

215

230

200

170

185

200

230

265

340

340

380

320

215

140

113

140

170

200

300

230

185

140

113

July.

170

170

140

170

185

91 <;

OQO

320

OQO

282 «Mn

360

265

282

MSt

267

194

168

181

194

181

181

181

168

132

109

144

168

181

104

Aug.

168

i CIA

144

156

1 t&

144

144

144

144

144

156

144

132

109

OS

<u

94

96

98

98

109

98

96

94

109

116

98

Sept.

OS

1 OA

CO

OK

Of

fil

Of

79

75

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

72

72

72

72

70

70

70

NOTE. Discharge estimated because of ice Dec. 15-19, 26-31, Jan. 1-31, and Feb. 1-9. 

Monthly discharge of Tumalo Creek near Bend, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

April.....................................................

May.... .................................................

July..... ................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

58 

91 

66

110 

90 

155 

230 

380 

448 

194 

120

448

Minimum.

44 

52 

58

44 

50 

70 

63 

113 

109 

94 

70

44

Mean.

48.4 

62.5 

62.5 

»50.0 

62.3 

64.6 

102 

122 

211 

219 

132 

78.9

102

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,980 

3,720 

3,840 

3,070 

3,580 

3,970 

6,070 

7,500 

12,600 

13,500 

8,120 

4,690

73,600

a Estimated.
DESCHUTES BIVER BASIN. 53

Combined monthly discharge of Tumalo Creek, Wimer canal, Columbia, Southern canal, 

and Anderson ditch near Bend, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30,1916.

Month.

January ....

March. ....

April.....................................................

May......................................................

June.....................................................

July......................................................

September. ..............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

58 

91 

66

110 

90 

155

525 

572 

197 

123

572

Minimum.

44 

52

58

44 

50 

70 

144 

126 

172 

97 

73

44

Mean.

48.4 

62.5 

62.5 

o50.0 

62.3 

64.6 

102 

180 

316 

323 

135 

81.9

124

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,980 

3,720 

3,840 

3,070 

3,580 

3,970 

ft 070 

11,100 

18,800 

19,900 

8,300 

4,870

90,200

o Estimated.

NOTE. Anderson ditch estimated as follows: May, 4 second-feet; June, 5 second-feet; July, 4 second-feet; 

August and September, 3 second-feet. Probably a little water diverted in October.

WIMER CANAL HEAR TUMALO, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 2, T. 18 S., R. 10 E., half a mile below intake and below 

controlling spillway, about 15 miles southwest of Tumalo, Deschutes County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. 1906-1916, irrigation seasons only. Those for 1906-7 were 

obtained just below intake and above controlling spillway.

GAGE. Vertical staff; no change in datum since April 1, 1908.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from yoke of flume.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Flume; fairly stable.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 1.35 feet June 10 

(discharge, 17 second-feet). Canal dry at various times of year.

ICE. Canal not operated during winter.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve fairly 

well defined. Gage read to half-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records fair.

The following discharge measurement was made by John Dubuis, inspector, Desert 

Land Board.

July 27, 1916: Gage height, 1.10 feet; discharge, 13.3 second-feet.

Wimer canal diverts water from Tumalo Creek in the SW. £ sec. 2, and formerly 

irrigated land lying above the Tumalo project reservoir. It was used in 1916 only 

when the Tumalo feed canal was out of commission.

Daily discharge in second-feet of Wimer canal near Tumalo, Oreg., for the year ending.

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

June.

17

July.

8.8

8.8

8

n

1111

11

12

11

11

11

Day.

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

1Q

20..............

June.

U

12

11

July.

12

12

8.0

11

11

12

11

11

11

14

Day.

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

June.

9.5

8.0

8.0

8.0

11

12

10

8.0

8.0

8.0

July.

12

11

11

11

12

12

12

6

NOTE. Mean discharge for June 6 to 9 estimated 16 second-feet; for June 11 to 17,12 second-feet; July 23 

to 26 interpolated. No now in canal before June 6 nor after July 28.
54 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Monthly discharge of Wimer canal near Tumalo, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

July (28 days) ... .........

Discharge In second-feet.

Maximum.

17 

14

Minimum.

8 

6

Mean.

11.7 

10.8

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

682 

600

1,180

COLUMBIA. SOUTHERN- CANAL NEAR TUMALO, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 2, T. 18 S., R. 10 E., a quarter of a mile below head gates and 

about 15 miles southwest of Tumalo, Deschutes County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 15, 1906, to May 23, 1914 ;May 5 to July 28, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on upstream side of wasteway.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from a foot log near gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Flume for about 30 feet and then earth section; no welldefined control.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.30 feet June 17 

and 18 (discharge, 125 second-feet); canal dry most of year.

1906-1916: Maximum discharge, 126 second-feet (gage height, 2.2 feet) July 

and August, 1907.

ICE. Canal not operated during winter.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve not 

defined for 1916, but probably applicable. Gage read to half-tenths once daily; 

daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records fair; estimated discharge May 5 to June 17 roughly approximate.

No discharge measurements made during 1916.

Columbia Southern canal diverts water from Tumalo Creek, in the SE. J sec. 2, 

and formerly irrigated the lands now embraced in the Tumalo project. Water waa 

diverted in May, 1916, when the Tumalo feed canal was out of commission, and in 

June and July, when the discharge of the creek far exceeded the capacity of the feed 

canal.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Columbia Southern canal near Tumalo, Oreg., for the

year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7....1.........

8..............

g

10..............

June. July.

114

114

108

108

114

114

114

103

103

103

Day.

11..............

19

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

10

20..............

June.

125

125

120

108

July.

108

108

108

103

103

108

103

92

92

103

Day.

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..... ..'........

June.

98

92

103

103

108

114

98

98

103

108

July.

103

92

NOTE. Mean discharge estimated, as follows, for periods when water was in canal, but no record secured: 

Noon May 5 to noon May 26, 80 second-feet; June 6 to 16,110 second-feet; July 23 to noon July 28, 90 

second-feet. No now before May 5 or after July 28.
DBSCHUTES EIVEE BASIN. 55 

Monthly discharge of Columbia Southern canal near Tumalo, Oreg.,for 1916.

Month.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

125 

114

\Tinrmiinl92

45

Mean.

80 

109 

100

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

3,330 

6,400 

5,550

14,300

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.

TUMALO FEED CANAL NEAR BEND, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 23, T. 17 S., R, 11 E., in concrete-lined section about 300 

feet below diversion dam, half a mile below bridge across Tumalo Creek, on road 

from Bend to Sisters, and 4 miles from Bend, Deschutes County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 21, 1914, when water was first diverted, to September 

30, 1916.

GAGE. Painted on sloping concrete lining; read by J. C. Stiles and T. G. Becker.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a footbridge at gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Trapezoidal concrete section. The control is the sand 

trap just above the intake to a steel flume.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period 1914 to 1916, 

3.80 feet May 4, 5, and 6,1916 (discharge, 219 second-feet). Canal dry at times.

ICE. Water turned out in extremely cold weather.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve fairly 

well defined. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage heights to rating table. Records for December, February, and September good; for other months excellent.

Tumalo feed canal diverts water from Tumalo Creek in the SE. J sec. 23, T. 17 S., 

R. 11 E., into the Tumalo project reservoir. Some land is also watered directly 

from the canal.

Discharge measurements of Tumalo feed canal near Bend, Or eg., during the year ending

Sept. 30,1916.

Date.

Feb. 16

Made by 

P.V.Hodges...........

 ».

Feet. 

2.43

3.15

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

64

128

Date.

July 7

Aug. 10

Made by &.

Feet. 

3.45

3.12

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

166 liS

o Inspector, desert land board.
56 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Tumalofeed canal near Bend, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1......................

2......................

3......................

4......................

5......................

6......................

T............... .......

8......................

9......................

10......................

11......................

12......................

13......................

]4..... .................

15......................

16......................

17......................

18......................

19......................

20......................

21......................

22......................

23......................

24......................

25......................

26......................

27......................

28......................

29......................

30......................

31......................

Oct.

46

46

47

47

46

46

46

46

47

46

46

47

48

50

49

49

48

47

48

47

47

49

51

48

47

47

47

47

47

47

53

Nov.

53

47

47

47

47

47

47

48

48

48

48

47

20

52

Eft

50

48

101

83

74

78

31

35

59

EQ

56

60

fiO

Dec.

52f»fi

63

56

59

58

58

f>R

56

EC

59

56

56

150

59

59

59

59

59

59

59

59

w

fifi

60

60

63

59

59

26

Feb.

43

101

66

63

60

35

53

66

60

60

60

60

61

62

60

61

EQ

60

63

63

63

fi9

61

Mar.

60

60

59

60

59

57

CO

eg

56

55

28

55

55

55

55

58

62

67

69

92

83

87

78

78

78

78

74

70

70

66

70

Apr.

70

66

66

70

70

70

74

«7

92

101

101

Q9

Q*>

106

106

106

101

101

Q9

09

101

92

O9

Qfi

111

128

152

134

May.

128

146

172

219

219

110

48

83

78

74

66

70

122

24

140

134

134

June.

134

122

146 i<ifi

146

id.fi

146

1J.fi

146 id.fi

140 lift

140

140

140

140

73

IRQ

159

159

UK

122

146

1 C.9

l^Q

159

1>5Q

159

140

122

July.

159

159

146

152

159

159

159

1W

152

159

159

159

I'M

159

I'M

159

15Q -icn

146

146

152

146

146

146

1dK

122

101

122

152

159

159

Aug.

165

172

165

Ia2

lift

146 idfi

146

134

UK

134 llfi

140

134

122

101

09

87

09

92

09

101

101

96

09

92

101

116

101

Sept.

92

92

101

92

87

83

83

83

78

78

74

74

74

74

70

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

74

70

66

74

71

74

74

NOTE. Discharge estimated, on account of ice, Dec. 15 to 21, 25,26, and 29. No flow during January or 

on days for which discharge is not given.

Monthly discharge of Tumalofeed canal near Bend, Oreg., for'the year ending Sept. 30,

1916.

Month.

April ( 28 da vs) ...........................................

May (17 days)............................................

July......................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

53 

101 

66 

101 

92 

152 

219 

159 

159 

172 

101

Minimum.

46 

20 

26 

35 

28 

66 

48 

73 

101 

87 

66

Mean.

47.5 

53.4 

57.5 

61.0 

64.8 

95.0 

116 

143 

151 

124 

77.8

Run-off

(total in 

acre feet).

2,920 

2,970 

3,420 

2,780 

3,980 

5,280 

3,910 

8,510 

9,280 

7,620 

4,630

55,300

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.

SQTTAW CHEEK NEAR SISTERS, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. i sec. 32, T. 15 S., R. 10 E., immediately above intake of McCallister ditch and about 5 miles by road above Sisters, Deschutes County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 63 square miles. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 30, 1913, to September 30, 1916; no winter records.

Prom July 1, 1906, to May 29, 1913, in sec. 29, at station below the intake of

McCallister ditch, about 700 feet farther downstream. 

GAGE. Stevens eight-day water-stage recorder on right bank installed March 24,1916;

inspected by Harry G. Kennard, watermaster. Vertical staff used prior to 1916.
DESCHUTBS BIVEK BASIN. 57

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a footbridge above gage, or by wading.

CHANNEL. Gravel and rock; fairly permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded after March 23,1916, 3.56 feet at 

7 p. m. July 16 (discharge, 574 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.05 feet at 

7 a. m. March 30 (discharge, 72 second-feet).

1906-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 7.5 feet at old station, November 22,1909 

(discharge estimated from extension of rating curve as 1,940 second-feet); minimum 

stage recorded, 2.65 feet at old station, March 19,1912 (discharge, 32 second-feet).

DIVERSIONS. Pole Creek, a tributary of Squaw Creek from the west, has been diverted 

for irrigation. The diversion canal has been eroded until it carries the entire 

flow of this creek. Low-water flow entirely diverted below the station.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed between September, 1915, and March, 

1916. Rating curve well defined between 70 and 400 second-feet. Operation of 

the water-stage recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

to the rating table the mean daily gage height determined by inspecting gageheight graph. Records excellent.

Discharge measurements of Squaw Creek near Sisters, Oreg., dwring the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

May 26

27

Made by 

F. F. Henshaw. .......

Luper and Kennard ». .

A. E.Perryo. .........

hs.

Feet. 

2.13

2.18

2.47

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

79

99

175

Date.

17

July 12

Made by 

A.E. Perryo. .........

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.59

2.94

3.04

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

218

335

377

« Watennaster.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Squaw Creek near Sisters, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1............................................

2............................................

q

4............................................

5............................................

6............................................

7............................................

8............................................

9............................................

10............................................

11............................................

12............................................

13............................................

14............................................

15............................................

16............................................

17............................................

18............................................

19............................................

20............................................

21............................................

22............................................

23............................................

24............................................

25............................................

26..................................... ......

27............................................

28............................................

29............................................

30............................................

31............................................

Mar.

78

80

82

77

77

76

76

76

Apr.

76

76

76

76

76

76

77

82

88

98

98

95

90

102

105

100

98

95

90

85

92

80

78

82

98

110

112

100

Q9

95

May.

100

120

144

170

176

147

138

125

112

105

100

95

90

92

108

112

112

118

120

112

on

95

Q9

92

105

112

110

105

June.

110

110

136

170

176

179

194

218

231

203

203

200

212

254

292

324

oro

350

271

215

182

224

274

358

qoQ

292

OKfk

254

July.

278

260

237

254

271

285

288

299

331

350

350

400

388

347

392

514

426

354

306

302

306

302

299

299

285

1 

264

007

231

OOQ

237

250

Aug.

268

268

260

254

240

237

237

240

234

224

224

231

231

218

228

234 ofto

170

155 ten

147

147

161

170

176

1QC

200

206

91 %

Sept.

206

197

1Q7

170

1 P»ft

1 t\{\

147

147

iqq

115

105

108

110

105

ins

115

199

115

120

115

1 -to

110

OS

oe

70

Qa

105

100

105

105
58 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0. 

Monthly discharge of Squaw Creek near Sisters, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

March 24-31... ...........................................

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July................................................:....

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

82 

112 

197 

404 

514 

268 

206

Minim mn76 

76 

90 

110 

228 

147 

78

Mean.

77.8 

89.9 

116 

239 

309 

209 

125

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

1.230 

5.350 

7.130 

14,200 

19.000 

12,900 

7^440

67,200

SQUAW CREEK CANAL REAR SISTERS, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. J sec. 28, T. 15 S., R. 10 E., about half a mile below intake and 4

milea by road south of Sisters, Deschutes County. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 26 to September 11,1916. 

GAGE. Stevens eight-day water-stage recorder on right side of canal, a short distance.

below a waateway.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel is excavated in a gravelly soil; not likely to shift;

a timber placed across canal just below gage forma a control for low water, but has

little effect at ordinary stages. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during irrigating season from water-stage

recorder, 2.04 feet at 8 p. m. July 12 (discharge, 168 second-feet). Canal dry at

times. , 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well defined below

100 second-feet. Operation of recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained

by applying to rating table the mean daily gage height obtained by inspecting

gage-height graph. Records excellent.

Squaw Creek canal diverts water from Squaw Creek in the SE. \ sec. 29, T. 15 S., R. 

10 E., and irrigates land east and north of Sisters. Under it 8,328 acres have 

been adjudicated, but only about 4,900 acres were irrigated in 1916.

Discharge measurements of Squaw Creek canal near Sisters, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916:

Date.

Apr. 19

19

19

19

26

Made by 

A. E.Perryo. .........

.....do.................

.....do.................

Perry and Brewster. . . .

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.18

1.01

1.36

1.43

1.31

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

23.8

12.1

40.0

45.6

35.3

Date.

May 27

30

31

31

Made by 

. ....do.. ............. ..

.....do.................

JSK.

Feet. 

1.46

1.53

1.70

1.70

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

49.6

66

S7

88

Watermaster. & Employee, State water board.
DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN. 59

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Squaw Creek canal, near Sisters, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1-...

2....

3....

4....

5....

6....

7....

8....

9....

10....

11....

12....

13....

14....

15....

Apr. May.

39

39

424«

62

43

39

32

37

42

42

41

41

41

42

June.

63

62

69

76

80

si

98

133

136

115

110

110

110

115

108

July.

49

45

43

38

32

38

48

49

48

60

119

131

78

119

131

Aug.

108

94

102

113

124

136

138

146

144

136

133

128

113

102

100

Sept.

50

54

67

66

60

59

59

59

46

39

38

Day.

16....

17. ...

18....

1Q

20. ..

21....

22....

23

24....

25....

26....

27....

28....

29....

30....

31....

Apr.

35

42

50

40

39

May.

52

60

59

60

59

60

59

57

57

55

52

52

57

59

62

66

June.

106

96

84

81

80

75

67

75

81

92

83

67

56

49

49

July.

86

52

67

96

96

90

80

75

75

75

83

92

96

98

104

115

Aug.

98

83

63

62

59

70

84

92

98

98

84

73

72

73

70

55

Sept.

"

Monthly discharge of Squaw Creek canal, near Sisters, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

Month.

Apri 26-30...............................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

The period.........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

50 

66 

136 

131 

146 

67

MiniTTiTiTn .

35 

32 

49 

32 

55 

38

Mean.

41.2

50.1 

87.0 

77.7 

98.4 

54.3

Eun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

409 

3,080 

5,180 

4,780 

6,050 

1,180

20,700

OCBOCO CREEK AT ELLIOTT RANCH, REAR PRINEVILUE, ORE6.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 5, T. 15 S., R. 17 E., at dam site of proposed reservoir

for Ochoeo project, below all tributaries, 6^ miles east of Prineville, Crook County,

on road to Mitchell. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 300 square miles. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 1, 1908, to April 30, 1910; November 23, 1914,

to June 30, 1915; January 21 to September 30, 1916. 

GAGE. Stevena eight-day water-stage recorder on left bank installed April 21, 1916;

vertical staff up to that time; read by Harry G. Kennard, water master. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable at gage or by wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and boulders; somewhat shifting. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.5 feet at noon

March 20 (discharge, 660 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.70 foot September 17 to 20 (discharge, 4.0 second-feet). 

1908-1910, 1915, and 1916: Maximum stage recorded, 4.50 feet at 4 p. m.

November 23, 1909 (discharge, 1,160 second-feet). Creek dry at various times

on account of diversions above.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation slightly affected during cold weather. 

DIVERSIONS. Considerable land irrigated along Ochoeo Creek and tributaries above

the station. Tableland and Elliott ditches divert water around the station.

(See pp. 63-65.) 

REGULATION. None.
60 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

ACCUKACT. Stage-discharge relation slightly varying. Eating curve well defined. 

Gage read to tenths once daily until April 21; gage readings somewhat questionable. Operation of recorder after that date satisfactory except July 28 to August 

6. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table the daily gage 

readings or the mean daily gage height determined by inspecting the gage-height 

graph. Records for May and June excellent; for March, April, and July, good; 

for January, February, August, and September, fair.

Discharge measurements of Ochoco Creek at Elliott ranch, near Prineville, during the

year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 24

Aug. 8

Made by 

.....do....................................................................

pferishftw p.nrj TConnard ..__._...._..____.......

Gage 

height.

Feet. 2.62

2.40

.79

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

338

292

6.6

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ochoco Creek at Elliott ranch, near Prineville, Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. ..........................

3...........................

4...........................

5...........................

6...........................

7...........................

8...........................

9...........................

10...........................

11...........................

12...........................

13...........................

M... ........................

15...........................

16...........................

17...........................

18. ..........................

19..........:................

20...........................

21~.... .......................

22...........................

23...........................

24. ..........................

25...........................

26...........................

27...........................

28...........................

29...........................

30...........................

31...........................

Jan.

45

60

93

76

45

33

33

33

33

76

45

Feb.

23

33

33

33

33

45

130

200

250

405

340

250

200

250

340

405

«>7fl

405

405

405

440

370

340

340

340

310

OKfl

405

Mar.

200

175

175

150

175

130

130

130

9nn

310

475

475

405

280

370

405

475

510

660

620

545

A7K

370

340

340

280

O Crt

OKn

250

Apr.

280

310

310

310

280

280

280

310

310

Q4ft

47*1

405

340

OAt)

340

310

340

280

250 9t\n

93Q

218

208

215

225

91fl

O7J.

OKQ

93ft

205

May.

195

190

192

195

220

274

262

099

202

10*9

1A9

144

130

110

106

91

83

00

on

84

01

83

102

98

152

240

245

9OR

91 fl

195 ion

June.

170

160

130

120

115

104

102

98

86

851

74

66

60

43

26

21

43

60

57

60

58

54

48

46

50

O1

128

175

160

142

July.

140

208

205

175

148

126

109

93

84

70

51

56

38

on

16

39

42

45

48

A9

20is

17

17

17

16

16

15

1411

1Q

Aug.

9.0

1.0

8.0

7.0

6.0

5.0

8.0

6.7

7.0

7.6

7.0

7.0

6.7

5.2

5.5

5.8 a?

7.0

7.6

8.5

8.5

8.5

7 Q

7.3

7.0

6.1

6.1

5.2

A Q

4 9

5.5

Sept.

5.5

5.3

5.1

5.0

5.0

A fi

4.6

4.4

4.2

4.0

7.0

6.4

.S.8

6.2

4.6 - \*

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

A 4

4.3

4.9

4.9

A Q

4.9

A Q

4.6

4.9

A Q
DESCHUTES EIVEE BASIN. 61

Monthly discharge of Ochoco Creek at Elliott ranch, near Prineville, Oreg.,for the year

ending Sept. 30,1916.

Month.

April....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

93 

440 

660 

475 

274 

175 

208 

10 

7.0

Minimum.

33 

23 

130 

205 

81 

21 

12 

4.3 

4.0

Mean.

52.0 

269 

322 

289 

163 

87.3 

62.3 

6.86 

4.82

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

1,130 

15,500 

19,800 

17,200 

10,000 

5,190 

3,830 

422 

287

73,400

Combined monthly discharge of Ochoco Creek at Elliott ranch, Tableland and Elliott 

Creek ditches near Prineville, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30, $916.

Month.

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum. / 

93 

440 

680 

495 

297 

191 

223 

27 

8.8

Minimum.

33 

23 

133 

227 

104 

37 

27 

8 

4.0

Mean.

52.0 

269 

335 

307 

182 

104 

76.5 

11.7 

5.76

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

1,130 

15,500 

20,600 

18,300 

11,200 

6,190 

4,700 

719 

343

78,700

MARES CREEK NEAR PRINEVILLE, OREG.

LOCATION. Near mouth, at Sears ranch, about 15 miles east of Prineville, Crook

County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 14 to August 31, 1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff; read by D. A. Sears,. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel; fairly permanent. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period, 5.0 feet at 7.30

a. m. March 20 (discharge, 320 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 3.0 feet

August 6 to 9 and 13 to 31 (discharge, 2 second-feet). 

DIVERSIONS. A considerable area is irrigated above this station. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation fairly permanent. Rating curve fairly well

denned; gage read to half-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by

applying daily gage height to rating table. 

COOPERATION. Records furnished by Ochoco irrigation district.

Discharge measurements of Marks Creek near Prineville, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

[Made by H. G. Kennard, water master.]

Date.

Mar. 18........ ...............

30.......................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

4.60

4.10

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

221

123

Date.

May 15.......................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

3.60

3.00

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

1.8
62 SUEFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Marks Creek near Prineville, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1....

2....

3....

4....

5....

6....

7....

8....

9....

10....

11....

12....

13....

14.... 

15....

Mar.

i?8

178

Apr.

125

156

156

156

135

156

146

146

156

178

200

189

156

135

156

May.

77

60

60

60

60

77

60

60

60

60

52

45

38

30 

30

June.

60

52

45

API

30

on

25

25

20

20

20

20

14

7 

7

July.

68

77

60

45

Afi

45

on

20

on

17

14

20

14

10 

12

Aug.

7

4

4

4

2

2

2

2

7

7

2 

2

Day.

16..

17..

18.

19

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

Oft

29.. 

30.. . 

31.. .

Mar.

200

999

245

OQC

320

99*}

156

167

156

1OC

125 

115 

125

Apr.

156

156

135

. 125

105

95

86

95

105

95

95

95

77

77 

77

May.

25

25

25

25

30

30

25

30

38

60

95

86

86

77 

68 

60

June.

8.5

10

14

OK

14

14

14

14

17

30

45

60

60 

68

July.

14

30

20

17

14

14

14

14

12

10

10

8.5

8.5

7 

7

Aug.

 5

s

i

5

5

 i

5

J

J

J

5

J

J

J 

5 

J

Monthly discharge of Marks Creek near Prineville, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30,1916,

Month.

March 14-31.... ..........................................

April.....................................................

May. ....................................................

July.....................................................

The period .........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

320 

200 

95 

68 

77 

7.0

Minimum.

115 

77 

25 

7.0 

7.0 

2.0

1

Mean.

190 

131 

52.1 

27.6 

22.9 

2.8

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

6,780 

7,800 

3,200 

1,640 

1.410 '172

21,000

MILL CREEK NEAR PRINEVILLE, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 25, T. 13 S., R. 17 E., at Fuller ranch, about 2 miles above mouth

and 10 miles east of Prineville, Crook County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 14 to September 5,1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff; read by Irene Fuller. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel; fairly permanent. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.0 feet at 7 a. m.

March 20 (discharge, 184 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.0 foot August

30 to September 5 (discharge, 0.5 second-foot). 

DIVERSIONS. Considerable land irrigated above station. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve fairly well denned.

Gage read to tenths or half-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by

applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records good except for March, for

which on account of diurnal fluctuation, they are only fair. 

COOPERATION. Records furnished by Ochoco irrigation district.

Discharge measurements of Mill Creek near Prineville, Oreg., during the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

[Made by H. G. Kennard, watermaster.]

Date.

Mar. 14... ....................

30... ...................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.50

2.12

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

118

74

Date.

Allfr Q

height.

Feet. 

1.72

1.20

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

39.2

4.8
DESCHUTES RIVEE BASIN.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Mill Creek near Prinevilk,

Sept. SO, 1916.

.$\ 63

I,, for the year ending

Day.

1............................................

2. ...........................................

3............................................

4............................................

5............................................

6. ...........................................

7............................................

8............................................

9............................................

10............................................

11............................................

12............................................

13............................................

14............................................

15............................................

16. ...........................................

17............................................

18. ...........................................

20............................................

21............................................

22............................................

23...........................................J

25............................................

26............................................

27............................................

28. ...........................................

29............................................

30............................................

31............................................

Mar.

118

118

106

141

184

170

143

106

106

1Ofi

106

95

84

70

71

Apr.

84

84

90

84

84

- 84

84

95

112

156

130

118

118

118

130

ion

106

Qfi

106

95

95

AC

143

106

May.

jj$Sj*< m

*ipiau

7$43 : <m

130

106

84

84

84

73

63

63

63

54

54

63

71

68

54

54

54

54

63

73

84

71

70

71

63

June.

63

63

54

54

54

54ti

45

45

it

45

37

Q7

37

29

29

9O

07

V7

37

9O

29

29

Q7

45

4t

54

63

63

71

July.

73

. 84

> 73

63

63

54

54

54

45

45

37

37

37

29

29

29

29

37

29

22

16

16

16

11

13

10

10

10

10

7 9

4

c

Aug.

4.5

4.5

4.5

4.5

4.5

4.5

4.5

7.2

4.5

4.5

4.5

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.2

2.0

2.0

2

n

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.2

3.2

2.0

2.0

2.0

.5

.5

Sept.

0.5

.5

.5

.5

.5

Monthly discharge of Mill Creek near Prineville, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

March 14-31. . ............................................

April....................................................

May.....................................................

June

August ..................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

184 

156 

143 

73 

84 

7.2 

.5

Minimum.

73 

84 

54 

29 

4.5 

.5 

.5

Mean.

117 

109 

80.9 

45.1 

33.8 

3.34 

.50

Run-oft 

(total in 

acre-feet).

4,180 

6.490 

4,970 

2,680 

2,080 

205 

5

20,610

TABLELAND DITCH NEAR PRINEVILLE, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW i sec. 5, T. 15 S., R. 16 E., at Elliott's ranch, about 1J miles

below intake, a quarter of a mile upstream from station on Ochoco Creek, and

about 6J miles east of Prineville; Crook County. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 24 to June 9, 1915; March 1 to August 2, 1916;

irrigation seasons. 

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank just below a wasteway from which the surplus

flow is returned to the creek. Datum 3.0 feet lower than that used in 1915. Gage

read by ditch walker.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Ditch is well made in solid material and shifts only slightly;

no defined control.
64 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded, 5.4 feet February 26 to March 

1,1915, and March 20 and 26-30, 1916 (discharge, 20 second-feet). Ditch dry 

most of year.

ICE. Water turned out during winter.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve fairly 

well denned. Gage read to tenths daily, in March; to quarter tenths daily 

April to July. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage height to 

rating table. Records fair for March; good for rest of season.

Tableland ditch diverts water from the right bank of Ochoco Creek in the NW. J 

sec. 4, T. 15 S., R. 16 E., and extends northwestward for about 8 miles, irrigating 

about 1,400 acres of bench land lying north of Ochoco Creek and Crooked River.

Discharge measurements of Tableland ditch, near Prineville, Oreg., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Apr. 5

5

27

Made by 

P. V. Hodges ............................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

4.55

4.89

5.18

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

5.1

11 9

14 9

a Watermaster.

Daily discharge, in second feet, of Tableland ditch near Prineville, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1....

2....

3....

4....

5....

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11. .

12. .

13. .

14. .

15. .

Mar.

2.3

2.3

2.3

3.2

3.2

3.2

4.5

7.5

12

12

16

16

16

16

Apr.

5.2

11

12

14

14

14

15

15

15

15

16

May.

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

June.

5.2

11

14

15

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

July.

16

15

15

14

16

16

16

15

15

15

14

14

14

13

Aug.

12

6

'

Day.

16....

17....

18....

19....

20..'..

21 ....

22....

23....

25....

26....

27....

28....

29....

30....

Mar.

16

18

16

18

20

18

18

18

16

18

20

20

20

20

20

18

Apr.

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

May.

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

June.

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

July.

13

7

14

14

14

14

14

14

13

11

12

14

12

12

11

Aug.

NOTE. No flo'.v during October to February or September or on days for which discharge is not given.

Monthly discharge of Tableland ditch near Prineville, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30,

1916.

Month.

March (30 days). .........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

20 

16 

16 

16 

16 

12

Minimum.

2.3 

5.2 

10

5.2 

7 

6

Mean.

13.7 

14.9 

16.0 

15.4 

13.7 

9.0

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

815

768 

793 

886 

815 

37

4,110

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.
DESOHTJTES RIVER BASIN". 65

ELLIOTT DITCH NEAR PRINEVILLE, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. \ sec. 5, T. 15 S., R. 17 E., about 200 yards below intake, opposite gage on Ochoeo Creek, and 6£ miles east of Prineville, Crook County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 1, 1908, to April 30, 1910, October 26, 1914, to 

June 30, 1915, and April 1 to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff driven in right bank of canal; read by David Elliott. Different gage was used 1908-1910.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from a foot plank near the gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Ditch flat and badly silted; shitting.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 1.6 feet during 

May and June (discharge, 6.9 second-feet).

1908-1910 and 1915-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 1.6 feet April 26-30, 1909 

(discharge, 8.5 second-feet). Ditch dry at times.

ICE.' Stage-discharge relation affected by ice at times.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation probably permanent. Rating curve fairly well 

defined. Gage read to tenths about once a week. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying daily gage height to rating table. Records fair for April, May, 

August, and September; poor for June and July.

Elliott ditch diverts from the left bank of Ochoeo Creek and irrigates 160 acres of 

land, mostly in alfalfa. Probably a considerable part of the water returns to the 

stream a short distance below.

Discharge measurements of Elliott ditch near Prineville, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

[Made by Henshaw and Kennard.]

Date.

Aug. 7..................... .........................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.48

1.13

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

6.0

3.6

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Elliott ditch near Prineville, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Apr. 1................ 5.4

Apr. 13............... 5.4

Apr. 30............... 6.1

May 8,18, 20, 30, June 

3.................... 6.9

July 27................ 6.0

Aug. 5................ 6.1

Aug. 6-7.............. 6.0

Aug. 8-9.............. 4.7

Aug. 12............... 4.3

Aug. 15............... 2.8

Aug. 20............... 4.0

Aug. 25............... 3.4

Aug. 30............... 4.2

Sept. 2................ 2.8

Sept. 6................ 2.3

Sept. 10............... 3.4

NOTE. No flow prior to about Apr. 1, from June 10 to July 26, and after Sept. 10.

Monthly discharge of Elliott ditch near Prineville, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO,

1916.

Month.

May......................

Discharge 

in secondfeet (mean).

5.6

6 Q

6 Q

6.0

Eun-ofl 

(total in 

acre-feet).

<Wl

424

60

Month.

Discharge 

in secondfeet (mean).

A 91

2.83

Kun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

259

56

1,260

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge, 

average of discharge on days gage was read.

99665° WSP 444 19 5

Mean discharge April, May, and. August tafcen as
66 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

McKAY CREEK NEAR PRINEVILLE, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 4; T. 14 S., R. 16 E., on main road to Shaniko, 6 miles north of

Prineville, Crook County. 

DRAINAGE ABBA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 25 to May 31, 1915; February 21 to June 21, 1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff on spillway of diversion dam; gage on bridge abutment on line

between sees. 7 and 8, T. 14 S., R. 16 E., used in 1915. 

DISCHAEGE MEASUEEMENTS. Made by wading above dam. 

CHANNEL AND CONTEOL. Broad-crested weir, 38.9 feet long. 

EXTEEMES OP DISCHAEGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.5 feet March 20

(discharge, 202 second-feet). Minimum stage recorded, 0.25 foot June 17 and 18

(discharge, 9 second-feet). 

1915-1916: Maximum stage recorded was that of 1916.

up to February 24, and practically dry after June 1. 

ICE. Practically none. 

DIVEESIONS. Considerable land irrigated above the station.

by flashboards and all water turned into canal on June 22.

water diverted around gage. 

REGULATION. None. 

ACCUEACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve fairly

well defined. Gage read to tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by

applying daily gage height to rating table. Records fair for June and good for

other months.

Discharge measurements of McKay Creek near Prineville, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

In 1915, stream dry

Spillway was closed 

Practically no other

Date.

Feb. 25

Mar. 21

May 9

Made by 

P. V. Hodges.............................................................

H. G. Kennard........... ................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.74

1.30

.76

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

116

74

38.2

"Watermaster.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of McKay Creek near Prineville, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1.. ..........

2............

3............

5............

6.......:....

7............

8............

9............

10............

11............

12............

13............

14............

15............

Feb. Mar.

67

59

59

52

52

56

56

45

45

88

138

172

155

133

118

Apr.

84

84

93

go

80

84

93

93

88

19ft

103

103

98

93

May.

42

OO

OO

OC

OQ

45

45

48

45

OQ

35

35

qc

00

June.

OQ

OQ

OQ

26

9ft

00

00

20

20

1ft

15

15

15

13

iq

Day.

16............

17............

18............

19

20............

01

99

00

24............

OK

9ft

97

00

9Q

30............

31............

Feb.

138

138

133

1QQ

118

Ri

75

Mar.

123

128

144

166

202

178

166

113

108

QO

QC

84

80

Apr.

88

84

84

67

67

63

52

48

45

45

45

45

45

42

42

May.

32

32

32

29

29

29

26

26

26

56

63

52

48

42

42

38

June.

11

9

9

11

15

13
DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN. 67

Monthly discharge of McKay Creek near Prineville, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 80,

1916.

Month.

February 21-29 ..........................................

April....................................................

May.....................................................

The period. ........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

138 

202 

128 

63 

29

Minimum.

75 

45 

42 

26 

9

Mean.

118 

109 

76.2 

38.5 

18.3

Run-oft 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,110 

6,700 

4,630 

2,370

762

16,500

METOLIUS RIVER AT ALLIHGHAM RANGER STATION, NEAR SISTERS, OREG.

LOCATION . In NE. \ sec. 3, T. 13 S., R. 9 E., at Allingham ranger station, Jefferson 

County, .!$ miles below mouth of Lake Creek, 3 miles below head of river, and 

about 17 miles northwest of Sisters.

DRAINAGE AREA. 50 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 15, 1910, to October 31, 1913; June 21 to September 30,1915, and May 16 to September 16,1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank 100 yards below bridge at ranger station, read by 

L. W. Zumwalt.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded May 16, to September 16, 

0.92 foot June 19 (discharge, 465 second-feet). Minimum stage recorded, 0.55 

foot September 6 to 16 (discharge, 314 second-feet).

1910-1913 and 1915-16: Maximum stage recorded, 0.97 foot February 16, 1912 

(discharge, 566 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.40 foot September 28, 

1915 (discharge, 264 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice as water comes from springs.

DIVERSIONS. Practically none.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well 

defined. Gage read to quarter-tenths about every other day. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying gage height to rating table. Records good.

Ihscharge measurements of Metoliiis River at Allingham ranger station, near Sisters, Oreg., 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

May 25

Made by 

C. Li. Batchelder . . .. .............................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.80

.81

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

388

416
68 SUKFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Metolius River at Allingham ranger station, near 

Sisters, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..... .......

2............

3............

4............

5............

6............

7............

8............

9............

10............

11............

12............

13............

14............

15............

May. June.

410

402

410

419

44fi

439

44fi

July.

4.10

410

410

410

4QA

OQA

Aug.

324

324

QKA

350

oco

9.14.

Sept.

OO7

OO7

014.

O-t M

314

314

Bay.

16............

17............

18............

19............

20............

91

09

23............

24............

25............

26............

97

OQ

9Q

on

01

May.

410

402

402

410

41 a

414

June.

446

465

41 Q

419

410

41 Q

July.

410

370

350

350

338

338

330

Aug.

314

324

324

327

314

314

Sept.

314

Monthly discharge of Metolius River at Allingham ranger station, near Sisters, Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

N Month.

May 16-31................................................

June. ....................................................

July.....................................................

September 1-16. . ........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

419

465 

419 

362 

327

Minimum.

402 

402 

330 

314 

314

Mean.

410 

426 

379 

328 

318

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

13,000 

25,300 

23,300 

20,200 

10,100

91,900

NOTE. Mean discharge is average of discharge for days on which gage was read. 

LAKE CREEK NEAR !=>ISTERS, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. i sec. 24, T. 13 S., R. 8 E., Jefferson County, a quarter of a mile

below outlet of Suttle Lake, 6 milea from mouth of Creek, and about 15 milea

northwest of Sisters. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 20.5 square miles. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May to November, 1911; March to September, 1912; May to

October, 1913, occasional readings; April 7, 1915, to September 30, 1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff, installed April 1, 1916, on left bank, about 1,000 feet below a

15-foot weir. April 7, 1915, to April 30, 1916, vertical staff about 20 feet above

weir. Gage in natural channel, near site of weir, used 1911 to 1913. Gage

reader, Harry Heising.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Heavy gravel and boulders; permanent. Prior to April 1,

trapezoidal weir 15 feet long, crest not quite level and somewhat rounded; some

velocity of approach; rather unstable. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 1.70 feet June 20

and 25 (discharge, 138 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.50 foot above

weir, October 19 (discharge, 21 second-feet). 

1911-1913 and 1915-1916: Maximum discharge, 145 second-feet for a stage of

1.22 feet on old gage, May 29, 1913. Minimum stage recorded was that of 1916, 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected.

DIVERSIONS. None above station; one small ditch takes out of Lake Creek, 

REGULATION. None.
DESCHTJTES EIVEE BASIN. 69

ACCTIEACY. Stage-discharge relation changed April 1, when new gage was installed.. 

Rating curve for weir gage fairly well defined between 60 and 100 second-feet. 

Rating curve for lower gage well defined. Gage read to hundredths about three 

times a week until July 30 and once a week thereafter. Daily discharge ascertained by applying gage heights to rating table. Records fair,

Discharge measurements of Lake Creek near Sisters, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Apr. 1 

May 25 

July 1

Made by 

Gage height.

Weir 

gage.

Feet. 

1.42 

1.87 

1.54

Lower 

gage.

Feet. 

1.19 

1.30 

1.30

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

92 

98 

99

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Lake Creek near Sisters, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16... .......... n. ...... .7.....

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

35

28

28

26

32

28

28

26

26

21

23

32

23

23

32

Nov.

23

26

OS

28

28

35

38

38

40

40

43

iO

55

Dec.

,1Q

55

61

61

.

55

55

55

Jan.

61

69

69

61

61

65

69

AQ

ftQ

AQ

65

Feb.

65

 69

69

11

75

fil

89

89

89

89

85

81

Mar.

65

AQ

AQ

7<>

75

75

89

92

QQ

QQ

Apr.

85

75

75

75

80

86

QO

86

99

QQ

QQ

106

99

106

106

May.

99

99

QQ

QQ

99

92

QO

Q9

92

QA

106

106

99

99

June.

QQ

QQ

114

130

IQft

i^n

130

164

164

114

QQ

July.

oo

99

99

99

99

Sfi

75

75

75

75

75

75

57

57

Aug.

49

42

42

42

Sept.

42

38

35

42

38

Monthly discharge of Lake Creek near Sisters, Oreg., for year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

Discharge 

in secondfeet (mean).

27.4

36.2

55.9

66 1

79.7

^

j

91.2

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

1,680

2,150

3,440

4,060

4,580

4,820

5,430

Month.

July. .....................

Discharge 

in secondfeet (mean).

97.8

125.

81.8

43.8

39.0

68.5

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

6,010

7,440

5,030

2,690

2,320

49.600

NOTE. Monthly means found by averaging daily discharge for days when gage was read.
70 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

FIRST CREEK NEAR SISTERS, OREG.

LOCATION. InSW. Jsec. 12, T. 13 S., R. 8 E., Jefferson County, just above a trail crossing, 1$ miles from road leading to Suttle Lake, about 15 fniles northwest of Sisters.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 7, 1915, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank about 5 feet above wier. Beginning with April 2 

new gage with datum 5.08 feet lower. Gage reader, Harry Heising.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control is a trapezoidal weir 14.8 feet long, crest rounded; 

considerable velocity of approach.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.3 feet June 18 

and 20 (discharge, 71 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.15 foot on old gage 

October 20 and 22 (discharge, 0.9 second-foot). 1915-1916: Extremes are those of 

1916.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation apparently unaffected.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed gradually during high water of 1916, 

as weir began to leak. Gage read to quarter-tenths about three times a week 

up to July 31; weekly thereafter. Two rating curves used; well denned for old 

gage up to April 1; fairly well defined for new gage after April 2. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying daily gage height to rating table. Records fair.

Discharge measurements of First Creek near Sisters, Oreg., during the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

Date.

April 2

July 1

Made by Gage 

height.

Feet. 

5.79

5.99

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

34 9

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of First Creek near Sisters, Oreg., for the year ending 

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1.. ............

o

5..............

7..............

10..............

11..............

to

1Q

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

10

1Q

20..............

91

99

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

on

30..............

31..............

Oct.

1.5

1.5

1.5

3.0

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

.9

1.5

1.5

1.5

Nov.

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

3.0

4

0

14.

14.

Dec.

14

19

25

25

22

25

27

Jan.

37

37

37

34

34

37

Q701

37

37

37

4n

Feb.

40

37

37

dfi

40

43

43

43

43

43

40

40

Mar.

40

40

40

37

31

25

31

34

43

43

Apr.

37

34

35

35

35

35

38

35

35

35

38

38

46

46

May.

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

42

June.

42

42

42

56

63

63

71

71

63

56

July.

49

49

49

42

42

35

35

35

35

35

35

35

22

22

Aug.

16

10

10

10

Sept.

5.0

5.0

1.5

1.5

1.5
DESCHUTES KIVER BASIN. 71

Monthly discharge of First Creek near Sisters, Oreg., during the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

February. ................

March. . .................. 

April *

M$an discnarge in 

second-feet.

1.52

3.79

<y> A

36.7

40.8

36.4

07 o

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

93

225

1.380

2,260

2,350

2,240 

2,220

Month.

May......................

July.... ..................

September. ..............

Mean discharge in 

second-feet.

42.0

56.9

37.1

11.5

2.90

27.4

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,5^0

3, SCO

2,280

707

173

19,900

NoTE. Monthly means found by averaging daily discharge for days when gage was read. 

JACK CREEK NEAR SISTERS, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 28, T. 12 S., R. 9 E., Jefferson County, at road crossing about 

half a mile north of Heising's ranch and 19 miles northwest of Sisters.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 21 to September 27,1915; May 24 to September 16,1916. 

Miscellaneous measurements during 1911 to 1913.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank just above bridge; read by L. W. Zumwalt.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Loose gravel; shifting.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. 1915-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 1.10 feet September 16, 1916 (discharge, 76 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.60 foot 

September 25, 1915 (discharge, 34 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation probably unaffected.

DIVERSIONS. Heising's ditch diverts 1 second-foot or less above station for irrigation.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent during period of records; rating curve 

well defined. Gage read to quarter-tenths about once a week. Records excellent for days on which gage was read.

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by IT. S. Forest Service, W. G. Hastings, 

supervisor.

Discharge measurements of Jack Creek near Sisters, Oreg., during the year ending Sept. 30,

1916.

Date.

May 25

Made by 

C. L. Batchelder .........................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.82

.77

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

59

55

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Jack Creek near Sisters, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

Day.

1............

2............

3............

4............

5............

6...........

7............

8............

9............

10............

11............

12............

13............

14............

15............

May. June.

56

56

July.

54

53

57

Aug.

60

68

Sept.

72

72

Day.

16............

17............

18............

19............

20............

21............

22............

23............

24............

25............

26............

27............

28............

29............

30............

31............

May.

60

59

June.

57

56

55

July.

57

CO

Aug.

fiQ

Sept.

*7fl
72 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

CANYON CREEK NEAR SISTERS, ORE/}.

LOCATION. In NW. i sec. 27, T. 12 S., R. 9 E., Jefferson County, about three-quarters 

of a mile above mouth, 1 mile north of Heising's ranch, a"nd 20 miles northwest of 

Sisters.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

KECORDS AVAILABLE. June 21 to September 27,1915. May 24 to September 16,1916. 

Miscellaneous measurements during 1911 to 1913.

GAGE. Vertical staff nailed to tree on right bank about 100 feet below new bridge; 

read by L. W. Zumwalt.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and boulders; fairly permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period covered by records, 2.40 

feet June 17, 1916 (discharge, 150 second-feet); minimum stage recorded during 

1916, 2.0 feet September 9 (discharge, 80 second-feet); minimum stage in 1915, 

1.80 feet, September 4 (discharge, 56 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice, as most of water is from springs.

DIVERSIONS . None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent; rating curve well defined. Gage read to quarter-tenths, about once a week. Records excellent for 

days on which gage was read.

COOPERATION. Gage-height records furnished by United States Forest Service, W. G. 

Hastings, supervisor.

Discharge measurements of Canyon Creek near Sisters, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916..

Date.

May 24

Made by 

C. L. Batchelder.. ........................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.11

2.19

Discharge.

8ec.-ft. 

98

112

Daily discharge, in second feel, of Canyon Creek near Sisters, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1... .........

2............

3............

4............

5............

6............

7............

8............

9............

10............

11............

12............

13............

14............

15............

May. June.

07

92

July.

112

95

134

Aug.

05

98

Sept.

88

80

Day.

16............

17............

18............

19............

20............

21............

22........ ...

23............

24............

25............

26............

97

28............

on

30............

31............

May.

95

June.

150

112

112

July.

116

95

Aug.

109

Sept.

88

SHITIKE CREEK AT WARM SPRING, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. } sec. 26, T. 9 S., R. 12 E., at Warm Spring, Jefferson County, 

about 2 miles above mouth of creek and below all tributaries.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 11, 1911, to October 31, 1916, when station was discontinued.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank opposite store; read by Will H. See.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from temporary footbridge near
DESCHtJTES RIVER BASIN. 73

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and sand; likely to shift somewhat.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.90 feet February 

9 (discharge, 720 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.85 foot October 1-30, 

1915 (discharge, 41 second-feet).

1911-1916: Maximum stage recorded, during 1916; minimum stage recorded 

0.81 foot September 4, 1915 (discharge, 36 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation somewhat affected by ice during short periods of cold 

weather.

DIVERSIONS. Probably none above station.

REGULATION. Practically none. There is a small power plant just above the station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed March 21, 1916. Eating curve used 

prior to March 21 well defined up to 200 second-feet; rating curve used from 

March 21 well defined between 90 and 200 second-feet. Gage read to half-tenths, 

or quarter-tenths at low water, once a day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage height to rating table. Records excellent October to December, 

1915, and March to August, 1916; good, January, February, September, and 

October, 1916.

Discharge measurements of ShitiJce Creek at Warm Spring, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Oct. 13

Mar. 1

May 11

Made by Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.83

1.52

1.56

' Discharge.

St.ec.-f 

36

180

178

Date.

May 23

June 29

Aug. 22

Made by 

C. L. Batehelder.. ......

Gage, 

height

Feet. 

1.48

1.60

1.30

Discharge.

Sec.-fl. 

150

183

98

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Shitike Creek at Warm Spring, Oreg., for the period 

Oct. 1, 1915, to Oct. 31, 1916.

Day.

1............. .......

2....................

3....................

4.. ..................

5....................

6....................

7....................

8....................

9....................

10....................

11....................

12....................

13....................

14...................

15...................

16....................

17....................

18...................

19...................

20....................

21....................

22....................

23....................

24....................

25....................

26....................

27....................

28....................

29....................

30....................

31....................

Oct.

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

37

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

62

Nov.

64

62

62

62

62

62

62

66

64

62

62

62

62

80

100

342

306

288

237

205

271

271

237

205

2u5

205

147

147

147

147

Dec.

147

143

134

134

122

122

122

134

134

114

134

147

147

161

147

134

134

134

122

122

111

111

111

111

122

111

111

111

100

1UO

100

Jan.

100

100

100

90

100

100

100

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

122

134

122

122

111

111

111

111

100

100 111

Feb.

Ill

111

111

111

111

122

288

398

720

625

495

342

271

205

205

271

306

495

342

288

271

271

254

237

221

205

205

190

175

Mar.

175

175

175

161

161

175

190

175

190

205

205

190

175

175

161

161

147

147

161

175

450

330

292

274

255

255

238

238

220

220

220

Apr.

220

220

220

220

204

204

204

204

204

187

204

204

187

204

220

220

220

220

187

171

187

187

187

171

171

187

187

204

204

187

May.

187

187

187

220

292

330

292

292

238

187

171

171

155

140

140

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

155

187

155 tin

June.

155

155

155

187

220

187

220

220

255

220

187

187

220

220

255

292

330

370

330

255

220

187

155

187

220

292

255

220

187

155

July.

155

255

255

255

255

220

220

255

255

255

255

255

255

220

220

292

255

220

187

187

187

187

187

187

187

155

155

155

155

155

155

Aug.

155

125

125

125

125

125

125

125

125

125

125

125

98

98

125

125

98

98

98

98

98

98

98

88

88

77

77

77

77

77

77

Sept.

77

77

120

120

112

103

98

98

112

98

93

88

88

88

81

81

81

77

77

77

77

77

77

57

57

77

77

57

57

57

Oct.

77

68

68

68

68

68

68

68

68

68

68

68

63

63

63

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

68

77

Nous. Daily discharge interpolated on account of ice, Jan. 9 to 16.
74 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Shitike Creek at Warm Spring, Oreg., for the period Oct. 1, 1915,

to Oct. 31, 1916.

Month.

February ................................................

March....................................................

April. ....................................................

May......................................................

July......................................................

The year. ..........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

62

342 

161 

134 

720 

450 

220 

330 

370 

292 

155 

120

720 

77 

/

Minim rim.

37 

62 

100 

90 

111 

147 

171 

140 

155 

155 

77 

57

37 

60

Mean.

41.5 

145

126 

109 

274 

209 

200 

184 

223 

213 

106 

83.9

159

64.5

Run-oft 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,550 

8,630 

7,750 

6,700 

15,800 

12,900 

11,900 

11,300 

13,300 

13,100 

6,520 

4,990

115,000 

3,970

TROUT CREEK NEAR ANTELOPE, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. i sec. 2, T. 9 S., R. 15 E., at J. H. Friday's ranch, about 2 miles

above mouth of Antelope Creek, 15 miles east of Gateway, Jeffenson County, and

16 miles southwest of Antelope, Wasco County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 24 to August 31, 1915; February 15 to September

9, 1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank about 60 feet below a flume crossing and about

600 feet from Friday ranch house; read by Mrs. J. H. Friday. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Stream bed of gravel and silt; one channel at all stages;

no defined control. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period March, 1915, to September,

1916, was about 5.0 feet February 8, 1916 (discharge about 900 second-feet).

Minimum discharge recorded, 0.2 second-foot (gage height, 0.55 foot) August 6

to September 18, 1915. 

ICE. No record secured during winter. 

DIVERSIONS. Several canals divert water for irrigation above station, mostly in the

vicinity of Ashwood. 

REGULATION. None. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent between floods; changed early in

February, 1916. Rating curve for 1916 fairly well defined. Gage read to tenths

twice a day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage height to

rating table. Records fair. 

COOPERATION. Part of field data secured by assistants to the State Engineer of

Oregon.

Discharge measurements of Trout Creek near Antelope, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 28

Mar. 29

May 12

Made by 

P. V.Eodges. .........

.....do.................

C. L. Batchelder.......

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.70

2.00

1.60

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

92

128

69

Date.

May 30

Aug. 7

Made by .%.

Feet. 

1.60

.52

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

71

6.8
DESCHUTES RIVEB BASIS'. 75

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Trout Creek near Antelope, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1....................................

2....................................

3....................................

4....................................

5....................................

6....................................

7....................................

8....................................

9....................................

10....................................

11....................................

12....................................

13....................................

14....................................

15....................................

16....................................

17....................................

18.................................... 10

20....................................

21....................................

22....................................

23....................................

24....................................

25....................................

16....................................

27....................................

28....................................

29....................................

30....................................

31....................................

Feb.

221

244

256

232

168

130

105

90

83

83

83

83

71

71

66

Mar.

66

56

56

60

56

60

60

66

105

168

178

221

199

158

139

122

122

130 its

199

221

199

178

158

139

139

178

158

122

105

90

Apr.

105

113

105

90

83

77

66

77

83

83

168

130

113

97

Q7

97

07

83

83

83

83

83

71

71

71

71

71

83

83

83

May.

83

71

71

71

71

71

83

97

97

O7

71

71

60

60

51

51

51

60

51

51

51

44

44

44

44

83

71

60

71

77

71

June.

71

60

60

51

51

51

44

37

37

37

44

44

37

37

31

31

31

34

34

40

37

31

34

31

37

60

122

105

90

July.

90

83

77

77

66

60

60

56

44

40

31

25

25

25

25

40

51

40

34

31

25

25

25

25

20

16

10

9

9

9

9

Aug.

9

8

8

7

7

7

7

g

10

11

12

12

10

9

8

6

4

4

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

Sept.

1

1

1

Monthly discharge of Trout Creek near Antelope, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

April....... ........................................... ...

MBy......... .............................................

July......................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

256 

221 

168 

97 

122 

90 

12

Minimum.

66 

56 

66 

44 

31 

9 

1

Mean.

132 

131 

90.0 

66.1 

48.4 

37.5 

6.0 

a 1.0

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

3,930 

8,060 

5,360 

4,060 

2,880 

2,310 

369 

60

27,000

o Estimated. 

TROUT CREEK NEAR GATEWAY, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. t sec. 18, T. 9 S., B. 15 E., at Cram's lower ranch, just above 

mouth of Hay Creek, about 10 miles east of Gateway, Jefferson County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

EECORDS AVAILABLE. March 25 to August 7, 1915; February 27 to July 10, 1916; 

incomplete.

GAGE. Inclined staff on right bank; read by Mrs. F. A. Moore. The datum used 

during 1916 was about 1 foot lower than that used during 1915.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading at gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel; shifting during floods.
76 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period of records: 4.7 feet at 5.30 

p. m. March 8, 1916 (discharge from extension of rating curve, 408 second-feet); 

the flood of February, 1916, was about 3 feet higher. Stream bed practically dry 

in April and August, 1915.

ICE. No record during period when stream was frozen.

DIVERSIONS. Large area irrigated above station.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation fairly permanent between floods; changed during 

February, 1916. Eating curve fairly well defined. Gage read to half-tenths 

once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage height to rating 

table. Records good for days on which gage was read except those above 25 secondfeet, which are fair.

Discharge measurements of Trout Creek near Gateway, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 27

Mar. 29

Made by 

P.V.Hodges..........

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

3.45

3.68

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

138

168

Date.

May 11

Made by 

C. L. Batchelder .......

height.

Feet. 

3.10

2.50

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

74

3.5

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Trout Creek near Gateway, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. ...........

2............

3..........

4...........

5............

6............

7............

8............

g

10............

11............

12............

13............

14............

15............

Mar.

90

68

90

75

82

90

108

408

284

284

273

284 '240

208

178

Apr.

140

131

131

122

106

98

98

106

106

131

178

158

140

106

106

May.

75

June.

36

36

14

4

4

4

July.

178

262

158

122

106

90

75

61

61

48

Day.

16............

17............

18...........

19............

20............

21............

22............

23............

24............

25............

26............

27...........

28............

29............

30............

31............

Mar.

178

178

178

218

262

251

240

218

198

198

188

188

178

158

140

140

Apr.

98

98

106

90

75

May. June.

4

4

4

4

9

14

14

14

OK

7*

75

140

140

140

July.

NOTE. Mean discharge Mar. 1-31,189 second-feet (11,600 acre-feet); Apr. 1-20,116 second-feet (4,600 acrefeet); June 10-30,42 second-feet (1,750 acre-feet); July 1-10,116 second-feet (3,200 acre-feet).

HAY CREEK NEAR HAY CREEK, OREG.

LOCATION. In N. £ sec. 5, T. 11 S., R. 15 E., at McCue's ranch, 5 miles above mouth,

1J miles north of Hay Creek post office, Jefferson County. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 26 to September 30, 19l5; February 20 to July 31, 1916,

when station was discontinued.

GAGE. Inclined staff on right bank; read by Mrs. C. E. McCue. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky and permanent. Control about 18 feet below gage. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded February 20 to July 31, 1916,

5.4 feet June 28 and July 1 (discharge, 18.5 second-feet); minimum stage recorded,

4.5 feet May 8 (discharge, 0.7 second-foot). 

Maximum stage during period of available records is that of 1916; minimum

etage recorded, 4.4 feet July 17-24, 1915 (discharge, 0.4 second-foot). 

ICE. No records during winter. 

DIVERSIONS. Considerable water diverted for irrigation above station.
DESCHUTES BIVEE BASIN. 77

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation fairly permanent. Bating curve poorly defined. 

Gage read to half-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

daily gage height to rating table. Records poor. ~

Discharge measurements of Hay Creek near Hay Creek, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept: 30, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 26

Mar. 29

Made by 

P. V.Hodges..........

rTage 

height.

Feet. 

4.58

5.20

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1.1

13.3

Date.

May 11

Made by £&

Feet. 

4.69

4 64

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1.4

1 O

Daily discharge, in second feet, of Hay Creek near Hay Creek, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..........

2.........

3..........

4..........

5..........

6..........

7..........

8..........

9..........

10..........

11..........

12..........

13..........

14..........

15..........

Feb. Mar.

1.0

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

2 2

2.2

2.2

4.0

6.2

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

Apr.

13.3

13.3

13.3

13.3

13.3

12.0

10.8

10.8

8.5

13.3

13.3

10.8

10.8

8.5

8.5

May.

2.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

.7

1.7

2.2

2 2

2.2

2 2

1.2

1.2

June.

2.2

4.0

4.0

3.1

3.1

3.1

3.1

3.1

6.2

6.2

5.1

5.1

5.1

6.2

fi 9

July.

18.5

15.8

15.8

15.8

15.8

13.3

10.8

8.5

10.8

10.8

8.5

8.5

8.5

6.2

10.8

Day.

16..........

17..........

18..........

19..........

20..........

21..........

22..........

23..........

24..........

25..........

26..........

27..........

28..........

29..........

30..........

31..........

Feb.

2.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.1

1.0

1.0

1.0

Mar.

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

9.6

10.8

13.3

13.3

13.3

15.8

15.8

13.3

15.8

15.8

Apr.

8.5

7.4

6.4

5.4

44

3.2

2.2

6.2

8.5

8.5

8.5

6.2

6.2

4.0

4.0

May.

1.2

1.0

2.2

2 2

1.7

1.7

1.7

1.7

1.7

1.7

6.2

4.0

3.1

4.0

4.0

4.0

June.

6.2

4.0

4.0

3.1

4.0

4.0

4.0

A 0

6.2

6.2

10.8

13.3

18.5

13.3

13.3

July.

15.8

10.8

10.8

10.8

8.5

8.5

6.2

6.2

6.2

2.2

2.2

2.2

2.2

2.2

2.2

NOTE. Gage heights Apr. 17-21 apparently erroneous; discharged interpolated. 

Monthly discharge of Hay Creek near Hay Creek, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 3Q, 1916.

Month.

April.....................................................

May......................................................

July......................................................

The period. ........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

2.2

15.8 

13.3 

6.2

18.5 

18.5

Minimum.

1.0 

1.0 

2.2 

.7 

2.2 

2.2

Mean.

1.23 

7.92 

8.78 

2.10 

6.02 

9.16

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

24

457 

522 

129 

358 

563

2,080

WARM SPRINGS RIVER NEAR WARM SPRING, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 19, T. 8 S., R. 13 E., Wasco County, at bridge on road 

between Warm Spring and Simnasho, 9 miles from Warm Spring.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 29, 1911, to September 30, 1916 (fragmentary prior to 

1914).

GAGE. Stevens water-stage recorder since July 1,1914; fastened to downstream side 

of right abutment. Gage reader, Jerry Brunoe. Vertical staff spiked to upstream side of right abutment of old bridge, July 29, 1911, to July 1, 1914.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control is of gravel and small bouldera about 100 yards 

below bridge; practically permanent.
78 SUKFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder 

4.0 feet at 10 p. m. March. 9 (discharge, 2,930 second-feet); minimum stage from 

water-stage recorder, 0.77 foot January 15 (discharge, 210 second-feet).

1911-1916: Maximum stage recorded is that of March. 9, 1916; minimum stage 

recorded, 0.73 foot January 15, 1915 (discharge, 192 second-feet).

ICE. River probably never freezes, as there are hot springs just above bridge.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent since winter of 1914-15. Rating 

curve well defined below 450 second-feet and fairly well defined from 450 to 1,500 

second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder fairly satisfactory except January 1 to 15, July 20 to August 17, and September 10 to 30. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying to rating table the mean daily gage height obtained by 

inspecting the recorder graph. Records good except for March and for periods 

when gage was not operating, for which they are fair.

Discharge measurements of Warm Springs River near Warm Spring, Oreg., during the

year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Mar. 2

May 9

23

Made by- Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.69

2.17

1.86

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

1,130

861

Date. Made by 

C. L. Batchelder . ......

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.75

1.04

1.08

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

663

335

327

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Warm Springs River near Warm Spring, Oreg., for 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1... ...........

2..............

4..............

5..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

1 9

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

9O

91

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30

31..............

Oct.

254

254

254

249

249

249

258

258

262

245

245

245

245

241

241

237

233

237

241

241

241

237

241

237

228

220

220

216

210

210

Nov.

210

213

220

220

220

220

220

994.

994

994.

233

233

245

249

262

292

305

400

350

328

305

328

400

425

425

630

450

375

350

425

Dec.

375

375

375

375

375

570

600

510

480

480

480

if><\

425

400

375

350

350

350

328

305

305

350

1,020

1,290

930

735

700

600

540

540

480

Jan.

350

350

350

375

375

328

328

350

450

600

510

480

450

425

400

400

375

Feb.

375

375

375

375

375

375

480

735

930

1,480

1,880

1,680

1,480

1,580

1,680

1,680

1,680

1,680

1,680

1,580

1,380

1,290

1,480

1,290

1,110

930

930

890

Mar.

810

770

930

810

810

850

930

1,580

2,080

2,080

1,780

1,880

1,780

1,580

1 480

1,450

1,410

1,380

1,580

2,180

2,080

1,980

1,680

1,480

1,480

1,680

1,680

1,580

1,380

1,290

1,290

Apr.

1,290

1,290

1,290

1,290

1,290

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,290

1,380

1,380

1,290

1,200

1,200

1,290

1,200

1,200

1,110

1,020

930

1,020

930

850

850

890

930

1,020

1,020

930

890

May.

890

930

1,020

1,110

1,290

1,290

1,200

1,110

1,110

1,020

890

RKft

810

770

735

735

735

770

810

810

850

850

810

810

810

810

810

810

810

810

850

June.

850

810

810

770

810

810

810

890

850

850

850

850

850

810

770

735

735

735

735

770

810

850

850

825

805

780

760

735

665

665

July.

693

707

749

700

637

612

588

564

558

552

540

534

534

534

516

552

558

528

498

474

450

450

Aug.

350

341

323

318

 314

323

328

328

328

332

323

318

318

318

Sept.

318

318

341

350

341

336

332

328

328

305

305

305

NOTE. Daily discharge interpolated Mar. 16-17, May 24-25, June 24-27. and Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. Mean 

discharge estimated for periods when recorder was not operating as follows: Jan. 1-7, 415 second-feet; 

Jan. 9-15,350 second-feet; July 22-27,450 second-feet; July 29-30,440second-feet; Aug. 1-17,390 second-feet; 

Sept. 10-15,315 second-feet; Sept. 17-24,305 second-feet; Sept. 26-29,305 second-feet.
DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN. 79

Monthly discharge of Warm Springs River near Warm Spring Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 80, 1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

February. ...............................................

April.....................................................

July.....................................................

The year. ..........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

262 

630 

1.290 

600 

1,880 

2,180 

1,380 

1,290 

890 

749

350

2,180

Minimum.

210 

210 

306 

328 

375 

770 

850 

735 

665

314 

306

210

Mean.

241 

307 

509 

395 

1,150 

1,480 

1,130 

900 

795 

534 

361 

315

674

Run-off

(total in 

acre-feet).

14,800 

18,300 

31,300 

24,300 

66,200 

91,000 

67,200 

65,300 

47,300 

32,800 

22,200 

18,700

489,000

WHITE RIVER NEAR TYGH VALLEY, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. i sec. 10, T. 4 S., R. 13 E., 1 mile south of Tygh Valley, Wasco 

County, 1 mile above mouth of Tygh Creek, and 4 miles above Tygh Valley plant 

of Pacific Power & Light Co., at falls of White River.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 18, 1911, to September 30,1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on lower corner of left pier of highway bridge; read by Gertrude 

Brown and Bessie Nickerson.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from lower side of highway bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and sand; slightly shifting. White River carries 

a heavy load of glacial sediment at times.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.4 feet at 8 a. m. 

December 22 (discharge, 1,960 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.25 foot 

October 18 and 19 (discharge, 75 second-feet).

1911-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 5.3 feet January 9, 1912 (probably iceaffected); maximum when channel was clear, 3.5 feet January 13,1912 (discharge, 

2,050 second-feet). Minimum occurred in 1916.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice for short periods; ice jams occasionally 

form during extremely cold weather.

DIVERSIONS. Probably no diversion from White River above station, although diversion of water for irrigation of lands south of lower White River is probably feasible.

RE GULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent during year; affected by 

ice January 9-22 and 27-31. A new rating curve, averaging measurements made 

1916, has been used after October 18 and is well denned between 100 and 1,200 

second-feet; rating curve used October 1 to 9 fairly well defined. Gage read to 

quarter-tenths once daily, oftener during high water. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records good.

Discharge measurements of White River near Tygh Valley, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 80, 1916.

Date.

TLfor Q

4

Made by 

P V TTnilcroQ

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

o0.85

1.90

1.62

Discharge*

Sec.-ft. 

187

7QC

Date. Made by- Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.36

.81

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1,100

220

Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
80 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of White River near Tygh Valley, Oreg.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6.. ............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

96

110

110

110

96

82

77

82

82

82

81

80

79

78

76

75

75

75

75

85

89

89

112

119

131

119

112

107

107

96

103

Nov.

136

119

119

107

107

107

107

119

112

107

107

107

107

107

112

164

131

358

405

295

263

275

650

620

535

455

380

335

295

315

Dec.

295

255

295

315

295

315

380

455

430

405

405

405

380

335

295

315

335

315

315

335

650

1,690

1.060

850

815

780

815

990

850

590

620

Jan.

590

562

562

535

535

508

480

430

405

358

335

335

295

295

238

204

188

173

173

188

173

204

255

430

335

295

255

255

275

255

255

Feb.

255

220

173

188

173

188

295

430

535

590

990

780

780

590

650

780

920

920

920

850

780

710

710

745

745

680

I 562

620

A 535

Mar.

562

508

780

562

480

650

1.200

1,600

1,440

1,200

1,130

1.060

990

850

850

815

780

850

990

1,280

1,360

1,280

1,200

990

920

990

1,060

990

920

920

850

Apr.

850

850

920

990

920

990

990

1,060

1,130

1,130

1,200

1,130

1,060

1,130

1,130

1,130

1,130

1,130

1,060

990

990

920

850

850

920

1,060

1,130

1 200

1,130

1,130

May.

1,060

1,200

1,360

1,600

1,690

1,600

1,520

1,360

1,200

1,060

990

920

850

850

780

850

920

990

990

990

990

990

920

850

850

920

920

920

920

850

850

June.

990

990

990

1,060

990

990

1,060

1,060

1,200

1,060

990

990

990

990

1,130

1,200

1,280

1,440

1,200

1,060

920

780

780

745

920

990

920

780

780

710

July.

710

710

780

780

710

650

650

650

650

620

590

590

590

562

535

535

590

535

480

480

455

430

430

380

380

380

358

335

335

335

315

Aug.

315

295

295

295

287

275

275

255

275

275

255

255

255

255

275

315

295

255

255

255

255

255

255

275

275

275

255

255

244

244

244

Sept.

244

244

244

244

220

220

204

204

210

198

198

173

173

167

167

173

173

173

173

173

170

164

161

158

158

158

161

164

164

164

NOTE. Discharge Jan. 9-22 and 27-31 estimated on basis of measurement made Jan. 18.

Monthly discharge of White River near Tygh Valley, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. SO,

1916.

Month.

November. ..............................................

April... ..................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

The year. ..........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

131 

6EO 

1,690 

590 

990 

1,600 

1,200 

1,690 

1,440 

780 

315 

244

1,690

Minimum.

75 

107 

255 

173 

173 

480 

850 

780 

710 

315 

244 

158

75

Mean.

93.2 

239 

535 

335 

597 

970 

1,030 

1,060 

1,000 

533 

269 

187

570

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

5,730 

14,200 

32,900 

20,600 

34,300 

59,600 

61,300 

65,200 

59,500 

32,800 

16,500 

11,100

^414,000
SUKFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C. 81

KLICKITAT RIVER BASIN. 

KLICKITAT RIVER ABOVE PEARL CREEK, NEAR GLENWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 25, T. 10 N., R. 12 E., Yakima County, a quarter of a mile 

above Pearl Creek and about 26 miles north of Glenwood.

DRAINAGE AKEA. 126 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 31 to December 2,1910; August 23 to November 9,1916-

GAGE. Stevens eight-day water-stage recorder until September 15; readings on vertical staff on right bank, by B. E. Hanson, thereafter. Vertical staff in 1910.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky; may shift during floods.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a pole bridge; channel straight and fairly 

smooth.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, 2.02 feet at 

noon, August 23 and 24 (discharge, 231 second-feet); minimum stage, 1.52 feet 

October 23 and 24 (discharge, 110 second-feet).

ICE. No winter records.

DIVERSIONS . None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well 

denned. Operation of recorder satisfactory until September 18, when it was 

removed; gage read to hundredths once a day thereafter. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table the daily-gage reading or the mean daily-gage 

height determined by inspecting the gage-height graph. Records excellent.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by Horse Heaven irrigation district, through 

0. Laurgaard, consulting engineer.

Discharge measurements of Klickitat River above Pearl Creek, near Glenwood, Wash.,

during 1916.

Date.

A 11 or 9.J,

Sept. 5

21

29

Made by 

.....do..................

.....do..................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.02

1.85

1.68

1.64

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

231

178

138

133

Date.

Oct. 19

25

31

Made by 

A. G. Hanson..........

J. O. Kingsley. ........

. _ .do..................

A. G. Hanson..........

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1 54

1.52

1.53

1.89

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

114

107

111

189

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Klickitat River above Pearl Creek, near Glenwood, Wash., 

for the period Aug. 23 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Day.

1. ..............

2...............

3...............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

178

175

17^

173

170

167

165

155

iJ-ft

Id.^

148

Oct.

127

135

1QQ

 too

19Q

197

120

118

118

Nov.

123

133

137

143

137

121

120

123

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19...............

20...............

21...............

22...............

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

27..............

28...............

29...............

30...............

11

Aug.

216

219

216

213

204

189

184

181

Sept.

143

141

139

139

139

137

131

131

139

135

125

Oct.

115

115

115

113

113

112

110

110

113

115

120

148

Nov.

99665° we* 444 19 6
82 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Klickitat River above Pearl Creel, near Glenwood, Wash., for 

period Aug. 23 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Month.

September ...............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

219

178 

148 

192

Minimum.

173 

125 

110 

120

Mean.

199 

149 

120 

137

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

3,550

8,870 

7,380 

2,450

22,200

KLICKITAT RIVER NEAR GLENWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 14, T. 7 N., R. 12 E., just below Dairy Creek, 2J miles below 

southern boundary of Yakima Indian Reservation, 3 miles below Big Muddy 

Creek, and about 6 miles north of Glenwood, Klickitat County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 356 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 16, 1910, to September 38, 1916, for station at 

present site; October 9, 1909, to December 15, 1910, for station at a point a mile 

above, in sec. 11.

GAGE. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder referred to vertical staff on left 

bank. Gage reader, A. G. Hanson. Prior to July 19, 1910, several vertical staffs 

were used.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable, just below gage, erected to replace 

cable bridge that was broken down by snow.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Heavy gravel; may shift during high water.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, from water-stage recorder, 

3.47 feet at 2.30 a. m. June 18 (discharge, 4,620 second-feet); minimum stage, from 

water-stage recorder, 0.63 foot at 1 p. m. November 13 (discharge, 285 second-feet). 

1909-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 5.20 feet on original gage, November 

24, 1909 (discharge, estimated by extension of rating curve, 6,250 second-feet); 

minimum discharge recorded, 285 second-feet November 13, 1915.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATI©N. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during flood of May and June. Rating 

curves applicable as follows: October 1 to May 3, well defined between 375 and 

1,000 second-feet; June 18 to September 30, well defined between 500 and 4,000 

second-feet. Discharge May 4 to June 17 computed by shifting control method 

on the assumption that most of shift occurred in high water of May 4 to 6 and June 

15 to 17. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory except January 12 to 

February 17, when float was frozen in well, and August 16 to 29. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying to rating table the mean daily gage height determined 

by inspecting gage-height graph. Records excellent, except as follows: January, 

February, and May, fair; June and August, good.

Discharge measurements of Klickitat River near Glenwood, Wash., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Oct. 27

Nov. 28 

June 26

July 23

Made by 

A. G. Hanson. .....

.....do.................

A. G, Hanson

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.85

.85 

2.56

1.82

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

398

404 

3,000

1,840

Date.

Aug. 12

30

98

Made by 

.....do................. 

.....do.................

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.37

1.06

.77

.72

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1,190

980 

666

636
KLICKITAT EIVEE BASIN. 83

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Klicldtat River near Glenwood, Wash., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

413

391

386

370

364

358

364

370

370

364

364

364

391

391

391

375

375

375

370

375

375

Q7rt

490

419

430

425

403

397

391

380

425

Nov.

436

408

419

408

397

391

380

375

^fii

348

348

336

315

364

370

375

430

454

532

472

466

478

526

472

466

460

397

403

419

408

Dec.

397

403

460

557

496

466

466

478

514

454

460

430

386

358

397

386

386

403

413

880

1,010

745

657

635

563

550

530

478

430

430

Jan.

425

425

425

425

425

419

413

408

413

403

380

/

Feb.

630

636

643

643

643

636

630

609

609

595 HQI?

589

Mar.

582

563

554

554

CO9

508

508

657

784

QOA

1,010

1.160

1,220

1,110

1,010

965

1,010

1,200

1,380

1,560

1,750

1,680

1,610

1,540

1,480

1,410

1,340

1,280

1,160

1,110

1,110

Apr.

1,160

1,220

1,340

1,400

1 340

1 1*0

1,470

1,540

1,670

1,820

1,820

1 "7Xf\

1,750

1 960

2^030

i ofifi

1,960

1,820

1,680

1,610

i tin

1,470

1,400

1,400

1,610

1 Qfifl

2,240

2,170

2,100

2,170

May.

2,390

2,620

3,030

3,300

3,400

3,380

2 fun

2,600

2,360

2,050

1,820

1,680

1,530

1,460

1,460

1,600

1,750

1,900

2,200

2,280

2,280

2,120

1,980

1,820

1,900

2,050

2,360

2,520

2,360

2,200

2,280

June.

2,280

2,360

2,610

3,030

2,860

2,780

2,860

3,030

3,290

2,950

2,690

2,690

2,860

3,200

3,480

4,000

4,300

4,490

3,940

3,240

2,730

2,570

2,820

2,900

2,900

2,990

3,070

2,730

2,490

2,490

July.

2,730

3,670

3,500

2,990

2,820

2,570

2,490

2,650

2,820

2,650

2,650

2,650

2,730

2,490

2,410

2,730

2,490

2,250

2,100

2,030

2,030

1,950

1,880

1,810

1,670

1,530

1,470

1,400

1,340

1,340

1,400

Aug.

1,400

1,340

1,270

1,270

1,230

1,220

1,170

1,200

1,210

1,190

1,190

1,200

1,220

1,210

1,210

1,190

1,170

1,150

1,130

1,110

1,090

1,070

1,050

1,030

1,010

986

965

945

924

904

913

Sept.

904

868

778

770

749

728

728

721

714

714

714

714

707

707

700

700

700

700

694

707

735

735

707

688

676

700

688

652

640

640

NOTE. Discharge interpolated Dec. 31 to Jan. 5, Mar. 18-20,22-25, and Aug. 16-29. Mean discharge estimated Jan. 12-31,390 second-feet; Feb. 1-8,380 second-feet; Feb. 9-17,500 second-feet.

Monthly discharge of Klickitat River near Glenwood, Wash., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

[Discharge area, 356 square miles.J

Month.

April.............................

May..............................

July..............................

The year. ...................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

490 

532 

1,010

1,750 

2,240 

3,400 

4,490 

3,670 

1,400 

904

4,490

Minimum.

358 

315 

358

508 

1,160 

1,460 

2.280 

1,340 

904 

640

315

Mean.

388 

414 

505 

399 

517 

1,070 

1,690 

2,250 

3,020 

2.300 

1,130 

719

1,200

Per 

square 

mile.

1.09 

1.16 

1.42 

1.12 

1.45 

3.01 

4.75 

6.32 

8.48 

6.46 

3.18 

2.02

3.37

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

1.26 

1.29 

1.64 

1.29 

1.56 

3.47 

5.30 

7.29 

9.46 

7.45 

3.67 

2.25

45.93

Total in 

acre-feet.

23,900 

24,600 

31.100 

24,500 

29,700 

65,800 

101,000 

138,000 

180,000 

141,000 

69,500 

42,800

872,000
84 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

PEARL CREEK NEAR GLENWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In SE. £ sec. 25, T. 9 N., R. 12 E., YaMma County, a quarter of a mile

above mouth and 26 miles north of Glenwood. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 24 to November 9, 1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank; read by B. E. Hanson. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from pole bridge 10 feet above gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky; practically permanent. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded August 24 to November 9,

0.80 foot August 24 (discharge, 3.4 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.57

foot October 24, 26, and 28 (discharge, 0.9 second-foot). 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent; rating curve well denned. Gage

read to hundredths practically every day. Daily discharge ascertained by apply- 

' ing daily gage heights to rating table. Records good. 

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by Horse Heaven Irrigation District, through

O. Laurgaard, consulting engineer.

Jjaiiy uii e, in second-feet, of Pearl Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period 

Aug. 24 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Day.

1.... ...........

2...............

3...............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

9 t\

2.5

9 f\

2.5 9 t;

9 *;

9 t;

9 f\

2.4

2 4

2.4

2.4

2

0

2.3

9 °>

Oct.

1.6

1.7

1.7

1.5

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.4

1 °>

1.2

1 Q

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

Nov.

1 9

1.4

1

O

1.5

1.4

1 ^

1.2

1.2

1.2

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19...............

20...............

21...............

99

23...............

25...............

26...............

27...............

28...............

29...............

30

21...............

Aug.

3 A

3.3

3.0

2.9

2.7

2.6

2.5

2.5

Sept.

9 °>

2.0

2 0

2 2

1 Q

1 9

1 Q

1 Q

2.0

2.0

2.2

1.8

1.8

1.6

1.6

Oct.

1 9

1.1 1.1

1.2

1.1

1.1

1.0

1.0

9

1.0

.9

1.1

1.1

1.2

1.2

Nov.

Monthly discharge of Pearl Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period Aug. 24 to Nov.

9, 1916.

Month.

The period. ........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

3.4 

2.5

1.7- 

1.5

Minimum.

2.5 

1.6 

.9 

1.2

Mean.

2.86 

2.19 

1.23 

1.29

Kun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

45 

130 

76 

23

274

SWAMP CREEK NEAR GLENWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In NE. | sec. 19, T. 9 N., R. 13 E., YaMma County, a quarter of a mile

above mouth and about 21 miles north of Glenwood. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE.< August 31 to November 9,1916. 

GAGE, Vertical staff on left bank; read by A. G. Hanson,
KLICKITAT RIVER BASIN. 85

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from pole bridge 2 feet above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded for period August 31 to November 9, 2.77 feet November 4 (discharge, 10.5 second-feet). Minimum stage recorded, 2.64 feet, October 19-24 (discharge, 6.1 second-feet).

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation probably permanent. Rating curve poorly 

denned on account of poor measuring conditions. Gage read to hundredth^ 

nearly every day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage height 

to rating table. Records fair.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by Horse Heaven Irrigation District, through 

O. Laurgaard, consulting engineer.

Discharge measurements of Swamp Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for period Aug. 31 to

Nov. 9, 1916.

Date.

Aug. 31

Sept. 5

21

Made by 

A . (r. TTfvnsnn .......,,

.....do.................

height.

Feet.

2 7fl

2.71

2.67

Discharge.

8ec.-ft. 

8.8

8.4

5.7

Date.

Oct. 19

28

Nov. 4

Made by 

Hanson and Kingsley . .

&.

Feet. 

2.64

2.66

2.77

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

6.1

7.6

10

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Swamp Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period

Aug. 31 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Day.

1.. .............

2...............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

1O

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

8.1

8.1

8.4

8.4

ft A

8.1

8.1

8.1

8.1

8.1

8.1

8.1

8.1

6.7

7.1

Oct.

7.4

7.8

8.1

7.4

8 1

7.4

7.8

7.8

7.4

7.1

7.4

7.1

7.4

7.1

7.1

Nov.

8.8

9.1

9.1

10.5

9

0

8.8

S.4

8.1

8.1

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19

20...............

21...............

22...............

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

27...............

28...............

29...............

30...............

31...............

Aug.

8.1

Sept.

7.4

7.4

7.4

7.1

6.7

7.1

7.1

7.4

7.4

7.4

7.8

7.8

7.4

7.1

7.1

Oct.

7.4

6.7

6.4

6.1

6.1

6.1

6.1

6.1

6.1

6.7

6.7

7.1

6.7

6.7

8.1

10.1

Nov.

Monthly discharge of Swamp Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period Sept. 1 to Nov.

9, 1916.

Month.

The period... ......................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

8.4 

10.1 

10.5

Minimum.

6.7 

6.1 

8.1

Mean.

7.65 

7.15 

8.97

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

455 

440 

160

1,060
86 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

WEST FORK OF KUCE2TAT RIVER NEAR GLENWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 24, T. 9 N., R. 12 E., Yakima County, at sheep bridge 

about 1 mile above mouth, 20 miles north of Glenwood. . DRAINAGE AREA. 72 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 17 to November 30, 1910; August 25 to November 9, 

1916.

GAGE. Stevens 8-day water-stage recorder, September 15 to November 9; vertical 

staff, read by A. G. Hanson, August 25 to September 14. Gage read in 1910 by 

employees of KlickLtat Irrigation & Power Co. was just below junction of Little 

Muddy Creek and Fish Lake stream in sec. 10.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from sheep bridge 100 feet upstream from gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky; somewhat shifting on account of high velocities.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage from water-stage recorder for period 

August 25 to November 9,1.20 feet at 3 a. m. November 4 (discharge, 317 secondfeet). Minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 0.58 foot October 23 to 25 (discharge, 255 sepond-feet).

June 17 to November 30,1910: Maximum discharge, 752 second-feet November 

10.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation not permanent. Fairly well defined rating 

curves were used August 25 to October 28 and October 30 to November 9. Gage 

read nearly every day to September 14; operation of recorder satisfactory thereafter. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table the daily 

gage reading or the mean gage height determined by inspecting the gage-height 

graph; estimated for October 29. Records good except those for November, 

which are fair.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by Horse Heaven Irrigation District, through 

0. Laurgaard, consulting engineer.

Discharge measurements of West Fork of Klwkitat River near Glenwood, Wash., for 

period Aug. 25 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Date.

Aug. 25

Sept. 3

21

29

Made by 

.....do................. 

.....do.................

height.

Feet. 

1.05

.98

.74 

.75

Discharge.

8ec.-ft.

321

298 

282

Date.

Oct. 19

25

30 Nov. 4

Made by 

.....do.................

J&

Feet. 

0.62

.61

.65 

1.00

Discharge.

8ee.-ft. 

259

260

251

901

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of West Fork of Klickitat River near Glenwood, Wash., 

for the period Aug. 25 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Day.

1. ..............

2...............

3...............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

317

317

319

314

308

306

306

308

303

303

303

298

290

288

2S8

Oct.

279

279

279

276

277

276

274

269

268

266

266

266

266

266

264

Nov.

260

272

280

299

282

276

266

266

288

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19...............

20...............

21...............

22...............

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

27...............

28...............

29...............

30...............

31...............

Aug.

330

327

325

324

322

322

319

Sept.

288

288

287

284

282

280

279

279

277

279

287

282

282

282

279

Oct.

264

261

258

260

260

258

256

255

255

255

256

258

256

258

256

272

NOV.
KLICKITAT RIVER BASIN.

Monthly discharge of West Fork of Klickitat River near Glenwood, Wash., for the period

Aug. 25 to Nov. 9,1916.

Month.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

330 

319 

279 

299

Minimum.

319 

277 

255 

260

Mean.

324 

293

265 

277

Run-oft 

(total in 

acre-feet).

4,500 

17,400 

16,300 

4,940

43,100

CUNNINGHAM CREEK NEAR GLENWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In SW. J sec. 15, T. 8 N., R. 12 E., Yakima County, 200 feet above trail 

crossing, 1 mile above mouth, and about 14 miles north of Glenwood.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 28 to November 9, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank; read by B. E. Hanson.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from pole bridge about 5 feet below gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky; probably permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded August 28 to November 9, 0.50 

foot August 28 to 30 (discharge, 28 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.37 

foot November 6 and 7 (discharge, 19 second-feet).

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation apparently permanent; rating curve fairly well 

defined; gage read to hundredths nearly every day. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying daily gage reading to rating table. Records good.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by Horse Heaven Irrigation District, through 

0. Laurgaard, consulting engineer.

Discharge measurements of Cunningham Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for period Aug.

28 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Date.

A 11 9 9Q

Sept. 20

Oct. 20

Made by 

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.50

.43

.40

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

27.8

20.9

19.9

Date.

Oct. 31

Nov. 5

Made by &.

Feet. 

.39

.38

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

21.7

19.5

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Cunningham Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the 

period Aug. 28 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Day.

1. ..............

3...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8. ..............

Q

10...............

11............... 19

13...............

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

26

26

27

27

26

26

26

27

26

26

25

24

24

24

24

Oct.

23

22

22

22

22

22

22

21

21

22

20

22

20

22

20

Nov.

20

22

19

22

19

19

19

19

20

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19...............

20...............

21...............

22...............

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

27...............

28...............

29...............

30...............

31...............

Aug.

28

28

28

27

Sept.

24

24

24

23

22

24

22

24

23

22

22

22

22

23

22

Oct.

20

24

26

24

21

19

19

19

20

20

20

19

20

20

22

20

Nov.
88 SUKFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1916, PART XIIMonthty discharge of Cunningham Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period Aug.

to Nov. 9, 1916.

Month.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

28 

27 

26 

22

Minimum.

27 

22 

19 

19

Mean.

27.8 

24.2 

21.2 

19.9

Eun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

- 221 

1,440 

1,300 

355

3,320

BIG MUDDY CREEK NEAR GLENWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In SW. i sec. 21, T. 8 N., R. 12 E., half a mile below mouth of Hell 

Roaring Creek, about 3 miles above mouth of stream, and 12 miles north of 

Glenwood, Klickitat County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 23 square miles (Water-Supply Paper 253, p. 46).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 28 to November 12, 1916; occasional measurements 

in 1905 and 1908.

GAGE. Stevens eight-day water-stage recorder installed temporarily; inspected by 

A. G. Hanson.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a tree felled across stream; conditions poor; 

current very turbulent.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and rounded boulders; shifting.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, August 28 to 

November 12, 2.13 feet at 6 p. m. September 1 (discharge, 390 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 1.21 feet at end of record, 9.30 a. m. November 12 

(discharge, 90 second-feet).

ICE. No winter records.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed frequently. Two well-defined rating 

curves were used, one applicable September 4-25, the other September 28 to 

November 12. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying to rating table the mean daily gage height obtained 

by inspecting recorder graph; shifting-control method used August 28 to September 3 and September 26-27. Records fair.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by Horse Heaven Irrigation District, through 

0. Laurgaard, consulting engineer.

Discharge measurements of Big Muddy Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period

Aug. 28 to Nov. 1%, 1916.

Date.

Aug. 28

22

28

Made by 

......do...............

......do...............

Gage 

height.

Feet 

2.00

1 80

1.60

1.57

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

288

232

143

181

Date.

Oct. 18

31

Nov. 3

Made by 

J.'O. Kingsley........

&.

Feet 

1.41

1.30

1.33

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

126

103

120
KLICKITAT RIVER BASIN. 89

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Big Muddy Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period

Aug. 28 to Nov. 12, 1916.

Day.

1..... ..........

2...............

3...............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9............... 10...............

11...............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

352

346

289

241

230

212

202

198

168

152

156

1 P»fi

1 ^.fi

1 5.9

148

Oct.

1 t\(\

141

136

124

tv>

118

114

114

120

120

120

Nov.

103

107

116

i on

105

103

IrtO

102

105

100

Q7

O1

Day.

16...............

17...............

1Q

1Q

20...............

21...............

22...............

23...............

24...............

OK

26...............

97

28...............

29

^n

31...............

Aug.

289

99^

216 MO

Sept.

144

144

14A

1 eo

1 5.9

152

152

130

120

120

172

200

178

178

161

Oct.

147

114

1OQ

116

114

116

118

116

109

103

107

105

Nov.

Monthly discharge of Big Muddy Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period Aug. 28

to Nov. 12, 1916.

Month.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

312 

352 

150 

120

Minimum.

216 

120 

103 

91

Mean.

260 

182 

121 

104

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,060 

10,800 

7,440 

2,480

22,800

COUGAR CREEK NEAR GLENWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In NW. \ sec. 33, T. 8 N., R. 12 E., YaMma County, 50 feet above trail

crossing, about \\ miles above mouth, and 10 miles north of Glenwood. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 27 to November 9, 1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank; read by B. E. Hanson. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from pole bridge about 10 feet above gage;

conditions poor.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Boulders; somewhat shifting. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period August 27 to

November 9, 0.90 foot August 28 (discharge, 4.8 second-feet); minimum stage

recorded, 0.75 foot October 21 to 26, and 28 (discharge, 1.5 second-feet). 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation not permanent. Two fairly well denned

rating curves applicable August 27 to October 29 and October 30 to November 9.

Gage read to hundredths nearly every day. Daily discharge ascertained by

applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records fair. 

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by Horse Heaven Irrigation District through

O. Laurgaard, consulting engineer.
90 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Discharge measurements of Cougar Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for period Aug. 27 to

Nov. 9, 1916.

Date.

Aug. 27

Made by £R.

Feet. 

0.89

.82

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

4.2

1.8

Date.

Oct. 18

Nov. 3

Made by 

..:.. do........ .........

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.76

.88

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1.5

2.2

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Cougar Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period

Aug. 27 to Nov. 9, 1916.

Day.

1...............

2...............

3...............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

3.6

3.6

4.1

4.1

3.6

3.2

2.8

2.8

2.8

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

1.8

Oct.

1.8

1.8

2.0

1.7

1.7

1.7

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.6

1.6

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.5

Nov.

2.2

2.0

2.2

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.8

1.7

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19

20...............

21...............

22................

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

27...............

28...............

29...............

30...............

Q1

Aug.

4.1

4.8

4.1

4.1

3.6

Sept.

1.8

2.0

2.5

2.0

1.8

2.0

2.0

2.0

1.8

1.8

2.0

1.8

1.8

1.8

2.0

Oct.

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

2.0

2.2

2.2

Nov.

Monthly discharge of Cougar Creek near Glenwood, Wash., for the period Aug. 27 to

Nov. 9, 1916.

Month.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

4.8 

4.1 

2.2 

2.4

Minimum.

3.6

1.8 

1.5 

1.7

Mean.

4.14

2.43 

1.63 

2.01

Run-oft 

(total in 

acre-feet).

41 

145 

100 

36

322

HOOD RIVER BASIN. 

HOOD RIVER AT DEE, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. J sec. 7, T. 1 N., R. 10 E., just above backwater of mill dam at

Dee, Hood River County, and half a mile below junction of East and Middle

forks.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 21, 1913, to December 31, 1914; February 1, 1915, to

January 15,1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff attached to wooden crib on left bank just above railroad

trestle; read by J. W. West. Gage 400 feet below dam was used 1913 to December

31, 1914. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable about 25 feet above gage.
HOOD RIVER BASIN. 91

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control of boulders, stumps, and gravel; fairly permanent

between floods. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded October 1 to January 15, 1916,

3.3 feet at 2. p. m. December 21 and 10 a. m. December 22 (peak of flood

occurred between these readings; discharge cannot be computed); minimum

stage prior to December 22, 0.68 foot October 10 to 12 (discharge, 172 second

feet). / 

1913-1916: Maximum stage was recorded during 1916; minimum stage recorded,

0.58 foot September 7, 10, and 11, 1915 (discharge, 134 second-feet). 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice. 

DIVERSIONS. Several small ditches divert water for irrigation above station. The

East Fork Irrigation District canal diverts water through a divide to lands

outside the drainage area. 

REGULATION. None. The flow at former station is irregular especially during low

water, owing to changes in load in power plant at mill of Oregon Lumber Co.

just above gage. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed December 21. Rating curve used

prior to that date well denned between 180 and 335 second-feet and curve used

after that fairly well denned between 300 and 1,100 second-feet. Gage read to

quarter-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage

height to rating table. Records fair.

Discharge measurements of Hood River at Dee, Oreg., during the year ending Sept. SO,

1916.

[Made by P. V. Hodges.]

Date.

Mar. 15..............................................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.70

1.60

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

370

823

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hood River at Dee, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

Day.

1. ..............

2. ..............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

11

14...............

15...............

Oct.

250

225

202

180

180

180

180

172

172

250

225

189

Nov.

305

39?

305

265

250

225

216

235 99>;

216

275

225

216

216

485

Dec.

625

545

625

585

705

625

585

585

Jan.

510

485

460

4^7

415

392

392

392

379

370

<W8

o-jn

330

310

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

10

20...............

21...............

22. ..............

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

27...............

28...............

?n

31

Oct.

189

180

180

180

189

180

180

265

368

323

287

235

225

216

202 u<\

Nov.

323

705

665

705

665

Dec.

545

508

485

470

470

1,100

875

875

710

660

660

610

560

535

Jan.

NOTE. Unrecorded discharge for days between Oct. 3 and Dec. 20 exceeded 705 second-feet; that between Dec. 20 and 23 exceeded 1,100 second-feet. 
92 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

HOOD RIVER AT TUCKER BRIDGE, NEAR HOOD RIVER, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 15, T. 2 N., E. 10 E., at Tucker Bridge, 5 miles south of 

Hood Eiver, Hood Eiver County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

EECORDS AVAILABLE. October 20, 1897, to December 31, 1899; August 27, 1913, to 

September 30, 1914; July 24, 1915, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Chain gage attached to highway bridge; wire gage attached to an earlier 

bridge, used 1897 to 1899; Stevens water-stage recorder on right bank one-third 

mile above intake of power flume and three-fourths mile above bridge, used 

July 24 to December 21, 1915, when it was washed out by a flood.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge; flow of flume included 

with that of river. Measuring conditions only fair.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocks and boulders; practically permanent at both 

locations.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.8 feet (determined by leveling to high-water marks) at the recorder, about 1 a. m. December 

22 (discharge, 14,600 second-feet, from extension of rating curve). Minimum 

stage, 0.65 foot at 2 a. m. October 13 (discharge, 145 second-feet).

1897-1899 and 1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded is that of December 22, 

1915; minimum stage, 0.62 foot at 1 a. m. September 16, 1915 (discharge, 136 

second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected.

DIVERSIONS. Several large diversions for irrigation above station. Power flume 

diverts water a few hundred feet above the bridge and discharges directly below 

it; diversion included in records.

REGULATION. Water stored at sawmill at Dee. During low water of 1914 and 1915 

the pond was filled and emptied as many as six times daily, causing fluctuations 

of as much as 0.8 foot at Tucker Bridge. During 1916 steam was used to supplement water power, and the stage fluctuated through only a small range.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Eating curve for 

water-stage recorder well defined between 150 and 5,000 second-feet. Eating 

curve for chain gage well denned between 400 and 5,000 second-feet. Chain 

gage read to quarter-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained as follows: 

October 1 to December 15, by use of discharge integrator; after January 1, by 

applying to rating table the mean daily stage obtained from chain gage. Records 

excellent for October and November; fair for December, June and July; good 

for rest of year.

Discharge measurements of Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, Oreg., during 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Nov. 16 

17 

17 

17 

Jan. 5

Made by 

C. L. Batchelder 

.....do.......... 

.....do........... 

.....do...........

P. V. Hodges. . . .

Gage height.

Recorder.

Feet. 

2.14 

2.00 

3.90 

3.86 

1.96

Chain 

gage.

Feet. 

2.61 

2.35 

6.15 

6.10 

2.45

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

978 

942 

4,770 

4,690 

910

Date.

Mar. 15 

May 6 

13 

Aug. 3

Made by 

P.V.Hodges.... 

C.L. Batchelder. 

.....do...........

Gage height.

Recorder.

Feet. 

2.86

Chain

gage.

Feet. 

4.00 

5.00 

3.58 

2.32

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

2,120 

3.000 

1,680

818
HOOD RIVEK BASIN". 93

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. 80, 1916.

Day.

1... ...........

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24...............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

OJfl

4O4

411

O4f|

325

318

qift

one

one

313

314

315

AQ K

329

3fK>

295

O1A

322

314

308

310

>inq

410

R01

425

368

qnft

293

312

610

Nov.

fi79

RAf\

RQO

532

510

tyv\

456

4fi4

443

443

413

450

415

393

»4fi

i oan

3,110

3,420

I

con

i 7^n

1,900

S Qfln

2,120

3,630

2 &nn

1,700

1 400

1,550

1,350

Dec.

1,100

1 040

1,010

1,030

2,350

2 94(1

2 080

i &on

1,710

1 490

1 300

1,180

1,070

Q71

arm

830

790

7QA

770

5,100

11,300

4,100

2,600

2

on/\

2 ,050

1,700

1,800

1,450

1 9<Vl

1 1<Vl

Jan.

1,180

1,120

1,050

1 000

Qfin

880

860

con

810

onn

750

710

Ann

690

Ann

690

ftKA

690

Ann

630

79fl

890

1,820

1 480

1,200

1,100

1,020

910

850

800

800

Feb.

560

620

OrtA

760

70/1

680

2 Q40

2,180

2 noft

2

QQn.

2 9Afl

1,760

1,880

2,000

2

orn

2,020

2 rtfirt

i 7sn

1 640

1 480

1,390

1,320

1,170

1,160

1,160

1,160

Mar.

1 14/1

1,160

1,180

1 13fl

i noil

1,420

1 480

2 ft9ft

2,900

3,210

3 9in

3,200

3,110

2 Ann

2,040

1 880

2,030

2

AQA

3,690

3,440

3,640

2 Qfln

2,500

5,560

7 run

3,840

2,700

2

4 Qfl

2,400

Apr.

2 480

2

ZAf\

2,430

2,440

2,530

2

QQA

2 ftftn

2,480

2,200

1 QSfl

2,020

2

AAA

2,160

2,480

2,290

May.

2 1 wi

2 430

2 790

3,050

3,250

3 91 ft

2 740

2 ACfl

2,290

2,110

1,880

1,680

1,560

1 680

1,580

1,600

1,820 i Q^ft

1,930

1,760

1,780

1,840

1,760

1,660

1,780

1,720

1,720

1,760

1,660

June.

1 600

1,680

1,720

1,950

1,880

July.

1,660

1 450

1,260

1,310

1,250

1,220

1,180

1,140

1,070

1,000

920

880

850

870

890

Aug.

860

891

QIC

850

800

- RfWl

785

780

770

780

780

750

740

735

74A

720

735

71 3

691

668

644

622

600

630

630

640

670

610

592

576

536

Sept.

630

720 Qin

596

528

520

ROQ

605

KCO

eon

512

504

473

512

516

516

Kf)A

524

CIO

512

512

504

480

476

473

488

473

473

470

NOTE. Daily discharge estimated, on account of lack of gage readings, from record at Powerdale as 

follows: Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, Dec, 16-31, Jan. 11-20, Jan. 30 to Feb. 6, and Aug. 18-22. Gage could not be 

read on account of ice under the weight on the following days: Jan. 11-20 and Jan. 30 to Feb. 6. Mean 

discharge estimated on account of lack of gage records as follows: 2,450 second-feet Apr. 4-15; 2,000 secondfeet, June 6-30; 1,800 second-feet, July 1-16.

Monthly discharge of Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

610 

3,960 

11,300 

1,820 

2,890 

7,040

3,250

915

810

11,300

Minimum,

293 

393

770 

630 

. 560 

1,090 

1,980 

1,560

850 

536 

470

293

Mean.

353 

1,400 

1,910 

902 

1,580 

2,710 

2,360 

2,040 

1,960 

1,480 

716 

536

1,490

Eun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

21,700 

83,300 

117,000

90^900 

167,000 

140,000 

125,000 

117,000 

91,000 

44,000 

31,900

1,080,000
94 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

HOOD RIVER AT POWERDALE, NEAR ROOD RIVER, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. i sec. 36, T. 3 N., R. 10 E., at Powerdale, about three-quarters 

of a mile south of town of Hood River, Hood River County, above discharge of 

tailrace of plant of Pacific Power & Light Co., and 1J miles above mouth of stream.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 31, 1913, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank opposite power plant, about one-half mile above 

railroad bridge, in the SE. £ sec. 36; used March 31, 1913, to September 30,1914, 

and after December 21, 1915. Vertical staff on left bank just below bridge of 

Mount Hood Railway, October 1, 1914, to July 26, 1915; water-stage recorder 

at same location July 27 to December 21, 1915. Gage reader, A. Rogers.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 100 feet above gage at power plant.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rock and boulders; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 7.5 feet on gage 

opposite power plant at 1 a. m. December 22 (discharge about 12,200 second 

feet); minimum stage trom viator-stage recorder, 1.60 feet at 1 a. m. October 11 

(discharge, 235 second-feet).

1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded was that of 1916. Minimum stage 

recorded, 1.33 feet September 4, 1915 (discharge, from extension of rating curve, 

176 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not materially affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Large diversions for irrigation above station. Water for power plant 

is diverted around upper gage, but is returned above the bridge gage. A record 

of this diversion has been kept (p. 101).

REGULATION. Water stored at sawmill at Dee causes sudden fluctuation's at low 

water, but this was much less noticeable in 1916 than in 1914 and 1915.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent for gage at bridge; rating curve 

well denned. Stage-discharge relation for upper gage changed March 26; two 

rating curves, well denned between 700 and 5,000 second-feet, applicable December 22 to March 26 and March 27 to September 30. From October 1 to November 

1^ operation of water-stage recorder not satisfactory. Staff gage used after December 21 read to hundredths four times daily. Daily discharge ascertained as 

follows: October 1 to November 17, b.y applying to the rating table mean daily 

gage height determined by inspecting gage-height graph; November 18 to December 21, by use of discharge integrator; December 22 to September 30, by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Hood River at Powerdale, near Hood River, Oreg., during the

year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Nov. 17 

Jan. 6 

Mar. 16

Made by 

C.L. Batchelder.. 

P.V.Hodges.....

Gage height.

Bridge 

gage.

Feet. 

5.70

Gage 

opposite 

power 

house.

Feet. 

5.00 

2.40 

3.55

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

o4.970 

816 

2,050

Date.

May 5 

21 

Aug. 1

Made by 

C.L. Batchelder..

F.F. Henshaw...

.....do............

Gage height.

Bridge 

gage.

Feet.

Gage 

opposite 

power 

house.

Feet. 

4.36 

3.48 

2.43

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

3,040 

1,900 

918

a Measured at Tucker Bridge; inflow, estimated as 200 second-feet, has been added.
HOOD BIVEE BASIN. 95

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hood River at Powerdale, near Hood River, Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

[Gage opposite power plant.]

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan.

1,080

1,080

1,040

900

con

804

780

780

780

m if\

e*jn

635

600

600

fiflfl

600

565

600

600

eon

670

900

1,820

1,590

1 OftO

1,080

QQfi

900

820

820

780

Feb.

530

600

820

74n

705

670

2,070

2,070

2 onn

3,140

2,490 i R*?ft

1,940

1,940

2 orm

2,640

2,640

2

njtf\

2,070

1,820

1,700

1,700

1,590

1,480

1,380

1,330

1,380

1,380

Mar.

1,280

1,180

1,380

1,2.80

i Mfi

1,820

1,590

2,340

3,140

3,320

3,500

3,320

2,490

2 200

2,070

2,070

2 ft7f)

2 200

3

GAA

3 7fift

3,700

2 800

2'iQO

5,500

6,800

5 ocrt

a VMl

2,970

2,640

2,640

Apr.

2,490

2,490

2,490

2,490

2,340

2,200

2,200'

2,340

2 640

2 QAA

2,490

2,340

2 4QO

2,490

2 J.QO

2,490

2,340

2,070

2,070

2 Aon

2,200

2,070

1,940

1 940

2,200

2,490

2,340

2,340

2

OArt

May.

2,200

2,640

2,800

2,970

3,140

3,140

2,640

2,640

2 340

2^200

i o/in

1,820

1,710

1,710

1,710

1,710

1,820

1,940

1,820

1,820

1,940

2,070

1,820

1,820

1,820

1,820

1,940

1,820

1,820

1,710

June.

1,710

1,710

1,710

2,070

1,940

1,820

1,820

1,940

2,070

1,710

1,710

1,710.

1,710

1,820

2,200

2 A on

2,640

2,970

2,490

2,070

1,820

1,710

1,710

1,820

1 940

2,200

1 940

l',940

1,710

1,610

July.

2,340

2,340

2,070

1,940

1,710

1,610

1,610

1,710

1,710

1,610

1,610

1,610

1,610

1,610

1,420

1,820

1,710

1,610

1,420

1,420

1 Vtfl

1,330

1,380

1,200

1,100

1,060

980

940

900

980

980

Aug.

940

900

900

900

900

860

820

900

940

820

S9fl

860

900

QOrt

820

QOA

740

700

670

670

Af*<\

565

705

635

fiSH

670

705

670

740

705

780

Sept.

740

740

820

670

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

565

565

530

530

530

530

530

530

530

495

495

460

460

430

430

460

460

460

460

Monthly discharge of Hood River at Powerdale, near Hood River, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

[Gage opposite power plant.]

Month.

February ................................................

April.....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,820 

3,140 

6,800 

2,800 

3,140 

2,970 

2,340 

940 

820

Minimum.

530 

530 

1,180 

1,940 

1,710 

1,610 

900 

495 

430

Mean.

853 

1,720 

2,820 

2,350 

2,100 

1,960 

1,510 

774 

554

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

52,400 

98,900 

173,000 

140,000 

129,000 

117,000 

92,800 

47,600 

33,000

884,000
96 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Combined daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hood River and Pacific Power & Light Co.'s 

tailrace at Powerdale, near Hood River, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..............

2.............. >

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

360

495

380

340

340

340

340

340

325

310

310

340

435

oon

340

ooc

340

340

«MA

340

340

435

495

625

528

40 e

435

380

380

830

Nov.

ftQft

560

CCA

4QC

4Q^

43*

4ft *

495

AQ e

465

495

435 4S<;

4ftn

850

1,280

2

0AA

9 *un

2,890

I

Kan

1,530

1,990

3,410

1,910

3,670

2,550

1,730

1 AKf\

1,560

1,380

Dec.

1,160

1,020

970

970

2

1 AA

2 040

2 Q1ft

1,730

2,070

1 660

1 IRft

1 OrtA

1,200

1,080

Q7A

QAA

OQA.

795

70*

774

5

1QA

8,900

4,100

2 640

2^340

2,070

1,700

1 Q9A

1 4.RH

1,280

1,180

Jan.

1,100

1,100

QOft

916

900

864

855

DKK

oqe

7^4.

716

AQ1

ftQ4

700

697

649

699

CQ1

A99

763

Q79

1,910

1 680

1

OCA

1,160

1,070

Q7O

Q1A

863

865

Feb.

615

a^n

860

Q1O

777

79S

2

-IOA

2,160

2 OQA

2,580

3,220

2

COA

1,890

2,030

2,030

2 290 '

2

7OA

2 73ft

2,420

2,140

1 Qftfl

1,770

1 7on

1,670

I

Kftfl

1 460

l'410

1,400

1,400

Mar.

1,370

1,260

1,460

1 QfiA

1,240

1 840

1 ftQft

2,420

3 94ft

3,410

3 ton

3,570

3 OCA

2 590

2

OAA

2,150

2 1 P»fi

2 130

2 OCA

3

CCA

3 7ftA

3 7ftA

2,860

2,550

5,570

6,870

5,310

3,610

3

AOA

2 7nn

2 ft7fl

Apr.

9 tftn

2,640

2

KCA

2

KEA

2,410

2 OCA

2

0AA

2 400

2 540

2^700

2 OCA

2

KCA

2,410

2

ecn

2

CAA

2 *^

2

KCA

2.410

2 1 t\(\

2,140

2 s; vi

9 97ft

2,120

2

AAA

2

AAA

2 OCA

2 ETA

2,420

2,410

2 94ft

May.

2 OKA

2

7OA

2

QQA

9. rt^tft

9. 9ift

3,140

2,640

2 ft4ft

2,340

2 9flft

1 940

1,820

1,710

1,710

1,710

1,710

1

OOA

1,940

1,820

1,820

1 940

2,' 070

1,820

1,710

1,820

1 830

1^950

1,830

1,830

1,770

June.

1,720

1,720

1,720

2 080

1^950

1 900

I'aftft

2,020

2 1 %fl

1,720

1,760

1 7Qft

1 790

1^900

2 9sn

2,570

2 720

2

QQA

2,570

2,150

1 900 i' 7on

1,790

1,910

1 QKA

2 9Qft

2,030

2

AOA

1,800

1,700

July.

2

AQA

2,350

2,160

1 950

1^800

1,700

1,700

1,800

1,770

1,690

1,700

1,700 1 7nft

1,700

1,510

1,830

1 ftftft

1,700

1,510

1,510

1,420

1,420

1 IQft

1,290

1 190

1,150

1,070

1,030

990

992

1,060

Aug.

1,030

QQQ

QOQ

984

QQ7

Q74

QAA

QQft

1.020

910

QAO

946

930 on.fi

QAfi

Qftfi

826

786

756

con

S7Q

654

7QQ

722

724

itfi

763

757

824

781

866

Sept.

R94.

798

QOA

759

686

686

fiR7

CQQ

688

632

684

652

651

601

ftlQ

613

610

613

610

ftftfi

575

581

543

540

516

517

KRA

536

542

543

NOTE. Discharge October to December obtained from records at bridge gage and represents total 

flow. Discharge January to September obtained by adding the flow of Pacific Power & Light Co.'s tailrace to the discharge of the river as given in preceding table.

Combined monthly discharge of Hood River and Pacific Power & Light Co.'s tailrace 

at Powerdale, near Hood River, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

February. ...............................................

March....................................................

April..... ................................................

May..... ................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

830 

3,670 

8,900 

1,910 

3,220 

6,870 

2,860 

3,210 

2,980 

2,430 

1,030 

830

8,900

Minimum.

310 

400 

774 

622 

615 

1,240 

2,000 

1,710 

1,700 

990 

579 

516

310

Mean.

398 

1,330 

1,890 

931 

1,790 

2,890 

2,410 

2, 120 

2,020 

1,590 

852 

633

1,570

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

24,500 

79,100 

116,000 

57,200 

103,000 

178,000 

143,000 

130,000 

120,000 

97,800 

52,400 

37,700

1,140,000

NOTE. Discharge for October to December from gage at bridge.

EAST FORK OF HOOD RIVER ABOVE INTAKE NEAR MOUNT HOOD, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. I sec. 4, T. 1 S., E. 10 E., 1,000 feet above intake of East Fork 

Irrigation District canal, three-quarters of a mile above toll bridge and former 

gage, and 2 miles south of Mount Hood post office, Hood Eiver County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

BECORDS AVAILABLE. July 22, 1915, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Stevens eight-day water-stage recorder on left bank. Gage readers, J. R. 

Higgins and F. A. McDonald.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS, Made from cable at gage.
HOOD RIVER BASIN. 97

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Heavy boulders; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded July 22, 1915, to September 

30, 1916, 4.33 feet at 11 p. m. December 21, 1915 (discharge, 1.280 secondfeet); minimum stage recorded, 1.20 feet at 5 a. m. November 11, 1915 (discharge, 108 second-feet).

ICE. Ice forms in gage well but stage-discharge relation is unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. The Glacier ditch and other small ditches divert water for irrigation 

above the station.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed slightly during high water, change 

affecting only lower part of curve. Rating curve used before July 30 well defined up to 700 second-feet; curve used after July 30 fairly well defined. Operation of water-stage recorder unsatisfactory January 1 to February 6 owing to 

formation of ice in well, and from June to September on account of clock stopping. 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table mean daily gage 

height determined by inspecting gage-height graph, or, for days of considerable 

fluctuation, by averaging the bihourly periods. Records good except for January 

and August, for which months they are fair.

Discharge measurements of Hast Fork of Hood River above intake near Mount Hood, Oreg., 

during the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Nov. 16

18

18

Mar. 13

Made by 

.....do.................

.....do.................

height.

Feet. 

1.37

2 26

2.32

2.50

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

140 ^on

371

414

Date.

May 6

J 20

July 30

Made by 

.....do.................

hs.

Feet. 

3.15

2.54

2.31

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

666

426

349

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of East Fork of Hood River above intake near Mount Hood, 

Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1.. ............

2..............

4.. ............

5..... .........

6..............

7..... .........

10..............

11..............

19

1Q

14..............

15.. ............

16..............

17..............

1 Q

19

20.. .......... - 

21.. ........... -

22..............

23..............

24..............

ott

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

143

151

135

121

119

119

122

125

125

124

119

118

130

133

122

119

119

118

119

120

121

121

122

130

154

133

124

121

119

118

172

Nov.

145

136

142

158

136

122

119

124

125

125

121

114

118

122

149

143

306

317

350

296

242

235

323

218

299

233

210

186

205

207

Tec.

205

207

207

320

317

314

317

292

268

243

219

194

192

184

176

178

172

169

167

169

611

80S

460

380

322

265

255

258

235

230

225

Jan.

220

216

210

204

198

192

186

180

174

174

174

174

174

174

174

174

174

174

176

178

176

252

240

228

216

204

192

180

168

156

157

Feb.

158

159

161

163

164

165

335

326

317

307

297

287

275

311

353

418

443

418

350

329

308

293

280

272

262

252

240

235

Mar.

230

221

218

212

207

209

205

280

368

429

446

457

432

380

353

341

350

362

415

573

565

525

457

418

533

605

557

493

450

426

422

Apr.

436

. 436

440

440

422

412

418

443

460

485

478

440

432

468

471

460

464

443

418

408

412

390

384

401

432

457

482

457

436

422

May.

457

497

557

629

663

668

597

549

505

457

422

408

387

374

377

387

404

422

426

440

457

436

415

415

432

432

454

460

440

422

426

June.

440

443

471

533

529

541

577

613

593

561

549

55?

581

629

704

810

905

950

840

672

573

537

553

557

621

717

690

663

637

610

July.

583

557

553

558

563

567

571

576

581

565

577

629

613

553

606

658

565

501

478

474

469

464

460

443

432

420

408

397

385

374

380

Aug.

371

359

352

344

336

329

327

345

342

332

337

334

329

319

309

299

289

279

269

259

258

257

256

255

254

253

252

251

250

249

248

Sept.

O<C7

241

247

235

234

230

907

ooq

219

219

223

99Q

910

991

221

219

217

215

215

215

208

202

198

202

210

200

200

200

NOTE. Daily discharge estimated Oct. 20-23 and Feb. 7-12; interpolated Dec. 30 to Jan. 1, Jan. 3-8, 

10-15,24-29, Jan. 31 to Feb. 5, Feb. 7-12, June 27 to July 1, July 4-8,20-22,25-29, Aug. 3-5,14-19, Aug. 21 to 

Sept. 2, Sept. 4-9.

99665° WSP 444 19 7
98 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of East Fork of Hood River above intake near Mount Hood, Oreg.,for 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

October. ....................................... .........

January. .................................................

April.....................................................

July......................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

172 

350 

808 

252 

443 

605 

485 

668 

950 

658 

371 

247

950

Minimum .

118 

114 

167 

156 

158 

205 

384 

374 

440 

374 

248 

200

114

Mean.

127 

191 

276 

189 

285 

392 

438 

465 

622 

515 

298 

220

335

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

7,810 

11,400 

17,000 

11,600 

16,400 

24,100 

26,100 

28,600 

37,000 

31,700 

18,300 

13,100

243,000

EAST FORE IRRIGATION DISTRICT CANAL NEAR MOUNT HOOD, OREG.

LOCATION. Tn SE. J sec. 33, T. 1 N., II. 10 E., 1 mile below intake, 1£ miles south of 

Mount Hood post office, and 2 miles east of Parkdale station on Mount Hood Railroad.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 17, 1913, to October 26,1914; July 21,1915, to September 

30,1916.

GAGE. Stevens eight-day water-stage recorder on left side of canal just above road 

crossing. Gage reader, F. A. McDonald. Vertical staff on side of flume, 1,000 

feet downstream, in the SW. J sec. 34, used to October, 1914.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Smooth earth section; head of fluine probably acts as control; fairly permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period July 21,1915, to September 

30, 1916, from water-stage recorder, 3.15 feet at 9 p. m. July 30 (discharge, 116 

second-feet). Canal dry throughout winter and at various other times.

ICE. No water earned in cold weather.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during May. Two well-defined rating 

curves used October 1 to November 21 and June 11 to September 30, respectively. 

Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by 

applying to the rating table mean daily gage height, determined by inspecting 

gage-height graph. Records excellent for period when water-stage recorder was 

operating.

The East Fork Irrigation District canal diverts water in the SW. \ sec. 4, T. 1 S., 

R. 10 E.. and Irrigates lands lying east of Hood River. Most of the return water 

reaches Neal Creek and the lower part of Hood River.

Discharge measurements of East Fork Irrigation District canal near Mount Hood, Oreg., 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

May 20

July 30

Sept. 16

Made by 

F. F. Henshaw. ..........................................................

.....do....................................................................

height.

Feet. 

1.88

3.08

2.25

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

23

112

57

a Employee of State water board.
HOOD RIVER BASIN. 99

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of East Fork Irrigation District canal near Mount Hood, 

Oreg.,for the year ending Sept, SO, 1916.

Day.

1..- ........................................

2............................................

3............................................

4............................................

5............................................

6. ............................................

7............................................

8............................................

9............................................

10............................................

11 ............................................

12............................................

13, ...........................................

14............................................

15............................................

16............................................

17............................................

18. ..........................................

19............................................

20............................................

21............................................

22............................................

23............................................

24............................................

25............................................

26............................................

27............................................

28............................................

29. ...........................................

30............................................

31............................................

Oct.

36

36

36

36

35

35

34

34

34

34

34

34

34

34

34

34

33

33

33

33

33

33

32

32

33

32

32

32

32

32

31

NOT.

31

31

31

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

31

31

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

May.

23

June.

73

75

77

77

78

79

86

93

88

82

60

22

86

82

78

66

63

58

57

57

July.

56

45

37

38

43

42

43

50

54

53

65

68

76

80

79

64

74

77

76

84

91

93

86

60

94

97

105

112

113

115

114

Aug.

108

109

111

109

108

112

112

115

111

108

108

108

106

109

111

109

106

100

99

104

104

107

109

112

112

112

109

. Ill

112

111

112

Sept.

112

104

98

92

90

87

86

87

82

70

78

77

73

62

58

58

58

58

58

59

59

59

58

57

56

55

56

55

55

55

NOTE. No flpw NOT. 22 to Apr. 30. Some water carried in May and June before recorder was started. 

Discharge May 1 to 14, estimated, 10 second-feet; May 15 to 19,20 second-feet; May 21 to June 10,23 secondfeet.

Monthly discharge of East Fork Irrigation District canal near Mount Hood, Oreg.,for the

year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

May. ....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

36 

32

93

115 

115 

112

Minimum.

31

30

37 

99 

55

Mean.

33.5 

30.9 

16.6 

55.6 

73.7 

109 

70.7

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,060 

1,290 

1,010 

3,310 

4,530 

6,700 

4,210

23,100

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.
100 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

WEST FORK OF HOOD RIVER NEAR DEE, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. i sec. 1, T. 1 N., R. 9 E., about 500 feet below an old bridge, 1 

 mile from mouth, and 2 miles by road west of Dee, Hood River County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 26, 1913, to September 30, 1914; January 1, 1915, to 

February 12, 1916, when station was discontinued.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank attached to stump; read by Fred Pilling.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading at low water. No equipment for highwater measurement.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky; probably permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year and during period 

1913-1916, 5.60 feet at 7 a. m. December 22 (discharge not determined); minimum 

stage recorded, 1.00 foot September 29 to October 1, 1915 (discharge, 100 secondfeet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Some water is diverted for irrigation near Dee, and some from Greenpoint Creek for fluming logs.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve fairly 

well defined between 100 and 350 second-feet; not determined above 530 secondfeet. Gage read to quarter-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by 

applying daily gage height to rating table. Records good except for low water.

No discharge measurements made during 1916.

Daily gage height, in feet, of West Fork of Hood River near Dee, Oreg.,for the period Oct.

1, 1915, to Feb. 1%, 1916.

Day.

1... .........

2............ 

3............ 

4............ 

5............

6............

7............

8............

9............

10............

11............

12............

13............ 

14............ 

15............

Oct.

1.00

1.28 

1.20 

1.10

1.08

1.08

1.08

1.08 

1.08

1.08

1.08

1.08

1.10

1.48 

1.20

Nov.

1.75

1.50 

1.65 

1.52 

1.50

1.45

1.40

1.38 

1.35

1.35

1.35 i dn

1.35 

1.35 

1.40

Dec.

1.85

1.82 

1.75 

1.75 

2.50

9 fin

2.50

2.30 

2.20

2 in

9 Art

1.90

1.82 

1.80 

1.75

Jan.

- ----

1.82 "i.'re"

1.75

1 79

1.70

1.68 

1.65 

1.62

Feb.

9 7n

3.00

3.10 

3.25

3 OK

^ ?n

3.7f)

Day.

16............

17............ 

18............

19............

20............

21............

22............

23............ 

24............

25............

26............

27............

28............ 

29............ 

30............ 

31............

Oct.

1.15

1.15 

1.15 

1.20 

1.15

1.10

1.10

1.22

1.28

1.48

1 V\

1.40

1.30 

1.22 

1.25 

1.48

Nov.

2.00

1.80 

3.80 

3.50 

2.40

2.10

2.10

3.00 

2.60

3.55

2.90

2.40

2.00 

2.10 

2.00

Dec.

1.70

1.65 

1.60 

1.60 

.1.55

3 W

5.60

4.80 

3.00

9 sn

.......

Jan.

1.62

1.62 

1.62 

1.62 

1.62

.......

.......

Feb.

..'....'.

.......

.......

NOTE. Gage washed out Dec. 22; replaced at same location and datum on Jan. 7. Gage heights Dec. 

22-25 were estimated by observer.
HOOD RIVER BASIN. 101

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of West Fork of Hood River near Dee, Oreg,, October to

December, 1915.

Day.

1. ...........

2.. ..........

3............

4............

5............

6............

7............

8............

9............

10............

Oct.

inn

210 i?n

130

124

124

1?4

124

124

1?4

Nov.

350

390

366

350

315

280

268

250

250

Dec. Day.

11............

12............

13............

14............

15............

16............

17............

18. ...........

19............

20............

Oct.

124

124

130

336

170

150

1 ^fl

150

170

150

Nov.

250

280

250

250

280

Dec.

530

480

430

390

Day.

21............

22............

23............

24............

25............

26............

27............

28............

9Q

30. ...........

31............

Oct.

130

130

180

210

336

220

280

220

180

195

336

Nov. Dec.

NOTE. Where no discharge is given, for period Oct. to Dec. 21, it exceeded 530 second-feet. 

PACIFIC POWER & LIGHT CO.'S TAILRACE AT POWERDALE, NEAR HOOD RIVER, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. | sec. 36, T. 3 N., R. 10 E., just below power house at Powerdale, 

three-quarters of a mile south of Hood River, Hood River County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 1, 1913, to September 30, 1914; January 1 to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank of tailrace, installed March 16, at different datum 

from that of gage used 1913 to 1914. Read by A. Rogers.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from foot bridge just below gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Flume 11 feet wide extends a few feet below gage; below 

this the canal is excavated in gravel.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 1.90 feet in July 

and August (discharge, 90 second-feet); discharge January 15, 100 second-feet 

determined from electric output of power plant). Minimum stage recorded, 

0.20 foot May 6 to 25 (discharge, 3 second-feet).

1913-14 and 1916: Maximum discharge, 110 second-feet (determined from electric output February 20, 1914). Canal practically dry at times.

ICE. Never any ice here.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well 

denned. Gage read to half-tenths twice a day. Daily discharge March 16 to 

September 30 ascertained by applying the mean daily gage height to rating table. 

Records good. Daily discharge January 1 to March 15 ascertained from daily 

electric output of power plant, the relation of which to discharge has been determined by current-meter measurements. Records for this period fair.

The Pacific Power & Light Co. 's pipe line diverts water from Hood River at a dam in 

the NE. t sec. 1, T. 2 N., R. 10 E., to a power plant in the SE. % sec. 36, T. 3 N., 

and the tailrace discharges back into the river in the NE. \ sec. 36, below gage on 

Hood River at Powerdale and above gage at bridge. (See p. 94.)

Discharge measurements of Pacific Power & Light Co.'s tailrace at Powerdale, near 

Hood River, Oreg., during the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Jan. 6

Mar. 16

May 5

Made by 

P. V. Hodges..........

C. C. Batchelder.......

Gage 

height.

Feet.

1.80

1.62

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

92

84

71

Date.

May 20

Made by 

.....do..................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

.20

1.84

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

a3

85

a Estimated.
102 SUEFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Pacific Power & Light Co.'s tailrace at Powerdale, 

near Hood River, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. ..........................

2...........................

3...........................

4...........................

5...........................

6...........................

7...........................

8...........................

9...........................

10...........................

11...........................

12...........................

13...........................

14...........................

15...........................

16...........................

17...........................

18...........................

19...........................

20...........................

21...........................

22...........................

23...........................

24...........................

25. .L..... ...................

26...........................

27...........................

28...........................

29...........................

30...........................

31...........................

Jan.

15

15

15

90

96

96

84

75

75

75

84

81

91

94

100

97

84

99

91

92

93

72

88

85

78

78

76

73

on

43

85

Feb.

85

72

40

73

72

58

85

87

86

85

85

86

70

86

87

86

86

86

82

66

84

72

81

83

83

82

83

15

15

Mar.

86

83

' 76

85

15

15

98

86

96

92

92

69

62

96

Qfi

83

83

63

64

64

63

59

58

64

70

70

64

58

64

64

26

Apr.

70

52

70

64

67

64

64

58CO

64

64

65

70

70

70

64

70

70

76

70

64

70

52

64

65

64

64

76

70

42

May.

50

76

76

70

71

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

4

8

8

8

8

58

June.

'8

10

10

10

10

80

83

83

83

10

47

83

83

83

83

83

83

14

80

83

83

83

83

86

14

86

86

86sfi

86

July.

90

12

86

14

86

90

90

86

64

83

90

90

90

90

90

14

90

89

90

90

90

90

14

90

90

90

90

90

90

12

83

Aug.

86

89

83

84

87

14

89

90

83

90

82

86

30

86

86

86

86

86

86

12

84

89

84

87

89

87

58

87

84

76

86

Sept.

84

58

10

89

86

86

87

89

88

32

84

87

86

89

71

83

80

83

80

76

80

86

83

80

86

87

86

76

82

83

Monthly discharge of Pacific Power & Light Co.'s tailrace at Powerdale, near Hood 

River, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

May......................................................

July......................................................

The period. ........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

101 

87 

98 

76 

76 

86 

90 

90 

89

Mniimum.

15 

15 

15 

42 

3 

8 

12 

12 

10

Mean.

77.7 

74.5 

69.8 

64.8 

16.0 

62.9 

75.9 

78.5 

78.6

Run-oft 

(total in 

acre-feet).

4,780 

4,290 

4,290 

3,860 

984 

3,740 

4,670 

4,830 

4,680

36,100

WHITE SALMON RIVER BASIN. 

WHITE SALMON RIVER AT SPLASH DAM NEAR TROUT LAKE, WASH.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 11 E., at splash dam formerly used by Wind 

River Lumber Co., 2J miles south of Trout Lake, Klickitat County, 4 miles below 

mouth of Trout Creek, and about 10 miles north of Husum.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 1, 1912, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staffs in the pond above the dam, except June 1 to September 30, 

1912, and May 23 to June 28, 1913, during which periods gage readings were made 

on vertical staff on right bank just below dam. Gage read by H. G. Williams, sr.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a cable 800 feet below the dam.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. For the gage above the dam the control is formed by two 

sharp-crested weirs and an overflow opening; below the dam, rocks and gravel; 

somewhat shifting.
WHITE SALMON RIVER BASIN. 103

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 8.42 feet at 4 p. m. 

June 18 (discharge, 1,890 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.45 feet at 

4 p. m. October 10 (discharge, 63 second-feet).

1912-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 7.65 at 7 a. m. April 3, 1915 (discharge, 

2,160 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.05 feet August 1, 4, 5, and 6, 1915 

(discharge, 52 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice, but it is occasionally impossible to 

read gage when it is covered with ice and snow.

DIVERSIONS. A considerable quantity of water is diverted for irrigation above the 

station.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed August 3, when observer commenced 

clearing drift from weir. Observer could not read gage January 4-22 and January 25 

to February 13, on account of ice and snow. Fairly well defined rating curves used 

October 1 to August 2 and August 6 to September 30. Discharge August 3 to 5 

interpolated. Gage read to quarter-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records good except 

as follows: January, poor; February, fair.

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by Northwestern Electric Co.

Discharge measurements of White Salmon River at splash dam near Trout Lake, Wash., 

during the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Oct. 1

19

Made by 

P V TTrtH crfia

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.51

1.60

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

66

77

Date.

A nfy 9

Made by 

C. L. Batchelder .......

F. F. Henshaw........

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

6.72

4.00

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1,210

377

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of White Salmon River at splash dam near Trout Lake, 

Wash., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..............

2..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

71

Q9.

no

75

75

71

71

75

71

67

67

71

7C

QQ

80

75

71

71

75

75

f^

75

93

98

111

111

102

Q9.

106

102

161

Nov.

172

141

151

141

126

121

111

111

121

131

121

116

111

111

131

161

172

274

492

398

289

274

420

304

260

274

219

206

194

183

Dec.

172

172

183

232

246

219

260

274

398

304

289

260

219

206

194

183

183

183

492

1,440

1,400

945

7Kft

572

492

44^

377

420

9.Q8

Jan.

320

289

274

720

690

Feb.

660

690

720

750

720

690

518

600

600

572

572

518

492

467

467

443

Mar.

420

420

3&8

398

377

357

357

420

545

630

690

720

750

690

630

660

660

660

720

1,170

1,280

1,240

1,100

1,020

1,020

1,280

1,320

1,240

1,100

1,020

945

Apr.

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,060

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,060

1,130

1,160

1,200

1,160

1,100

1,160

1,160

1,100

1,130

1,100

1,020

980

1,020

945

910

875

980

1,100

1,160

1,240

1,160

1,200

May.

1,240

1,360

1,480

1,640

1,640

1,560

1,440

1,360

1,240

1,130

1.060

980

945

945

945

945

1,020

1,060

1,160

1,240

1,200

1,160

1,100

4,020

1,020

1,100

1,200

1,280

1,240

1,130

1,100

June.

1,130

1,130

1,200

1,360

1,320

1,280

1,280

1,400

1,440

1,320

1,240

1,160

1,240

1,320

1,400

1,520

1,640

1,840

1,680

1,400

1,240

1,160

1,100

1,200

1,200

1,280

1,280

1,200

1,130

1,100

July.

1,240

1,600

1,640

1,440

1,320

1,160

1,100

1,160

1,160

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,100

980

945

1,060

1,060

945

875

875

810

780

750

720

660

600

572

518

492

467

492

Aug.

443

377

346

316

286

256

256

284

300

284

270

256

256

256

242

242

228

228

214

214

202

202

214

202

202

202

190

202

202

202

190

Sept.

190

190

202

228

202

190

190

190

190

190

190

190

184

178

178

178

172

178

166

161

161

156

156

156

161

161

156

156

156

NOTE. Mean discharge estimated as 250 second-feet Jan. 4-10; 200 second-feet, Jan. 11-22; 300 secondfeet, Jan. 26-31; 250 second-feet, Feb. 1-9; 500 second-feet, Feb. 10-13.
104 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Monthly discharge of White Salmon River at splash dam near Trout Lake, Wash., for 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month,

October. .................................................

November........................ . .......

February ....................... . ........

March....................................... ..........

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

161 

492 

1,440 

720

1,320 

1,240 

1,640 

1,840 

1,640 

443 

228

1,840

Minimum.

67 

111 

172

357 

875 

945 

1,100 

467 

190 

156

67

Mean.

85.2 

201 

398 

276 

473 

782 

1,070 

1,190 

1,310 

962 

250 

177

598

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

5,240 

12, OOP 

24,500 

17,000 

27,200 

48,100 

63,700 

73,200 

78,000 

59,200 

15,400 

10,500

434,000

WHITE SALMON RIVER AT HTTSTTM, WASH.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 25, T. 4 N., R. 10 E., 1,000 feet above falls and power house 

at Husum, Klickitat County, and three-quarters of a mile above Rattlesnake 

Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. 300 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 23, 1909, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank; read by John Wassell. Fuller water-stage recorder used October, 1912, to February, 1915.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 100 feet below gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and lava boulders; practically permanent. Control 

is crest of falls which is sometimes obstructed by logs, causing backwater.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.6 feet June 18 

(discharge, 3,200 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.70 feet October 1 and 

22 (discharge, 450 second-feet).

1909-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 7.65 feet at 7 a. m. November 24, 1909 

(discharge, 4,340 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.66 feet at 2 p. m. 

September 30, 1915 (discharge, 432 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation practically unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Several ditches divert water for irrigation in Trout Lake Valley.

REGULATION. None. Flow formerly affected at times by operation of splash dam 

10 miles upstream; no logging on stream at present.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. R- ting curve well defined. Gage read to hundredths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by 

applying daily gage height to rating rable. Records good.

Discharge measurements of White Salmon River at Husum, Wash., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date. Made by 

P V Hodges

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.72

4 00

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

455

1,150

Date.

May 7

June 25

Made by 

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

5.80

5.42

Discharge.

8ec.-ft. 

2,520

2,110
WHITE SALMON RIVER BASIN. 105

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of White Salmon River at Husum, Wash., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1... ...........

2. .............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20. .............

21..............

22..............

23.............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

450

495

495

495

495

495

495

495

472

472

472

472

495

495

472

472

450

450

450

450

450

450

495

518

495

495

495

472

450

472

518

Nov.

585

518

518

518

495

518

518

518

518

518

518

495

. 472

472

450

495

585

675

870

820

720

675

870

770

675

675

675

675

675

585

Dec.

585

585

585

639

675

675

770

720

970

' 870

770

720

720

675

675

630

630

630

585

630

1,940

2,180

2,020

1,330

1,330

1,080

970

970

870

770

770

Jan.

770

720

770

770

720

675

675

630

630

630

630

585

585

585

585

585

585

585

585

630

630

675

970

1,080

970

870

820

770

770

720

675

Feb.

675

675

675

675

675

675

675

720

970

1,260

1,470

1,330

1,330

1,260

1,260

1,330

1,470

1,330

1,330

1,330

1,200

1,140

1,140

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,020

1,020

1,020

Mar.

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

970

970

970

1,330

1,330

1,470

1,540

1,620

1,620

1,540

1,470

1,400

1,400

1,470

1,470

2,180

2,260

2,180

1,940

1.780

1,940

2,440

2,350

2,260

1,940 i,seo

1,780

Apr.

1,780

2,180

1,860

1,780

1,780

1,780

1,780

1,780

1,860

1,860

1,940

1,860

1,860

1,860

1,860

1,860

1,860

1,780

1,700

1,700

1,780

1,620

1,620

1,700

1,780

1,780

1,860

1,940

1,940

1,940

May.

1,940

2,100

2,2O)

2,440

2,620

2,440

2,260

2,100

2,020

1,940

1,860

1,780

1,780

1,780

1,700

1,780

1,780

1,860

1,940

2,020

2,020

1,940

1,860

1,780

1,780

1,780

1,940

2,100

2,100

1,940

1,940

June.

1,940

1,940

2,020

2,180

2,260

2,180

2,180

2,2f,0

2,260

2,100

2,100

2,100

2,180

2,260

2,260

2,440

2,620

3,200

2,900

2,440

2,100

2,100

2.100

2, 100

2,100

2,260

2,180

2,1QO

2,020

1,940

July.

2,100

2,620

2,800

2,440

2,260

2,020

2,020

2,100

1,940

1,940

1,940

1,940

2,020

2,100

1,860

1,860

1,860

1,860

1,780

1,780

1,780

1,700

1,620

1,620

1,540

1,470

1,470

1,400

1,330

1,330

1,300

Aug.

1,260

1,330

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,260

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,140

1,080

1,080

1,080

1,080

Sept.

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

970

970

970

970

970

970

970

920

920

920

920

920

920

920

920

870

870

870

870

870

870

870

870

870

870

870

'Monthly discharge of White Salmon River at HiCsum, Wash., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

November ...............................................

December. ...............................................

January. .................................................

February . ...............................................

March. ...................................................

April.... .................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

518 

870 

2,180 

1,080 

1,470 

2,440 

2,180 

2,620 

3,200 

2,800 

1,330 

1,020

3,200

Minimum.

450 

450 

585 

585 

675 

970 

1,620 

1,700 

1,940 

1,300 

1,080 

870

450

Mean.

479 

602 

902 

706 

1,070 

1,600 

1.820 

1,990 

2,230 

1,860 

1,150 

927

1,280

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

29,500 

35,800 

55,500 

43,400 

61,600 

98,400 

108,000 

122,000 

133,000 

114,000 

70,700 

55,200

927,000

WHITE SALMON RIVER NEAR UNDERWOOD, WASH.

LOCATION. In NW. f sec. 14, T. 3 N., R. 10 E., Klickitat County, about 200 yards 

below Northwestern Electric Co.'s power plant, 2$ miles north of Underwood.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 11,1915, to September 30,1916; also October 18,1912, 

to February 26, 1913, at Condit dam about a mile above.
106 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

GAGE. Friez water-stage recorder on left bank since January 30,1916; Fuller recorder 

prior to that date; inspected by D. J. Shore, foreman of power plant, and by 

other employees.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable at gage; measuring conditions good.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rock and gravel; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, 5.0 feet about 

3 a. m. March 21, 1916 (discharge, 4,100 second-feet). Minimum discharge not 

determined; occurs when power plant is shut down.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected.

DIVERSIONS. Several ditches divert water for irrigation in Trout Lake Valley.

REGULATION. At low and medium stages practically all the water is used through 

the wheels of the power plant. The pond above the-dam covers about 83 acres 

and is drawn down 6 or 8 feet at times.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well defined between 600 and 3,000 second-feet; fairly well defined between 300 and 

600 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder unsatisfactory. Gage-height 

record used for only a few days prior to installation of Friez recorder in January, 

1916, and there are many gaps in record thereafter. Daily discharge ascertained 

by use of discharge integrator, or by averaging discharge for 2-hour intervals. 

Discharge for periods for which gage-height record is missing or is impossible of 

interpretation has been determined from record of electrical output of power 

plant. The curve of relation of output to discharge is fairly well defined. Records good except for estimated periods. (See footnote to table of daily discharge.)

Discharge measurements cf White Salmon River near Underwood, Wash., during the years 

ending Sept. SO, 1915 and 1916.

Date.

1914.

1915.

Feb. 5

July 25

Oct. 2

Made by 

.....do.................

.....do.................

.....do.................

.....do.................

P. V. Hodges..........

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.01

1.08

1.06

1.22

.72

.80

.14

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

767

788

792

904

630

616

379

Date.

1916.

23

23

24

May 7

Made by 

.....do.................

.....do.................

.....do.................

.....do.................

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.42

2.24

2.38

2.37

3.60

3.10

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

983

1,520

1,640

1,590

2,680

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of White Salmon River near Underwood, Wash., for the 

years ending Sept. 30, 1915 and 1916.

Day.

1915. 

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

Aug. Sept.

o610

o354

622

638

o626

570

580

Day.

1915. 

11 ..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

Aug.

580

590

6590

o590

627

568

570

580

600

Sept.

610

380

o550

o600

o570

565

570

o630

o355

o575

Day.

1915. 

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Aug.

620

650

&600

616

600

o570

o597

603

500

675

o580

Sept.

o595

o558

o590

o575

410

550

600

590

580

o Computed from electric output of power plant. 

b Estimated.
WHITE SALMON" RIVER BASIN. 107

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of White Salmon River near Underwood, Wash., for the 

years ending Sept. 30, 1915 and 1916 Continued.

Day.

1915-16. 

1. ....................

2.....................

3.....................

4.....................

5.....................

6. ....................

7.....................

8.....................

9. ....................

10.....................

11.....................

12.....................

13.....................

14.....................

15.....................

16.....................

17.....................

18.....................

19.....................

20.....................

Zl. ....................

22.....................

23.....................

24.....................

25.....................

26.....................

27.....................

28.....................

29.....................

30.....................

31.....................

Oct.

584

<i560

<i336

Q546

(i588

(1570

(i547

(1560

(1583

o356

(i475

(1560

(i528

(i513

(1530

(i510

«365

465

517

510

492

(1516

(i540

o360

(i860

(1523

(i527

(i530

o625

a605

0318

Nov.

o615

573

«545

«607

0500

0550

o620

o600

«493

o380

0513

o624

o670

690

860

780

860

1,120

920

830

770

6700

810

0690

Dec.

o680

o710

"720

o720

700

860

Feb.

1,490

1,410

1,400

1,400

Mar.

1,400

1 QQfl

1,450

1,420

61,490

1,560

1,550

1,960

2,350

2,550

2,630

2,710

2,670

2,330

1,870

1,660

1,690

1,710

62,000

63,000

3,470

3,470

3,070

2,770

3,070

3,570

3,470

3,070

2,770

2,490

2,400

Apr.

2,400

2,400

2,490

2,400

2,310

2,310

2,310

2,400

2,310

2,310

2,310

2,220

2,130

2,220

2,130

2,100

2,040

2,040

2,220

2,310

2,310

2,310

2,310

May.

2,310

2,400

2,580

2,870

2,870

2,870

2,770

2,580

2,400

2,310

2,130

1,950

2,040

2,170

2,210

2,200

1,990

1,990

1,990

1,940

1,910

1,950

June.

2,130

2,210

2,330

2,550

2,700

63,300

63,000

2,580

2,270

2,140

2,150

2,220

2,220

2,230

2,250

2,180

2,050

2,030

July.

2,150

2,570

2,800

2,500

2,280

2,120

2,150

2,130

2,130

2,100

2,020

2,000

2,000

1,910

1,950

2,020

2,050

1,950

1,900

1,850

1,810

1,710

1,560

1,610

1,550

1,490

1,440

1,420

1,350

1,340

1,370

Aug.

1,380

1,310

1,280

61 300

61^320

1,350

1,400

1,300

1,300

1,360

1,310

1,320

1,160

1,140

1,150

1,130

1,120

1,100

1,080

1,060

1,020

Sept.

1,050

1,030

1,120

1,120

1,100

1,070

1,050

1,050

1,070

61,060

1,050

1,040

1,030

1,020

1,010

1,040

1,030

1,010

980

osn

960 <KA

910

QS1

90g

879

861

858

953

o Computed from electric output of power plant. 

NOTE. Mean discharge estimated as follows:

Second-

. 1916. feet. 

Apr. 9-14.................................... 2,400

May 13-16and27-31......................... 2,000

6 Estimated.

1916.

June 1-12.. 

Aug. 13-18.

Secondfeet.

... 2,300 

... 1,240

Monthly discharge of White Salmon River near Underwood, Wash., for the years ending

Sept. 30, 1915 and 1916.

Month.

1915. 

August 11-31. ............................................

The period. ........................................

1915-16.

April.....................................................

May......................................................

July......................................................

September. ..............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

675 

638

660 

1,120

3,570 

2,490 

2,870 

3,300 

2,800 

1,400 

1,120

3,570

Minimum

500 

354

318 

336

1,390 

2,040 

1,910 

2,030 

1,340 

1,020 

858

318

Mean.

593 

563

512 

668 

ol,000 

oS50 

ol,400 

2,360 

2,310 

2,210 

2,340 

1,910 

1,220 

1,010

1,480

Run-off

(total in 

acre-feet).

24,700 

33,500

58,200

31,500 

39,700 

61,500 

52,300 

80,500 

145,000 

137,000 

136,000 

139,000 

117,000 

75,000 

60,100

1,070,000

a Estimated from record at Husum.
108 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

SANDY RIVER BASIN. 

SANDY RIVER NEAR MARMOT, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 24, T. 2 S., R. 5 E., at Van der Hoof ranch, about 1^ miles above 

Marmot, Clackamas County, 2 miles by river above Sandy River dam of Portland 

Railway, Light & Power Co., and 5 miles below mouth of Salmon River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 267 square miles measured on topographic and Forest Service maps.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 15, 1911, to December 21, 1915; station discontinued.

GAGE. Friez water-stage recorder on right bank, referred to a vertical staff on the 

stilling well. Observer, O. G. Olsen.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a cable about a mile below gage, just within 

the backwater of the dam.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocks and gravel; may shift slightly.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, from water-stage recorder, 

10.5 feet about 11 p. m., December 21 (discharge, estimated from extension of 

rating curve, 18,500 second-feet); gage washed out at this time; stage may have 

gone somewhat higher during night. Minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 

1.00 foot October 11 and 12 (discharge, 300 second-feet).

1911-1915: Maximum stage recorded December 21, 1915; minimum stage recorded, 0.95 foot September 29 and 30, 1915 (discharge, 285 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation practically unaffected.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well 

defined. Operation of recorder satisfactory until it was washed out about 11 p. m., 

December 21. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table mean 

daily gage heights determined by inspecting the gage-height graph, or. for days of 

considerable fluctuation, by averaging results obtained by applying to the table the 

the gage heights for 2-hour intervals. Results excellent.

The following discharge measurement was made by Batchelder and Hodges: 

November 23,1915: Gage height, 6.40 feet; discharge, 7,020 second-feet.

Daily discharge in second-feet, of Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg.,for the period Oct. 1

to Dec. 21,1915.

Day.

1... ......

2.........

3.........

4.........

5. ........

6.........

7.........

8.........

9.........

10.........

Oct'.

374

600

550

414

370

346

330

324

324

327

Nov.

1230

975

940

850

820

790

700

675

675

675

Dec.

2.200

1,890

1,940

2

f\A(\

3,950

3,770

2,910

3,200

2,380

Day.

11.........

12.........

13. ........

15. ........

ie! ........

17.........

18.........

19

20.........

Oct.

315

303

410

760

550

450

410

422

386

Nov.

820

850

760

700

1,650

2.360

6,670

7.450

6,810

3,680

Dec.

i Q4n

1,750

1,570

1,440

1,350

1,270

1,270

1,150

1,080

1,230

Day.

21........

22. .......

23........

24. .......

25........

26........

27. .......

28. .......

29........

30........

31........

Oct.

370

370

500

625

1,010

910

880

700

625

575

' 880

Nov.

3,900

8,020

4,420

6,320

5,220

3,120

2,440

3,770

2 910 '

Dec.

8,220

Monthly discharge of Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg.,for the period Oct. 1 to Dec. 21,

1915.

[Drainage area, 267 square miles.]

Month. 

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,010 

8,020 

8,220

Minimum.

303 

675 

1,080

Mean.

510 

2,800 

2,330

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

31,400 

167,000 

97,000
SA1STDY EIVEE BASIN. 109

SANDY RIVER AT DAM NEAR MARMOT, ORES.

LOCATION. In NE. \ sec. 13, T. 2 S., R. 5 E., at diversion dam for Bull Run plant 

of Portland Railway, Light & Power Co., about a mile southwest of Marmot, 

Clackamas County, and 9 miles east of Bull Run. .

DRAINAGE AREA. 267 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 22,1915, to September 30,1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right abutment of dam near head gates of canal; read by O. G. 

Olsen.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable near upper end of backwater of dam; 

discharge of Sandy River canal deducted.

CONTROL. Broad-crested spillway, 358 feet long; elevation somewhat uneven. A 

low section was raised by flashboards on September 26. Lowest point of spillway 

at gage height 31.0 feet or 731 feet above sea level.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage 38.4 feet during night of December 21-22; 

determined from high-water marks the next morning (discharge, estimated from 

extension of rating curve, 19,900 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 31.12 

feet September 29 (discharge, 13 second-feet).

ICE. A little ice occasionally forms on the crest during the very coldest weather.

DIVERSIONS. Sandy River canal of Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. takes 

out at dam. Its flow is included with that of river to give total run-off. (See p. 112-)

REGULATION. The storage back of dam serves to lessen amount of diurnal fluctuation caused by melting glaciers but has no effect for period of a day or over.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed September 26, when flashboards were 

placed in a low point in crest of dam. Two fairly well denned rating curves used, 

based on comparison of gage heights at dam and at old station above pond during 

period November 1 to December 19., 1915. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table the daily gage readings. Records good.

The following discharge measurement was made by C. L. Batchelder: 

August 31, 1916: Gage height, 31.62 feet; discharge, 140 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Sandy River at dam near Marmot, Oreg.,for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..... .........

2..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct. Nov. Dec.

12,400

4,800

2.960

2,280

2,080

1,700

2,280

1,700

1,360

1,200

Jan.

1,200

1,040

880

848

784

736

692

692

664

664

452

416

380

366

352

345

350

350

380

420

470

580

1,330

1,330

928

720

608

536

481

470

Feb.

664

.1,040

1.810

1,260

1,120

2,610

7,500

5,150

3.960

5,150

5,150

3.200

2,610

3,440

3,960

4.220

3,960

3,570

2,960

2,610

2,280

2,080

1,790

1,610

1,560

i an

1,380

1 250

1,'280

Mar.

1,150

1,060

1,150

1,040

880

1,120

1,280

2,390

3,700

3,960

3,960

3,830

3,200

2,390

1 980

1,880

1 980

2*080

2 CArt

4 220

3,700

3,830

2,720

2,280

5,900

6,700

4,220

3

AQA

2

Kf\f\

2 ISA

1,980

Apr.

1,980

2,180

1,980

1,790

1,700

1,520

1,790

1,980

2,080

2,280

2,840

2.180

1,880

2,180

2,180

1,980

2.080

2080

1,700

1,880

2,720

2,280

1,880

1,880

2,080

2,280

2,720

2 qoj-|

2 1 sn

May.

2,180

2,500

2,840

2,960

3,080

3,080

2,500

2,280

2,180

2,080

1.880

1.980

1,880

1,880

1,880

1,880

2,080

2,080

2,180

1,980

2.080

2,080

1,980

1,880

2,390

2,080

1,980

1,880

1 980

2^080

i 7on

June.

1,700

1,790

1,880

1,980

1,880

1,790

1,880

1,980

1,790

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,790

1,880

1,880

2,080

2,180

2,180

2,180

2,080

2,080

1 790

1,700

1,610

1,660

1,980

1,790

1,660

1,540

1,660

July.

1,790

3,320

3,960

3,080

2,280

1,790

1,790

1,630

1,410

1,280

1,280

1,310

1,280

1,140

1,110

1,360

1 520

1,360

1,170

1,040

944

848

816

832

736

636

536

470

434

558

366

Aug.

558

547

536

536

481

470

452

752

636

514

461

470

470

461

380

310

304

317

286

256

200

134

144

158

179

175

172

165

162

151

Sept.

140

140

186

190

182

165

151

193

310

286

338

536

514

461

215

196

186

182

120

137

151

56

32

24

20

31

18

14

13

1O

NOTE. Daily discharge estimated on account of ice Jan. 17 to 21.
110 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Sandy River at dam near Marmot, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

Month.

December 22-31..........................................

July.....................................................

The period. ........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

12,400 

1,330 

7,500 

6,700 

2,840 

3,080 

2,180 

3,960 

752 

536

Minimum.

1,200 

345 

664 

880 

1,520 

1,790 

1,540 

434 

134 

13

Mean.

3,280 

643 

2,780 

2,740 

2,100 

2,180 

1,850 

1,370 

355 

173

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

65,100 

39,500 

160,000 

168,000 

125,000 

134,000 

110,000 

84,200 

21,800 

10,300

918,000

Combined daily discharge, in second-feet, of Sandy River and canal at dam near Marmot, 

Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1.... .........

2.............

3.............

4.............

5.. ......... -.

6.............

7.............

8.............

9.............

10.............

11.............

12.............

13.............

14.............

15.............

16.............

17.............

18.............

19.............

20.............

21.............

22.............

23.............

24.............

25.............

26.............

27.............

28.............

29.............

30.............

31.............

Oct.

'

Nov. Dec.

3.020

2,340

2,210

i a9ft

2,410

i s^n

1,490 i ^^n

Jan.

1,330

1,280

1.120

1,080

1,010

965

921

921

893

893

752

748

712

698

684

677

634

672

712

762

079

1,630

1,230

1,020

QflS

ooa

77 o

762

762

Feb.

897

2,000

1,300

2,800

5,340

4,150

5,310

5,280

S

Qnft

2,710

3,540

4,060

4,320

3,670

3,060

2,700

2 q7ft

2,170

1 Q^fi

i sno

i 7^n

1,630

1,530

1 440

1^340

Mar.

1,290

1,200

1,290

1,210

1,080

1,360

1,360

2,600

3,830

4,090

4,090

3,960

3,330

2,510

1,990

2,020

2,610

4,340

3,820

3

QCA

2,400

5,970

6,710

4,230

2

COA

2

91 A

2,050

Apr.

2,050

2,250

2,050

1,860

1,860

1,790

1,860

2,050

2,150

2,350

2,910

2,250

1,950

2,310

2,310

2,210

1,830

2,010

2,850

2 41ft

2,010

2,010

2,130

2,410

2

7QA

2,420

2

Q1A

2 9in

May.

2,210

2,530

2,870

2,990

3,110

3,110

2,530

2,410

2,220

2 I/in

i QPift

2,060

1,960

2.000

2

AAA

2,000

2,200

2,200

2,300

2,100

2,200

2,100

2,100

2 HAH

2,510

2 9nn

2 iftft

2 OftA

2 inn

2

oflA

1,910

June.

1,820

1,940

2,060

2,160

2,060

1,970

2,060

2,160

1,950

1 fisft

1 880

l'880

1,970

2,060

2,360

2,260

2,260

1 Qdrt

1 fi^n

1,790

1,840

1 79fl

1 74.fl

July.

1,870

3,390

3,970

3,090

2,320

1,860

1,820

1,680

1,560

1,330

1,370

1,400

1,260

1,280

1 J.QO

1,640

1 480

1,290

1,160

1,090

1,110

1,100

1,100

Q7S

Q99

OQO

826

7QO

00 «

O7K

Aug.

797

786

775

774

717

706

688

991

874

766

731

712

706

697

690

664

658

671

640

610

590

KKfl

K«A

574

KQC

KQt

588

595

581

K752

570

Sept.

566

567

613

593

541

524

510

552

671

650

490

537

515

462

394

483

502

498

486

440

480

433

417

404

413

424

416

405 41<t

411
SANDY RIVER BASIN. Ill

Combined monthly discharge of Sandy River and Sandy River canal at dam near Marmot, 

Or eg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

[Drainage area, 267 square miles.]

Month.

November. .......................

January.. . ........................

March.............................

May..............................

July..............................

August ............................

The year. ...................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,010 

8,020 

12,500 

1,630 

7,690 

6,710 

2,910 

3,110 

2,360 

3,970 

991 

671

12,500

Minimum.

303 

675 

1,070 

634 

897 

1,080 

1,790 

1,910 

1,720 

790 

550 

394

303

Mean.

510 

2,800 

2,680 

920 

2,930 

2,850 

2,200 

2,270 

2,020 

1,520 

678 

493

1,820

Per 

square 

mile.

1.91 

10.5 

10.0 

3.45 

11.0 

10.7 

8.24 

8.50 

7.57 

5.69 

2.54 

1.85

6.82

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

2.20 

11.71 

11.53 

3.98 

11.86 

12.34 

9.19 

9.80 

8.45 

6.56 

2.93 

2.06

92.61

Total in 

acre-feet.

31,400 

167,000 

165,000 

56,600 

169,000 

175,000 

131,000 

140,000 

120,000 

93.500 

41,700 

29,300

1,320,000

NOTE. Records of Sandy River near Marmot were used for Oct. 1 to Dec. 21, in order to complete the 

year.

LOST CREEK NEAR BRIGHT WOOD, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. £ sec. 25, T. 2 S., R. 7 E., about 100 yards above mouth, 1 mile 

southeast of Truman's ranch, and 8 miles east of Brightwood, Clackamas County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 11.2 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 17, 1913, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder referred to a vertical staff on left 

bank. Gage reader, Carl Raithel.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from foot log or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and boulders; may shift in floods.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, from water-stage recorder, 

3.75 feet at 1 a. m. December 22 (discharge, 1,330 second-feet); minimum stage 

from water-stage recorder, 0.40 foot October 1 (discharge, 15 second-feet).

1913-1916: Maximum stage was that recorded during 1916; minimum stage 

recorded, 0.38 foot September 25, 1915 (discharge, 15 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during flood of December 21 and 22. 

Rating curves well denned between 15 and 150 second-feet were used October 1 

to December 21, and December 22 to September 30. Operation of water-stage 

recorder satisfactory throughout year. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

to the rating table mean daily gage height determined by inspecting gage-height 

graph. Records excellent except for extremely high water.

Discharge measurements of Lost Creek near Brightwood, Or eg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

[Made by C. L. Batchelder.]

Date.

Apr. 28............ ...........

July 25.. ......................

height.

Feet. 

1.50

.91

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

129

42.3

Date.

17.......................

height.

Feet. 

0.57

KA

Discharge.

Sec*-ft. 

26.3

28.2
112 SUBFACE WATEB SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII 0.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Lost Creek near Brightwood, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

16

29

25

20

18

17

17

17

16

17

17

17

25

36

29

26

24

24

26

24

22

22

31

39

58

54

46

39

38

72

Nov.

84

70

66

57

56

53

47

46

43

4O

43

39

37

37

154

271

388

480

505

234

280

284

434

224

452

265

152

234

173

Dec.

131

116

131

133

238

218

188

179

190

145

122

106

93

80

69

63

61

56

53

63

495

630

196

128

116

93

79

82

63

55

50

Jan.

47

44

42

40

39

38

36

OK

34

04

33

33

34

32

30

30

29

29

28

28

28

43

110

85

58

46

40

37

35

34

34

Feb.

41

126

79

61

51

175

362

208

184

296

193

126

130

244

282

300

220

162

150

130

116

103

90

83

76

69

61

56

52

Mar.

49

45

46

41

40

40

40

96

160

193

170

160

134

98

85

82

88

93

152

259

214

190

126

100

385

435

232

160

126

110

107

Apr.

116

126

126

120

103

103

112

124

124

142

160

124

114

134

136

124

130

118

100

118

144

126

107

108

128

138

152

132

118

105

May.

118

148

165

165

162

162

124

110

98

88

83

90

91

90

90

98

110

116

120

105

118

114

102

103

150

134

116

110

105

103

91

June.

93

105

126

132

107

110

124

134

126

95

96

103

118

130

144

152

148

142

124

105

88

83

100

98

102

124

110

96

88

95

July.

116

175

208

150

122

102

96

91

82

74

76

77

73

64

64

74

80

70

62

59

56

49

47

44

43

41

41

40

38

39

39

Aug.

37

36

36

36

34

34

34

58

41

37

35

35

34

34

33

33

34

35

32

32

31

30

30

30

29

29

29

29

29

28

27

Sept.

27

29

33

30

29

28

27

29

36

36

32

32

30

30

29

28

28

28

28

27

27

27

27

27

27

28

28

27

27

26

Monthly discharge of Lost Creek near Brightwood, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30,

1916.

[Drainage area, 11.2 square miles.]

Month.

October. ..........................

April..............................

May...............................

July...............................

Discharge in second-feet. ,

Maximum.

72 

505 

630 

110 

362 

435 

160 

165 

152 

208 

58 

36

630

Minimum.

16 

37 

50 

28 

41 

40 

103 

83 

83 

38 

27 

26

16

Mean.

29.8 

181 

143 

40.2 

146 

137 

124 

115 

113 

77.2 

33.6 

28.9

96.9

Per 

square 

mile.

2.66 

16.2 

12.8 

3.59 

13.0 

12.2 

11.1 

10.3 

10.1 

6.90 

3.00 

2.58

8.65

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

3.07 

18.07 

14.76 

4.14 

14.02 

14.07 

12.38 

11.87 

11.27 

7.96 

3.46 

2.88

117.95

Total in 

acre-feet.

1,830 

10,800 

8,790 

2,470 

8,400 

8,420 

7,380 

7,070 

6.720 

4,750 

2,070 

1,720

70,400

SANDY RIVER CANAL NEAR MARMOT, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 13, T. 2 S., R. 5 E., about 500 feet below head gate, 1 mile 

southwest of Marmot, and 9 miles east of Bull Run, Clackamas County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 22, 1915, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff in stilling well; datum even with bottom of canal. Gurley 

simplex gage used beginning July 24, 1916.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a footbridge near gage or by wading.
SANDY BIVEK BASIN. 113

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Concrete-lined canal 13 feet wide on bottom, side slopes 

1 to 1; control is at intake of first tunnel about 200 yards below gage, where there 

is a drop in grade.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 

3.97 feet September 2 and 3 (discharge, 427 second-feet); minimum stage, 0.10 

foot September 11 to 15 (discharge, 1 second-foot leakage through gates).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation never affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent; rating curve well defined; gage 

read to half-tenths twice daily. Operation of recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table the mean daily gage height 

which was obtained after July 24 by inspecting the recorder graphs. Records 

excellent. 

Sandy River canal diverts water from Sandy River in the NE, J sec. 13, T 2

S., R. 5 E., into reservoir near Bull Run post office, from which it is drawn for the

Bull Run hydroelectric plant of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. The

tailrace of the power plant discharges into Bull Run River in the NE. J sec. 6, T. 2,

S.,R. 5E.

Discharge measurements of Sandy River canal near Marmot, Oreg., during the years 1914

and 1916.

Date.

1914.

Aug. 28

90

Made by 

R. R. Randell.........

Gage

Feet. 

2.50

3.10

3 9^

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

194

"JSO

Date.

1916. 

July 24

24

24

Aug. 31

Oct. 16

Made by 

.....do.................

.....do.................

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.45

1.19

1.90

3.95

3.52

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

8.0

46 8

110

425

351

a Employee of Portland Railway Light & Power Co.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Sandy River canal near Marmot, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13.. %...........

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22... ..........

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct. Nov. Dec.

92

64

56

64

128

128

128

128

128

128

Jan.

128

236

236

229

229

229

229

229

229

229

300

OQO

332

332

332

332

OQ/t

292

OQO

292

OQO

292

300 !?nfi

300

300 'am

300

297

OQO

292

Feb.

233

194

187

183

180

1<U

159

128

104.

104

IfU

104

IfU

104

IfU

102

94

09

92 i4.n

194

194

194

152

64

Mar.

140

140

140

169

201

244

so

211

128

128

128

128

126

116

114

110

41

110

110

116

116

116

116

116

68

13

12

10

16

14

68

Apr.

73

73

68

68

155

268

73

68

71

73

73

73

73

128

128

128

128

128

128

128

128

128

128

128

48

128

68

28

28

28

May.

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

28

42

60

71

82

82

122

122

122

122

122

122

122

122

122

122

122

, 122

122

122

122

122

122

122

June.

116

146

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

146

146

180

180

180

180

180

180

78

July.

78

68

10

10

52

73

34

52

152

52

52

64

116

116

166

134

116

116

116

116

146

260

284

263

242

286

356

356

356

278

239

Aug.

239

239

239

238

236

236

236

239

238

252

270

242

236

236

310

354

354

354

354

354

390

416

416

416

416

416

416

416

416

416

¥

Sept.

425

427

427

403

359

359

359

359

361

364

152

1

1

1

179

287

316

316

366

303

329

377

385

380

393

393

398

391

400

398

99665° WSP 444 19 8
114 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Sandy River canal near Marmot, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO,

1916.

Month.

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

128 

332 

233 

244 

268 

122 

180 

356 

419 

427

Minimum.

56 

128 

64 

10 

28 

28 

78 

10 

236 

1

Mean.

104 

277 

147 

109 

98.2 

88.9 

171 

154 

323 

320

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,060 

17,000 

8,460 

6,700 

5,840 

5,470 

10,200 

9,470 

19,900 

19,000

93,100

BTJLL B.TJN RIVER NEAR BTTLL RUN, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 25, T. 1 S., R. 5 E., 1J miles above intake of Portland water-supply 

pipe line, and 5 miles east of Bull Run, Clackamas County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 102 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 20, 1907, to September 30, 1916; also readings on a 

gage maintained by city water department, January 5,1895, to November 13,1906.

GAGE. Friez water-stage recorder referred to vertical staff on left bank. Datum 

raised 2 feet July 26, 1916. Prior to July 28, 1909, an inclined staff at headworks 

1J miles below present gage. Gage readers, gatemen at headworks.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable at gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocks and gravel; shifting in extreme floods.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 12.5 feet (referred 

to old datum) from high-water mark, about 10 p. m. December 21 (discharge, 

13,800 second-feet). Minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 2.70 feet October 

9 (discharge, 112 second-feet).

1895-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 10.6 feet on gage at headworks, November 13, 1906 (discharge, 15,400 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.54 feet 

August 29 to September 4, 1914 (discharge, 72 second-feet) and 2.60 feet September 3-4, 1910 (discharge, 72 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None above station. The two water-supply pipes divert practically 

all the low-water flow 1J miles below the station.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during flood of December 21-22. Rating curves for water-stage recorder well defined between 100 and 4,000 secondfeet and applicable October 1 to December 20 and December 21 to September 30, 

respectively. Operation of water-stage recorder unsatisfactory at times and 

record from staff gage at head works used Staff gage read twice daily. Gage-height 

records October 1 to 3 affected by backwater from flash boards on diversion dam; 

correction obtained by comparison of records with those of water-stage recorder; 

rating curves fairly well defined. For period for which water-stage recorder was 

used, daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table mean daily gage 

height determined by inspecting gage-height graph, or. for days of considerable 

fluctuation,by averaging the bihourly discharge. For the staff gage, daily discharge 

ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records excellent except for discharge above 4,000 second-feet and discharge for October, for 

which they are only fair.
SANDY EIVEE BASIN. 115

Discharge measurements of Bull Run River near Bull Run, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Jan. 23

24

Apr. 27

Made by 

.....do..................

heignt.

Feet. 

4.96

4.76 5 98

5.18

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1 340

1,230

2,510

1,540

Date.

July 26

Aug. 15

01

Made by 

.....do..................

.....do..................

SB.

Feet. 

61.41

1.05

.87

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

324

194

134

o Assistant forest ranger. 6 Datum of gage raised 2.00 feet on this date.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Bull Run River near Bull Run, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

10..............

11..............

19 *

10

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

1Q

on

21..............

99

23..............

24..............

25..............

26

27..............

98

29..............

OA

31..............

Oct.

120

490

425

OCA

185

170

155

155

112

170

155

155

288

1,420

AQf\

346

97ft

360

330

OKA

OOft

473

K77

1,000

865

734

556

iLU

A()K.

1,100

Nov.

1,070

853

805

655

700

CQO

515

468

459

435

622

633

556

541

1 ftfift

2,370

5

00ft

4 450

4'220

2 fiAA

2

OJA

2

CQA

4 rum

9 Q*ft

7 09fl

2,610

1 600

1*350

2,590

1 AfiA

Dec.

1,150

965

Q17

930

2 99ft

2,120

1,730

1 640

1,780 i 9jin

1,000

fill

711

/>oq

599

>uu

535

515

S

oon

a f\on

2,420

1,530

1,680

1,080

fton

950

775

632

KQA

Jan.

515

472

405

O7K

OftO

360

Q99

304

300

280

957

oqc

91 rt

1QJ.

 too

166

1 KQ

OOjl

180

206

248

401 i ^nn

1 *781 140

630

526

4SO

410

OCrt

340

Feb.

335

2,220

QAA

KAt)

AQQ

1,280

4,620

3,560

3

AQf\

3 S7ft

3,710

1,910

1 Plftft

1,970

2,220

2

OQA

2,030

1 680

I

OQfl

1,220

i rtfin

O4n

844

QAO

7°.Q

684

602

570

610

Mar.

610

590

570

530

460

CQO

711

2 9QA

3,140

2 <Hfl

2,420

2 qftn

1,850

1

0AA

1,020

980

1,020

1,020

I

onn

2 480

2,620

1,630

1,260

5,020

5,670

3

OAA

1,860

1 3QA

1 1 fin

1,020

Apr.

1,020

1,060

I nfin

916

OKI

893

972

Oftl

1 260

1,680

1

OQA

1,020

1 260

i'l4r»

1 140

1

* ion

1 140

l'o20

1,300

1

7J.A

1

QQA

1 140

1,100

1 14J1

I

lftrt

1,630

1,530

1 3QO,

1

OOA

May

1,220

1,390

1 480

1 AQ(\

1 <un

1,630

1 ofln

i qon

i °Jji

1,220

1,060

QAQ

886

858

879

956

1,020

1,100

1,020

WA.

1,060

1,220

1,100

1,100

1,060

908

865

916

1,100

Q4H

June.

900

879

one

956

OKt

830 ftfii

Q7Q

830

718

684

71ft

774

830

CQQ

956

948

916

QfZA

1,100

Gfifl

oon

858

774

802

886

795

700

619

602

July.

980

2,480

2,420

I

AQfl

1,100

872 7°.Q

666

600

542

498

471

445

410

396

521

7Qfi

ROA

570

504

445

410

000

^Q

337

QOQ

324

9Qft

288

272

265

Aug.

250

235

99J.

91J.

OA7

207

201

300

288

9i9

V)JL

914

91 A

204

191

204 090

Ortl

IQff

175

169

157

145

145

145

145

.137

Sept.

134

145

99 ^

91 fi

1S7

1AQ

160

210

9Qft

276

991

163

157

145

142

142

140

134

114

 too

132

 lOO

 ton

f 00

 lOO

134

NOTE. Dally discharge ascertained from readings on staff gage at head works as follows: Oct. 1-8,10-15, 

17-22, Nov. 23-27, Dec. 26-31, Jan. 2-7,13-14,16-21, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, Feb. 6-11, Feb. 27 to Mar. 4.
116 SUEFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII C.

Monthly discharge of Bull Run River near Bull Run, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30,

1916.

[Drainage area, 102 square miles.]

Month.

July...............................

The voar

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,420 

7,920 

8.830 

1,300 

4,620 

5,670 

1,740 

1,630 

1,100 

2,480 

300 

296

8,830

MiniTnyiTn.

112 

435 

515 

158 

335 

460 

851 

858 

602 

265 

137 

129

112

Mean.

419 

1,970 

1,520 

397 

1,660 

1,800 

1,190 

1,120 

841 

674 

198 

165

992

Per

square 

mile.

4.11 

19.3 

14.9

3.89 

16.3 

17.6 

11.7 

11.0 

8.25 

6.61 

1.94 

1.62

9.73

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

4.74 

21.53 

17.18 

4.48 

17.58 

20.29 

13.05 

12.68 

9.20 

7.62 

2.24 

1.81

132. 40

Total in 

acre-feet.

25,800 

117,000 

93,500 

24.400 

95,500 

111,000 

70,800 

68,900 

50,000 

41,400 

12,200 

9,820

720,000

LITTLE SANDY RIVER NEAR MARMOT, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. J sec. 6, T. 2 S., R. 6 E., at trail bridge at Little Sandy ranger 

station, 1J miles north of Marmot, Clackamas County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 17.2 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 14, 1913, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Stevens water-stage recorder referred to vertical staff on left bank just below 

bridge. Gage reader, Carl Aschoff.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from trail bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and boulders; may shift somewhat.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, from water-stage recorder, 

4.55 feet at 4. p. m. November 17 (discharge, 1,510 second-feet); minimum stage 

from water-stage recorder, 0.40 foot August 31 and September 1 (discharge, 19 

second-feet).

1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded during 1916. Minimum stage recorded, 

0.21 foot August 28, 1914 (discharge, 12 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None above station.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve revised 

slightly below 36 second-feet. Curve well denned between 15 and 600 secondfeet. Operation of water-stage recorder unsatisfactory October 1 to November 13 

and February 29 to March 8. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the 

rating table the mean daily gage height determined by inspecting gage-height 

graph. Records excellent for periods during which water-stage recorder was 

operating; fair for periods for which discharge was estimated.
SANDY RIVER BASIN. 117

Discharge measurements of Little Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg., during the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Nov. 23

July 25

Aug. 31

Made by 

C. L. Batchelder............................. ............................

.....do....................................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.60

.90

.40

Discharge.

Sec.-fl. 

497

52

20.7

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Little Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1... ...........

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

30

150

100

50

35

22

21

20

19

19

18

18

80

150

110

80

82

85

88

90

93

96

98

150

200

180

150

80

75

68

200

Nov.

121

128

116

105

96

88

78

71

67

62

80

100

120

86

219

369

815

765

668

389

474

435

717

385

740

439

280

257

465

316

Dec.

231

199

199

202

402

422

362

312

362

263

207

173

161

139

122

119

119

107

104

121

708

815

381

247

240

180

147

173

135

115

103

Jan.

92

81

73

69

63

61

f\7

56

53

51

46

4543

41

38

37

37OC

^4

34

35

53

114

109

88

72

65

59

52

52

50

Feb.

86

448

312

196

148

327

735

582

503

ZAP.

564

350

274

298

335

350

316

274

244

219

204

185

161

146

119

104

101

98

100

Mar.

400

510

488

410

422

qcn

250

196

180

180

247

414

405

422

288

219

663

7fU

474

320

231

188

170

Apr.

173

175

178

175

152

141

154

175

166

9*7

327

225

183

231

240

196

213

188

161

207

327

247

199

199

207

219

312

247

228

199

May.

213

257

270

263

244

280

202

210

207

ono

175

166

i^d

154

161

185

202

999

213

180

216

228

199

1Q1

194

178

163

168

180

213

170

June.

178

178

199

196

168

170

180

188

170

139

141

154

166

173

180

180

166

156

183

231

196

150

166

135

137

163

143

133

121

126

July.

231

618

546

309

207

158

128

109

95

83

74

69

66

59

57

92

161

130

104

89

77

69

63

57

54

52

51

47

43

41

40

Aug.

37

35

34

33

31

31

31

66

54

41

34

32

31

29

29

32

42

35

31

29

27

26

25

24

23

23

22

21

20

19

Sept.

19

20

42

35

31

26

24

34

60

50

37

32

29

26

24

23

22

22

22

21

20

20

20

20

25

42

36

27

24

22

NOTE. Daily discharge estimated from comparison of hydrographs of Bull Run and Sandy Rivers, 

and high and low stages indicated by recorder for interval between visits as follows: Oct. 1-5. 7-22, 24-31, 

Nov. 2-7,9-13, and Feb. 29 to Mar. 8. Mean discharge March 1-7 estimated to be 100 second-feet.
118 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Little Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30,

1916.

[Drainage area, 17.2 square miles.]

Month.

October. ..........................

April.............................

July..............................

The year. ...................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

200 

815 

815 

114 

735 

704 

327 

280 

231 

618 

66 

60

815

Minimum.

18 

62 

103 

34

86

141 

154 

121 

40 

19 

19

18

Mean.

85.7 

302 

244 

57.9 

287 

291 

209 

202 

166 

128 

31.7 

28.5

169

Per 

square 

mile.

4.98 

17.6 

14.2 

3.37 

16.7 

16.9 

12.2 

11.7 

9.65 

7.44 

1.84 

1.66

9.83

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

5.74 

19.64 

16.37 

3.88 

18.01 

19.48 

13.61 

13.49 

10.77 8.58

2.12

1.85

133.54

Total in 

acre-feet5,270 

18,000 

15,000 

3,560 

16,500 

17,900 

12,400 

12,400 

9,880 

7,870 

1,950 

1,700

122,000

WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN. 

MIDDLE FORE OF WILLAMETTE RIVER AT JASPER, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. J sec. 23, T. 18 S., R. 2 W., just below Jasper post office, Lane 

County, 2 miles above Natron, and 3 miles below Fall Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,450 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 16, 1905, to February 6, 1912; July 26, 1913, to 

September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank; read by B. F. Sylvester.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from new highway bridge a short distance above

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and small boulders; shifting.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded, 12.4 feet at 8 a. m. February 

7 (discharge, 60,400 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.80 feet October 1, 2, 

7-13, 18-22, and 31 (discharge, 610 second-feet).

1905-1912 and 1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 16.6 feet at 9 a. m. November 23, 1909 (discharge, estimated from extension of rating curve, 122,000 secondfeet); minimum authentic discharge, 610 second-feet in September and October, 

1915; a minimum of 530 second-feet September to November, 1907, is uncertain.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. Some storage developed on Waldo Lake, but no storage operations 

since 1909.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed February 7. Rating curves well 

denned between 700 and 10,000 second-feet. Gage read to quarter-tenths daily; 

during high water, more often. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean 

daily gage height to rating table. Records excellent.

Discharge measurements of Middle Fork of Willamette River at Jasper, Oreg., during the

year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Jan. 25

Sept. 28

Made by 

P.V.Hodges.............................................................

C. L. Batchelder. .........................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

6.38

3.38

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

9,930

984
WILLAMETTE RIVER BASEST.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Middle Fork of Willamette River at Jasper, Oreg., for 

ihe year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar'. Apr. May. June. July. Aug. Sept.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

610

610

645

610

610

610

610

610

610

610

610

680

760

680

645

610

610

610

610

610

680

1,020

810

810

645

645

610

760

760

860

860

760

760

1,020

1,190

1,020

1,080

2,210

1,550

1.190

1,190

7,340

6,900

14,400

7,800

6,900

13,800

8,800

16,300

15,000

26,400

34,400

15,000

9,800

10,900

13,800

9,300

7,340

6,060

7,340

6,480

27,200

15,600

11,400

12,000

9,800

9,300

6,480

6,060

5,280

4,580

3,680

4,260

3,680

3,420

3,170

6,480

13,800

13,800

9,800

8,800

7,340

5,660

5,660

5,660

4,580

3,960

3,680

3,170

2,930

2,710

2,500

2,300

2,300

1,820

1,960

2,820

2,500

2,300

2,400

2,300

2,210

1,960

1,820

1,820

1,820

1,680

1,680

1,750

3,170

12,000

10,400

7,800

5,660

4,260

3,680

3,170

2,710

2,820

6,060

10,900

9,800

7,340

33,500

59,300

31,300

19,600

18,100

18,800

15,300

11,800

12,900

15,300

15,300

14,700

14,100

12,900

11,200

10,100

9,550

8,500

7,050

6,200

5,820

3,860

4,760

4,440

4,440

5,820

4,440

5,820

8,500

9,550

10,100

8,500

8,500

9,550

11,800

11,800

10,100

8,000

6,600

6,600

5,820

6,200

6,600

8,000

11,200

11,800

11,800

9,550

9,550

11,800

14,700

11,800

9,000

7,500

6,200

5,820

5,460

5,100

4,760

4,440

4,440

3,860

3,860

4,140

4,140

7,050

6,600

5,460

5,100

5,100

4,760

4,760

4,760

5,100

4,440

4,440

9,000

6,600

5,820

5,820

5,460

5,820

6,600

6,600

5,820

5,100

5,100

5,100

5,820

6,200

8,000

9,550

8,500

11,800

10,600

8,500

7,050

5,820

5,100

4,760

4,440

4,440

4,440

5,100

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,440

4,140

4,440

4,140

4,140

3,860

3,860

3,580

3,320

3,320

6,200

3,320

3,860

3,860

3,860

4,140

4,440

4,140

3,860

3,580

3,320

3,860

4,440

5,100

5,820

5,820

5,100

4,760

4,140

3,320

3,080

2,860

2,860

3,860

4,760

4,760

5,460

4,440

5,100

7,500

7,500

5,820

5,100

4,440

3,860

3,860

3,580

3,320

3,080

3,080

2,860

2,860

2,660

4,760 

6; 600 

5,460 

4,140 

3,580

3,080

2,860

2,660

2,460

2,280

2,190

2,100

2,020

1,940

1,860

1,780

1,780

1,780

1,700

1,620

1,620

1,550

1,480

1,480

1,480

1,480

1,410

1 340

1,550

1,480

1,410

1,340

1,410

1,780

1,550

1,410

1,340

1,280

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,160

1,160

1,160

1,160

1,110

1,110

1,110

1,110

1,340

1,480

1,280

.1,220

1,160

1,160

1,340

1,410

1,280

1,220

1,160

1,110

1,110

1,060 

1,060 

1,060 

l'060 

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

950

Monthly discharge of Middle Fork of Willamette River at Jasper, Oreg., for the year ending

ept. SO, 1916.

[Drainage area, 1,450 square miles.]

Month.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximal i. MiTiiTniym. Mean.

Per 

square 

mile.

Run-oft.

Depth in 

inches on Total in 

acre-feet.

October....

November. 

December.. 

January....

February.. 

March......

April.......

May........

June.......

July .....

August.....

September.

The year.

I,02 

34,40 

27,20 

12,00 

59,30 

14,70

9,00

II,80 

6,20 

7,50 

1,780 

1,480

59,300

610

760

3,170

1,680

2,820

4,440

3,860

3,580

2,860

1,780

1,110

950

610

661

7,440

8,000

3,330

13,800

8,760

5,370

5,670

4,190

3,690

1,410

1,120

0.456

5.13

5.52

2.30

9.52

6.04

3.70

3.91

2.89

2.54

.972

.772

3.62

0.53

5.72

6.36

2.65

10.27

6.96

4.13

4.51

3.22

2.93

1.12

49.26

40,600

443,000

492,000

205,000

794,000

539,000

320,000

349,000

249,000

227,000

86,700

66,600

3,810,000
120 SURFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0. 

WILLAMETTE RIVER AT ALBANY, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. \ sec. 6, T. 11 S., R. 3 W., at the end of Broadalbin Street, Albany, 

Linn County, about half a mile above Southern Pacific Railroad bridge (formerly 

Corvallis & Eastern), just below mouth of Calapooya Creek, and 7 miles above 

Santiam River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 4,860 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 24, 1878, to April 30, 1882, and January 21, 1892, 

to September 30, 1916; some fragmentary records, 1883 to 1888.

GAGE. Vertical staff in two sections on right bank.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from Southern Pacific bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Sand and fine gravel; control practically permanent. 

About gage height 17.0 feet, some water flows through a slough several hundred 

feet to the left of the main channel.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 27.7 feet February 8 

(discharge, 165,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.5 foot October 13-15 

and 20-22 (discharge, 2,400 second-feet).

1878-1882 and 1892-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 32.8 feet January 14, 1881 

(discharge, 245,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.2 foot September 21 

to 27, 1879 (discharge, 1,870 second-feet), but this is somewhat uncertain; lowest 

stages recorded in recent years are 0.4 foot October 30 to November 10, 1895 

(discharge, 2,220 second-feet), and 0.5 foot August 26 to September 25, 1905, 

September 5 to 14, and October 13-15, 20-22,1915 (discharge, 2,400 second- feet). 

The maximum stage ever known was 36.0 feet December 4, 1861 (discharge, 

302,000 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. The Albany power canal has diverted water from South Santiam River 

near Lebanon and discharged into Willamette River above the gage and measuring 

section since the early nineties. The following measurements have been made of 

the quantity diverted:

Second-feet. 

Nov. 9, 1911, at Albany................................................. 210

Sept. 21, 1912, at intake................................................ 262

Sept. 21, 1912, at Albany............................................... 242

July 15, 1913, at intake................................................. 247

Determinations of run-off per square mile and depth in inches published in 

Water-Supply Papers 370, 312, 332, 362, and 394 are in error.

REGULATION. Practically none.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well 

defined below 60,000 second-feet and fairly well defined between 60,000 and 

200,000 second-feet. Gage read to tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage height to rating table. Records excellent.

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by United States Weather Bureau.

No discharge measurements were made during the year.
WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIE". 121

Daily discharge, in second-fqet, of Willamette River at Albany, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30,1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

2,760 

2,760 

2,760 

2,760 

2,760

2,760 

2,760 

2,760 

2,760 

2,580

2,580 

2,580 

2,400 

2,400 

2,400

2,950 

2,760 

2,580 

2,580 

2,400

2,400 

2,400 

2,580 

2,580 

3,330

3,330 

2,950 

2,950 

2,760 

2,760 

2,580

Nov.

2,580 

2,950 

3,330 

3,330 

3,140

3,140 

3,140 

3,140 

3,530 

4,360

4,150 

4,150 

7,170 

6,210 

5,270

5,270 

16,200 

13,500 

30,500 

26,300

24,200 

30,900 

27,500 

33,400 

42,300

44,200 

.72,900 

65,900 

40,000 

38,700

Dec.

41,900 

31,300 

26,000 

25,600 

28,200

34,700 

61,100 

61,600 

45,100 

41,900

38,200 

34,300 

29,700 

26,000 

22,800

19,700 

18,400 

18,700 

17,100 

16,200

17,100 

26,700 

40,900 

45,600 

35,600

30,500 

26,700 

23,500 

23,100 

21,400 

18,700

Jan.

17,100 

15,600 

14,400 

13,800 

13,200

12,600 

12,900 

15,300 

17,500 

19,400

19,400 

17,500 

17,500 

17,500 

15,300

13,800 

12,300 

11,200 

10,600 

9,760

10,600 

12,600 

15,600 

26,700 

40,000

38,200 

31,300 

24,500 

20,400 

17,800 

15,300

Feb.

15,600 

20,700 

29,400 

37,800 

36,900

34,700 

57,500 

146,000 

151,000 

95,900

68,200 

63,200 

55,000 

42,800 

40,000

40,500 

39,100 

36,900 

34,300 

30,500

27,100 

25,300 

23,500 

21,100 

19,400

17,800 

16,500 

15,900 

14,700

Mar.

14,700 

15,300 

18,400 

27,100 

32,200

39,100 

51,500 

52,500 

43,700 

37,300

33,900 

35,100 

33.900 

30,900 

26,300

22,800 

21,100 

20,000 

19,400 

20,000

26,700 

33,400 

36,500 

37,800 

32,600

39,100 

53,500 

57,500 

47,100 

34,700 

27,500

Apr.

23,500 

21,100 

19,400 

18,100 

17,100

15,900 

14,700 

13,800 

13,800 

14,100

15,000 

18,400 

17,500 

16,500 

14,700

14,100 

14,100 

14,100 

14,400 

15,000

14,700 

15,600 

22,100 

19,400 

17,100

16,500 

15,900 

15,300 

16,800 

17,100

May.

16,200 

15,000 

14,700 

14,100 

15,600

15,900 

18,400 

20,000 

20,400 

26,300

27,500 

24,500 

23,100 

18,700 

15,900

15,300 

14,700 

14,400 

14,100 

14,100

13,800 

13,200 

13,200 

12,900 

12,600

12,900 

13,200 

12,900 

12,600 

12,000 

11,800

June.

11,200 

10,900 

10,600 

10,600 

10,900

11,200 

11,200 

11,200 

11,500 

11,800

11,200 

10,900 

10,300 

10,000 

10,600

11,500 

12,300 

13,200 

13,500 

12,300

12,300 

11,500 

10,300 

9,490 

9,490

9,490 

10,900 

12,300 

12,300 

13,200

July.

12,300 

13,500 

16,800 

17,500 

15,300

13,500 

12,300 

11,500 

10,900 

10,300

9,760 

9,220 

9,220 

8,950 

8,690

8,950 

11,200 

16,500 

14,400 

12,300

11,200 

10,000 

8,950 

8,690 

8,430

7,920

7,670 

7,420 

7,170 

6,930 

6,690

Aug.

6.450 

6,210 

6,210 

5,970 

5,970

5,970 

5,730 

5,500 

5,500 

5,500

5,500 

5,270 

5,270 

5,270 

5,270

5,270 

5,270 

5,040 

5,730 

5,500

5,500 

5,270 

5,040 

4,810 

4,580

4,360 

4,360 

4,360 

4,360 

4,360 

4,150

Sept.

4,150 

4,150 

4,360 

4,810 

5,500

5,040 

4,810 

4,580 

4,580 

4,810

5,040 

5,040 

4,810 

4,810 

4,810

4,360 

4,150 

3,940 

3,940 

3,940

3,940 

3,940 

3,940 

' 3,940 

3,730

3,730 

3,730 

3,730 

3,730 

3,730

Monthly discharge of Willamette River at Albany, Oreg. ,for the year ending Sept. 30,1916.

Month.

April....................................................

May.....................................................

June. ....................................................

July.....................................................

The year ...........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

3,330

72,900 

61,600 

40,000 

151,000 

57,500 

23,500 

27,500 

13,500 

17,500 

6,450 

5,500

151,000

Minimum.

2,400 

2,580 

16,200 

9,760 

14,700 

14,700 

13,800 

11,800 

9,490 

6,690 

4,150 

3,730

2,400

Mean.

2,700 

19,000 

30,600 

17,700 

43,400 

33,000 

16,500 

16,100 

11,300 

10,800 

5,280 

4,330

17,500

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

166,000 

1,130,000 

1,880,000 

1,090,000 

2,500,000 

2,030,000 

982,000 

990,000 

672,000 

664,000 

325,000 

258,000

13,700,000
122 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1&16, PART XII <X

WILLAMETTE RIVER AT SALEM, OBEG.

LOCATION. In NW. } sec. 27, T. 7 S., R. 3 Wt , at foot of Trade Street, Salem, Marion 

County, about a mile above mouth of Mill Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1892, to December 31, 1916, when measurements 

were discontinued by the Geological Survey. Records continuous through the 

summer low-water periods since 1904 only. Discharge records have been computed only for period beginning October 1, 1909.

GAGE. Vertical staff in four sections on Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation 

Co.'s dock on right bank of a slough, near its mouth; read by C. C. Graham.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from Southern Pacific bridge, about half a mile 

below gage. From 1910 to 1912, from highway bridge a short distance above the 

railroad bridge. Conditions favorable except for low velocities at low stages.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel deep at bridge; overflows at high stages over left 

bank. Control of gravel and sand; somewhat shifting during floods.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period October 1, 1915, 

to December 31, 1916, 26.0 feet at 12.30 p. m. February 9 (discharge, 242,000 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.4 feet October 2-3 and 10-14,1915 

(discharge, 3,380 second-feet).

 1909-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 30.5 feet at 8 a. m. November 25, 1909 

(discharge, 315,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.46 feet; (discharge) 

5,310 second-feet) September 8, 1915.

Maximum stage ever known, about 39 fe'et December 4, 1861 (discharge estimated from an extension of rating curve as 500,000 second-feet). The flood of 

January 16, 1881, reached a stage of 36.3 feet (discharge, 428,000 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Water is diverted from North Santiam River near Stayton into Mill 

Creek. Within the city limits it is again diverted into a power canal, which 

discharges just above the gage. Thus, the flow past the gage may be more or 

less than its natural run-off, but by an amount too slight to be appreciable.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed February 8 or 9, 1916. Rating curve 

October 1 to February 7, well denned between 3,200 and 30,000 second-feet; 

February 8 to December 31, fairly well denned. Gage read to tenths once daily, 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table the daily gage readings. 

Records good.

COOPERATION. Gage-height records furnished by the Weather Bureau, which continues to maintain the station.

Discharge measurements of Willamette River at Salem, Oreg.,for the period Oct. 1, 1915,

to Dec. 31, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 8

8

Feb. 9

Made by 

P V TTnrlffftQ

.....do.................

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet.

24.15

26.17

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

0206,000

o247,000

Date.

Feb. 9

Oct. 10

Made by 

P V Hodges

height.

Feet. 

26.10

-1.01

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

0249,000

4,600

Surface velocity observed and coefficient of 0.90 used to reduce to mean velocity.
WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN. 123

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Willamette River at Salem, Oreg., for the period Oct.

1, 1915, to Dec. 31, 1916.

Day.

1915-16. 

1..............

2..............

3..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

.8..............

Q

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

1Q

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

91

26.. ............

27..............

28. .............

29..............

30.............. 

31..............

Day. Oct.

1916. 

1....... 5,180

2....... 5,180

3....... 4,980

4....... 4,780

5....... 4,780

6....... 4,780

7....... 4,780

8....... 4,780 

9....... 4,780

10....... 4,600

Oct.

3,640 

3,380 

3,380 

3,780 

3,920

3,780 

3,640 

3,510 

3,510 

3,380

3,380 

3,380 

3,380 

3,380 

3,780

4,360 

4,060 

3,780 

3,640 

3,510

3,510 

3,510 

3,510 

3,780 

4,700

5,480 

5,280 

4,880 

4,700 

4,360 

4,210

Nov.

7,340

7,620 

7,060 

10,500 

19,100

19,600 

22,100 

26,800 

21,100 

17,100

Nov.

4,060 

7,200 

6,400 

6,400 

6,160

5,700 

5,280 

5,080 

5,480 

6,660

6,660 

6,920 

11,000 

10,200 

8,740

9,820 

30,400 

54,400 

79,200 

81,000

58,400 

68,000 

64,000 

87,300 

86,400

111,000 

120,000 

120,000 

90,000 

87,300

Dec.

81,900 

66,400 

53,600 

53,600 

56,000

86,400 

109,000 

115,000 

95,000 

87,300

77,400 

68.000 

59,200 

50,400 

43,800

37,500 

36,800 

36,100 

32,800 

31,000

33,400 

73,800 

118,000 

104,000 

77,400

62,400 

54,400 

46,600 

45,900 

41,000 

36,100

Dec.

51,800 

41,100 

36,200 

41,800 

51,000

64,400 

59,000 

50,200 

46,200 

43,200

Jan.

31,000 

29,200 

26,200 

25,000 

24,400

22,000 

22,000 

28,000 

31,000 

33,400

32,800 

29,800 

29,800 

29,200 

25,600

22,000 

19,800 

18,300 

16,800 

15,300

16,800 

22,600 

32,200 

60,000 

74,700

70,400 

58,400 

45,900 

37,500 

31,000 

28,000

Day.

11 

12 

13 

14 

15

16 

17

18 

19 

20

1916.

Feb.

28,000 

44,500 

68,000 

78,300 

71,200

68,800 

129,000 

207,000 

248,000 

214,000

160,000 

145,000 

119,000 

97,000 

86,900

86,900 

85,100 

80,600 

74,300 

65,300

59,000 

53,400 

49,400 

45,400 

40,400

36,900 

34,800 

32,800 

29,800

Oct.

4,600 

4,600 

4,600 

4,600 

4,600

4,600 

4,600 

4,600 

4,600 

4,600

Mar.

29,800 

29,800 

35,500 

56,600 

60,800

68,000 

94,100 

97,000 

93,200 

81,500

72,500 

73,400 

72,500 

67,100 

55,800

47,800 

43,900 

41,800 

39,700 

48,600

66,200 

77,000 

86,900 

81,500 

72,500

105,000 

135,000 

135,000 

109,000 

78,800 

59,900

Nov.

17,100 

15,200 

12,900 

11,300 

10,100

9,140 

8,820 

8,200 

8,820 

9,460

Apr.

51,800 

45,400 

42,500 

39,000 

36,900

34,100 

31,600 

30,400 

29,800 

29,800

32,800 

39,000 

37,600 

32,800 

31,600

31,000 

30,400 

29,800 

30,400 

31,000

32,200 

46,400 

47,000 

41,100 

36,900

35,500 

34,1'X) 

36,900 

39,700 

34,100

May.

34,100 

32,200 

31,600 

32,800 

33,400

34,800 

39,700 

41,100 

45,400 

52,600

55,000 

48,600 

42,500 

40,400 

34,100

31,000 

30,400 

30,400 

29,800 

29,200

28,000 

26,800 

26,800 

26,800 

25,600

26,800 

26,800 

26,800 

25,600 

24,400 

23,800

June.

22,100 

21,100 

20,600 

20,100 

21,100

21,600 

21,100 

21,100 

22,100 

22,600

23,800 

20,100 

19,600 

21,100 

22,100

24,400 

26,200 

26,800 

25,000 

24,400

22,100 

19,600 

18,100 

17,600 

17,600

17,600 

21,100 

23,200 

22,600 

23,200

/

Dec. Day.

39,70 

34,10 

30,40 

30,40 

28,00

25,60 

23,20 

22,10 

21,10 

25,60

1916. 

0 21.......

9 22.......

0 23.......

0 24.......

0 25.......

0 26.......

0 27.......

0 28.......

0 29.......

0 30.......

31.......

July.

23,200 

26,800 

32,800 

36,900, 

31,600

26,800 

23,800 

21,600 

20,600 

19,600

18,100 

17,100 

16,600 

16,100 

15,200

15,200 

19,600 

30,400 

28,000 

23,200

19,600 

17,600 

16,100 

14,700 

14,300

12,900 

12,500 

12,100 

11,700 

10,900 

10,500

Oct.

4,600 

4,420 

4,420 

4,420 

4,420

4,250 

4,250 

4,250 

4,600

4,780 

6,060

Aug.

10,100 

10,100 

9,800 

9,460 

9,140

8,820 

8,820 

8,500 

8,200 

8,200

8,200 

7,900 

7,900 

7,620 

7,620

7,62C 

7,620 

7,620 

8,200 

8,200

7,620 

6,540 

6,540 

6,300 

6,300

6,300

6,300 

6,300 

6,300 

6,300 

6,300

Nov.

9,140 

8,820 

8,500 

8,820 

9,460

29,800 

45,400 

62,600 

63,500 

51,800

Sept.

6,060 

6,060 

6,060 

6,540 

8,200

7,900 

7,060 

6,800 

6,540 

7,060

7,340 

7,060 

6,540 

6,300 

6,060

5,820 

5,820 

5,600 

5,600 

5,600

5,600 

5,380 

5,380 

5,180 

5,180

5,180 

5,180 

5,180 

5,180 

5,180 

.......

Dec.

36,200 

45 400 

46,200 

43,200 

39,700

32,200 

29,200 

25,600 

23,200 

21,100 

18,600
124 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Willamette River at Salem, Oreg., for the period Oct. 1, 1915, to

Dec. 31, 1916.

Month.

1915-16. 

October. .................................................

July......................................................

The year. ..........................................

1916.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

5,480 

120.000 

118.000 

74,700 

248,000 

135,000 

51,800 

55,000 

26,800 

36,900 

10,100 

8,200

248,000

6,060 

63,500 

64,400

Minimum.

3,380 

4.060 

31,000 

15,300 

28,000 

29,800 

29,800 

23,800 

17,600 

10,500 

6,300 

5,180

3,380

4,250 

7,060 

18,600

Mean.

3,890 

41,600 

63,600 

31,900 

87,500 

71,500 

36,000 

33,500 

21,700 

19,900 

7,770 

6,090

35,200

4,680 

18,900 

36,300

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

239,000 

2,480,000 

3,910,000 

1,960,000 

5,030,000 

4,400,000 

2,140,000 

2,060,000 

1,290,000 

1,220,000 

478,000 

362,000

25,600,000

288,000 

1,120,000 

2,230,000

SALMON CREEK NEAR OAKRIDGE, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. \ sec. 13, T. 21 S., R. 3 E., about a mile above Southern Pacific 

Railroad bridge and 3 miles east of Oakridge, Lane County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 6, 1913, to March 7, 1916.

GAGE. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder on right bank about a mile above 

the railroad bridge; used since October 1, 1914. Vertical staff on right bank 500 

feet above railroad bridge was read to November 21, 1913. Inclined staff at 

different datum, 200 feet above railroad bridge, used November 22, 1913, to September 30, 1914. Observer, Flora Warner.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from bridge a mile below gage

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and small boulders; shifting in floods.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.92 feet at 3 

p. m., November 25 (discharge, 2,610 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.23 

foot at 8 p. m., October 30 (discharge, 98 second-feet). 

1913-1916: Maximum and minimum stages recorded during 1916.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed November 25. Former curve revised 

by means of flood measurements in 1917. Rating curves used as follows: October 

1 to November 25, well defined between 100 and 700 second-feet; November 26 

to March 7, well defined between 150 and 1,600 second-feet. Operation of waterstage recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table mean daily gage height determined by inspecting gage-height graph. 

Records excellent.
WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN. 125

Discharge measurements of Salmon Creek near Oakridge, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Jan. 22

Sept. 27

Made by 

P.V.Hodges.............:...............................................

C. L. Batcbelder. .. . ......................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.95

.73

Discharge.

See.-ft. 

233

,^n453

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Salmon Creek near Oakridge, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .........

2..........

3..........

5..........

6..........

T. .........

8. .........

9..........

10. .........

n. .........

12. ......... i<?

14..........

15. .........

Oct.

113

114

110

112

112

110

109

109

109

109

1 1Q

Nov.

131

122

131

122

114

112

110

129

120

138

152

19Q

1QA

Dec.

880

762

726

726

880

1,270

1,090

OCA

960

860

762

674

634

575

519

Jan.

452

416

398

368

345

335

00 A

QOA

315

295

275

275

275

OKK

246

Feb.

290

410

589

519

4Q1

1,630

2,210

1,530

1,210

1,210

1,140

1,000

970

1,110

1,240

Mar.

610

568

568

589

589

RftQ

696

Day.

16..........

17..........

18. .........

19

20..........

91

22..........

00

9.4

25..........

26..........

27. .........

28..........

29

on

ql

Oct.

110

107

106

106

105 ifU

152

136

124

ifto

105

101

122

Nov.

296

J37

802

658

701

Q7fl

766

1,100

900

1,580

1,630

1,100

860

1,100

1,040

Dec.

484

470

440

458

690

1,100

1,090

930

830

735

650

R49

582

519

477

Jan.

234

226

222

210

204

222

477

596

568

484

422

362

OOF:

9OH

275

Feb.

1,290

1,340

1,290

1,180

1,100

i nin

980 Qin

840

800

762

717

674

642

Mar.

1,100

Monthly discharge of Salmon Creek near Oakridge, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30,

1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

February . ...............................................

March 1-7. ...............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

152 

1,630 

1,270 

596 

2,210 

610

Minimum.

101 

110 

416 

204 

290 

568

Mean.

115 

534 

735 

330 

1,000 

589

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

7,070 

31,800 

45,200 

20,300 

57,500 

8,180

170,000

NORTH FORK OF MEDDLE FORK OF WILLAMETTE RIVER NEAR OAKRIDGE, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 7, T. 21 S., R. 3 E., just below highway bridge about 2

miles north of Oakridge and about a mile above former station. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 1, 1913, to February 26, 1916, when station was

discontinued. Fragmentary records October 12, 1909, to September 30, 1912,

at station formerly maintained a mile below. 

GAGE. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder just below highway bridge; also

inclined staff in the SW. } sec. 8, 100 feet above railroad bridge. Gage reader,

Flora Warner. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable at old gage, a mile below present

site, or by wading at low water. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rock overlain with heavy gravel; fairly permanent.
126 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 8.3 feet at 3 p. m. 

November 25 and at 9 a. m. February 7 (discharge, estimated by extension of 

rating curve, 6,320 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.39 foot at 10 

p. m. October 30 (discharge, 129 second-feet).

1909-1912 and 1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 12.4 feet November 22, 

1909 (discharge not computed); minimum stage recorde 1 was that of 1916.

DIVERSIONS. None.

BEGUIATION. None at present; storage reservoir on Waldo Lake not being used.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well 

defined between 130 and 1,700 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory for periods for which records are published. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table mean daily gage height determined by 

inspecting gage-height graph. Records fair except for October, for which month 

they are excellent.

Discharge measurements of North Fork of Middle Fork of Willamette River near Oakridge, 

Oreg., during the year ending Sept. 30, 1916,

Date.

Ton 94.

Sept. 28

Made by 

P.V.Hodges.............................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.92

.75

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1,110

181

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of North Fork of Middle Fork of Willamette River near 

Oakridge, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1........ .......

2...............

3......-.....---

5...............

6...............

7...............

10...............

11...............

12. ..............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Oct.

138

144

157

148

142

140

139

138

138

138

136

138

164

152

Nov.

168

157

174

1V7

152

148

150

178

180

172

209

236

2)2

184

318

Jan. Feb.

546

806

1,120

930

838

4,200

5,720

3,870

2,850

2,750

2,750

2,040

2,560

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19...............

20...............

21...............

22...............

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

27...............

28...............

29...............

30...............

31...............

Oct.

140

138

138

136

136

134

134

158

182

160

152

148

144

142

 133 li*;

Nov.

703

1,090

2,380

1,620

1,760

2,470

1,730

2,650

2,080

4,090

3,760

1,730

2,650

2,500

Jan.

408

snfi

1,150

1,040

871

760

678

611

551

506

Feb.

2.470

2,470

2,290

2,080

1,730

1,420

1 170

930

634

472

391

Monthly discharge of North Fork of Middle Fork of Willamette River near Oakridge, Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

182 

4,090 

1,150 

5,720

Minimum .

133'

148 

408 

391

Mean.

144 

1,210

738 

1,990

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

8,850 

72,000 

14,600 

103,000
WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN. 127

McKENZIE RIVER HEAR McKENZIE BRIDGE, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. J sec. 17, T. 16 S., R. 6 E., at Paradise ranger station, about 

2 miles above highway bridge at McKenzie Bridge, Lane County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 8, 1910, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank at Paradise ranger station; read by S. L. Taylor. 

Another gage, which was formerly read, is located at Hayes ranch, one-half mile 

above McKenzie Bridge, and a third is attached to the abutment of the highway 

bridge at McKenzie Bridge.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable three-eighths mile above the ranger 

station.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 4.5 feet February 7 (discharge, 5,260 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.42 feet November 7 (discharge, 924 second-feet).

1910-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 5.0 feet on gage at highway bridge, January 13, 1912 (discharge, 7,400 second-feet); minimum stage recorded during 1916.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Gage read. to quarter-tenths once 

a day. Rating curve well defined between 1,000 and 2,500 second-feet. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. 

Records good.

COOPERATION. Gage height record at ranger station furnished by United States 

Forest Service, C. R. Seitz, supervisor.

No discharge measurements made during year.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of McKenzie River near McKenzie Bridge, Oreg.,for the

year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..... .........

2. .............

3.... ..........

4..............

5..............

6.............

7..............

8..............

Q

10.............

11..............

12.............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

1Q

20..............

21..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29.............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

945

Q4.C

945

945

945

945

945

950

955 Qfin

966

945

945

940

935

930

no/I

945

Nov.

966

966

966

955

945

935

924

945

945

955

966

980

966

945

966

1,290

1,880

2,400

2

AfV)

1,770

2,130

3,080

2,330

4,410

3,550

2,690

2,260

3,320

2,970

Dec.

2.610

2,260

2,260

2,540

2,690

2,840

2,690

2,920

2,540

2,400

2,260

2,130

2,000

1,940

1,880

*,770

Jan.

1,520

1,490

1,470

1,420

1,400

1,380

1,380

i 3fifl

1,340

1,310

1,290

1,270

1,270

1,270

1,270

1,270

1 O7fk

1,570

1,880

1,620

1,550

1,470

1,450

1,380

1,360

1,360

Feb.

i ^fifi

1,380

1,420

1 3SO

1 QAA

2,540

5,260

3,660

3,000

3,160

3,660

3,440

3,220

3,000

3,160

3,160

3,240

2 Q9ft

2,760

2,690

2

tlAf\

2,470

2,400

2 9fifi

2,200

2,130

2,060

2,000

Mar.

1,940

1,860

1,880

1,790

1,750

1,790

1,770

1,750

1,720

1,750

1,880

1,880

1,880

1,880

1,880

1,860

1,860

2,000

2,400

2,690

2,760

3,000

2,690

2,400

2,400

3,000

3,320

2,840

2,670

2,500

2,330

Apr.

2,260

2,260

2,260

2,260

2,130

2,130

2,130

2,130

2,260

2,260

2,400

2,330

2,260

2,200

2,260

2,200

2,200

2,200

2,130

2,130

2,690

2,400

2,400

2,330

2,400

2,540

2,690

2,760

2,620

2,540

May.

2,540

2,540

2,690

2,920

3,000

3,240

3,000

2,920

2,840

2,690

2,540

2,400

2,400

2,260

2,290

2,320

2,340

2,370

2,400

2,400

2,330

2,400

2,330

2,260

2,330

2,350

2,370

2,400

2,400

2,350

2,300

June.

2,260

2,260

2,260

2,400

2,400

2,400

2,400

2,540

2,540

2,540

2,400

2,490

2,580

2,680

2,780

2,880

2,980

3,080

2,920

2,760

2,770

2,790

2,810

2,820

2,830

2,840

2,840

2,840

2,840

2,840

July.

2,840

2,840

2,840

2,840

2,690

2,540

2,540

2,540

2,690

2,400

2,400

2,400

2,400

2,330

2,260

2,400

2,400

2,330

2,260

2,210

2,160

2,110

2.060

2,000

2,000

2,000

1,970

1,940

1,910

1,880

1,860

Aug.

1,830

1,790

1,770

1,760

1,750

1,720

1,690

1,680

1,670

1,670

1,660

1,660

650

,650

,650

,650

,650

,650

,620

1,590

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,550

1,550

1,550

1,550

1,520

1,520

Sept.

,520

,520

,620

,570

,520

,520

,490

,520

,550

,520

,490

,470

,460

,460

,450

,450

,450

,450

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,400

1,400

1,400

1,390 

1,390

1,380

1,380

1,380

1,360

NOTE. Gage not read and discharge interpolated as follows: Oct. 14-15, 17-18, 20-22, 27-29, Jan. 18-21, 

Feb. 12-13, Mar. 12-13, 29-30, May 15-18, 26-37, 30-31, June 12-17, 21-25, June 27 to July 1. July 20-22, 27-29, 

Aug. 8-13, 22-23, Sept. 13-15, 24^-27; also for occasional periods of one day. Mean discharge estimated 

Oct. 1-11,952 second-feet; Dec. 18-31,1,680 second-feet; Jan. 1-5,1,560 second-feet.
128 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Monthly discharge of McKenzie River near McKenzie Bridge, Oreg., for fhe year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July......................................

September ...............................................

The year ................................ .......

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

966 

4,410

2 Q9fl

1,880 

5,260 

3,320 

2,760 

3,240 

3,080 

2,840 

1,830 

1,620

5,260

Minimum.

924 

924

1,270 

1,360 

1,720 

2,130 

2,260 

2,260 

1,860 

1,520 

1,360

924

Mean.

947 

1,760 

2,050 

1,430 

2,650 

2,200 

2,330 

2,510 

2,660 

2,320 

1,640 

1,460

1,990

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

58,200 

105,000 

126,000 

87,900 

152.000 

135,000 

139,000 

154.000 

158,000 

143,000 

101,000 

86,900

1,450,000

NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT NIAGARA, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. f sec. 29, T. 9 S., R. 4 E., just below Badbanks Creek, half a 

mile below Niagara, Marion County, and about 15 miles below Breitenbush Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 21, 1908, to November 17, 1910; June 7, 1911, to 

September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff in two sections on right bank, about 200 feet below the mouth 

of Badbanks Creek; read by H. D. Bondy.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 75 feet above gage. Prior to 1913 

made from a boat.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and boulders. Control is about 50 feet below gage 

and is composed of huge boulders; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 9.6 feet February 

7 (discharge, 19,500 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.3 feet October 10 

and 11 (discharge, 460 second-feet).

1908-1916: Maximum stage, 16.4 feet (determined from high-water mark) about 

1 p. m. November 22, 1909 (discharge, 63,200 second-feet); minimum stage, 1.25 

feet September 23 to 25, 1915 (discharge, 430 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation never affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None above station. The Salem power canal diverts water near 

Stayton.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent 1913 to 1916, during which period 

discharge measurements were made by engineers of U. S. Geological Survey. 

Rating curve well denned between 400 and 2,000 second-feet and fairly well denned between 2,000 and 60,000 second-feet; denned mostly by measurements 

during 1917. Gage read to half-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying gage readings to rating table. Records good except those for discharge above 10,000 second-feet, which are fair.

During 1909, 1910, and 1911, discharge measurements were made by private 

engineers, and results obtained by using their measurements are not consistent 

with results obtained at other stations on the river maintained by the Survey. 

No estimates of discharge have been made prior to October 1, 1912, on account 

of uncertainty of rating curve. The tables of gage heights and discharge measurements for the earlier years have all been published.

COOPERATION. Gage height records furnished by O'Neil Bros. & Callahan, owners 

pf the power site at the station.

The following discharge measurement was made by P. V. Hodges: 

September 6, 1915: Gage height, 1.39 feet; discharge, 525 second-feet.
WILLAMETTE KIVER BASIIT. 129

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of North Santiam River at Niagara, Oreg., for the years

ending Sept. SO, 1913-1916.

Day.

1912-13. 

1..............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8.............. 9..........:...

10..............

11..............

12. .............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22. .............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28. .............

29..............

30..............

31..............

1913-14. 

1.. ......... ..

2..............

3..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10.............. 

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22. .............

23..............

24. .............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28. .............

9Q

30. .............

31..............

Oct.

800

800

800

880

880

800

800

800

800

800

800

720

720

720

720

720

880

800

1,450

1,350

1,060

3,520

2,740

2,180

2,320

2,320

2,040

1,800

2,040

1,920

1,680 

800

800

720

720

720

800

7,580

3,200

2,880

2,600 

2,600

2,320

2,320

2,320

2,320

2,320

2,040

1,920

1,680

1,560

1,560

1,350

1,250

2,180

2,040

1,350

1,060

1,020

990

Nov.

1,560

1,560

1,800

2,040

4,420

6,900

7,580

7,120

8,060

6,900

5,400

16,200

9,500

7,340

5,400

4,420

3,520

3,520

3,040

3,040

2,740

2,180

2,040

2,040

1,800

1,560

1,560

1,450

1,450

1,560

970

970

970

2,880

4,420

3,520

3,040

3,040

2,180

2,180 

2,040

1,800

1,680

1,560

1,560

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

2,040

5,000

3,700

3,040

3,360

3 Qfif>

5,000

5,200

5,000

Dec.

1,560

1,800

2,460

2,460

2,040

1,800

1,800

1,680

1,680

1,680

1,560

1,560

1,800

1,800

2,460

2,740

2,600

5,000

3,520

2,740

2,600 2,isa

2,040

1,920

1,920

1,800

1,800

1,800

1,920

6,680

6,020 

3,880

2,880

2,600

2,180

2,040

1,920

1,800

1,800

1,800

1,800 

1,800

1,680

1,680

1,560

1 ififl

1,450

1,450

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,450

1,350

1,350

1,250

1,250

1,350 1 QVi

1,350

1,350

1 450

l!920

Jan.

4,060

3,880

6,680

5,200

4,060

3,360

3,040

3,200

2,880

2,600

2,460

2,600

2,880

2,600

2,460

2,180

2,040

2,040

2,040

1,800

1,920

1,680

1,560

1,680

2,320

2,320

2,180

2,040

1,920

1,920

1,800 

2,320

2,600

3,360

5,000

6,680

6,020

5,800

4,420

4,060 

3,880

3,520

2,600

2,600

2,600

2,460

2 4fifi

2,460

2,180

1,920

4,420

8,300

7,S20

6,900

5,400

4,800

3,880

3,360

3,040

2,880

2,740

Feb.

1,680

1,680

1,680

1,680

1,560

1,560

1,560

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,800

3,040

3,200

4,240

3,520

2,880

2,600

2,320

2,040

1,920

1,800

1,680

1,560

1,450

1,450

2 fUlft

2,320

2,040

2,040

2,180

2,180

2,180

2,180

2,180

2,130

2,090

2,040

2,230

2,410

2,600

3,040

2,740

4,600

4,240

3,880

7,340

6,900

Mar.

1,350

1,350

2,040

2,180

2,460

2,600

2,740

3,200

3,360

3,520

3,360

2,880

2,460

2,180

2,180

2,040

2,180

2,740

2,740

2,460

2,320

1,920

1,920

1,920

2,040

2,040

2,040

2,040

4,420

10,000

8,060 

7,820

5,200

5,000

4,800

5,200

5,200

5,600

5,200

4,600

4,240 

3,700

3,700

3,700

3,700

3,700

3,700 Q ?rm

3,520

3,360

3,200

3,040

2,880

2,740

2,600

2,460

2,320

2,040

1,800

1 680

1^680

1,800

Apr.

8,060

6,900

4,800

5,400

6,240

5,000

4,240

3,880

3,700

3,880

4,800

5,400

4,800

4,600

4,420

3,880

3,700

4,240

4,420

4,240

4,600

4,420

3,880

3,520

 4,420

4,240

4,060

3,520

3,360

3,200

1,920

1,680

1,800

2,880

3,360

2,740

2,320

2,600

3,040

3,040 

3,040

3,200

3,700

4,420

7,580

4,060

3,520

3,040

2,740

2,880

2,600

2,600

2,460

2,180

2,180

1,920

2,040

May.

2,740

2,460

2,460

2,600

2,460

3,520

4,800

5,200

5,400

5,400

5,400

5,200

4,420

3,700

4,060

4,240

4,420

4,420

4,800

4,240

4,420

4,600

5,400

5,400

5,400

5,200

5,400

4,600

4,060

3,880

4,060 

1,920

1,920

1,920

2,180

2,460

2,040

2,040

2,040

2,040

2,040 

2,180

2,180

2,180

2,040

2,040

2,040

2,180

1,920

1,920

1,920

1,920

2,040

1,920

1,680

1,680

1,680

1,800

1,680

1,560

1,560

1.560

June.

4,800

5,200

5,000

4,600

4,060

3,360

3,520

3,040

2,880

2,740

2,600

2,600

2,740

2,740

2,740.

2,180

2,180

2,180

2,600

2,460

2,460'

4,240

5,000

4,060

3,520

3,040

2,740

2,460

2,460

2,600'

2,320

2,320

2,180

2,180 

2,040

2,600

2,600

2,460

2,180

2,040

1,920

1,800

1,560

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,350

1,250

1,150

1,150

1,350

1,450

1,450

1,450

July.

2,600

2,320

2,460

2,740

2,600

2,460

2,180

1,920

1,920

2,040

1,800

1,800

1,680

1,560

1,450

1,350

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,350

1,250

1,250

1,250

1,250

1,250 

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,250

1,250

1,250

1,250

1,150

970

970 

970

970

970

970

970

970

880

880

800

800

800

800

720

720

720

720

650 650-

650

650

650

Aug.

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,060

1,060

1,060

970

970

970

1,060

1,060

970

970

970

880

970

1,060

970

970

880

880

1,350

880

880

880

800

880 

650

650

650

650

650

650

650

650

650

650 

650

540

650

650

650

650

650

650

650.

650

Sept.

800

800

970

880

1,060

880

880

880

880

970

1,150

1,680

1,150

880

SOD

800

800

720

800

720

800

880

800

800

720

720

720

800

800

800

800

580

580

650

720

720

800 

880

970

1,060

1,060

1,350

1,800

2,180

2,600

3,040

2,880

2,320

1,800

1,350

1,150

970

970

970

880

880

880

99665° wsp 444 1
130 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet of North Santiam River at Niagara, Oreg.,for the years 

ending Sept. 30, 1913-1916 Continued.

DAT.

1914-15.

2.. ............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30.............. 

31..............

1915-16. 

1..............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19...............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

800

1,920

1,560

1 250

1,150

1,150

1,060

1,060

1,060

1,150

1,450

1,350

1,250

1,150

1,250

1,350 i dxn

6,240

4,240

3,520

2,740

2,180

1,920

1 4^1

1,450

1,350

1,250

1^560

520

520

520

580

ie/1

520

490 4on

490 dfifl

460

490

520

520

520

490

490 don

520

490

490

520

580

580

650

800

760

720

650

615

685

Nov.

1,920

2,460

2,880

2,460

2,040

2,460

2 run

1,800

1,680

1,800

1,920

2,040

4,800

3,520

2,880

2,460

2,180

2,040

1,920

1,920

1,800

1,680

1,680

1,560

1,450

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,350

800

1,150

1,060

1,060

970

880

880

800

970

i nfin

1,060

1,060

1,150

1,920

2,880

2,180

15,000

11,800

8,780

7 340

6,240

5,200

7,820

8,300

16,200

8,060

5,400

5,200

4,800

4,420

Dec.

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,250

1,200

1,150

1

1CA

1,150

1,060

1,020

Q7ft

970

970

880

Q7ft

970

880

880

880

880

880

880

880

1 060

1,450

1,350

1,450 

1,560

4,420

4,060

4,060

3,700

8,300

7,580

6,680

6,020

5,200

4,600

4,420

3,880

3,360

3 run

2,880

2,600

2,460

4,800

10,600

16,200

17,400

12,700

7,820

5,400

4,060

3,200

2 QQA

2,740

2,600

2 ' 460

Jan.

1 Sflfl

2,180

1,920

1,800

1,800

1,680

2,320

3,200

2,600

2,320

2,040

2,320

3,040

3,520

3,200

2,740

2,320

2 040

2,040

2 040

1,800

1,800

1,800

1,680

1 SfiO

i 4^0

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,450 

1,680

2,320

2,180

2,040

2,040

1,920

1,920

1,800

1,680

1 SfiO

I

efiA

1,450

1,350

1,350

1,250

1,250

1,250

1,200

1,200

1,250

1,250

1,350

1,800

2 isn

2,600

2 74TI

2,600

2,320

2

1QA

1,920

1,680

1 

' 800

Feb.

3,200

4,600

3,360

3,200

2,880

2,740

2 finn

2,460

2,460

2,460

2,320

2,180

2,040

I snn

1,680

I

CfSA

1

0EA

1,350

1,560

2,180

2 040

2,040

2,320

2,460

2,460

2 isn

2,040

.......

1,800

1,680

1,560 i 4^n

2

oon

in onn

12 400

7^820

6 900

6,020

5,600

5,200

4,600

4 240

4 060

3,880

4,060

4,880

t dfin

5,800

5,200

4 800

4,060

3,880

3,700

3,360

3 onn

Q rwn

Mar.

2,040

2,040

I

QOfl

1,800

1,800

2,040

1,920

1,920

1,800

I snn

1,680

1,560

1,800

3,360

3,700

3,700

3 eon

3,360

3,200

3,200

3

f\A(\

2,740

2,460

2,320

2,180 9 n^n

2,320

2,740

2,880 

3,040

3,040

2,880

2,740

2,880

3,200

3,200

3,520

3,520

3,360

3,200

2,880

2,740

2

Afif\

2,460

2,460

2,600

2 QQA

3,360

4

QATI

6,240

7,820

6 460

5,800

8 e.Af\

11,800

10 600

lO^OOO

9,020

8,060

6 onn

Apr.

3,040

3,520

3,360

3,360

3,200

3,040

2,880

2,600

2,460

2,320

2,320

2,460

2,600

2 dfiO

2,460

2,320

2,180

2,180

2,040

2,040

1,920 i cnn

1,800

1,560

1,560

1,560

1,560

1 SfiO

1,560

5,400

4 94A

4 060

3 7ftA

3

<W*A

3,520

3,520

3,700

3,880

3

0QA

4,240

3 ft en

3,700

3 OCA

3 OCA

3,360

3,700

4 060

4,420

4,600

4,600

4,240

4 060

4^420

4,600

4 800

4,800

4 arm

4,600

4,420

May.

1,560

1,350

1,350

1,250

1,250

1 250

1^250

1,250

1,350

2,180

2,460

2,740

2,740

2,740

2,740

2,600

2,600

2 fiftft

2,600

2,600

2,600

2,600

2,600

2,600

2,600

3,200

Q OAA

3,520

3,200

2,740 

2,320

4,240

4,800

5,200

5,800

6,680

7,120

6,680

5 600

4' 800

4,420

4,420

4,240

4,240

4,240

4 240

4

ncfl

4,060

3 CCft

3,700

3 TOO

3,520

3,360

3 OAA

3 nan

2

CQA

3

C\AC\

3

f\Af\

3 (\A(\

3,200

3,200

June.

2,740

2,460

2,040

1,920

1,800

1,800

1,680

1,680

1,560

I

cfifl

1,450

1,450

1,560

1 HfiO

1 HfiO

1 45f)

1,350

1,250 i i>m

1,150

1,060

1 060

1,060

1,060 i ftfin

1,060

I

Afifl

970

880

970

3,040

3,040

2,880

2,880

2,880

2,880

2,880

3 flift

3,200

3

QfiA

3,880

4,060

4,420

4 800

5^ 000

5,200 f. 4nn

5,800

5,600

4,800

4,240

3,880

3,520

3 7fin

3,200

3 run

2,880

2

QQA

3 040

3,200

July.

970

970

880

880

880

880

880

880

880

880

880

880

880

880

880

970

970

880

880

800

800

720

800

800

720

720

720

720

800

720 

720

3,200

3,040

3,040

3,200

3,200

3,200

3,200

3,200

3,200

3

°nn

3,360

3,360

3,360

3 9TW1

3,200

3 OAA

3,200

3,200

3,040

2,880

2,880

2,740

2,600

2,460

2,460

2,320

2,180

2 040

2 (\A(\

1,800

1,800

Aug.

720

650

650

650

650

650

650

 650

650

615

615

615

615

615

615

615

615

580

580

580

580

XRT\

580

550

580

580

580

580

580

580 

580

1,800

1,800

1,800

1 680

1,560

1,560

1,560

1,560

1,450

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,250

1,250

1

-ICA

1 1 p;n

1,350

1,350

1 9*Ul

1 150

1 1 *Ul

1,100

1

f\fif\

1 060

1,020

1,020

970

970

880

880

' 880

Sept.

580

580

580

580

580

520

520

490

490

460

460

520

580

550

520

520

490

490

490

460

460

afifl

430

430

430

460

520

490

490

490

970

1,350

1,560

1,680

1 560

1,560

1,250

1,350

1,150

1,150

1 060

1^060

1,020

970

88ft

880

880

Q70i

970

925

880

QQA.

880

880.

840

840

800

800

800

NOTE. Mean discharge during 1914 estimated by comparison with' flow at Jefferson as follows: 

Feb.6-10, 2,040second-feet; Apr. 16-18, 8,000 second-feet; June 1-6, 2,000 second-feet; Aug. 21-31,620 

second-feet; and Sept. 1-4,580 second-feet.
WILLAMETTE RIVEB BASIN. 131

Monthly discharge of North Santiam River at Niagara Oreg., for the years ending

Sept. 30,1913-1916.

Month.

1912-13. 

October. .................................................

November ......................................... .

January. .............................................

February. .........................................

March. ............................................ .

April .............................................. .

May.....................................................

June.............................................

July.....................................................

August. ...............................................

September ...........................................

The year ....................................

1913-14. 

October. .........................................

February. .............................................

March. ........................................

April.............................................

May.....................................................

June .............................................

July.....................................................

August ........................................

September .........................................

The year ...................................

1914-15. 

October. ........................................

November ...............................

January. ........................................... ....

February. .....................................

March. ..................................................

April....................................................

July.....................................................

September ..............................................

The year ...........................................

1915-16.

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

September ...............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

3,520 

16,200 

6,680 

6,680 

4,240 

10,000 

6,900 

5,400 

5,200 

2,740 

1,350 

1,680.

16,200

7,580 

5,200 

3,880 

8,300 

7,340 

7,820

2,460 

2,600 

1,350 

650 

3,040

6,240 

4,800 

1,560 

3,520 

4,600 

3,700 

3,520 

3,520 

2,740 

970 

720 

580

6,240

800 

16,200 

17,400 

2,740 

19,500 

11,800 

5,400 

7,120 

5,800 

3,360 

1,800 

1,680

19,500

Minimum.

720 

1,450 

1,560 

1,560 

1,350 

1,350 

3,200 

2,460 

2,180 

1 250 

800 

720

720

720 

970 

1,250 

1,920 

2,040 

 1,680 

1,680 

1,560 

1,150 

650

580

580

1 --! -- J-^. ,. '

800 

1,350 

880 

1,350 

1,350 

1,560 

1,560 

1,250 

880 

720 

550 

430

430

 -- - -- - 

460 

800 

2,460 

1,200 

1,450 

2,460 

3,360 

2,880 

2,880 

1,800 

880 

800

460

Mean.

1,310 

4,260 

2,430 

2,690 

1,980 

2,860 

4,530 

4,330 

3,230 

1,730 

1,010 

878

2,600

1,880 

2,570 

1,720 

4,070 

2,800 

3,670 

3,450 

1,940 

1,840 

937 

639 

1,210

2,220

1,710 

2,070 

1,120 

2,070 

2,320 

2,480 

2,310 

2,310 

1,450 

843 

611 

504

1,650

554 

4,480 

5,580 

1,770 

5,220 

4,900 

4,110 

4,250 

3,740 

2,870 

1,280 

1,070

3,310

Run-off

(total in 

acre-feet).

80,600 

253,000 

149,000 

165,000 

110,000 

176,000 

270,000 

266,000 

192,000 

106,000 

62,100 

52,200

1,880,000

116,000 

153,000 

106,000 

250,000 

156,000 

226,000 

205,000 

119,000 

109,000 

57,600 

39,300 

72,000

1,610,000

105,000 

123,000 

68,900 

127,000 

129,000 

152,000 

137,000 

142,000 

86,300 

51,800 

37,600 

30,000

1,189,600

34,100 

267,000 

343,000 

109,000 

300,000 

301,000 

245,000 

261,000 

223,000 

176,000 

78,700 

63,700

2,400,000
132 SURFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII C.

SANTIAM RIVER AT JEFFERSON, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. \ sec. 11, T. 10 S., R. 3 W., at the Southern Pacific Railroad 

bridge in Jefferson, Marion County, about 2£ miles below junction of North and 

South Santiam rivers, and 9 miles above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,890 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 19, 1905, to July 1, 1906; May 15, 1908, to September 30, 

1916; when station was discontinued by the Geological Survey.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from Southern Pacific Railroad bridge or from 

the highway bridge just below it.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rock and coarse gravel; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 14.0 feet February 

7 (discharge, 73,200 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.7 foot October 1 

(discharge, 630 second-feet). x

1905-6 and 1908-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 18.2 feet during night of 

November 22, 1909 (discharge, 108,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.4 foot September 16 to 20, 1909, and September 11 to 17, 1910 (discharge, 350 

second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. The Albany power canal diverts from South Santiam River near Lebanon; the Salem power canal from North Santiam River near Stayton. Water 

is diverted from the North Santiam for irrigation near West Stayton.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve fairly 

well defined. Gage read to tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by 

applying mean daily gage heights to rating table. Records good.

COOPERATION. Gage records furnished by United States Weather Bureau, which 

continues to maintain the station.

The following discharge measurement was made by W. E. Dickinson: 

October 11, 1916: Gage height, 0.82 foot; discharge, 793 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Santiam River at Jefferson, Oreg.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1.... ..........

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30.............. 

31..............

Oct.

630

760

760

1,040

1,040

900

900

900

760

760

760

760

760

900

1,700

1,350

1,190

1,040

900

760

760

760

900

1,520

1,900

2,110

1,900

1,700

1,350

1,350 

1,350

Nov.

2,550

3,790

3,530

3,020

2,550

2,330

1,900

1,900

2,110

2,550

2,780

5,800

4,610

3,790

3,020

26,100

15,800

55.300

41,300 in onn

30,300

29,100

35,700

36 900

27^300

46,900

30,900

21,900

28,500

30,900

Dec.

23,100

17,300

16,800

21,300

17,800

43,400

32,100

24,900

30,900

24 900

21,300

17,300

16 800

14,800

12,300

10,800

12,300 in ann

8,950

s ofift

17 300

48^300

38,100 97 snn

22,500

is onn

14,800

14,800

13,300

11,300 

9,850

Jan.

8,950

8,100

6 onn

6,500

5,800

5,800

5,500

6,500

6.5001

6 Qftfl

5,800

5,200

5,800

5 200

4 onn

4,330

4,060

3

7QA

3 7Qfl

q O7A

3,270

3 Pi3ft

10,800

29,100

1Q Wlf\

IK onn

19 snn.

9,850

s oKn

7,300 

6,900

Feb.

8,500

17,300

26,100

18,900

14,800

18,900

73,200

58,800

41,300

35,100

44.100

35,700

27,300

24,900

oo enft

28,500

27,900

26,100

23,100

20,100

IS Qftfl

17 SIYJ

16,300

14,800

13,800

19 <mn

11,800

10,300

9,400

Mar.

9,400

8,950

11,800

14,800

13,800

16,800

21,900

18,300

22,500

22,500

23,100

23,700

24,300

19,500

16,300

14,800

14,800

14,800

16,800

26,100

29,100

oq onn

28,500

on Kflft

21,300

44 800

44' 800

31,500

23,700

19,500 

16,800

Apr.

16,800

15,800

14,800

14,300

12,800

11,300

11,300

11,300

11,800

11,800

16,800

16,800

14,300

12,300

13,800

12,800

12,300

12,300

12,800

11,800

16,800

22,500

20,100

17,300

14,800

14,800

15,300

15,800

16,800

15,300

May.

13,300

13,300

14,300

14,800

15,800

16,800

17,800

18,900

18.900

18,300

17,300

14,800

18,300

17,300

16,300

14.800

11,800

11,800

10,800

9,850

9,850

10 300

11^300

11,300

111 300

11,300

10 800

9,850

9,400

9,400 

8,500

June.

8,500

8,100

8,100

8,500

8,500

8,100

8,100

7,700

7.700

7,700

7,300

7,300

8,100

8,500

9,850

10,800

11,800

12,300

11 300

9^850

9,400

7,700

6,900

5,800

7,700

8.950

8,950

8,950

8,500

7 700

July.

9,8C0

13,800

14,300

14,800

13,800

9,850

8,500

7,700

7,300

7,300

6,500

5,800

5,500

5,500

4,900

5,500

7,700

9,850

8,500

7,700

6,900

5,800

4,900

4330

4,060

4,060

3,530

3,270

3,270

3,020 

3,020

Aug.

3,020

3,020

2,780

2,550

2,330

2,110

2,110

2,110

1,900

1,900

1,900

1,900

1,900

1,700

1,700

1,520

1,520

1,520

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,520

1,520

1,520

1,520

1,520

1,520

1 350

1,350

1,350 

1,350

Sept.

1,350

1,350

1,520

1,520

1,520

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,520

1,520

1,520

1,350

1,350 i ion

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

1 040

1^040

1 040

I'ftdfl

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040
WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN. 133

Monthly discharge of Santiam River at Jefferson, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

April.....................................................

May......................................................

June .....................................................

July.....................................................

September ...............................................

Discharge ia second-feet.

Maximum.

2,110 

55,300 

48,300 

29,100 

73,200 

44,800 

22,500 

18,900 

12,300 

14,800 

3,020 

1,700

73,200

Minimum.

630 

1,900 

8,950 

3,270 

8,500 

8,950 

11,300 

8,500 

5,800 

3,020 

1,350 

1,040

630

Mean.

1,100

17,800 

20,100 

7,750 

25,000 

21,600 

14,600 

13,500 

 8,620 

7,120 

. 1,840 

1,270

11,600

Run-off 

(total in 

aere-feet).

67,600 

1,060,000 

1.240,000 

477,000 

1.440,000 

1,330,000 

869,000 

830,000 

513,000 

438,000 

113,000 

75,600

8,450,000

CLACKAMAS RIVER NEAR CAZADERO, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 11, T. 4 S., R. 4 E., a short distance above backwater from 

Cazadero dam of Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. and 3 miles southeast of 

Cazadero, Clackamas County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 685 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1909, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Friez water-stage recorder referred to a vertical staff on right bank. Gage 

reader, J. A. Brooks.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a cable 50 feet below gage. '

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocks and gravel; shifting in extreme floods.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 39.2 feet at 5 a. m. 

December 22 (discharge, 24,200 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 25.7 feet 

October 8 to 10 (discharge, 705 second-feet).

1909-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 43.7 feet at 1 p. m. November 22, 1909 

(discharge, 46,800 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 25.7 feet October 8 to 

10, 1915.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve revised 

slightly by means of measurements in 1916; well denned between 700 and 6,000 

second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder unsatisfactory at times; float 

frozen in well January 14 to 22 and 28 to 30; staff gage read twice each day; float 

resting on sand August 6 to September 30; staff gage read once each week. For 

periods when water-stage recorder was operating, daily discharge ascertained by 

applying to the rating table mean daily gage height determined by inspecting 

gage-height graph, or, for days of considerable fluctuation, by use of discharge 

integrator. For days when staff gage was read, discharge ascertained by applying 

mean daily gage height to rating table. Records excellent expept as follows: 

December, February, and August, good; September, fair.

Discharge measurements of Clackamas River near Cazadero, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Bate.

Nov. 29 May 31- 

June 1

Made by 

Ewing and Scupham « -

iSSL

Feet. 

31.60

28.73

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

7,410

4,000

Date.

June 2 

21

Aug. 9

Made by 

.....do.................

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

28.72 

29.25 

26.75

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

3,960 

4,730 

1,590

a Employees of Portland Railway, Light & Power Co.
134 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second feet, of Clackamas River near Cazadero, Oreg.,for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

2. .............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7. .............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

760

760

781

760

732

722

710

705

705

705

710

710

732

1,060

894

795

760

744

744

738

727

727

937

1,090

1,270

1,130

1,070

955

894

870

910

Nov.

1,400

1,270

1,250

1,180

1,100

1,070

1,000

1,000

1,030

980

1,140

1,310

1,120

1,000

1,800

3,850

6,620

8,190

7,900

5,650

5,990

5,780

12,300

7,110

10,600

8,590

5,650

4 480

i. 170

6,050

Dec.

4,740

4,090

3,830

3,960

6,380

7,600

6,330

5,650

6,610

5,520

4,740

4,090

3,830

3,440

3,050

2,860

2,860

2,670

2,430

2,790

8,630

18,800

8,900

6,330

5,650

4,870

4,220

4,220

3,830

3,380

3,050

Jan.

2,730

2,550

2,430

2,250

2,130

2,070

1,960

1 960

1*960 i'onn

i snn

1,700

1,600

1,550

1,450

1 360

I

EOfi

1,700

1,550

1,550

1,750

5,220

5,650

4,090

3,180

2 790

2^310

2 lQft

2,070

2,070

Feb.

2,490

4,870

4,090

3,180

2,670

5

<un

15,700

11,100

8,560

9,760

H W)

7,900

6,470

6,470

7,170

7 fifin

7 600

?' 030

6,' 470

5,650

5,130

4,740

4 OCA

4,220

4,090

3 Q$n

3

RA(\

3 AA£\

3

0|A

Mar.

3,180

2,980

3,310

3,050

2,860

3,380

3,380

4,350

5^130

5,390

5,910

5,910

5,520

4,740

4,350

4,090

3 Qfin

4,220

4,870

6,890

7 170

7^900

6,470

5,520

8,220

19 onn

9

CM.fi

7,170

6,050

5,260

4,870

Apr.

4,740

4,610

4,610

4,610

4,350

4,090

4,220

4 4-lRfi

4,610

5,000

5,650

5,130

4,740

4,870

4,870

4,610

4,610

4,610

4,350

4,220

5,650

5,260

4,610

4,480

4 Q7ft

5,000

5,650

5,520

5,390

5,000

May.

4,870

5,260

6,050

6,470

6,610

6,890

6,190

6,050

5,910

5,390

A. S!7CI

4,610

4,350

4,090

4,090

4,220

4 480

4' 740

4,870

4,610

4,610

4 740

4,610

4,350

4,350

4,220

4

qcrt

4 480

4 OKA

4,090

June.

4,090

4,090

4,090

4,610

4,610

4,480

4,610

4,870

5,000

4,610

4,350

4,350

4,610

5,000

5,390

5,910

6,190

6,190

5,650

5,390

4,870

4,350

4,480

4,350

4,350

4,870

4,870

4,350

4,090

3,960

July.

4,740

6,750

6,470

5,520

4,870

4,350

4,090

3,960

3,830

3,500

3,380

3,380

3,240

3,050

2,920

3,240

3,380

3,120

2,790

2,670

2,430

2,310

2,190

2,070

2,020

1 960 I'geo

I

QrtA

1 QPLfl

1,850

Aug.

1,850

1,800

1,800

1,800

1,600

1,550

1,500

1,850

1,750

1,650

1,550

1,450

1,450

1,450

1 Aflft

1,400

1 400

l'400

1,400

1 380

1,350

1,330

1,310

1,290

1,260

i 9in

1,220

1,200

1

1 on

1,160

1,150

Sept.

1,150

1,150

1,400

1,350

1,320

1,300

1,250

1,350

1,650

1,560

1,470

1,370

1,280

1,180

1,090

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1 000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

Monthly discharge of Clackamas River near Cazadero, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

[Drainage area, 685 square miles.]

Month.

July...............................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,270 

12,300 

18,800 

5,650 

15,700 

12,900 

5,650 

6,890 

6,190 

6,750 

1,850 

1,650

18,800

Minimum.

705 

980 

2,430 

1,360 

2,490 

2,860 

4,090 

4,090 

3,960 

1,850 

1,150 

1,000

705

Mean.

832 

4,120 

5,140 

2,280 

6,150 

5,450 

4,810 

4,940 

4,750 

3,300 

1,460 

1,160

3,690

Per 

square 

mile.

1.21 

6.01 

7.50 

3.33 

8.98 

7.96 

7.02 

7.21 

6.93 

4.82 

2.13 

1.69

5.39

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

1.40 

6.70 

8.65 

3.84 

9.68 

9.18 

7.83 

8.31 

7.73 

5.56 

2.46 

1.89

73.23

Total in 

acre-feet.

51,200 

245,000 

316,000 

140,000 

354,000 

335,000 

286,000 

304,000 

283,000 

203,000 

89,800 

69,000

2,680,000
WILLAMETTE -BIVEB BASIN. 135

OAK GROVE FORK OF CLACKAMAS RIVER AT TIMOTHY MEADOWS, NEAR CAZADERO,

OREG.

LOCATION. In T. 5 S., R. 8 E., about sec. 26 (unsurveyedX at Timothy Meadows, 

about 11J miles above station at intake, 17 miles above mouth of Oak Grove Fork, 

and 43 miles above Cazadero, Clackamas County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 25, 1913, to November 26, 1916, when station was 

temporarily discontinued.

GAGE. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder on right bank; inspected by H. S. 

Scupham.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from footbridge 20 feet above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel, gravel. Control practically permanent but may 

be affected by drift logs.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year 2.37 feet at 5 p. m. 

June 17 (discharge, 584 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.43 foot at 6 

 p. m. November 11, 1915 (discharge, 100 second-feet).

1913-1916: Maximum and minimum stages are those of 1916.

ICE. Never any ice, as stream is largely spring fed.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during high water of 1916. Welldefined rating curve, based on discharge measurements from 1913 to 1915, used 

to April 18; curve used thereafter well defined below 250 second-feet. Operation 

of water-stage recorder satisfactory except when the clock ran down between 

inspections. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table the mean 

daily gage height obtained by inspecting gage-height graph. Records excellent 

except for periods when clock was not running and for high stages, when the 

exact time and amount of shift is uncertain.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by the Portland Railway, Light & Power Co.

Discharge measurements of Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at Timothy Meadows 

near Cazadero, Oreg., during the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

[Made by H. S. Scupham.]

Date.

July 20..............................................................................

26..............................................................................

Gage 

height.

Feel. 

1.10

1.04

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

252

222
136 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at Timothy Meadows 

near Cazadero, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18.. ...... ......

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30. .............

31..............

Oct.

116

118

120

120

120

120

120

116

115

115

115

114

114

114

114

114

114

114

114

114

114

114

116

116

116

116

116

114

112

110

110

Nov.

112

112

114

114

110

110

108

106

104

102

100

104

102

102

108

109

124

131

129

124

132

179

154

185

170

154

155

159

Dec.

152

150

146

145

170

159

161

168

172

166

155

141

139

143

141

139

138

134

131

132

226

366

304

229

202

190

185

172

163

157

Jan.

154

152

1 ^9

148

1<1S

143

141

lAf)

138

138

136

136

134

134

148

152

14. C

148

Feb.

196

198

196

192

1QQ

183

17Q

177

172

166

163

Mar.

159

157

155

154

i ^n

148

145

157

159

157

157

155

157

170

175

194

214

222

224

218

248

269

2C9

94Q

241

94=

Apr.

245

252

258

247

9.11

243

258

269

280

285

280

9Q9

280

9Q9

316

316

316

316

316

May.

340

353

366

407

440

440

424

424

407

37Q

366

qjn

340

340

OAt)

qeo

366

366

378

392

OQO

Of>C

378

378

392

392

378

366

June.

378

378

392

' 424

424

440

458

496

476

458

458

458

476

496

496

556

556

540

520

500

480

460

AAK

430

460

445

430

Aftft

385

July.

385

400

400

370

qcc

328

302

OAO

290

290

278

97 Q

265

900

278

97 Q

262

250

242

230

232

230

222

220

218

91 ^

212

Aug.

208

205

202

200

200

195

202

200

192

190

190

188

188

184

184

184

184

182

176

170

164

164

162

160

Sept.

162

160

170

166

164

164

166

168

172

172

179

170

170

172

'174

174

179

170

170

168

164

160

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River ot Timothy Meadows 

near Cazadero, Oreg.,for the period Oct. 1 to Nov. 26, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

Oct.

154

156

Nov.

134

132

134

142

156

148

146

150

146

142

Day.

11..............

12..............

13 ..............

14..............

15..............

15..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

Oct.

150

150

148

148

148

148

146

Nov..

140

138

140

140

136

136

138

136

136

136

Day.

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28.............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

146

156

150

154

160

152

154

150

140

138

134

Nov.

134

134

136

140

146

146

NOTE. Daily discharge interpolated Oct. 10-13, 1915, and June 19-22. Mean discharge estimated as 

follows, by comparison with record at intake:

Second-feet.

Jan. 20-31................................................................................ 160

Feb. 1-16................................................................................. 200

Sept. 25-30............................................................................... 165

Mean discharge Apr. 12-21, estimated as 286 second-feet, and Oct. 6-13, 1916, as 153 second-feet, by 

interpolation.
WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN. 137

Monthly discharge of Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at Timothy Meqdows near 

Cuzadero, Oreg.,for the period Oct. 1, 1915, to Nov. 26, 1916.

Month.

1915-16. 

October. .................................................

February. ...............................................

March ....................................................

April.....................................................

June ............................................ j. ........

July......................................................

September. ..............................................

1916. 

October. .................................................

November 1-26. ..........................................

The period .........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

120

185 

366

o260

269 

316 

440 

556 

400 

210 

174

556

160 

156

Minimum.

110 

100 

131 

136

145

245 

340 

378 

210 

160 

160

100

134 

132

Mean.

115 

127 

175 

151 

192 

191 

283 

378 

461 

281 

185 

168

225

151

140

Kun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

7.070 

7,560 

10,800 

9,280 

11,000 

11,700 

' 16,800 

23,200 

27,400 

17,300 

11,400 

10,000

164,000

9,280 

7,220

16,500

a Indicated on recorder graph while clock was stopped, probably occurred on Feb. 10. 

OAK GROVE FORK OF CLACKAMAS RIVER AT INTAKE NEAR CAZADERO, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. \ sec. 4, T. 6 S., R. 7 E., 2,000 feet above proposed intake of 

Oak Grove power development of Portland Railway, Light & Power Co., about 

35 miles above Cazadero, Clackamas County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 131 square miles (measured by Portland Railway, Light & Power 

Co.).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 21, 1909, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Friez water-stage recorder installed on left bank since October, 1913; Watson 

recording gage used March, 1912, to September, 1913; vertical staff prior to 1912.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable; velocities high; channel straight.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel; fairly permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.51 feet at 4 a. m. 

December 22 (discharge, 1,670 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.58 foot 

at 4 p. m. October 26 (discharge, 334 second-feet).

1909-1915: Maximum stage recorded, 3.40 feet November 24, 1909 (discharge, 

2,670 second-feet); minimum discharge, 320 second-feet (gage height, 0.60 foot) 

October 17 to November 3, 1911.

ICE. Never any ice, as stream is largely spring fed.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed slightly during high water; shift 

assumed to have come during the long flood of June rather than during the slightly 

higher short flood of December 22. Two rating curves, fairly well defined for 

1916, used October 1 to June 15 and June 23 to September 30, the former based 

on one measurement in 1915 and the latter on two measurements in 1917. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory, except March 23 to May 2, and for short 

periods at other times. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table 

the mean daily gage height obtained by inspecting the recorder graph. Records 

excellent, except for periods for which they are estimated, for which they are fair.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by Portland Railway, Light & Power Co.

No discharge measurement was made during year.
138 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at intake near 

Cazadero, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1.... ..........

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10...............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

347

347

347

347

347

347

347

347

347

347

3.50

350

350

347

344

340

340

340

340

340

340

340

340

340

340

354

347

347

347

344

Nov.

344

340

340

340

340

340

340

340

340

o^A

q4n

340

340

340

400

450

550

600

660

535

555

600

876

642

811

720

606

580

660

590

Dec.

550

525

coc

515

630

630

630

OKA

708

660

at)A

CQft

570

KAK

520

515

491

473

482

790

1,410

1,030

860

790

fiQfi

648

630

600

580

PV7ft

Jan.

550

535

520

510

500

496

491

486

482

473

460

455

455

455

455

enft

470

460

460

4ce

447

4CC

575

560

COK

505

500

496

482

Feb.

496

535

con

510

505

678

980

980

940

1,060

1,100

980

QQ9

868

860

868

QQ9

900

876

CQQ

797 n*i

727

720

702

684

660

642

624

Mar.

606

590

585

570

550

545

535

570

600

606

630 '654

660

642

636

642

654

666

797

868

724

940

Apr. May.

1,220

1,320

1,410

1,410

1,360

1,270

1,220

1,180

1,100

1,060

1,020

980

980

980

1,020

1,100

1,100

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,100

1,060

June.

1,060

1,060

1,100

1,100

1,100

1.100

1,180

1,220

1,220

1,180

1,180

1,180

1,180

1,220

1,270

1,100

1.080

1,060

1,050

1,030

1,010

1.000

980

July.

1,060

1,140

1,060

980

940

900

865

865

830

795

760

760

760

724

718

748

748

712

682

661

640

622

604

598

580

570

560

550

545

540

530

Aug.

520

515

510

505

505

505

505

500

495

490

485

480

480

480

480

480

485

490

490

485

. 480

476

471

471

471

466

466

462

462

458

458

Sept.

458

471

462

453

448

444

444

435

435

435

435

435

435

435

435

435

435

435

444

435

431

427

427

NOTE. Daily discharge interpolated June 24-29 and Pept. 16-24; estimated Nov. 15-17 and Jan. 16-18. 

Mean for periods when gage was not working estimated from comparisons with records for station at 

Timothy Meadows or by interpolation as follows:

Secondfeet. 

Mar. 23-31................................... 770

May 1 and 2................................. 1,200

May 18-24................................... 1,060

Secondfeet. 

June 16-22.................................. 1,300

Sept. 1-7.................................... 480

Monthly discharge of Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at intake near Cazadero, Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

December. ...............................................

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

The year

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

354 

876 

1.410 

575 

1,100

1,410

1,140 

520

Minimum.

340 

340 

473 

447 

496 

535

980 

980 

530 

458 

427

340

Mean.

 345 

487 

643 

490 

779 

682 

o860 

1,130 

1,160 

743 

485 

450

687

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

21,200 

29,000 

39,500 

30,100 

44,800 

41,900 

51,200 

69,500 

69,000 

45,700 

29,800 

26,800

498,000

a Estimated by comparison with discharge at Timothy Meadows.
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII O. 139

LEWIS RIVER BASIN. 

LEWIS RIVER NEAR AHBOY, WASH.

LOCATION. In sec. 36, T. 6 N., R. 3 E., at Cresaps ferry crossing, on county road

from Amboy to Cougar, 1J miles below Canyon Creek, 2 miles above Speilei

Creek, and about 5 miles northeast of Amboy, Clarke County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 665 square miles (measured on map in Water Supply Paper 253,

page 74, and checked on Forest Service map). 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 20, 1911, to September 30, 1916. 

GAGE. Inclined staff on left bank, replacing vertical staff at same site and.datum.

Gage reader, Philip Hanley.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable at gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and small boulders; practically permanent. 

EXTREMES OP STAGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 12.0 feet at 12 p. m.

December 21 (discharge, 37,700 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.15 foot

at 4 p. m. October 11 (discharge, 735 second-feet). 

1911-1916: Maximum stage recorded was that of 1916; minimum stage recorded,

0.08 foot September 30, 1915 (discharge, 686 second-feet). 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation never affected by ice. 

DIVERSIONS. None. 

REGULATION. None. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well

defined between 900 and 14,000 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice

daily; oftener during high water. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean

daily gage heights to rating table. Records excellent.

Discharge measurements of Lewis River near Amboy, Wash., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Nov. 16

17

17

Made by 

.....do.................

Gage

Feet. 

3.55

4.50

5.52

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

5,920

8,760

11,800

Date.

Nov. 18

Sept. 2

Made by £R.

Feet. 

4.68

3.70

.68

Discharge.

Sec.-fl. 

8,980

6,530

1,160
140

Daily di

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

, in second-feet, of Lewis River near Amboy, Wash., for the year ending 

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

3.............. 4.......;:.....

5..............

7".".'.'"".".".

8..............

9..i. ..........

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

so.............;.

31..............

Oct.

735

1,120

1,160

910

840

840 

805

805

770

735

735

805

1,120

1,200

1,030

910

840

840

910

875

875

1,250

2,320

4,650

3,630

2,620

2

f\Af\

1,670

1,400 

2,320

Nov.

4,000

5,600

4,650

4,420

3,450

2,780 

2,180

2,040

1,910

1,910

1,790

1,910

1 7Q(1

1,790

4,650

6,620

5,600

15,500

11 400

8 Q1ft

8,910

13,400

n dnn

12,100

10,200

7,430

6,100

6,360

6,100

Dec.

5,120

5,120

5,120

6,100

8,000

8,300 

10,500

11,800

10,800

8,600

7 71(1

6,620

5,600

5,120

4,420

3,810

3,810

3,810

3,450

S

Q-Irt

22 700

9O QflA

14,100

11,800

9 &m

7,710

6,890

6,100

5,850

4,880 

4,200

Jan.

4,000

3,810

3,630

3,630

3,450

3,280 

3,110

2,940

2,780

2,620

2,470

2,180

1,910

1,790

1,670

1,560

1,560

1 450

1,670

1,910

2,620

3,450

8,910

9 99ft

8,300

7,710

6,890

3 01 ft

2,780

2,620 

2,470

Feb.

2,320

2,320

2,180

2,180

2,620

4,200 

5,600

7,710

11,400

19,900

14,800

10,200

8,910

10,500

11,100

12,400

11,400

10,200

9,530

8,910

8,000

7,160

6,360

6,100

5,850

5,600

5,360

5,360

5,120

Mar.

4,650

4,650

4,420

4,200

4,200

5,360 

6,360

9,530

12,100

10,800

9,840

9,840

8,910

8,000

6,890

6,360

6,620

6,100

6,620

12,100

12,700

9,840

9,840

8,000

14,800

23,900

17,700

12,400

9,840

8,600 

7,710

Apr.

6,890

6,620

6,360

6,100

6,100

5,850 

6,100

6,100

6,620

7,160

7,710

7,160

7,160

7,160

8,000

6,620

6,620

7,160

6,890

6,890

8,300

7,160

7,160

6,620

6,360

6,620

8,910

10,500

8,600

7,710

May.

7,430

8,300

10,200

10,200

10,200

11,100

10,800

10,200

8,600

7,710

7,160

6,890

7,160

7,160

6,890

6,890

7,160

7,430

7,160

6,620

7,160

6,890

6,620

5,850

5,600

5,600

5,850

5,600

5,600

5,600 

5,360

June.

5,600

5,850

6,620

7,160

7,160

7,160 

7,160

8,300

7,710

6,890

«,360

6,620

7,160

7,710

9,530

10,200

11,400

11,400

10,800

9,840

8,910

6,620

5,600

5,600

6,100

6,360

6,620

6,100

5,600

4,200

July.

6,100

11,100

12,400'

11,400

8,910

7,160 

6,100

6,100

6,620

6,360

6,100

5,850

5,600

5,120

5,120

4,650

4,650

4,420

4,200

4,200

4,000

4,000

3,810

3,810

3,630

3,450

3,280

3,280

3,110

2,940 

2,940

Aug.

2,940

3,110

2,940

2,780

2,780

2,620 

2,620

2,470

2,470

2,470

2,470

2,320

2,180

2,180

2,040

2,040

2,180

2,040

1,910

1,790

1,790

1,790

1,670

1,670

1,670

1,670

1,560

1,560

1,670

1,670 

1,790

Sept.

1,910

1,910

1,910

1,790

1,670

1,670 

1,670

1,450

1,450

1,360

1,350

 1,250

1,250

1,200

1,250

1,200

1,200

1,160

1,160

1,160

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,070

1,160

1,250

1,200

1,160

1,070

1,070

Monthly discharge of Lewis River near Amboy, Wash., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

[Drainage area, 665 square miles.]

Month.

February .........................

April..............................

May...............................

July...............................

September ........................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

4,650 

15,500 

23,900 

9,220 

19,900 

23,900 

10,500 

11,100 

11,400 

12,400 

3,110 

1,910

23,900

ATinvmiTm.

735 

1,790 

3,450 

1,450 

2,180 

4,200 

5,850 

5,360 

4,200 

2,940 

1,560 

1,070

735

Mean.

1,340 

6,170 

7,920 

3,550 

7,700 

9,130 

7,110 

7,450 

7,410 

5, 500 

2, 160 

1,340

5,550

Per 

square 

mile.

2.02 

9.28 

11.9 

5.34 

11.6 

13.7 

10.7 

11.2 

11.2 

8.27 

3.25 

2.02

8.35

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

2.33 

10.35 

13.72 

6.16 

12.51 

15.79 

11.94 

12.91 

12.50 

9.53 

3.75 

2.25

113. 74

Total in 

acre-feet.

82,400 

367,000 

487,000 

218,000 

443,000 

561,000 

423,000 

458,000 

441,000 

338,000 

133,000 

79,700

4,030,000
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C. 141

KALAMA RIVER BASIN. 

KALAMA BIVER NEAR KALAMA, WASH.

LOCATION. In sec. 7, T. 6 N., R. 1 E., 150 feet below power house of North Coast

Power Co., about 10 miles east of Kalama, Cowlitz County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. '"' 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 6, 1911, to January 11, 1912; December 1, 1912,,, to September 30, 1913; August 19 to September 30, 1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff bolted to rock ledge; lower section on left bank; upper section,

in a cove on right bank opposite lower section. Gage reader, L. A. Van Fleet.

Gage at same location, but with datum 2 feet lower, used 1911 to January, 1912,

and one with datum 3 feet lower December, 1912, to September, 1913. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a cable about one-half mile below gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control is a rock reef and bar of heavy gravel about 100

feet below gage; gravel may shift in extreme floods. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded August 18 to September 30,

1.82 feet at 6 p. m. September 3 (discharge, 605 second-feet); minimum stage

recorded, 1.01 ieet at noon September 30 (discharge, 276 second-feet).

1911-1913: Water over gage January 1 and 3, 1913 (discharge estimated 6,000

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.85 foot (referred to 1916 datum) August

27 to September 1, 1911 (discharge, 232 second-feet). 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation never affected by ice. 

DIVERSIONS. None. 

REGULATION. Operation of power plant causes some fluctuation but gage is read

only at times when load is steady. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well defined above

300 second-feet. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights

to rating table. Record excellent for discharge above 300 second-feet; good from

250 to 300 second-feet; fair below 250 second-feet. 

1911-1913: Stage-discharge relation permanent and rating curve well defined

above 300 second-feet. Observer somewhat careless. Records of discharge

above 300 second-feet, good; below this they are fair.

Discharge measurements of Kalama River near Kalama, Wash., during the years ending

Sept. 30, 1912-1916.

Date.

Oct. 19,1911

Nov. 19,1912

July 5,1913

Made by 

H. M. Nelson.....

height.

Feet. 

1.08

«3.82

1.96

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

302

1,970

675

Date.

Sept. 20, 1916

Sept. 21, 1916

Made by 

C. L. Batchelder..

.....do............

hail.

Feet. 

1.07

1.05

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

315

303

« Gage height revised on basis of further study of notes.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Kalama River near Kalama, Wash., for the years ending 

Sept. SO, 1911-1913 and 1916.

Day.

1911. 

1.. ..........

2............

4............

5............

6............

7.... ........

8............ *9

10............

July.

435

455

435

415

396

Aug.

261

261

OA1

261

261

261

261

261

261

261

Sept.

232

292

276

276

276

276

261

261

342

292

Day.

1911. 

11............

12............

is

15............

16............

17............

18............

19

20............

July.

396

396

378

360

342

342

342

342

342

149

Aug.

246

246

246

246

246

246

246

246

246

276

Sept.

276

246

276

276

500

870

700

455

455

4*iK

Day.

1911. 

21............

22............

23............

24.. ..........

25............

26............

27............

28............

29............

30............

31............

July.

325

308

308

292

292

292

292

292

97ft

276

276

Aug.

246

246

OQO

232

232

232

232

232

939

232

232

Sept.

415

360

308

9Q9

292

909

OQ9

276

261

261
142

Daily di,

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

, in second-feet, of Kalama River near Kalama, Wash., for the years 

ending Sept. 30, 1911-1913 and 1916 Continued.

Day.

1911-12. 

1..............

2..............

3..............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9..............

10...............

11..............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Oct.

261 

308 

308 

378 

308

292

292 

292 

276 

500

455 

378 

360 

396 

342

Day.

1912-13.

2...................

4...................

5...................

6...................

7...................

8...................

10...................

11...................

 10

14...................

15...................

16...................

17...................

18...................

19

20...................

91

22...................

OO

24...................

OK

26...................

97

28...................

29...................

tn

31...................

Day.

1916. 

1..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9.............. 10..............

Nov.

246 

246 

246 

246

478

455 

1,110 

1,780 

1,180 

810

755 

645 

1,540 

2,930 

2,310

Dec.

700 

930 

2,220 

2,310 

1,320

1,180 

990 

930 

930 

930

810 

810 

810 

930 

1,320

1,700 

1,320 

4,140 

2,930 

2,130

1,620 

1,620 

1,620 

1,620 

1,620

2,130 

2,510 

3,750

5,770 

5,770 

5,770

Aug.

Dec.

700 

810 

700 

700 

810

1,460 

1,110 

1,050 

870 

1,320

1,180 

1,110 

1,050 

990 

1,180

Jan.

5,770 

4,530 

5,770 

5,490 

4,140

3,150

2,710 

2,710 

2,510 

1,950

1,950 

2,310 

2,510 

2,710 

2,610

2,310

2,130 

2,130 

2,220 

1,780

1,700 

1,620 

1,620 

1,950 

4,140

5,490 

3,040 

2,310 

1,460 

1,460 

1,700

Sept.

342

342 

478 

378 

378

342 

342 

342 

360 

325

Jan.

1,050 

930

810 

755 

700

700 

1,050 

700 

1,250 

1,320

1,180

Feb.

1,950 

2,130 

2,310 

2,130 

1,950

1,700 

1,620 

1,460 

1,320 

1,320

1,320 

1,250 

1,320 

1,700 

2,130

2,610 

3,150 

3,390 

3,150 

2,220

1,700 

1,460 

1,460 

1,180 

1,180

1,050 

990 

930

Day.

1 

1 

1 

1

2

2 

2 

2 

2

2

2

2

1911-12. 

6.. ..-----------

7

8....

9....

0....

1....

2....

3....

4....

5

6....

7. ..

28....

29....

31----

3

Mar.

930 

870 

1,180 

1,460 

1,620

1,780 

2,130 

1,700 

1,780 

1,620

1,320 

1,320 

1,180 

1,250 

1,320

1,460 

1,700 

1,950 

1,950 

1,320

1,780 

1,700 

1,620 

1,460 

1,320

1,180 

1,320 

1,700 

3,150 

4,660 

3,750

Day.

11

12 

13 

14 

15

16 

17 

18 

19 

20

1916.

1....

Apr.

2,130 

1,950 

1,620 

1,460 

2,930

2,130 

1,950 

1,950 

1,780 

1,700

1,620 

1,620 

1,780 

1,460 

1,620

1,390 

1,320 

1,460 

1,620 

1,700

1,700 

1,620 

1,320 

1,180 

990

1,320 

1,700 

1,780 

1,320 

990

Aug.

435 

396

May.

930

870 

870 

810 

810

1,050 

1,950 

2,130 

2,510 

2,130

2,610 

3,150 

2,610 

1,700 

1,700

1,320 

1,320 

1,180 

1,110 

1,050

990 

1,110 

1,320 

1,540 

1,320

1,180 

1,050 

990 

930 

930 

990

Sept.

342 

342 

325 

325 

325

308 

308 

308 

292 

292

Oct.

342 

325 

325

308 

308

308 

292 

276 

276 

276

276 

261 

246 

246 

246 

276

June.

1,180 

1,700 

1,780 

990 

930

810 

810 

870 

930 

870

810 

870 

930 

1,320 

1,250

1,180 

1,050 

990 

1,320 

1,620

1,700 

3,150 

2,130 

1,700 

1,320

1,110 

990 

930

870 

930

Nov.

1,700 

2,410 

2,610 

4,930 

3,150

2,510 

1,780 

1,460 

1,180 

1,050

1,320 

1,110 

990 

870 

870

July.

930 

930

870 

810 

700

700 

645 

620 

620 

645

620 

545 

545 

545 

522

455 

455 

455 

455 

455

435 

435 

415 

415 

396

378 

378 

360 

360 

360 

360

Day.

1916.

91

99

23..............

94

25..............

26..............

97

28..............

9Q

30..............

31..............

Dec.

1,620 

1,460 

1,250 

1,390 

1,180

1,050 

1,050 

810 

1,320 

1,250

1,180 

1,620 

1,460 

1,320 

1,320 

1,180

Aug.

342 

342 

360 

360 

360

360 

325 

325 

325 

308

308 

308 

342 

342 

342

360 

360 

396 

378 

342

342 

325 

308 

292 

276

276 

276 

276 

276 

276 

276

Aug.

396 

378 

378 

342 

360

360 

378 

360 

360 

342 

342

Jan.

Sept.

276 

246 

700 

2,040 

1,320

1,320 

1,250 

1,180 

1,110 

1,050

1,050 

700 

455 

415 

378

378 

342 

342 

342 

325

325

308 

276 

276 

276

276 

276 

246 

246 

246

Sept.

292 

276 

276 

276 

292

325

292 

276 

276 

276
COWLITZ RIVER BASIN.

Monthly discharge of Kalama River near Kalama, Wash.

143

Month.

1911. 

July 6-31.................................................

1911-12. 

October. .................................................

1912-13.

March ... . . . ..... ... .... ... .....

April....................................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

1916. 

August 19-31 ............................................

Discharge in secondrfeet.

Maximum.

455 

276 

870

500 

4,930 

1,620 

1,320

5,770 

5,770 

3,390 

4,660 

2,930 

3,150 

3,150 

930 

396 

2,040

435

478

Minimum.

276 

232 

232

246 

246 

700 

700

700 

1,460 

930 

870 

990 

810 

810 

360 

276 

246

342

276

Mean.

344 

248 

345

314

1,430 

1,150 

950

2,040 

2,830 

1,790 

1,730 

1,640 

1,420 

1,230 

542 

325 

599

371 

322

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

17,700 

15,200 

20,500

19,300 

85,100 

70,700 

20,700

. 125,000 

174,000 

99,400 

106,000 

97,600 

87,300 

73,200 

33,300 

20,000 

35,600

9,570 

19,200

COWLITZ KIVER BASIN.

OHAWAPECOSH RIVER NEAR LEWIS, WASH.

LOCATION. In sec. 29, T. 14 N., R. 10 E., 900 feet above Clear Fork and 7 miles 

northeast of Lewis; in Lewis County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 116 square miles (measured on PL I, Water-Supply Paper 313).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 19, 1907, to January 12, 1913; April 14, 1913, to September 30,1916.

GAGE. Inclined staff on left bank, 900 feet above Clear Fork, since May 4, 1915; 

prior to January 5, 1914, vertical staff 8 feet upstream from site of present gage 

and at datum 0.06 foot lower; January 13, 1914, to May 1, 1915, vertical staff at 

site of previous gage and at datum of present gage. Gage read by J. L. Jennings.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 30 feet below gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed composed of gravel and small boulders; practically 

permanent. One channel at all stages. Banks not subject to overflow. Collection of drift below gage and its removal during high stages causes changes in 

stage-discharge relation. Stage of zero flow, mean of several determinations, 

gage height 0.5 foot.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 5.3 feet June 15 

(discharge, 3,060 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.21 foot October 11 

(discharge, 58 second-feet).

1907-1916: Maximum stage recorded, above top of gage (8.0 feet) November 23, 1909 (mean discharge for day estimated at 7,500 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.20 foot September 28, 1915 (discharge 56 second-feet).

ICE. Record discontinued during winter.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATIONS. None.
144 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916. PART XII C.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well denned.

read to hundredths. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights

to rating table. Records excellent. 

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by Portland Railway, Light & Power Co.

The following discharge measurement was made by J. T. Hartson: 

June 15: Gage height, 5.30 feet; discharge, 3,060 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash., for the years 

ending Sept. 30, 1907-1914 and 1916.

Day.

1907. 

1...............

2................

3...............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7........ .......

8...............

9

10...............

Day.

1907-08. 

1..............

2..............

3..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

19

IQ

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

IQ

9ft

21..............

O9

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

97

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Aug.

Oct.

Ill

132

111

111

111

111

111

111

91

Ql

Ql

Ql

91

Ql

91

91

Ql

Ql

Ql

Ql

91

Ql

91

Ql

Ql

91

Ql

91

155

111

111

Sepl

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Nov.

Ill

155

132

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

91

01

Ql

132

132

180

155

132

155

155

155

Kflft

305

32 11

32 13

32 14

32 15

32 16

32 17

32 18

11 20

Dec.

820

725

770

770

590

545

460

380

380

460

340

305

OAC

255

255

305

460

870

1 450

QQO

820

545

460

QQA

340

Day.

1907

Jan.

305

305

270

270

270

270

270

305

340

340

305

270

255

210

225

240

270

255

91 ft

91ft

1Q1

195

195

180

180

168

132

Feb.

132

180

180

180

210

210

195

180

180

195

195

155

155

155

168

195

94ft

240

09 c

210

195

1QC

195

1QC

195

270

305

305

270

Aug.

132

132

Mar.

255

225

225

210

195

180

180

168

155

155

180

210

1,050

3,730

3,730

1,520

990

725

590

500

460

545

545

500

460

' 380

380

306

Sept.

11

11

11

11

13

34

27

24

21

15

Apr.

305

270

305

305

305

270

270

255

270

305

340

460

635

635

635

380

770

1,820

9 99ft

2,300

1,520

1,110 990'

1,050

870

725

725

635

635

770

1

1

1

1

2

0

0

0

0

5

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1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

22

23

24

26

27

28

29

30

31

lay.

110

170

990

870

820

930

450

170

990

820

680

635

590

568

635

545

500

680

725

725

770

770

930

110

310

930

0.50

110

930

820

Day.

1907.

June.

820

820

820

770

820

930

 1,240

2,140

2,460

2,620

2,620

2,060

1,980

2,220

2,540

1,820

1,590

1,380

1,240

990

820

820

870

1,170

1,900

1,900

1,380

1,240

1,380

1,980

July

2,461

2,301

2,22

1,82

1,59

1,521

1,741

1,981

2,061

1,821

1,741

1,901

1,691

1,38

1,381

1,11

1,241

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1,11

1,241

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681

591

481

461

42

441

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1

1

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1

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1

1

1

1

1

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1

0

Aug.

132

155

180

210

180

155

132

132

132

111

111

Aug.

460

420

340

340

322

322

305

305

270

270

255

240

240

255

240

240

240

240

240

225

225

225

210

195

180

155

144

195

180

144

144.

Sept.

155

132

132

132

132

132

132

132

111

111

Sept.

132

* 132

144

144

144

144

144

144

122

122

144

144

144

144

144

122

111

111

111

111

111

111

101

91

82

72

82

82

82

101.
COWLITZ RIVER BASIN. 145

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash., for the years 

ending Sept. SO, 1907-1914 and 1916 Continued.

Day.

1908-09. 

1..............

2..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

11

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

10

20..............

21..............

99

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

97

28..............

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30..............

31..............

1909-10. 

1..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

19

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17.............

18.............

19.............

20.............

91

22. ............

23.............

24.............

9S

26.............

97

28.............

on

30.............

31.............

Oct.

 too

101

82

82

72

82

82

82

91

82

91

180

255

180

144

199

91

119

111

111

101 111

122

Q1

in

144

144

340

635

770

111

101

101

Q1

Q1

168

111

111

101

101

111

101

111

101

101

91

82

529

Ql

132

155

122

111

168

111

101

101

111

101

111

Nov.

635

820

680

480

360

305

270

111

O1A

195

.180

168

IKE

150

144

240

1,660

820

930

870

QOft

79 K

568

4fin

380

340

305

305

305

144

3

qqn

5,630

1,820

1,110

770

590

680

son

568

44O

380

ooo

288

270

270

3,830

4,330

2,140

1 94A

3,830

7,500

4,130

2 99ft.

1,380

870

1 240

4

7CA

3,530

Dec.

255

240

225

210

195

IQff

225

195

180

210

97ft

255

99"?

210

-toft

180

180

180

168

168

180

168

240

270

ooo

340

305

255

225

1 980

1,310

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635

610

585

560

510

418

418

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1,110

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79ft

585

Kftf)

462

572

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QOA

01ft

Q-fA

9on

9QO

290

OKO

q-iA

290

Jan.

1Q<»

225

97ft

420

360

305

305

255

94A

225

225

180

180

168

195

210

AAf\

680

1,380

2 ftfift

I

fifift

S7ft

680

590

440

380

340

970

OKC

255

255

97ft

233

198

198

198

198

198

1QO

182

165

165

1=A

lift

1°.fi

111

1 =U1

1 Tft

1 Tft

7QQ

01 A

2 060

1 980

1 240

930

7CA

635

560

635

Feb.

94O

225

255

255

255

240

240

225

210

210

195

180

180

180

 tQK '

305

680

635

KAK

Kflfi

360

OOO

ofil

305

288

30*1

Kfifl

485

440

one

°XK

OQff

°.tai

q-in

OQft

97ft

270

OKO

9QO

270

OKO

ooo

198

198

198

198

1QO

165

1QO

9Ort

440

510

440 J.J.V.

Mar.

270

255

OKff

255

240

240

99 <;

225

01 ft

210

OOff

99*1

240

270

QAff

305

OAK

97ft

OCR

occ

9^=.

255

97O

322

380

380 '380

340

930

1 240

1,310

1,740

1,590

1,900

1 450

1 740

1,660

1 QSft

1 240

1,110

Q-in

7=A

585

Apr.

522

480

420

380

340

322

288

288

340

360

360

380

400

420

400

380

360

340

340

380

340

360

380

340

OCA

590

KfU)

568

545

480

585

560

CQff

485

485

535

Cfift

585

635

635

Sift

990

S7ft

7=A

720

7KA

Sift

930

1,170

1,820

I

rort

1,310

1,520

9 ian

9 ftQft

2 7ftfl

i onn

1 660

1

f)AJ)

1,050

May.

480

545

1,050

1,590

1,170

870

770

680

725

680

590

590

590

590

635

680

680

680

820

770

680

680

70 K

870

1,110

1,590

1,820

1,660

1,380

1,310

1,740

oon

S7rt

930

oon

990

1,110

1 660

I

QQft

2 140

2 Q7ft

2

KA(\

2 l<in

I

con

1,520

1,310

1,170

i 94n

1 660

1,'520

1,170

1,170

1,380

1,980

2 oon

2 140

1 740

1 740

1,310

1,450

1 590

1,820

June.

2,140

3,060

2,460

2,140

1,900

1,660

1,590

1,520

1,880

2,220

2,140

1,740

1,590

2

-tAf)

1,820

i 74n

1,660

1,660

1,450

1,380

1 240

1,310

1 94(1

1,170

1 660 1,'eeo

1,050

990

1,110

2 nfin

1,380

1,050

1 380

1,240

1,050

S7ft

QOA

1,110

2

OAO

1,520

1,110

1,110

1,110

1,170

990

Q10

1,240

1,050

O7rt

7cyi

720

7=U1

STft

930

QQA

Q7A

690

7^ft

July.

1,110

1,240

1,520

1,240

1,170

1,170

1,110

990

1,170

1,050

1,380

990

770

770

870

870

680

590

568

son

Kon

635

635

590

545

480

460

420

AAf\

7=n

7^ft

fioft

720

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690

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79ft

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Q7A

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Kfif\

KQK

510

510

510

510

485 070

OCA

one

070

330

Of A.

330

01 A

310

Aug.

400

199

340

340

322

270

270

270

oce

270

240

240

240

240

OOE

91ft

210

01 A

00 ff

00 K

 ton

IS? A

168

168

155

009

210

168

155

isi

155

290

270

270

97ft

97ft

97ft

Q^ft

OCA

440

OCA

970

252

oqq

000

198

1 =U1

i tyi

198

1Q9

iKfl

-IDfl

on

124

124

Sept.

195

195

195

195

195

168

155

144

144

144

122

119

199

1OO

111

101

155

144

111

101

111

111

111

i zn

111

100 

100 111

100

100

111

111 111

136

100

tv\

1QC

111

111

100 111

99665° WSP 444 1£
146

Daily di

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

?, in second-feet, of Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash., for the years 

ending Sept. 30, 1907-1914 and 1916 Continued.

Day.

1910-11. 

1..............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

1911-12. 

1..............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5.............

6.............

7. ............

8.............

9.............

10.............

11.............

12.............

13.............

14.............

15.............

16.............

17.............

18.............

19.............

20.............

21.............

22.............

23.............

24.............

25.............

26.............

27.............

28.............

29.............

30.............

31.............

Oct.

330

198

1,980

1 010

880

880

1,010

820

,760

480

408

362

295

295

295

275

1,010

530

480 s4n

295

255

238 4<m

760

430

340

295

255

238

140

140

140

14fl

128

115

115 11*

115

140

134

128

I4n

i4n

idn

128

115

115

115

115

115

115

115

110

104

98

Q3

93

CM

88

Nov.

288

221

255

221

221

340

2

QOA

1,150

1 080

1^860

2,650

1,500

940

700

URS

430

340

9Q1

275

585

1,440

2 9Qfl

1,570

1,010

700

585

wn

385

385

385

84

84

84

QA

Iftd

182

260

260

260

220

Iftl

181

94ft

q-i K

458

600

770

956

1,130

1,310 i nnn

700

650

600

fl7Q

755

652

vi\

516

Dec.

340

530

640

670

585

530

585

585

585

505

362

295

238

255

255

221

206

206

192

1Q9

179

166

255 34n

295

295

275

238

192

206

206

482

460

438

OQft

OCR

355

QCK

452

550

528

505

4Q9

4tin

418

Q7£

<&£*

oqc

Qlfi

OQK

97Q

260

288

315

288

9AA

351

242

226

91 fl

194

178

Jan.

192

170

154

166

166

206

295

255

255

221

192

179

154

143

143

14S

154

tu

154

123

114

tflK

105

105

07

07

07

89

89

105

167

160

1*U

 tRA

154

148

155

1ft9

nqo

qlfi

988

1,660

1,300

930

77ft

COK

K7fi

KOQ

ttfK

516

528

AQO

Q7O

CIO

070

990

820

Feb.

114

97

97

97

97

97

89

89

89

89

82

82

82

82

75

75

75

75

75

75

75

75

69

69

75

75

69

69

650

578

505

482

460

471

482

541

600

625

CKA

CKfl

ccfl

612

575

692

01 n

730

650

600

>»5n

462

o7K

355

q<K

OQft

9AA

949

O9R

Mar.

58

58

63

69

69

75

82

82

82

82

82

75

75

75

97

123

166

206

221

340

,385

430

760

670

430

385

362

255

238

255

340

218

210

202

195

181

167

167

167

162

156

148

i4n

139

138

iqQ

140

136

l°j^

140

IQQ

138

166

1Q*

295

QQ*

295

315

Apr.

480

480

408

340

295

255

238

238

275

295

295

238

221

192

206

206

221

255

238

238

340

385

430

585

1,010

760"

640

505

532

559

335

3QR

460

428

395

365

335

420

505

578

650

ROC

600

508

415

415

415

415

415

375

Wi

qoc

<«*

OCR

qoc

335

qo K

420

en ft

May.

585

700

820

1,220

1,290

880

700

612

612

530

480

505

530

480

530

820

820

880

820

700

760

940

760

640

640

505

505

530

730

1,150

1,810

528

516

505

516

528

614

700

1 140

l' *Qfl

1 AK[\

1,310

1,420

1,520

1,910

2 qftA

1,980

1 660 i' ?sn

I con

1

QAA

l;820

1,110

1, 250

1,380

1,520

1,420

1,310

1 nan

1,240

1 -ion

1.110

June.

2,210

2,050

1,43»

1,150

760

880

1,010

940

1,080

1,360

2,130

2,620

2,460

2,140

1,170

1,660

1,520

1,380

1,240

1,110

1,110

1 380 I'oso

810

810

870

1,450

1,110

990

870

1,210

1,310

1,280 i ?4n

1,570

1,900

2,020

2 l4fl

1,800

1,450

I

Ecn

1 660

1^590

1,520

1,260

oon

1,120

1 240

1^570 1 onn

1,280

650

1,160

1 660

l' 740

1,820

I

qon

......

July.

870

870

1,050

1,110

1,050

1,240

1,110

870

755

650

650

700

650

810

810

930

755

650

575

505

460

375

355

375

395

355

295

278

295

278

260

....

CEA

KKA

550

575

600

460

471

A on

AAQ

415

37^

QQA

31^

OQC

O7ft

260

242

Aug.

260

225

260

225

225

225

210

195

181

195

181

181

167

167

167

154

154

154

167

154

140

140

140

140

140

140

140 I4n

140

140

140

225

225

225

91 fl

10*

195

10^

202

91 fl

01 n

01 n

ana

195

202 01 n

O1 ft

OOK

91 n

10*1

1&4.

OOK

1QA

1Hfi

14ft

140

200

260

Sept.

154

140

140

128

167

115

154

128

176

225

203

181

238

295

378

460

398

335

208

260

251

212

181

174

167

154 I4n

140 I4n

328

one

34^

90*

238

181

258

QOK

280

OOfi

Ol Q

91 fl

202

1QK

Iftl

 ton

160

114

IfU

1<%4

1M

1 R4

14fl

14fl

140

1OQ

115

115

115
COWLITZ BIVEB BASIN". 147

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash., for the years 

ending Sept. 30, 1907-1914 and 1916 Continued.

Day.

1912-13. 

1.... ..........

2..............

3..............

4..... .........

6..............

7.. ............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29. .............

30...............

31..............

1913-14. 

1..............

2.. ............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22. .............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

115

115

115

115

104

93

104

115

115

115

110

104

104

104

104

104

122

140

147

1K4

174

195

181

167

181

195

202

91fl

202

1QE

188

113

104

91

167

140

550

QQfi

550

Afif\

Ht(X\

460

505

415

295

295

Nov.

181

174

167

196

225

280

335

788

1,240

1,140

1,050

1,820

1 QAft

870

710

550

830

1,110

can

870

748

625

565

505

450

^Qfi

345

295

295

295

260

460

438

600

4fifl

375

395

550

460

415

QQO

7ftft

650

550

Dec.

295

499

550

462

^7^

335

295

286

278

286

295

295

295

295

295

OQE

295

335

^71

335

295

295

295

286

278

9fiQ

344

428

511

595

460

375

278

260

260

260

260

242

OOK

210

181

167

167

151

Jan.

fi7Q

763

847

930

695

4fifl

400

415

415

415

395

*>7K

167

167

5,850

550

4*>0

OQE

335

OQE

460

355

3i5

278

278

Feb.

242

225

210

isi

181

195

195

195

181

181

242

295

278

460

Mar.

Bin

438

Q71

375

375

395

755

810

755

810

700

550

395

335

335

Apr.

575

562

550

405

260

308

355

385

415

415

415

375

00 E

258

181

354

528

755

810

1,310

1,240

1,380

755

700

v550

May.

483

449

460

482

505

1,010

1,520

1,380

1 940

1.120

990

845

700

700

7nn

755

810

755

700

O7ft

1,240

1,490

1,740

1,860

1,980

1,980

1,820

1,660

2,020

1,240

1,520

1,310

870

June.

2,380

2,460

2,540

2,140

1,740

1,780

1,820

1,900

1 980

1,900

1,820

1,860

1,900

1,600

1,310

1,340

1,380

1,600

1,820

1,900

1,980

2,180

2,380

2,220

2,060

1,900

1,740

1,700

1,660

t 74fi

1,520

505

810

700

July.

1,820

1,600

1,380

1,310

1,240

1,420

1,590

1,480

1,310

1.240

1,240

1,240

1,120

990

990

990

1,120

1,380

1,520

1,480

1,450

1,280

1,110

932

755

702

650

612

575

870

550

415

260

192

Aug.

612

650

638

625

520

415

438

460

438

415

405

395

355

315

248

181

188.

195

195

195

202

210

235

260

242

225

210

195

195

195

168

195

167

128

113

Sept.

140

^nn

460

555

650

502

355

308

260

228

1Q1

210

225

208

192

186

181

154

128

148

167

145

140

128

115

115

115

128

140

126

O^J

95

82

128

195

128
148 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash., for the years 

ending Sept. 30, 1907-1914 and 1916 Continued.

Day.

1915-16. 

1..............

4..............

5..............

6. ........... --

7..............

8..............

10..............

11..............

12.............. IQ

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

oo

23..............

OK

26..............

27..............

29.............. in

11

Oct.

77

86

70

58

77

75

77

568

340

Nov.

870

305

340

235

288

820

725

322

288

Dec.

270

480

680

400

340

252

590

QrtK

252

Jan.

204

146

Feb. Mar. Apr.

305

635

680

680

635

930

May.

930

1,980

990

680

770

1,240

1,050

870

870

June.

990

1,310

2,220

2,060

3,060

1,740

1,900

1,900

1,660

July.

1,980

1,820

2,220

1,660

1,520

1,380

1,170

Aug.

1,240

1,170

1,240

1,110

1,050

500

500

568

545

Sept.

KOO

305

270

235

201

198

173

158

129

NOTE:. Discharge Aug. 19, 1907, to Sept. 30. 1914, revised since publication in Water-Supply Papers 312;

, , ,

June 12, 191 1, to Sept . 30, 1914, from rating curve welldefined above and fairly well defined below 100 secondfeet; Oct. 1, 1915, to Sept. 30, 1916, from well-defined rating curve. Discharge for periods when gage was 

not read estimated bycomparison with flow of Cowlitz River at Lewis as follows: Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, 1907, 

1,100 second-leet; Nov. 23, 1909 (water over gage), 7,500 second-feet; Mar. 1-6, 1910, 1,100 second-feet; Mar. 

7-13, 1910, 600 second-feet. Gage readings June 30 and July 6 to 12 1912, apparently in error one foot, discharge estimated from corrected gage heights, after comparison with record of flow of adjacent streams, as 

follows: June 29-30, 800 second-feet; July 1-6, 700 second-feet; July 7-13, 600 second-feet. Gage height Jan. 

5, 1914, estimated by observer, gage washed out. Discharge interpolated for other days when gage. was 

not read. Gage read daily prior to September, 1911, and every second day from September, 1911, to September, 1913. Revised records good except for low water during winter of 19HM1, extremely low 

water during other years, and periods when discharge was estimated -by comparison with adjacent 

streams, when they are only fair.
COWLITZ RIVER BASIN. 149

Monthly discharge of Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash., for the years ending Sept.

30, 1907-1913.

[Drainage area, 116 square miles.]

Month.

1907.

1907-8. 

October. ..........................

November. . ......................

April..............................

July..............................

1908-9. 

October. ..........................

April..............................

May .

July...............................

The year. ...................

1909-10.

March. . ...........................

April..............................

May...............................

July..............................

1910-11.

March...

May...............................

July...............................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

210 

340

155

1.450 

340 

305 

3,730 

2,300 

1,450 

2,620 

2,460 

460 

144

3,730

770 

1.660 

340 

2.060 

680 

400 

590 

1,820 

3,060 

1,520 

400 

195

3,060

168 

7,500 

1,980 

2,060 

560

2,700 

2,970 

2,300 

870 

440 

182

7,500

1,980 

2,930 

670 

295 

114 

760 

1,010 

1,810 

2,620 

1,240 

260 

460

2,930

Minimum.

Ill

111

91 

91 

255 

132 

132 

155 

255 

500 

770 

420 

144 

72

72

72 

111 

168 

168 

180 

210 

288 

480 

990 

420 

155 

101

72

82 

144 

252 

111 

165

485 

870 

690 

310 

90 

90

82

198 

221 

166 

89 

69 

58 

192 

480 

760 

260 

140 

115

58

Mean.

146 

146

100 

372 

571 

243 

204 

650 

736 

883 

1,510 

1,360 

251 

119

584

160 

474 

223 

468 

303 

273 

402 

927 

1,700 

822 

237 

140

511

110 

1,950 

615 

448 

319 

1,030 

1,100 

1,590 

1,090 

566 

215 

125

764

532

870 

343 

154 

82.5 

216 

379 

758 

1,360 

656 

174 

212

479

Per

square 

mile.

1.26 

1.26

.862 

3.21 

4.92 

2.09 

1.76 

5.60 

6.34 

7.61 

13.0 

11.7 

2.16 

1.03

5.03

1.38 

4.09 

1.92 

4.03 

2.61 

2.35 

3.47 

7.99 

14.7 

7.09 

2.04 

1.21

4.41

.948 

16.8 

5.30 

3.86 

2.75 

8.88 

9.48 

13.7 

9.40 

4.88 

1.85 

1.08

6.59

4.59 

7.50 

2.96 

1.33 

.711 

1.86 

3.27 

6.53 

11.7 

5.66 

1.50 

1.83

4.13

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

0.61 

1.41

0.99 

3.58 

5.67 

2.41 

1.90 

6.46 

7.07 

8.77 

14.50 

13.49 

2.49 

1.15

68.48

1.59

4.56 

2.21 

4.65 

2.72 

2.71 

3.87 

9.21 

16.40 

8.17 

2.35 

1.35

59.79

1.09 

18.74 

6.11 

4.45 

2.86 

10.24 

10.58 

15.79 

10.49 

5.63 

2.13 

1.20

89.31

5.29 

8.37 

3.41 

1.53 

.74 

2.14 

3.65 

7.53 

13.05 

6.52 

1.73 

2.04

56.00

Total in 

acre-feet.

3,770 

8,690

6,150 

22,100 

35,100 

14,900 

11,700 

40,000 

43,800 

54,300 

89,800 

83,600 

15,400 

7,080

424,000

9,840 

28,200 

13,700 

28,800 

16,800 

16,800 

23,900 

57,000 

101,000 

50,500 

14,600 

8,330

369,000

6,760 

116,000 

37,800 

27,500 

17,700 

63,300 

65,500 

97,800 

64,900 

34,800 

13,200 

7,440

553,000

32,700 

51,800 

21,100 

9,470 

4,580 

13,300 

22,600 

46,600 

80,900 

40,300 

10,700 

12,600

347,000
150 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Monthly discharge of Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash., for the years ending Sept. 

30, 1907-1913 Continued.

Month.

1911-12.

April.........................*...

July...............................

The year. ...................

1912-13.

December. ........................

April 14-30 ........................

May..............................

June ..............................

July...............................

Discharge in Second-feet.

Maximum.

140 

1,310 

550 

1,660 

810 

395 

650 

2,300 

2,140

260 

395

2,300

210

1,820 

595 

930 

575 

2,020 

2,540 

1,820 

650 

650

Minimum.

88 

84 

178 

148 

225 

132 

335 

505

242 

140 

115

84

93 

167 

260 

375 

181 

438 

1,310 

575 

168 

115

Mean.

120

469 

352 

561 

521 

186 

428 

1,300 

1,420 

520 

199 

201

522

142 

684 

340 

569 

393 

1,120 

1,890 

1,200 

330 

230

Per 

square 

mile.

1.03 

4.04 

3.03 

4.84 

4.49 

1.60 

3.69 

11.2 

12.2 

4.48 

1.72 

1.73

4.50

1.22 

5.90 

2.93 

4.91 

3.39 

9.66 

16.3 

10.3 

2.84 

1.98

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

1.19 

4.51 

3.49 

5.58 

4.84 

1.84 

4.12 

12.91 

13.61 

5.16 

1.98 

1.93

61.16

1.41

6.58 

3.38 

2.19 

2.14 

11.14 

18.19 

11.87 

3.27 

2.21

Total in 

acre-feet.

7,380 

27,900 

21,600 

34,500 

30,000 

11,400 

25,500 

79,900 

84,500 

32,000 

12,200 

12,000

379,000

8,730 

40,700 

20,900 

13,500 

13,300 

68,900 

112,000 

73,800 

20,300 

13,700

COWLITZ RIVER AT LEWIS, WASH.

LOCATION. In sec. 15, T. 13 N., R. 9 E., at suspension bridge about a mile northeast 

of Lewis and 1£ miles below Lake Creek, in Lewis County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 275 square miles (measured on PI. I, Water-Supply Paper 313).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 1, 1911, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff bolted to solid rock on left bank 40 feet above suspension bridge; 

installed May 3,1915; read by J. L. Jennings, William Sethe, and E. R. Voorhies. 

Original gage was installed August 15, 1907, by Valley Development Co., on left 

bank 150 feet below site of present gage and at a different datum; this gage was 

washed out November 20,1911, and November 3,1914, but was replaced each time 

at same site and datum. Datum of published gage heights for year ending September 30,1913, is 0.07 foot lower than correct datum of old gage, as corrections to gage 

heights were not applied for that year.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge at gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed of stream composed of gravel and sand; likely to shift. 

Right bank subject to overflow at extremely high stages. Control is gravel and 

boulder riffle 300 feet below gage. Stage of zero flow, according to measurements 

made August 29, 1915, gage height -1.80 feet ±0.3 foot.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 7.1 feet July 2 

(discharge, 11,600 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.39 foot October 12 

(discharge, 360 second-feet).

1911-1916. Maximum stage recorded, 7.35 feet November 19, 1911 (discharge 

not determined); stage probably higher on following day, when gage was washed 

out; minimum stage recorded, 0.95 foot October 30 to November 3,1911 (discharge 

285 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.
COWLITZ RIVEK BASIN. 151

DIVERSIONS . None. 

REGULATION. None. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed June 14-16. Rating curve used before

change well defined below 8,000 second-feet; after change, fairly well defined.

Gage read once daily to hundredths. Daily discharge ascertained by applying

daily gage heights to rating table; shifting-control method used June 14-16.

Records prior to June 14 excellent; subsequent to that date, good. 

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by United States Forest Service and

Portland Railway, Light & Power Co.

Discharge measurements of Cowlitz River at Lewis, Wash., during the year ending Sept. SO,

1916. I

[Made by J. T. Hartson.]

Date.

June 13..... .......... ..............................................................

16..............................................................................

17..............................................................................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

4.45

5.70

6.24

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

5,780

8,420

9,500

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Cowlitz River at Lewis, Wash., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1.. ............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

654

1,040

861

683

504

443

424

407

390

360

360

360

654

712

575

443

443

443

462

424

443

443

776

654

2,440

1,860

1,420

1,220

920

846

5,410

Nov.

2,290

1,860

1,420

1,220

1,220

960

920

811

744

712

683

654

600

575

654

683

1,120

1,170

4,320

2,290

2,140

2,290

1 660

l!,730

1,540

1,270

1,160

1,040

1,000

Dec.

942

883

1,170

1,480

1,510

1,540

1,990

2,440

2,440

2,000

1,680

1,370

1,220

1,120

1,000

960

920

920

884

846

1,480

3,500

2,440

2,000

1,730

1,480

1,320

1,220

1,170

1,080

1,000

Jan.

960

883

920

846

811

776

744

712

712

683

654

654

654

600

fi!UL

654

firm

600

509

583

575

654

1,170

1,220

1 nnn

920

846

811

744

744

712

Feb.

850

920

1,000

1,220

2,440

2,140

1 660

1*760

1,860

3,310

3,900

3,500

3,120

2,770

2 Ann

2,140

2

AAA

1,860

1,860

1,860

1,730

1 EJA

Mar.

1,420

],320

1,270

1,120

1,080

1,080

1 f\Af\

1,540

6,540

5,410

4,750

4,110

3)120

2 Ann

2,440

2,290

2 9QO.

3,200

4,110

4,110

3

K/\f\

2,770

2 fiftft

2,440

2,440

2

OQA

2,080

1,860

1,730

1,800

Apr.

1,860

1,860

2,000

2,140

2,140

2,000

2,000

2,290

2,440

2,600

2,770

2,440

2,290

2,440

2

AAf\

2 9Qfi

2,140

2,140

1,8£0

I

fiAA

1,730

1 660

1*600

1 860

2,140

2 9QO.

2,770

 I Cfift

2,440

May.

2,940

3,310

4,750

4,530

4,970

5,410

4,110

3,500

3,120

2,600

2,290

2,140

2,000

2 nnn

2,140

2,440

2,940

3,120

3,500

3,120

2

QAf\

2 77A

2,440

2 9Qft

2 OQft

2

OQA

2

OAA

2 Q4A

2,770

2,600

2,600

June.

2,440

2,770

3,500

4,530

3,900

3,500

3,900

4,750

5,410

3,900

3,500

3,900

5,410

6,340

7,360

9,270

8,920

fi adft

4

K£n

3,300

3,110

4,330

5,210

6 340

5', 650

4,550

3 7nn

3,700

July.

4,550

11,600

8,920

5,880

4,550

4,120

4,330

6,340

5,780

5,210

5,880

7,030

6,110

4,550

4,550

5,650

5,650

3 Q1 A

3,300

4,120

4,330

3

7/wv

3,300

S

QftA

2 Q3n

2,420

2 420

2,420

2,420

3/300

Aug.

2,580

2,420

2,580

2,420

2,420

2,110

2,110

2,420

2,110

2,110

2,340

2,580

2,260

2,260

1,970

1,450

1,220

1,120

1,020

1,170

1,280

1,450

1,640

1,700

1,510

1 AKJ\

1,450

1,390

1,390

Sept.

1,330

1,390

1,170

1,220

930

870

810

850

770

735

700

735

700

668

668

668

700

700

668

700

700

668

635

605

575

635

635

575

605

546

NOTE. Gage not read Feb. 1-6; discharge estimated by comparison with record of flow at Mossy Rock. 

Discharge interpolated one to three days in each month (gage not read).
152 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Monthly discharge of Cowlitz River at Lewis, Wash., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916. 

[Drainage area, 275 square miles.]

Month.

March. ....................... ....

May................................

July...............................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

5,410 

4,320 

3,500 

1.220 

3.900

6,540 

2,770 

5.410 

9,640 

11,600 

2,580 

1,390

11,600

Minimum.

360 

575 

846 

575

1,040 

1,540 

2,000 

2,440 

2,420 

1,020 

546

360

Mean.

873 

1,370 

1,480 

764 

1,900 

2,680 

2,130 

3,010 

4,960 

4,690 

1,840 

772

2,210

Per 

square 

mile.

3.17 

4.98 

5.38 

2.78 

6.91 

9.75 

7.75 

10.9 

18.0 

17.1 

6.69 

2.81

8.04

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

3.66 

5.56 

6.20 

3.20 

7.45 

11.24 

8.65 

12.57 

20.08 

19.71 

7.71 

3.14

109.17

Total in 

acre-feet.

53,700 

81.500 

91,000 

47,000 

109,000 

165,000 

127,000 

185, 000 

295,000 

288,000 

113,000 

45,900

1,600,000

COWLITZ RIVER AT MOSSY ROCK, WASH.

LOCATION. In sec. 1, T. 12 N., R. 2 E., at county highway bridge 1 mile north of 

Mossy Rock, in Lewis County, and 2^ miles above mouth of Tilton River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,170 square miles (measured on PL I, Water-Supply Paper 313.)

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1912, to September 30, 1916 (fragmentary).

GAGE. Vertical staff in three sections on left bank 100 feet above bridge; read by 

G. W. Jerrells. .Chain gage on bridge, at different datum, was used prior to 

September 18, 1913.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel above and below gage is deep canyon whose walls 

are almost vertical. Control is a broad riffle, 450 feet below gage, composed of 

sand, gravel, and boulders; shifting at high stages. Stage of zero flow, about gage 

height 0.9 foot.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 14.6 feet at 7 p. m. 

June 18 (discharge, 23,500 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.40 feet October 10-13 (discharge, 825 second-feet).

1912-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 18.0 feet January 7-8, 1914 (discharge, 

30,300 second-feet); flood of November, 1906, as determined by leveling from 

high-water marks pointed out by residents, reached a stage corresponding to 

about 29.4 feet on present staff gage (discharge about 51,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded October 10-13, 1915.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed June 18. Rating curve for period before 

change well defined below 14,000 second-feet; for period after change, well defined below 8,000 second-feet. Gage read to half tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights to rating table. Records good 

except for extremely high water.
COWLITZ RIVER BASIN. 153

Discharge measurements of Cowlitz River at Mossy Rock, Wash., during the year ending

. Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Nov. 30

Dec. 1

Made by 

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

4.69

4.46

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

5,210

4,780

Date.

10

Made by 

C. O. Brown...........

.....do.................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

7.75

7.15

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

10,600

9,690

Daily discharge , in second-feet, of Cowlitz River at Mossy Rock, Wash., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17...............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

1,220

1,300

1,610

1,400

1,300

1,1 220

1,130

975

862

825

825

825

825

1,3CO

1,730

1,220

1,130

1,050

975

900

1,050

1,050

1,130

1,300

1,850

2,460

3,000

2,460

2.330

2,210

2,210

Nov.

5,670

3,920

3,600

3; 290

2,720

2,720

2,460

2,460

2,210

2,090

2,210

1.970

1,970

1,850

2,090

2,210

2,460

4,600

7,830

9,300

8,010

8,380

8,740

9,120

8,560

8,010

6,750

5,850

5,670

5,130

Dec.

4,780

4,260

5,670

6,210

6,390

6,750

6,930

8,380

10,800

9,480

7,830

6,570

6,030

5,310

4,780

4,600

4,260

4,090

3,920

3,760

6,030

20,900

14, 800

12,300

9,860

8,560

7, 110

6,570

6,570

5,130

4,600

Jan.

4,260

3,920

3,600

3,290

3,140

3,000

2,860

2,860

2,720

2,460

2,330

2,210

2,210

2,210

2,330

2,330

2,210

2,210

2,210

2,210

2,090

2,090

2,210

3, COO

3,000

3,140

2,860

2,720

2,460

2,090

2,090

Feb.

2,330

2,210

2.210

2,330

2,460

2,460

2,590

3,920

5,310

9,300

9,670

10,000

8,380

9,300

10,800

14,300

15,200

13,600

12,600

12,300

11,200

10,200

9, SCO

8,560

7,650

7,470

7,110

6,570

6',210

Mar.

5,670

5,490

5,310

5,000

4,600

4,430

4,600

7,470

12, 100

16,700

16,700

16,300

14,800

13,600

11,200

9,860

8,930

8,380

8,380

11,200

14,800

14,100

11.900

11,200

10,600

13,900

11, 700

10, COO

9,300

8,930

8,190

Apr.

7,470

7,470

7,470

7.470

7,470

7,290

7,110

7,290

7,470

7,830

8,190

8,740

8,380

8,010

8,190

7,650

7,290

7,110

6,930

6,570

6,390

6,210

6,C30

5,850

6,030

6,570

7,470

8,380

8,560

8,380

May.

8,930

9,300

12,600

13,700

14,700

14,800

15,400

12,400

10,800

9,300

8,560

7,650

7,470

7,470

7,470

7,290

7,470

8,190

8,930

9,860

9,300

9,120

8,190

7,830

7,470

7,470

7,650

8,010

8,380

8,380

8,010

June.

8.010

8,190

8,380

12,300

11,900

11,000

11,200

11,700

12,600

13,000

10,800

10,000

12,800

14,800

16,000

19.200

20,300

23,000

21,700

16,600

12,400

9,960

8,660

9,780

12,900

13,300

13,300

13,100

10,500

10,300

July.

10,300

10,900

22.700

17,900

15,900

13,100

11,600

11,800

12,400

13,300

13,300

13,300

13,300

12.400

10,100

12,200

11,800

10,500

9,780

8,660

8,660

8,660

8,300,

7 740

7,560

6,820

6,260

5,900

5,900

5,900

6,820

Aug.

6,440

6,260

6,C80

5,360

5,360

5,360

5,360

5,360

5,540

5,360

5,360

5,180

5,360

5,000

4,820

4,640

3,960

3,470

3,310

3,160

3,010

2,870

3,010

3,310

3,310

3,310

3,310

3,310

3,310

3,310

3,310

Sept.

3,310

3,310

3,310

3,310

3,160

2,870

2,460

2,590

2,460

2,330

2,210

2,090

1,970

1,740

1,630

1,520

1,520

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,520

1,520

1,520

1,630

1,630

NOTE. Gage not read Nov. 25; discharge interpolated.

Monthly discharge of Cowlitz River at Mossy Rock, Wash., for the year ending Sept. 30,1916. 

[Drainage area, 1,170 square miles.]

Month.

April..............................

May..............................

July..............................

September ........................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

3,000 

9,300 

20,900 

4,260 

15,200 

16,700 

8,740 

15,400 

23,000 

22,700 

6,440 

3,310

23,000

Minimum.

825 

1,850 

3,760 

2,090 

2,210 

4,430 

5,850 

7,290 

8.010 

5,900 

2,870 

1,420

825

Mean.

1,410

4,730 

7,200 

2,660 

7,780 

10,200 

7,380 

9,420 

12,900 

10,800 

4,390 

2,030

6,730

Per 

square 

mile.

1.21 

4.04 

6.15 

2.27 

6.65 

8.72 

6.31 

8.05 

11.00 

9.23 

3.75 

1.74

5.75

. Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

1.40 

4.51 

7.09 

2.62 

7.17 

10.05 

7.04 

9.28 

12.27 

10.64 

4.32 

1.94

78.33

Total in 

acre-feet.

86,700 

281,000 

443,000 

164,000 

448,000 

627,000 

439,000 

579,000 

768,000 

664,000 

270,000 

121,000

4,890,000
154 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

CLEAR FORK NEAR LEWIS, WASH.

LOCATION. In sec. 29, T. 14 N., R. 10 E., above Yakiina trail bridge, 1,000 feet above 

mouth, and about 7 miles northeast of Lewis, in Lewis County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 48 square miles (measured on PI. I, Water-Supply Paper 313).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 20, 1907, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank 350 feet above bridge; read by J. L. Jennings. 

Gage was washed out several times prior to 1912 but was replaced at same site and 

approximately same datum. Relation of present datum to that maintained 

before 1912 somewhat uncertain.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable at gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed composed of gravel and boulders; shifts during 

extremely high water. One channel at all stages. Stage of zero flow, according 

to measurements September 9, 1913, gage height 1.0±0.1 foot.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 4.65 feet at 4.50 

p. m. June 15 (discharge, 1,370 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.25 

feet October 1 (discharge, 50 second-feet). 

1907-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 7.3 feet November 23, 1909 (discharge, 

2,530 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.16 feet September 28, 1915 (discharge, 43 second- feet).

ICE. Record discontinued during winter.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well denned. Gage 

read to hundredths. Daily discharge ascertained by applying daily gage heights 

to rating table. Records excellent.

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by Portland Railway, Light & Power

Co.

The following discharge measurement was made by J. T. Hartson: 

June 15: Gage height, 4.58 feet; discharge, 1,310 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Clear Fork near Lewis, Wash., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

Day.

1..... ..............

2...................

0

5...................

6...................

7...................

8...................

9...................

10...:...............

11...................

12...................

10

14...................

15...................

16...................

17...................

18...................

19...................

on

21...................

22...................

23...................

24...................

25...................

26...................

27...................

28...................

29...................

30...................

11

Oct.

50

81

59

52

54

64

68

304

150

Nov.

383

219

150

108

132

418

350

198

150

Dec.

150

278

304

198

159

115

291

198

150

Jan.

150

108

82

Apr.

266

455

319

242

208

400

May

383

880

436

304

334

514

400

400

334

June.

418

600

880

816

1,330

816

756

1,020

756

648

July.

, 880

756

880

880

648

600

535

436

Aug.

474

400

418

366

350

230

230

230

230

Sept.

230

188

168

150

132

124

115

119

108
COWLITZ RIVEE BASIN. 155

LAKE CREEK AT OUTLET OF PACKWOOD LAKE, NEAR LEWIS, WASH.

LOCATION. In sec. 21, T. 13 N., R. 10 E., 500 feet below outlet of Packwood Lake,

5 miles east of Lewis, in Lewis County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. About 18 square miles (measured on PL I, Water-Supply. Paper

313).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 2, 1911, to September 30, 1916. 

GAGE.Vertical staff spiked to cedar tree on right bank, 32 feet upstream from weir

and 500 feet below outlet; read by J. L. Jennings. Zero of gage at elevation of

crest of weir.

DISCHARGE MEASUKEMENTS. Made from foot bridge just above weir or by wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. A rectangular weir 19.94 feet long, with crest 1 inch wide,

forms control. Overflow occurs at gage height 4.4 feet. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 4.00 feet, morning

reading, June 18 (discharge, 582 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.57 

, foot October 21 and 22 (discharge, 36 second-feet).

1911-1916: Maximum stage recorded June 18, 1916; minimum stage recorded,

0.48 foot February 26 to March 3,1915 (discharge, 33 second-feet). 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice. 

DIVERSIONS. None. 

REGULATION. None. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well defined except

for extremely low water. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily discharge

ascertained by applying mean daily gage heights to rating table. Records good

except for extremely low water. 

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by Portland Railway, ight & Power

Co.

The following discharge measurement was made by Hartson and Jennings: 

June 14: Gage height, 2.22 feet; discharge, 253 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Lake Creek at outlet of Packwood Lake, near Lewis, 

Wash., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12............ .

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

37

49

68

64

56

52

50

44

42

38

38

38

40

48

45

42

39

38

38

38

36

36

40

42

49

54

56

56

55

52

63

Nov.

77

88

88

88

88

82

77

76

73

67

64

62

60

58

59

62

68

77

124

145

138

138

152

138

138

131

124

112

100

94

Dec.

74

70

68

82

94

94

94

100

106

106

100

94

88

88

82

77

75

73

70

68

94

152

152

138

131

124

106

100

94

75

70

Jan.

70

73

73

68

64

62

60

59

58

56

55

54

53

52

51

46

45

43

43

45

47

49

51

51

51

52

51

49

47

47

47

Feb.

48

51

60

73

77

82

88

82

76

73

73

77

82

88

88

88

88

94

100

100

94

88

88

88

88

Mar.

82

82

82

82

82

77

82

88

100

112

138

152

173

166

159

145

124

118

112

131

152

159

152

138

138

138

131

124

112

106

100

Apr.

94

88

88

94

94

88

88

94

94

100

106

106

106

106

106

106

106

106

100

100

100

94

88

88

82

88

100

112

118

118

May.

112

118

138

173

204

228

244

228

204

196

166

152

138

124

118

112

112

124

138

145

145

145

138

131

124

118

124

124

131

131

131

June.

124

124

124

152

166

166

166

180

204

212

204

196

212

244

314

404

502

562

462

368

296

260

228

244

260

278

314

314

278

244

July.

244

332

462

422

350

296

278

296

314

314

296

314

332

296

278

296

314

296

278

244

244

228

228

212

204

188

173

166

166

152

159

Aug.

166

159

159

159

152

145

145

152

152

152

145

152

152

152

152

145

138

124

118

106

100

94

100

106

112

112

112

118

118

124

124

Sept.

118

118

118

124

112

106

100

94

94

94

88

88

77

73

70

67

64

62

61

61

60

60

58

56

60

64

69

66

65

60

NOTE. Gage not read Feb. 3-7; discharge estimated.
156 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Lake Creek at outlet of Packwood Lake, near Lewis, Wash., for 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

October. .................................................

November. ..............................................

Rjbroary ................................................

April....................................................

July.....................................................

September. ..............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

68 

152 

152 

73 

100 

173 

118 

244 

562 

462 

166 

124

562

Minimum.

36

58 

68 

43 

48 

77 

82 

112 

124 

152 

94 

56

36

Mean.

46.5 

94.9 

94.8 

53.9 

78.4 

121 

98.6 

149 

260 

270 

134 

80.2

124

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

2,860 

5,650 

5,830 

3.310 

4; 510 

7,440 

5, $70 

9,160 

15,500 

16,600 

8,240 

4,770

89,700

YOUNGS EIVEE BASIN. 

YOUNGS RIVER NEAR ASTORIA, OREO.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 2, T. 6 N., R. 9 W., at MacGregor-Malone logging camp, 

about 4 miles above Youngg River falls and 13 niileg south of Astoria, Clatsop 

County.

DRAINGAE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 7 to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank opposite cook house.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading at low stages; no equipment for flood 

measurements.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control is of rock and compact clay; channel is a succession of pools and riffles at low stages; velocities high in flood.

EXTREMES OP STAGE. Maximum stage recorded March 7 to September 30, 7.6 feet 

at 8 a. m. March 8; minimum stage, 2.30 feet September 1, 2, 6 to 8, 11 to 25, 

and 28 to 30.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Gage read to hundredths once daily. Rating curve not developed, 

owing to lack of discharge measurements.

The following discharge measurement was mad a by C. L. Batchelder: 

August 8, 1916: Gage height, 2.50 feet; discharge, 23.2 second-feet.
ROGUE KIVER BASIN. 157

Daily gage height, in feet, of Youngs River near Astona, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1................ ............................

2............................................

3. ...........................................

4............................................

5............................................

6............................................

7............................................

8............................................ 9......-.....................:................

10............................................

11............................................

12............................................

13............................................

14............................................

15............................................

16............................................

17............................................

18............................................

19............................................

20............................................

21............................................

22............................................

23............................................

24............................................

25............................................

26............................................

27............................................

28............................................

29............................................

30............................................

31............................................

Mar.

6.70

7.40

5.85

4.90

4.45

4.25

3.95

3.80

3.65

3.55

3.52

3.42

3.60

4.55

5.60

5.05

4.45

4.20

7.05

7.40

5.35

4.60

4.18

3.85

3.65

Apr.

3.55

3.40

3.30

3.30

3.28

3.20

3.12

3.10

3.10

3.10

3.30

3.25

3.10

3.15

3.15

3.10

3.50

4.05

3.90

4.25

3.85

3.65

3.48

3.38

3.35

3.45

3.30

3.38

3.30

3.30

May.

3.20

3.10

3.00

3.00

3.00

3.35

3.30

4.10

4.20

4.05

3.85

3.50

3.50

3.35

3.30

3.20

3.10

3.10

3.00

3.00

3.10

3.35

3.20

3.00

3.00

2.90

2.80

2.90

3.00

3.05

3.00

June.

2.95

2.80

2.80

2.80

2.85

2.72

2.70

2.70

2.78

2.70

2.68

2.60

2.58

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.65

2.80

2.75

2.70

2.62

2.50

2.50

2.58

2.70

2.80

2.78

2.80

July.

2.70

2.65

2.62

2.50

2.50

2.45

2.40

2.40

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

3.15

3.55

3.40

3.00

3.85

3.75

3.60

3.70

3.38

2.88

2.80

2.70

2.55

2.50

2.60

Aug.

2.50

Sept.

Ht -, - o vt

2.40

2.40

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.45

2.40

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

o on

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.30

2.40

2.45

2.30

2.30

2.30

STREAMS BETWEEN COLUMBIA RIVER AND KLAMATH RIVER.

ROGUE RIVER BASIN. 

ROGUE RIVER BELOW PROSPECT, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 6, T. 33 S., K. 3 E., at Prospect power plant of California-Oregon 

Power Co., 2 miles below Prospect, Jackson County, about 47 miles northeast 

of Medford, 1 mile below mouth of Mill Creek, and 2 miles above Middle Fork.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

KECORDS AVAILABLE. August 3, 1913, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank about 100 feet above power house; read by 

Charles A. Lower.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable about 500 feet above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control of large boulders; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 4.9 feet March 

20 (discharge, 2,870 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.3 feet October 1 

to 3| 5, 9, and 10 (discharge, 400 second-feet).

1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 5 feet at noon April 15, 1914 (discharge, 

3,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.3 feet September 30 to October 

3,0ctober 10, and November 7, 1915 (discharge 400 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. The California-Oregon Power Co.'s flume diverts around this station; 

a record is kept of the quantity diverted.

REGULATION. None.
158 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve is well 

defined between 400 and 3,000 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice 

daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating 

table. Records good.

The following discharge measurement was made by 0. L. Batchelder: 

June 19, 1916: Gage height, 4.05 feet; discharge, 1,860 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Rouge River below Prospect, Oreg.,for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1.. ............

3..............

4. .............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28. .............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

400

400

400

415

400

415

415

415

400

400

415

41 c.

430

430

430

430

415

41 c.

41 c.

415

415

415

485

430

430

41 c.

415 41 c.

41 c.

415

Nov.

430

430

<IOn

^On

430

400

A on

^On

430

430

430

430

430

430

ccn

630

560

630

950

CQC

one.

700

1,050

1,200

780

Cne

950

one

Dec.

700

665

780

1,050

Ocn

2,020

1,580

1,250

1,050

950

RAH

780

700

fiOA

«OA

CQC

560

595

630

665

780

700

740

665

595

665

560

Aon

560

Jan.

595

COO

560

coo

505

505

ene

485

44S

448

4QA.

465

465

465

4fi=.

COO

1,000

Qefi

595

ccn

532

coo

coo

Feb.

532

532

560

560

560

860

2,020

1,910

1,580

1,910

1,910

1,640

1,520

1,690

1,910

2 020

2 OK A

2,020

2,020

1,910

2,020

I cfin

1,740

1,640

1,580

1,580

1 360

Mar.

1,300

1,150

1,100

1,050

1,050

1,100

1,050

950

950

1,100

1,360

1,6*0

1,640

1,470

1,4'0

1,580

1,800

2

non

2,870

2 4 on

2

ocn

2

non

i snn

1 CQA

1,690

2

non

i snn

1,580

Apr.

1,690

1,690

1,690

1,690

1,580

1,580

1,640

1,800

1,800

2,250

2,490

2,020

1,910

1,910

1,910

1,800

1 SlfMl

1,520

1,640

2,020

2,130

1 soft

1 

' 800

May. 

1,800

2,020

2,250

2,490

2,490

2,610

2,250

2,130

2,020

1,800

1,690

1,580

1,580

1,580

1 690

1,740

1,910

1,910

1,800

1,740

1 640

1,580

1,520

1,470

1,520

1,640

1,580

1,520

1,470

June.

1,300

1,420

1,580

1,740

1,800

1,800

1,910

2,020

2,020

1,910

1,800

1,800

1,800

1,800

2,020

2,020

2

non

1,910

1 800

1^690

1,580

1,420

i oen

1 °,ftft

1,300

1,580

1,520

1,360

1,420

1 °,fifl

July.

1,360

1,740

1,470

1,360

1,360

1,250

1,250

1,250

1,200

1 1 en

1,150

1,150

1 150 ihoo

1,050

1 Qftft

1 $fift

1,200

1,050

1,100

1,050

1,000

One

0(1 F;

860

860

740

740

740

700

700

Aug.

700

700

700

700

665

630

630

630

630

630

630

630

630

630

700

630

630

700

630

630

630

595

Cne

560

Cert

560

630

ene

560

Sept.

560

560

700

560

560

560

560

532

560

560

560

560

532

532

560

560 c/*n

532

532

532

532

532

coo

COO

COO

coo

CQO

532

coo

CQO

Monthly discharge of Rogue River below Prospect, Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

April.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

485 

1,200 

2,020 

1,000 

2,250 

2,870 

2,490 

2,610 

2,020 

1,740 

700 

700

2,870

Minim rim.

400 

400 

430 

430 

532 

950 

1,520 

1,470 

1,300 

700 

560 

532

400

Mean.

418 

596 

821 

536 

1,530 

1,570 

1,830 

1,820 

1,680 

1,100 

612 

550

1,090

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

25,700 

35,500 

50,500 

33,000 

88,000 

96,500 

109,000 

112,000 

100,000 

67,600 

37,600 

32,700

788,000
ROGUE RIVER BASIN. 159

Combined monthly discharge of Rogue River and California-Oregon Power Co.'s flume 

near Prospect, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

642 

1,370 

2,190 

1,170 

2,420 

3,050 

2,690 

2,780 

2,220 

1,920 

870 

870

3,050

Minimum.

557 

544 

600 

600 

702 

1,130 

1,700 

1,640 

1,480 

870 

730 

689

544

Mean.

571 

' 763 

1,000 

705 

1,710 

1,750 

2,020 

2,000 

1,870 

1,280 

783 

719

1,260

Run-oft 

(total in 

acre-feet).

35,100 

45,400 

61,500 

43,300 

98,400 

108,000 

120,000 

123,000 

111,000 

78,700 

48,100 

42,800

915,000

ROGUE RIVER NEAR TOLO, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 18, T. 36 S., B. 2 W., at Raygold, just below dam and power 

house of California-Oregon Power Co., If miles below Tolo, 7 miles above Gold 

Hill, and half a mile below mouth of Bear Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. 2,020 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 30, 1905, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Friez water-stage recorder referred to vertical staff bolted to concrete pier 

of bridge near right bank. Gage reader, F. H. Farrar.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 300 feet below gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rock and boulders; practically permanent. One channel 

at all stages.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 

9.15 feet at 1 a. m. February 7 (discharge, 20,600 second-feet); minimum stage 

estimated from water-stage recorder graph, 0.2 foot October 6 to 9 and 11 to 13 

(discharge, about 460 second-feet). Recorder does not work below stages of 

+0.1 foot; During low-water period water goes below this stage for an hour or 

so each day after power plant is shut down.

1905-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 20.0 feet at 7.30 a. m., November 23, 

1909 (discharge, estimated by extension of rating curve, 60,000 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded in October, 1915.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. A large area of land is irrigated from Rogue River and-its tributaries.

REGULATION. Discharge is influenced by changes of load on power plant just above 

station.

ACCURACY. State-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well 

denned between 800* and 6,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory except January 17 to 20, May 23 to June 5, June 21 to July 16, July 

26 to August 28, and September 24 to 30. Daily discharge ascertained by use 

of discharge integrator for period for which record was satisfactory; for other 

times, by applying to the rating table the reading at 6 a. m., which gives fairly 

closely the mean for the day. Records excellent except as follows: June and 

July, good; August, fair.
160 SURFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Discharge measurements of Rogue River near Tolo, Oreg., during the year ending Sept.

30, 1916.

[Made by C. L. Batchelder.]

Date.

April 18.... .........................................................................

height.

Feet. 

3.30

2.80

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

4,280

3,570

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Rogue River near Tolo, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7. .............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18.............. 19...........:..

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

1 000

1^050

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,030

1,010

1,010

1,040

990

990

1,010

1,020

1,080

1,000

981

962

1,040

1,000

1,000

1,010

1,020

990

1,070

1,080

1,100

1,090

1,070

1,090

1.070

Nov.

1,190

1,120

1,150

1,200

1,190

1,170

1,160

1,150

1,160

1,140

1,130

1,160

1,150

1,190

1,460

1,400

1,450

1,340

1,930

1,670

1,630

2,000

2,990

4,210

3,530

2,860

2,180

2,940

Dec.

2,410

2,150

2,130

2,670

3,170

5,800

4,560

3,250

2,950

2,640

2,400

2,240

2,670

2,640

2,300

2,050

2,000

1,900

1,820

1,730

1,800

1,840

2,090

2,190

2,140

1,830

1,830

1,930

1,680

1,490

Jan.

1,650

1,680

\; 670

1,650

i fun

1,830

1,720

2,260

2,370

2,080

1,880

1,770

1,880

1,770

1,700

1,720

1,740

2,060

1,540

1,570

1 Qfift

6,480

11,500

9,100

4,970

3,530

2,890

2 *mc\

2,320

2,120

Feb.

2,220

2,740

5,600

5,670

4,840

8,260

15,800

12,100

10,600

11,800

10,300

6,480

6,640

7,730

7,970

8,080

8,160

7,410

6,680

6,400

6,160

5,760

5,170

4,770

4,550

4,150

3,860

Mar.

3,800

3,560

3,450

3,570

4,860

3,840

3,590

3,360

3,500

3,600

3,780

4,020

3,770

3,550

3,540

3,650

3,810

4,260

5,900

6,000

5,600

5,570

4,800

4,850

4,900

7,070

5,400

4,750

4,270

Apr.

4,200

4,100

3,900

3,750

3,600

3,450

3,400

3,470

3,630

4,470

8,400

5,820

4,800

4,480

4,340

4,000

4,500

4,130

4,000

3,600

3,790

3,990

3,840

3,690

3,850

4,080

4,160

4,100

3,800

3,510

May.

3,570

3,710

3,990

4,330

4,600

5,100

4,770

4,240

4,250

3,710

3,490

3,310

3,190

3,130

3,020

3,080

3,170

3,470

3,680

3,580

3,380

3,440

3,360

3,260

3,190

3,100

3,020

2,870

2,870

2,720

2,720

June.

2,580

2,580

2,580

2,580

3,340

3,100

3,150

3,370

3,430

3,200

3,050

2,970

3,020

3,100

3,180

3,260

3,340

3,370

3,360

3,280

3,180

3,020

2,720

2,580

2,440

2,440

2,720

2,580

2,300

2,300

July.

2,300

2,300

2,440

2,440

2,300

2,180

2,180

2,180

2,180

2,060

2,060

1,950

1,950

1,840

1,840

1,950

2,530

2,100

1,870

1,800

1,750

1,650

1,640

1,620

1,560

1,640

1,640

1,590

1,540

1,540

1,540

Aug.

1,540

1,590

1,440

1,350

1,260

1,260

l,26fl

1,260

1,170

1,170

1,170

1,170

1,260

1,170

1,170

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,220

1,220

1,170

Sept.

1,170

1,170

1,350

1,350

1,280

1,260

1,340

1,190

1,200

i 3nn

1,270

1,270

1,270

1,270

1,270

1,430

1,310

1,240

1,240

1,230

1,220

1,240

1,260

1,260

1,170

1,170

1,170

NOTE. Daily discharge ascertained by use of integrator except as follows: Oct. 15, 17, 24; 25, Nov. 26, 

Dec. 6, 18, Jan. 5. 23-25: Feb. 6, ft-13, Apr. 30, June 13,17, and ^ug. 29 to Sept. 10, by applying to rating 

table mean gage height obtained by inspecting recorder graph; Jan. 17-20, May 27 to June 15, June 21 to 

July 16, July 26 to Aug. 28, and Sept. 24 to 30, by applying to rating table the gage reading at 6 a. m. on respective days; Oct. 16, Nov. 7, Dec. 19, Apr. 29, May 23-26, and June 14-16, interpolated.

Monthly discharge of Rogue River -near Tolo, Oreg., for the year ending Sept., 30, 1916.

Month.

December. ...............................................

May.. ....................................................

July.....................................................

September ...............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,100 

4,210 

5,800 

11,500 

15,800 

7,070 

8,400 

5,100 

3,430 

2,530 

1,590 

1,430

15,800

Minimum.

962 

1,120 

1,490 

1,540 

2,220 

3,360 

3,400 

2,720 

2,300 

1,540 

1,170 

1,170

962

Mean.

1,030 

1,680 

2,400 

2,760 

6,980 

4,420 

4,160 

3,530 

2,940 

1,940 

1,270 

1,250

2,840

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

63,300 

100,000 

148,000 

170,000 

401,000 

272,000 

248,000 

217,000 

175,000 

119,000 

78,100 

74,400

2,070,000
ROGUE RIVER BASIN". 161

CALIFORNIA-OREGON POWER CO.'S FLUME NEAR PROSPECT, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 6, T. 33 S., R. 3 E., at lower end of power flume just above forebay, 

about 2 miles below Prospect, Jackson County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 1, 1913, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff in stilling box on right side of flume, about 500 feet above forebay, used after August 17, 1915. Gage one mile above forebay used August 1, 

1913, to August 16,1915. Gage reader, Geo. Walker.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from collar of flume.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Wooden flume at the end of which there is a free fall into 

the forebay.

WINTER PLOW. Stage-discharge relation never affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well defined between 120 and 200 second-feet. Gage read to quarter-tenths daily. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. 

Records good.

The following discharge measurement was made by C. L. Batchelder:

June 19: Gage height, 2.56 feet; discharge, 191 second-feet.

The California-Oregon Power Co. 's flume diverts water from Rogue River in the SE. 

} sec. 30, T. 32 S., R. 3 E., and delivers it to the power plant in the NW. i sec. 6, T. 

33 S., R. 3 E., where ahead of about 500 feet is utilized.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of California-Oregon Power Co.'s flume near Prospect, 

Oreg.,for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. .............

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6......... ....

T...... ........

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16......... ....

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30..............

31..............

Oct.

157

157

144

144

150

150

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

157

144

144

157

144

144

144

150

Nov.

150

157

157

157

157

157

144

144

150

150

157

157

157

170

170

170

184 184'

184

184

170

170

170

184

184

170

170

184

184

184

Dec.

198

198

170

184

170

170

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

ISA

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

170

170

170

170

170

170

Jan.

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

157

157

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

Feb.

170

170

170

170

184

198

184

184

170

170

170

170

184

184

198

198

170

170

170

184

184

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

Mar.

170

170

170

170

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

198

198

184

184

170

170

198

ISd

184

1R4

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

Apr.

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

184

198

198

198

184

170

170

198

184

184

184

170

184

184

184

198

198

212

212

198

198

198

212

May.

212

212

198

184

170

170

184

170

157

170

157

157

170

184

184

184

198

184

170

184

170

170

170

170

184

170

170

170

170

184

170

June.

184

184

184

184

184

170

170

198

184

198

198

198

184

184

184

198

184

184

184

184

170

170

184

184

184

184

184

198

198

198

July.

184

184

184

184

198

184

184

184

170

170

184

184

184

170

170

170

170

184

. 184

184

170

170

170

170

157

157

157

170

170

170

170

Aug.

170

157

157

170

170

170

170

170

184

170

170

170

170

170

170

184

184

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

Sept.

170

170

177

170

100

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

157

170

157

157

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

170

99665° WSP 444 1
162 SUKFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of California-Oregon Power Co.' 8 flume near Prospect, Of eg., for the

year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

November ...............................................

December. ..................................... T .........

March...... _ ...........................................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

The year. ..........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

157 

184 

198 

170 

198 

198 

212 

212 

198 

198 

184 

170

212

Minimum.

144 

144 

170 

157 

170 

170 

170 

157 

170 

157 

157 

157

144

Mean.

153 

167 

181 

169 

176 

183 

190 

177 

186 

176 

171 

169

175

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

9,410 

9,940 

11,100 

10,400 

10,100 

11,300 

11,300 

10,900 

11,100 

10,800 

10,500 

10,100

127,000

LITTLE BTTTTE CREEK ABOVE EAGLE POINT, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 31, T. 35 S., R. 1 E., at Bieberstedt's ranch, a quarter of a mile 

above intake of Eagle Point ditch, about 3 miles east of Eagle Point, Jackson 

County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 24 to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff; low-water section nailed to stump on right bank; high-water 

section on left bank directly opposite. Gage reader, Carl Bieberstedt.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from footbridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel of smooth gravel; fairly deep and narrow. Control is diversion dam of Eagle Point ditch which may be changed occasionally.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded April 24 to September 30,1916, 

3.62 feet at 6 p. m. May 6 (discharge, 426 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

1.70 feet at 8 p. m. August 2 (discharge, 20 second- feet). The flood of 1884 is 

said to have reached a stage of about 15 feet.

ICE. No records during winter.

DIVERSIONS. The Rogue River Valley canal diverts water above the station, the 

record at Bradshaw showing about the quantity carried past the gage. The 

municipal water supply for Medford, about 7.5 second-feet, is also taken out 

above. Several hundred acres are irrigated along the creek above the station. 

The Eagle Point ditch diverts about 8 second-feet just below the station but 

above the old station at Tronson's ranch.

REGULATION. Water stored in Fish Lake up to May 8 and some released September 

18-20.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during August owing to change in 

diversion dam below. Gage read to quarter-tenths twice daily. Well-defined 

rating curves used April 24 to August 19 and August 25 to September 30. Discharge August 20 to 24 computed by shifting-control method. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records 

excellent except for April and August, for which they are good.
BOGTJE EIVEE BASIS'. 163

Discharge measurements of Little Butte Creek above Eagle Point, Oreg., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

Apr. 24

A jiir O

Made by 

.....do.................

Gage 

heignt.

Feet. 

3.50

2.35

1.77

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

362

71.8

23.9

Date.

Aug. 31

Made by 

.....do.................

JSfi

Feet. 

1.76

1.95

Discharge.

8ec.-ft. 

17.7

27.2

o Chief engineer, Rogue River Valley Canal Co.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Little Butte Creek above Eagle Point, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1. .........

3..........

5..........

6..........

7..........

8..........

9..........

10..........

11..........

12..........

13..........

14..........

15..........

Apr. May.

263 

252 

263 

270 

302

393 

360 

310 

355 

320

286 

266 

249 

238 

229

June.

175 

169 

158 

158 

160

152

138 

132 

125 

115

104 

99

86 

74 

74

July.

61 

 95 

76 

66 

59

53 

45 

42 

40 

39

36 

33 

33 

32 

32

Aug.

26 

21 

21 

24 

21

26 

25 

27 

21

21

26 

47 

40 

39 

40

Sept.

21 

22

28 

27 

29

30 

30 

31 

31 

32

31 

30

28 

36 

36

Day.

16..........

17..........

18..........

19..........

20..........

91

22..........

23..........

24..........

25..........

26..........

27..........

28..........

OQ

30..........

31..........

Apr.

360 

366

366 

350 

366 

330 

286

May.

208 

202 

245 

242 

232

220

194 

211 

235 

256

238 

229 

211 

202 

189 

181

June.

69

67 

87 

86 

74

67 

63 

56 

56 

59

63 

60 

63 

60 

59

July.

65 

82 

55

48 

45

43 

40 

40 

36 

33

33 

33 

31 

32 

31 

31

Aug.

36 

38 

46 

39 

39

35 

32 

32 

32

26

22 

22 

25 

24 

21 

21

Sept.

39 

38 

38 

39 

39

39

41 

55 

56

58

62 

64 

66 

57 

59

Monthly discharge of Little Butte Creek above Eagle Point, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

April 24-30....................... ........................

May.....................................................

July.....................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

366 

393 

175 

95 

47 

66

Minimum.

286 

181 

56 

31 

21 

21

Mean.

346 

253 

96.9 

45.8 

29.5 

39.7

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

4,800 

15,600 

5,770 

2,820 

1,810 

2,360

33,200
164 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

LITTLE BtTTTE CREEK NEAR EAGLE POINT, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. \ sec. 35, T. 35 S., R. 1 W., at H. B. Tronson's fruit ranch, li

miles above Eagle Point, Jackson County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 336 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 13,1907, to April 30,1916, when station was discontinued. 

GAGE. Vertical staff spiked to alder trees on left bank; read by H. B. Tronson. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable suspension bridge 40 feet above gage

or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Sand at measuring section; solid rock control. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.3 feet at 9 a. m.

February 7 (discharge, 2,840 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.25 foot

October 1-3 (discharge, 18 second-feet). 

1907-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 10.6 feet February 17, 1912 (discharge,

6,240 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.15 foot (gage height) August 1,

2, and 13-20, 1915 (discharge, 7 second-feet). 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice. 

DIVERSIONS. Practically entire low-water flow diverted above this station. The

principal diversions are the main canal of the Eogue River Valley Canal Co.,

the municipal water supply for Medford (about 7.5 second-feet), Eagle Point ditch,

and water to irrigate several hundred acres along the creek. The record at this

station gives the unappropriated flow and return water. 

REGULATION. Water was stored at Fish Lake during the winter of 1915-16 for the

first time. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well defined between

30 and 600 second-feet. Gage read to half-tenths twice daily; readings not entirely

reliable. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to

rating table. Records fair.

The following discharge measurement was made by C. L. Batchelder: 

April 24,1916: Gage height, 2.18 feet; discharge, 362 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Little Butte Creek near Eagle Point, Or eg., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1............................................

2............................................

3............................................

4............................................

5............................................

6............................................

7............................................

8............................................

9............................................

10............................................

11............................................

12............................................

13.............................................

14............................................

15............................................

16............................................

17............................................

18............................................

19............................................

20............................................

21............................................

22

23............................................

24. ..........................................

25............................................

26............................................

27......................... ..................

28............................................

29............................................

30..................................U......... ?i

Oct.

18

18

18

21

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

29

38

36

33

33

36

36

36

36

38

38

38

38

41

41

41

41

Nov.

44

44

44

44

44

44

44

49

49do

4Q

4Q

49

54

54

124

73

64

44

44

41

41

73

QO

ion

162

113

103

113

113

Dec.

103

93

93

93

351

388

235

190

136

136

113

113

162

190

162

113

176

149

113

149

93

Q3

149

113

428

103

93

162

176

124

QO

Jan.

73

93

93

 103

93

93

103

473

220

190

149

136

113

113

103

103

113

113

113

113

103

113

388

950

950

473

220

176

136

124

124

Feb.

136

370

1,000

703

518 '564

2,060

610

541

850

633

496

473

473

428

496

564

587

518

473

473

428

428

388

351

283

267

251

236

Max.

220

205

205

205

220

205

190

176

162

176

190

220

267

283

300

267

267

267

251

388

351

370

473

473

473

388

1,240

633

518

518

473

Apr

4/3

428

388

370

351

S16

283

283

283

541

1,090

633

564

518

473

473

564

496

473

473

473

473

473

450

450

428

428

388

351

316
ROGUE RIVER BASIN. 165

Monthly discharge of Little Butte Creek near Eagle Point, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

March....................................................

April.....................................................

The period.... .....................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

44 

190 

428 

950 

2,060 

1,240 

1,090

Mjtiinuiin.

18 

41 

93 

73 

136 

162 

283

Mean.

30.5 

70.0 

158 

208 

538 

341 

457

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

1,880 

4,170 

9,720 

12,800 

30,900 

21,000 

27,200

108,000

DEAD INDIAN CREEK NEAR LILYGLEN, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. i sec. 22, T. 38 S., K. 3 E., at K. P. Neill's ranch, about a mile 

west of Lilyglen and 17 miles east of Ashland, in Jackson County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 16 to May 25, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff fastened to sunken log on left bank.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and boulders; probably shifts during floods.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded, 0.90 foot at 6 p. m. April 10 

(discharge, 64 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.20 foot at 2 p. m. May 16 

(discharge, 5 second-feet).

ICE. No information.

DIVERSIONS. None at present. Water can be diverted from a point about 1,500 

feet above the gage into the proposed Beaver Creek reservoir.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent; gage read to half-tenths daily 

until April 10; occasionally thereafter. Eating curve well denned. Daily discharge ascertained by applying the daily gage reading to the rating table. Kecords fair.

Discharge measurements of Dead Indian Creek near Lilyglen, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

Feb. 16

Mar. 21

Apr. 21

Made by 

E. P. CowgUlo.........

Batchelder and Cowgill.

height.

Feet. 

0.45

.73

.57

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

11.6

38.2

21.5

Date.

Apr. 21

Made by h»;

Feet. 

0.57 (»)

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

21.6

3.5

Chief engineer Rogue River Valley Canal Co. & Gage had been destroyed.
166 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Dead Indian Creek near Lityglen, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. ..............

2. ..............

3...............

4. ..............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Feb. Mar.

9

12

g

12

9

5

9

9

9

15

15

20

Apr.

20

20

20

24

24

20

20

15

20

64

60

ec

52

48

44

 May.

16

20

24

Qfl

24

24

22

17

16

15

14

12

10

9

7

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19

20...............

21...............

22...............

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

27...............

28...............

29...............

30...............

^11

Feb.

12

15

15

15

24

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

12

Mar.

20

24

30

OK

48

38

38

35

30

48

24

24

20

20

20

24

Apr.

4n

36

32

9«

9J.

21

15

15

15

15

15

16

17

14

12

May.

5

10

15

19

7

10

12

12

NOTE. Daily discharge interpolated Apr. 11-20, 23-26, 29, May 1, 2, 6, 11 .-13, 15,17, 19, 22-23. Mean

discharge estimated as 15 second-feet Feb. 1-15 and 12 second-feet May 26-31.

Monthly discharge of Dead Indian Creek near Lily glen, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO,

1916. '

Month.

March

April....................................................

May.....................................................

The period

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

48 

64 

30

Minimum -

5 

12 

5

Mean.

15.1 

20.6 

27.4 

14.0

Kun-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

869 

1,270 

1,630 

861

4,630

NORTH FORK OF LITTLE BTJTTE CREEK NEAR LAKE CREEK; OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 21, T. 36 S., R. 2 E., about one-eighth mile above intake of

Rogue River Valley canal, 1 mile above Lake Creek post office, Jackson County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 20 to September 30,1916. At station above city intake,

about 3 miles above present station September 10, 1911, to March 31, 1913 (gives

results slightly greater than present station). 

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank; read by Will Mann. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Boulders and gravel; permanent except in extremely

high floods. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period April 20 to

September 30,1916, 2.3 feet May 11 and 13 (discharge, 110 secpnd-feet); minimum

stage recorded, 1.8 feet August 24 to September 1 (discharge, 38 second-feet). 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation probably never affected by ice. 

Diversions. Pipe line for water supply of city oi Medford, capacity about 7.5 second

feet, carries water past the gage. Several hundred acres irrigated above the

station. 

REGULATION. Water was stored in Fish Lake reservoir, about 15 miles above the

station. Water was released from storage beginning aboutSeptember 18. Before

this date the run-off was only slightly affected by the regulation. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent during period covered by records.

Rating curve well denned above 45 second-feet. Gage read to tenths every other

day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying the gage reading to rating table.

Records only fair on account of uncertainty in gage-height record.
ROGUE RIVER BASIN. 167

Discharge measurements of North Fork of Little Butte Creek near Lake Creek, Oreg., 

during the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

[Made by Cowgill and Batchelder.)

Date.

Apr. 20..............................................................................

June 17.. ................................................... _ ......................

,a,

Feet. 

2.12

1.97

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

78

55

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of North Fork of Little Butte Creek near Lake Creek, Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Day.

1..........

2..........

3..........

4..........

5..........

6..........

7..........

8..........

9..........

10..........

11..........

12..........

13..........

14..........

15..........

Apr. May.

60

60

68

75

92

110

110

. 92

June.

60

75

60

60

54

54

54

July.

60

t*d

48

48

48

48

48

Aug.

48

48

48

48

54

54

48

48

Sept.

38

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

Day.

16..........

17..........

18..........

19..........

20..........

21..........

22..........

23..........

24..........

25..........

26..........

27..........

28..........

29..........

30..........

qi

Apr.

78

78

75

75

75

May.

75

92

75

92

92

75

75

60

June.

54

75

60

48

54

54

54

54

54

July.

9?

60

48

48

48

48

48

48

Aug.

48

48

48

48

38

38

38

38

38

Sept.

48

48

48

75

75

75

75

Monthly discharge of North Fork of Little Butte Creek near Lake Creek, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

April 20-30...............................................

May......................................................

July......................................................

September ...............................................

Theperiod.........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

78 

110 

75 

92 

54 

75

Minimum.

75 

60 

48 

48 

38 

38

Mean.

76.2 

'81.4 

57.8 

52.9 

45.8 

54.5

Run-oft 

(total in 

acre-feet).

1,660 

5,010 

3,440 

3,250 

2,820 

3,240

19,400

NOTE. Monthly mean discharge is average of discharge given in daily-discharge table.

ROGUE RIVER VALLEY CANAL AT INTAKE NEAR LAKE CREEK, OREG.

LOCATION. In SE. £ sec. 20, T. 36 S., R. 2 E., 100 feet below intake and about a mile 

east of Lake Creek, Jackson County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 1 to September 30, 1914; April 1 to October 14, 1915; 

April 20 to October 13, 1916, when station was discontinued.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank 100 feet below intake; read by Will Mann.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Earth section; apparently changes slightly.

EXTREMES op DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during irrigating seasons 1914, 

1915, and 1916, 2.11 feet, at time of discharge measurement, August 9, 1916 (discharge, 46 second-feet). Canal dry during winter.
168 STJBFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation affected by growth of aquatic plants. Two 

fairly well defined rating curves applicable as follows: April 20 to June 30 and 

July 30 to October 13. Discharge July 1 to 29 computed by shifting control 

method. Gage read to half-tenths every other day. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying daily gage height to rating table. Records fair.

Rogue River Valley canal diverts water from the right bank of North Pork of Little 

Butte Creek in sec. 20, T. 36 S., R. 2 E., to irrigate lands in the drainage basin of Bear 

Creek.

Discharge measurements of Rogue River Valley canal at intake, near Lake Creek, Oreg.,

during the year 1916.

Date.

Apr. 20

Oct. 5

Made by 

. . . . .do. ...................................................................

R. P. Cowgill.. ...........................................................

Batchelder and Reinekine. ...............................................

&.

Feet. 

1.12

2.03

2 11

1.50

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

11.5

45.9

45.6

16.4

o Chief engineer, Rogue River Valley Canal Co.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Rogue River Valley canal at intake, near Lake Creek, 

Oreg., for the period Oct. 1, 1915, to Oct. 13, 1916.

Day.

1.. ......... ...A. ...................

2....................................

3....................................

4....................................

5....................................

6....................................

7....................................

8....................................

9....................................

10....................................

11....................................

12....................................

13....................................

14....................................

15....................................

16....................................

17....................................

18....................................

19....................................

20....................................

21....................................

22.......................... ... . .

23....................................

24..................................

25....................................

26....................................

27....................................

28....................................

29....................................

30....................................

31....................................

Oct.

14

14

14

12

14

14

12

Apr.

11

11

11

10

18

May.

22

22

16

22

22

22

22

22

24

22

25

24

24

25

25

25

June.

25

25

38

38

38

38

41

41

46

50

50

44

47

44

50

47

47

July.

38

38

38

41

41

41

41

24

36

36

36

36

36

36

32

Aug.

'32

32

32

32

42

42

38

38

45

45

45

45

32

35

37

37

37

Sept.

38

42

38

38

38

38

32

32

32

32

32

32

30

32

32

Oct.

32

16

16

16

16

16

14
ROGUE RIVER BASIF. 169

Monthly discharge of Rogue River Valley canal at intake, near Lake Creek, Oreg.,for the 

period Oct. 1, 1915, to Oct. 13, 1916.

Month.

October 1-15.. ...........................................

April 20-30..... ..........................................

tf&y... ..................................................

July.............. .......................................

September. ..............................................

October 1-13.............................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

14 

18 

25 

50 

41 

45 

42 

32

Minimum.

12 

10 

16 

25 

24 

32 

30 

14

Mean.

13.4 

12.2 

22.8 

41.8 

36.7 

38.0 

34.5 

18.0

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

399 

266 

1,400 

2,490 

2,260 

2,340 

2,050 

464

NOTE. A little water diverted prior to Apr. 20 of which no record was kefct.

ROGUE RIVER VALLEY CANAL NEAR BROWNSBORO, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. J sec. 8, T. 36 S., R. 1 E., at head of Bradshaw drop, about 2

miles southwest of Brownsboro, 8 miles below intake, and 16 miles from Medford,

Jackson County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. Irrigation seasons of 1913, 1915, and 1916. 

t'JAGE. Vertical staff just at head of drop, installed June 5, 1916. Former gages were

a few feet upstream.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from a plank. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Solid rock at head of drop; practically permanent. 

EXTREMES op DISCHAGRE. Maximum stage recorded during season, 2.10 feet June

21 to July 1, and July 9 (discharge, 41 second-feet).

1913 and 1915-16: Maximum diversion was that of 1916. Canal dry at times. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve well

denned between 30 and 41 second-feet but not denned below 30 second-feet.

Gage read to tenths every other day. Records fair.

The Rogue River Valley canal diverts water from North Fork of Little Butte Creek 

in the SE. \ sec. 20, T. 36 S., R. 2 E., to irrigate land lying in the basin of Bear Creek. 

Any seepage or return water from irrigation of about 300 acres above this point reaches 

Little Butte Creek above the station above Eagle Point.

Discharge measurements of Rogue River Valley canal near Brownsboro, Or eg., during 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Date.

17

Made by Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.00

2.10

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

qc 7

Af\ ft

Chief engineer Rogue River Valley Canal Co.
170 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART xn c.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Rogue River Valley canal near Brownsboro, Oreg., 

for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1.... ........

2............

3............

4............

5.............

6............

7.... ........

8............

9............

10............

11............

12............

13............

14............

15...:........

Oct.

10

10

9

9

9

9

9

June.

a 22

a 22

27

36

36

36

36

36

July.

41

36

36

36

41

36

36

36

Aug.

29

29

29

29

31

31

31

Sept.

31

 31

27

27

27

27

24

Day.

16............

17............

18............

19

20............

21............

22............

23............

24............

25............

26............

27............

28............

9O

30............

31............

Oct. June.

36

36

41

41

41

41

41

July.

15

36

36

31

31

31

31

29

Aug.

31

31

31

31

27

27

27

27

Sept.

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

a Estimated. 

NOTE. No flow Oct. 16 to about the middle of April; no record during April.

Monthly discharge of Rogue River Valley canal near Brownsboro, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Month.

Mav ...... ......

July......................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

10

41 

41 

31 

31

Minimum.

9

o22 

15 

27 

24

Mean.

9.4 

ol8.0 

35.2 

33.6 

29.4 

25.7

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

280 

1,110 

2,090 

2,070 

1,810 

1,530

a Estimated. 

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.

BEAR CREEK AT MEDFORD, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. | sec. 30, T. 37 S., R. 1 W., just above Main Street Bridge in

Medford, Jackson County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. Not measured.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 13, 1915, to September 30, 1916. 

GAGE. Vertical staff at southeast corner of Page theater building, on left bank; read

by R. P. Cowgill.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading; conditions favorable. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel of loose gravel; a concrete sewer passing under

creek forms a partial control. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 4.75 feet at 8 a. m.,

February 10 (discharge, 1,240 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.19

feet September 18 (discharge, 1.2 second-feet). 

1915-16: Maximum stage recorded in 1916; minimum stage recorded, 1.25 feet

August 20, 1915 (discharge, 0.2 second-foot). 

ICE. No ice since station was established. 

DIVERSIONS. A large area above the station is irrigated from flood waters of Bear

Creek. Phoenix ditch, constructed in 1915, began diverting water above the

station in April, 1916. (See p. 172.) 

REGULATION. None.
ROGUE RIVER BASIN. 171

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed February 10. Rating curves used as 

follows: December 6 to February 10, 'fairly well defined; February 11 to September 30, well denned between 50 and 350 second-feet and fairly well denned 

below 50 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths daily most of the time. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. 

Records good except as follows: December, fair; August and September, poor.

Discharge measurements of Bear Creek at Medford, Oreg., during the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

Date. '

Jan. 18

24

Feb. 8

Apr. 17

18

Made by 

Cowgillo and Cumminjjs& -

R.P.Cowgill..........

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.82

2.64

3.26

2.78

2.63

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

43.4

269

<WK1

285

99ft

Date.

Apr. 24 

May 12

June 12

July 10

15

Made by 

Batchelder and Cowgill. 

R.P.Cowgill. .........

C.L. Batchelder.......

R.P.Cowgill. .........

.....do..................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

2.45 

2.20

1.91

1.60

1.45

1.21

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

174 

111

61.1

25.5

10.3

1.9

Chief engineer, Rogue River Valley Canal Co. & Watermaster.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Bear Creek at Medford, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916. .

Day.

1.. .................

2...................

3...................

4...................

5...................

6...................

7...................

8...................

9...................

10...................

11...................

12...................

13...................

14...................

15...................

16...................

17...................

18...................

19...................

20...................

21...................

22...................

23...................

24...................

25...................

26...................

27...................

28...................

29...................

30...................

31...................

Dec.

50

50

50

50

50

132

95

58

58

58

58

58

58

58

58

55

52

49

46

43

40

40

46

52

58

52

46

40

49

40

40

Jan..

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

dn

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

44

40

35

38

40

425

272

290

160

116

92

62

69

58

Feb.

58

62

175

138

132

132

768

505

365

1,030

580

390

330

354

378

402

426

450

370

330

330

310

272

220

189

195

255

220

220

Mar.

189

160

160

160

290

220

195

183

204

195

220

255

248

204

204

204

204

220

272

350

314

302

302

266

255

272

390

350

298

255

238

Apr.

220

220

204

189

179

169

160

160

160

255

535

350

310

290

290

255

290

238

220

204

196

189

182

174

160

160

160

153

146

139

May.

134

147

470

482

490

312

134

134

134

122

118

115

111

106

102

92

92

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

111

102

June.

92

78

78

75

75

70

69

63

72

72

69

66

63

63

62

62

62

80

85

70

66

63

62

60

60

58

56

54

52

50

July.

54

118

75

68

61

54

37

34

32

24

20

16

19

12

12

30

47

37

32

26

20

15

9.4

9.4

8.0

6.0

4.6

3.3

2.6

2.0

2.0

Aug.

1.8

1.5

Sept.

1.8

1.8

3.3

1.2

NOTE. Daily discharge interpolated Dec. 7, 9-14.16-20, 23-24, 26-27, Jan. 3-13,15-16,19, 21, Feb. 14-17, 

Apr. 21-23, 28-29, May 6,11-12,14, June 14-16. 21, 26-27, 29, July 4^5, 8,11,27, 29, 31. Mean discharge estimated as 50 second-feet Dec. 1-5. No record kept during October and November; practically no flow.
172 SURFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Monthly discharge of Bear Creek at Medford, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916.

Mouth.

December................................................

January ..................................................

March....................................................

July.................................... . ... . . .

The period. ........................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

132 

290 

1.030 

390 

535 

490 

92 

118

Minimum.

40 

58 

160 

139 

92 

50 

2.0

Mean.

54.5 

78.1 

331 

244 

219 

156 

66.9 

28.7 

«1.8 

«1.5

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

3,350 

4,800 

19.000 

15,000 

13,000 

9,590 

3,980 

1.760 

111 

89

70,700

Estimated.

PHOENIX DITCH NEAR TALENT, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. J sec. 23, T. 38 S., R-. 1 W., about a quarter of a mile below an 

old bridge across Bear Creek and half a mile north of Talent, Jackson County.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 19 to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left of flume about 80 feet below intake; read by W. W. 

Brophy, the ditch rider.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from collar of flume.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Flume extends only a few feet below gage; no denned 

control.

EXTREMES or DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded, 1.8 feet June 18 (discharge, 25 

second-feet); canal dry in winter.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation apparently permanent. Gage read to hundredths almost every day in June and about three times a week the rest of the 

season. Rating curve well defined between 2 and 25 second-feet. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to the rating table the daily gage readings. 

Records good except the estimate for September, which is roughly approximate.

Discharge measurements of Phoenix ditch near Talent, Oreg., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Date.

A TYP 1Q

May 13 July 8

10

Made by 

R. P. Cowgill. .........

.....do..................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

0.66

1.02

1.20

1.60

Discharge.

Sec.-ft.

10.5

12.8

21.3

Date.

July 21

30

Made by 

.....do..................

,36.

Feet. 

1.70

.69

.55

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

23.1

4.1

2.7

aChief engineer, Rogue River Valley Canal Co.
UMPQUA BIVER BASIN. 173

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Phoenix ditch near Talent, Oreg., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1....

3....

4....

5....

6....

7....

8....

g

10....

11....

12.... 1?

14....

15....

Apr. May.

12

13

13

11

10

9.4

9 4

9 4

9 4

9.4

9 4

9.4

9 A

9 0

10

June.

13

16

22

f)f)

01

21

21

20

20

1Q

18

In

19

10

21

July.

19

20

21

91

22

23

22

22

22

21

21

20

18

20

23

Aug.

8.0

n ">

3.2

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

.5

.5

.5

1.0

17

15

1?

11

Sept. Day.

16....

17....

18....

19

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31....

Apr.

3 Q

4

4

4

4

11

10

10

10

9 A

1011

May.

11

12

13

14

14

14

13

13

13

12

11

11

11

11

11

11

June.

20

20

25

24

23

22

20

19

21

21

20

21

22

21

20

July.

22

22

22

23

23

23

22

21

20

19

18

16

14

12

11

9

Aug.

13

15

15

14

14

13

9.4

7.7

6.0

4.4

4.3

3.9

3.5

3.1

2.7

2.3

Sept.

5.2

NOTE. Daily discharge interpolated June 4, 6-8. J9-20, Aug. 13, 16,19-20, 22, 24-25, 27-29 and lor days 

between readings made about twice weekly at other times. Discharge estimated Apr. 20-23 and Aug. 

5-11.

Monthly discharge of Phoenix ditch near Talent, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Month.

April 19-30....... ........................................

May......... .............................................

July......................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

11 

14

25 

23 

17

Minimum.

3.9 

9.4 

13 

9.0 

0.5

Mean.

7.3 

11.3 

20.3

19.7 

6.78 

o3.0

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

174 

695 

1,210 

1,210 

417 

179

3,880

o Estimated.

UMPQUA EIVEE BASIN. 

TJMPQTJA RIVER. NEAR ELKTON, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 8, T. 23 S., R. 7 W., at falls, 4 miles south (by road) from Elkton, 

Douglas County, and 8 miles (by river) above Elk Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. 3,680 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 18, 1905, to December 31, 1906, and May 12, 1907, 

to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Staff in five sections. Low-water section inclined, the others vertical. 

Datum lowered 0.52 foot September 2, 1910. Gage reader, D. C. Higginbotham.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from ferry 100 feet below gage.

CHANNEL AND, CONTROL. Channel of gravel; somewhat shifting. Control of rock; 

practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF STAGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 30.0 feet at 7 a. m., 

February 7 (discharge, estimated from extension of rating curve, 116,000 secondfeet); minimum stage recorded, 0.10 foot October 1 to 24 (discharge, 950 secondfeet).

1905-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 38.5 feet (present datum) at 7 a. m., 

November 23, 1909 (discharge, estimated from extension of rating curve, 163,000 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.10 foot September 17 to October 24, 

1915 (discharge, 950 second-feet).
174 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII C.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice. 

DIVERSIONS. Practically none. 

REGULATION. Practically none.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent during year. Rating 

curve well denned below 40,000 second-feet. Gage read to tenths twice a day. 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. 

Records good.

The following discharge measurement was made by C. L. Batchelder: 

September 29, 1916: Gage height, 0.39 foot; discharge, 1,220 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Umpqua River near Elkton, Oreg., far the year ending

Sept. 30,1916.

Day.

1. ............

2.............

3.............

4.............

5..... ........

6.............

7.............

8.............

9.............

10.............

11.............

12.............

13.............

14.............

15.............

16.............

17.............

18.............

19.............

20.............

21.............

22.............

23.............

24.............

25.............

26.............

27.............

28.............

29.............

30.............

31.............

Oct.

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

950

1,040

1,240

1,140

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

Nov.

1,040

1,040

1,240

1,240

1,140

1,240

1,240

1,240

1,450

1,670

2,410

3,140

3,750

4,560

5,440

6,600

8,120

6,800

6,400

6,800

8,120

9,100

10,200

15,000

24,400

45,100

29,100

17,800

17,100

19,900

Dec.

15,700

14,400

13,200

16,800

23,800

49, 100

33,100

23,800

19,900

18,500

16,800

15,400

14,400

13,200

12,600

12,000

11,100

10,200

9,600

9,350

11,400

14,700

15,400

13,800

12,300

11,400

10,800

10,200

9,600

8,360

8,120

Jan.

8,600

9,100

8,120

7,220

6,400

6,010

8,120

15,700

17,400

15,000

12,900

12,000

11,400

10,500

9,600

9,100

8,600

8,120

7,220

6,010

7,010

7,660

11,700

54,800

41,100

28,300

21,300

16,000

12,000

11,400

10,800

Feb.

10,500

12,600

16,800

24,800

21,300

49,100

111,000

58,000

42,300

42,300

38,300

31,100

23,800

20,200

26,600

27,600

25,800

24,800

22,700

20,600

20,200

18,800

17,400

15,700

13,800

12,600

9,600

9,100

8,600

Mar.

8,120

8,360

10,800

18,500

50,400

37,100

27,200

21,300

19,900

20,600

20,200

19,200

17,800

17,100

16,400

15,700

15,000

13,800

13,500

14,400

15,000

18,800

22,000

20,600

18,500

21,300

27,200

25,500

21,600

19,200

17,100

Apr.

15,700

14,400

13,800

13,200

12,600

12,600

10,800

9,350

8,360

9,100

9,900

13,200

12,600

11,100

9,600

9,100

8,600

8,120

7,660

7,660

9,100

12,600

12,000

11,100

10,200

9,600

8,600

8,600

8,120

7,660

May.

7,220

6,800

6,400

6,600

6,400

7,220

9,350

12,300

16,000

16,400

14,700

12,600

10,800

8,600

8,120

7,660

7,220

6,800

6,800

6,800

6,400

6,010

5,630

5,820

6,400

6,010

5,630

5,440

5,630

6,010

5,630

June.

5,260

4/900

4,560

4,230

3,910

3,590

3,290

3,590

3,590

3,290

2,990

2,690

2,690

2,690

2,410

2,410

2,690

2,690

2,690

2,990

3,290

3,590

3,910

3,590

3,290

3,290

3,590

3,910

4,560

4,560

July.

4,230

4,730

6,800

6,800

6,400

6,010

5,400

4,730

4,230

3,910

3,590

3,290

3,290

3,590

4,070

4,900

7,660

9,100

7,010

6,200

5,630

5,260

4,900

4,560

4,230

3,910

3,590

3,290

2,990

2,690

2,410

Aug.

2,150

2,150

2,150

1,900

1,900

1,670

1,670

1,900

1,670

1,670

1,450

1,450

1,670

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,670

1,900

1,670'

1,670

1,670

1,560

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,340

1,240

1,240

1,140

1,240

Sept.

1,450

1,780

1,670

1,450

1,450

1,340

1,240

1,240

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

Monthly discharge of Umpqua River near Elkton, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1916. 

[Drainage area, 3,680 square miles.]

Month.

April.............................

July..............................

September ........................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

1,240 

45,100 

49,100 

54,800 

111,000 

50,400 

15,700 

16,400 

5,260 

9,100 

2,150 

1,780

111,000

Minimum.

950 

1,040 

8,120 

6,010 

8,600 

8,120 

7,660 

5,440 

2,410 

2,410 

1,140 

1,140

950

Mean.

980 

8,750 

15,500 

13,500 

26,800 

19,700 

10,500 

8,050 

3, 490 

4,820 

1,610 

1,220

9,520

Per 

square 

mile.

0.266 

2.38 

4.21 

3.67 

7.28 

5.35 

2.85 

2.19 

.948 

1.31 

.438 

.332

2.59

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

0.31 

2.66 

4.85 

4.23 

7.85 

6.17 

3.18 

2.52 

1.06 

1 51 

.50 

.37

35.21

Total in 

acre-feet.

60,300 

521,000 

953,000 

830,000 

1,540,000 

1,210,000 

625,000 

495,000 

208,000 

296,000 

99,000 

72^600

6,910,OX»
UMPQUA BIVEK BASIN. 175

NORTH TTMPQUA. RIVER AT TOKETEE FALLS, OREG.

LOCATION. In T. 26 S., R. 5 E. (unsurveyed), one-eighth mile below mouth of Clearwater River, half a mile above Toketee Falls, 52 miles by trail east of Hoaglin 

post office, and 76 miles east of Roseburg, Douglas County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 337 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 26, 1908, to July 20, 1909; December 19, 1914, to 

September 30,1916, fragmentary.

GAGE. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder on left bank. Readings for 1908 

and 1909 were made on staff gage at same datum.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable about 75 feet below gage; good measuring section.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Boulders, rock, and heavy gravel; fairly smooth, probably 

permanent.

EXTREMES OP STAGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 3.45 

feet May 3; minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 1.38 feet October 8 to 12 and 

27 to 30.

1908-9 and 1915-16: Maximum stage recorded, 4.33 feet January 21, 1909; 

minimum stage recorded, 1.38 feet October 8 to 12, and 27 to 30,1915.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected, as much of water comes from springs.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Operation of water satisfactory during period covered by records. Rating 

curve not developed.

The following discharge measurement was made by J. C. Kuhns, assistant forest 

ranger: 

October 15, 1915: Gage height, 1.40 feet; discharge, 603 second-feet.

Daily gage height, in feet, of North Umpqua River at Toketee Falls, Oreg., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1...... ........

2..............

3..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

8..............

9..............

10..............

11..............

12..............

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

19..............

20..............

21..............

22..............

23..............

24..............

25..............

26..............

27..............

28..............

29..............

30 __ ..........

31...............

Oct.

1.40

1.40

1.39

1.39

1.39

1.38

1.38

1.38

1.38

1.38

1.40

1.42

1.40

1.40

1.39

1.39

1.38

1.39

1.38

1.38

1.48

1.42

1 40

1.40

1.38

1.38

1 1.38

1.38

1.39

Nov.

1.41

1.40

1.41

1.42

1.40

1.40

1.41

1.43

1.42

1.42

1.44

1 45

1.42

1.43

1.53

1.56

1.64

1.76

1.60

1.77

1.75

2.70

Dec.

2.10

2.00

2.00

1.85

1.87

1.82

1.92

2.15

2.10

2.05

Jan.

1.94

1.87

1.77

1.75

1.77

1.77

1.75

1.70

1.72

1.72

1.68

1.68

1.67

1.63

1.63

1.64

1.83

1.90

1.86

1.75

1.72

Feb. Mar.

1.70

2.20

2.80

2.71

2.71

2.69

2.61

2.55

2.53

2.53

2.52

Apr.

2.52

9 48

2.48

9 V)

2.58

2.65

2.91

2.89

2.79

2.75

2.76

2 73

2.73

2.72

2.67

2.61

2.68

2.78

2.73

2.72

9 7a

2.87

2 97

3.05

9 QQ

2.92

2.88

2.91

3.01

3.15

May.

3.21

3.38

3.36

3.24

3.10

2.97

2.85

2.77

2.71

2.68

2.65

9 fll?

2.68

2.71

2.74

2.73

2.71

2.68

2.65

2.62

9 TO

2.55

2.56

2.57

9 17

0 KA

2.53

2.51

2.50

2.53

2.63

June.

2 69

2.73

2.78

2.86

2.90

2.84

2 77

2.74

2.78

2.84

2.94

3.05

3.08

July.

2.29

2.24

2.17

2.10

2.05

2.01

2.01

2.01

2.00

Aug.

2.00

1.96

1.94

1.91

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.89

1.90

1.88

1.90

1.90

1.87

1.86

1.86

1.85

1.84

. 1.84

1.83

1.83

1.84

1.84

1.84

1.82

1.81

Sept.

1.81

1.82

1.87

1.82

1.80

1.80

1.80

1.81

1.79

1.78

1.78

1 7a

1.76

1.76

1.76

1.75

1.75

1.75

1.75

1.75

1.75

1.75

1.74

1.74

1.74

1.73

1.74

1.74

1.73

1.73
176 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XH 0.

NORTH T7MPQUA RIVER NEAR HOAGLIN, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 18, T. 26 S., R. 1 W., a quarter of a mile above national forest 

boundary, about 9 miles below Steamboat Creek, and 10 miles above Hoaglin 

post office, Douglas County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 849 square miles (measured on topographic map and Forest Service 

map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 20, 1911, to May 18,1916, when station was discontinued.

GAGE. Vertical staff on right bank; read by V. F. McLaughlin, forest ranger.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky and deep; practically permanent.

EXTREME OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 14.0 feet February 

7 (discharge not determined).

1911-1916: Maximum stage recorded is that of 1916; minimum stage recorded, 

1.73 feet October 19,1915 (discharge, 727 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well denned below 

3,000 second-feet. Gage read to half-tenths when possible. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying daily gage height to rating table. Records good for days 

for which gage was read.

COOPERATION. Gage heights furnished by United States Forest Service, S. C. Bart-rum supervisor.

The following discharge measurement was made by J. C. Kuhns of the Forest 

Service: 

October 19, 1916: Gage height, 1.73 feet; discharge, 727 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of North Umpqua River near Hoaglin, Oreg,,for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1............................................

2............................................

3............................................

4............................................

5............................................

6............................................

T.............. ..............................

8............................................

9............................................

10............................................

11............................................

12............................................

13...........................................

14............................................

15............................................

16............................................

17............................................

18............................................

19............................................

20............................................

21............................................

22............................................

23............................................

24............................................ 

25............................................

26............................................

27............................................

28............................................

29............................................ 

30............................................

31............................................

Oct.

727

........

........

Nov.

4,300

4,020

........

Jan.

1,720

1,520

1,570

1,620

1,420

1,380

1,200

1,290

........

3,930

2,120

1,670

Feb.

4,200

3,200

Mar.

2,820

2,670

3,750

........

4,820

3 run

Apr.

3,200

3,200

4,020

3,580

5,130

3,750

4,200

3,660

May.

3,340

3,270

5,440

4,400

3 run

3,270

........

........
UMPQUA KIVEE BASIN. 177

NORTH TTMPQUA RIVER HEAR GLIDE, OREG.

LOCATION. In SW. J sec. 13, T. 26 S., R. 4 W., at Hughes ferry, about 2 miles below

Glide. Douglas County, just off main road to Roseburg. 

DRAINAGE ABBA. 1,210 square miles (measured on topographic and Forest Service

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 1, 1915, to September 30, 1916.

GAGE. Vertical staff ou left bank just below ferry landing; read by J. H. Hayes.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from ferry up to a stage of about 6 feet; excellent section. Flood measurements have been made from the bridge at Winchester, 

about 20 miles downstream, and the inflow, estimated from measurements of Oak 

Creek, deducted.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Practically permanent; control is of solid rock.

EXTREMES op DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period September 1, 

1915, to September 30, 1916, 12.8 feet at 3 p. m. November 25 (discharge, 42,000 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.05 foot October 1, 2, 7 to 13, and 18 to 

22 (discharge, 750 second-feet).

Maximum stage in many years occurred during night of November 22, 1909; 

gage height, 22 feet, as determined by leveling to well-defined high-water marks 

on September 1,1917 (discharge, estimated from extension of rating curve, 90,000 

second-feet).

ICE. Never any ice here.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATIONS . None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well defined. Gage 

read to quarter-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying the 

mean daily gage height to rating table. Records excellent except for extremely 

high water.

Discharge measurements of North Umpqua River near Glide, Oreg., during 1914-16.

Date.

1914.

1915.

Aug. 10 

Sept. 25

Oct. 24

Made by 

Henshaw and Lundgren. 

P.V.Hodges..........

J.C. Kuhnsft... .......

&.

Feet. 

0.76

.22 

.10

.38

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1,490

854 

804

QSO

Date.

1916. 

Feb. 7o

Apr. 5 «

Made by 

.....do.................

C. L. Batchelder .......

height.

Feet. 

12.40

2.30

1.82

Discharge.

See.-ft. 

39,900

3,750

2,980

Made at Winchester, inflow estimated. 

 WSP 444 19 12

6 Assistant forest ranger.
178 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII 0.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of North Umpqua River near Glide, Oreg., for the period 

Sept. 1, 1915, to Sept. SO, 1916.

Day.

1. ........

2.........

3.........

4.........

5. .. ......

6.........

7.........

8.........

9.........

10.........

11.........

12.........

13.........

14.........

15.........

16.........

17.........

18.........

19.........

20.........

21.........

22.........

23.........

24.........

25.........

26.........

27.........

28.........

29.........

30.........

31.. .......

Sept.

815

815

815

815

816

815

815

815

815

815

815

815

815

815

815

815

815

815

815

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

Oct.

750

750

780

780

780

780

750

750

750

750

750

750

750

815

815

780

780

750

750

750

750

750

850

975

850

780

780

780

780

780

780

Nov.

850

850

930

975

975

850

815

1,020

1,120

1,020

1,120

2,000

1.280

1,070

1,390

5,700

2,780

6,100

3,780

4,320

6,600

3,960

7,350

6,600

22,300

15,600

7,350

5,100

11,800

8,850

Dec.

5,700

4,700

4,700

6,350

10,600

19,200

10,300

6,850

7,600

5,900

5,500

4,700

4,900

4,510

3,610

3,100

2,940

2,940

3,440

7,350

7,850

7,600

5,700

5,500

4,700

3,960

3,960

3,780

3,270

2,940

Jan.

2,780

2,460

2,460

2,300

2,150

2,150

2,300

2,780

2,780

2,620

2,300

2,300

2,300

2,300

2,000

1,860

1,720

1,720

1,720

1,650

1,720

1,860

4,700

13,200

10,300

6,850

4,900

3,960

3,270

2,940

2,620

Feb.

2,780

3,780

7,850

7,100

5,900

28,400

37,000

19,200

12,500

15,300

15.000

10,300

8,350

11,500

12,800

12,200

11,200

11,200

8,350

8,350

7,350

7 100

6,100

5,500

4,900

4,900

4,510

4,140

3,960

.......

Mar.

3,780

3,440

3,610

5,780

7,850

6,850

6,100

6,100

7,100

7 8SO

9,400

8,600

7,100

5,700

5,100

5,100

4,900

5,100

5,500

7,600

7,600

9,400

8,350

6,350

8,100

8,850

11,200

8,350

6,600

5,500

5,100

Apr.

4,900

4,700

4,320

4,140

3,780

3,610

3,610

3,780

3,780

4,320

6,350

5,300

4,700

4,320

4,510

3,960

4,510

4,510

4,700

4,510

6,600

6,600

5,300

4,900

4,700

4,700

4,700

4,700

4,510

3,960

May.

3,960

3,960

4,320

4,510

4,900

6,350

.6,100

5,900

8,850

7,100

5,700

4,900

4,320

3,960

3,780

3,610

3,780

3,780

3,960

3,780

3,610

3,610

3,610

3,610

3,780

3,610

3,610

3,440

3,270

3,100

2,940

June.

2,940

2,780

2,780

3,100

3,270

3,270

3,270

3,440

3,440

3,270

3,100

2,940

2,940

3,100

3,270

3,610

3,610

3,610

3,270

2,940

2,780

2,460

2,300

2,300

2,300

2,620

2,780

2,620

2,780

2,460

July.

2,780

3,960

3,440

2,940

2,780

2,620

2,460

2,460

2,300

2,150

2,150

2,150

2,000

2,000

2,620

4.700

4,900

3,610

2.940

2,460

2,150

2,150

2,000

2,000

1,860

1,720

1 720

1,650

1,580

1,580

1,580

Aug.

1,520

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,450

1,390

1,330

1,330

1,330

1,330

1,330

1,280

1,280

1,220

1,280

1,220

1 280

1,380

1,280

1,220

1,220

1,2520

1,170

1,120

1,120

1,130

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

Sept.

1,120

1,120

1,170

1,220

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,170

1,170

1,120

1,120

1,070

1,070

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

1,020

975 O7>;

930

......

Monthly discharge of North Umpqua River near Glide, Oreg., for the period Sept. 1, 1915,

to Sept. SO, 1916.

[Drainage area, 1,210 square miles.}

Month.

1915.

1915-16. 

October. ..........................

April..............................

May..............................

July..............................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

815

975 

22,300 

19,200 

13,200 

37,000 

11,200 

6,600 

8,850 

3,610 

4,900 

1,520 

1,220

37,000

Minimum..

780

750 

815 

2,940 

1,650 

2,780 

3,440 

3,610 

2,940 

2,300 

1,580 

1,120 

930

750

Mean.

802

780 

4,480 

5,720 

3,260 

10,300 

6,710 

4,630 

4,380 

2,980 

2,500 

1,270 

1,070

3,980

Per 

square 

mile.

0.663

.645 

3.70 

4.73 

2.69 

8.51 

5.55 

3.83 

3.62 

2.46 

2.07 

1.05 

.884

3.29

Run-off.

Depth in 

incites on 

drainage 

area.

0.74

0.74 

4.13 

5.45 

3.10 

9.18 

6.40 

4.27 

4.17 

2.74 

2.39 

1.21 

.99

44.77

Totalin 

acre-feet.

47,700

48,000 

267,000 

352,000 

200,000 

592,000 

413,000 

276,000 

269,000 

177, (WO 

154,000 

78,100 

63,700

2,890,000
TTMPQT7A EIVEE BASIN. 179

MILL GREEK NEAR ASH, OREG.

LOCATION. In sec. 2, T. 23 S., R. 10 W., three-quarters of a mile below outlet of 

Loon Lake, 5 miles northwest of Ash post office, and about 12 miles south of 

Scottsburg, Douglas County.

DRAINAGE AKBA. 90 square miles (measured on maps prepared by J. G. Kelley).

RBCOKDS AVAILABLE. May 29, 1907, to September 30, 1912; April 20, 1915, to September 30,1916.

GAGE. Stevens water-stage recorder on right bank. Gage reader, Richard Peterson. 

Vertical staff on Loon Lake was read 1907 to 1912, and for comparison in 1915 

and 1916.

DISCHAKGE MEASTTKEMENTS. Made from cable at gage, or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTBOL. Channel, gravel; control of bowlders and clay about 85 

feet downstream from gage. Rock channel at lake outlet forms control for lake 

gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 13.1 feet at reference gage of water-stage recorder at 9 a. m. February 7 (discharge, 8,690 secondfeet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 0.35 foot October 9 (discharge, 

6 second-feet).

1907-1912: Maximum stage recorded on lake gage, 21.4 feet November 23,1909 

(discharge, 10,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.1 feet September 13 

to 20 and September 25 to October 2, 1910 (discharge, 1.5 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. Some fluctuation at low Water due to effect of wind on lake.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation for water-stage recorder changed during flood 

of February. Well-defined rating curves applicable October 1 to February 5 and 

February 23 to September 30, respectively. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory except October 1 to 23, January 16 to 22, February 6 to 22, May 7 to 

21, June 20 to 23, and September 27 to 30. Daily discharge for periods when 

recorder was working ascertained by applying to the rating table the mean daily 

gage height obtained by inspecting the gage-height graph. For periods in January, February, and May, when recorder was not working, the mean of two or 

more readings daily on staff gage on Loon Lake have been applied to the rating 

table for this gage. Two fairly well defined rating curves used for lake gage, 

applicable in January and February and in May.

COOPERATION. Field data furnished by J. G. Kelley, consulting engineer, Portland 

Oreg.

Discharge measurements of Mill Creek near Ash, Oreg., during the year ending Sept. 30,

1916.

[Made by M.S. Kelley.]

Date.

1915-16. 

Nov. 8.........

T\Art Q-l

22.........

9Q

01

7..........

23.........

height.

Feet. 

0.64

2.25

2.92

2.65

2.50

2.02

2.15

3.55

4.25

Dis- * 

charge.

Sec.-ft. 

27. 7

411

607

547

376

415

1.080

1 580

Date.

1918. 

Jan. 24. ........

24.........

25.........

25

27.........

Feb. 3..........

4..........

6..........

9..........

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

6.62

6.75

5.75

5.65

4.20

4.65

5.15

8.45

5.18

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

3,100

3,380

2,940

2,520

1,490

1,890

2,210

3,150

2,280

Date.

1918. 

Feb. 11.........

12.........

Mar. 3..........

6..........

9..........

18.........

Sept. 6.........

21........

24........

«.

Feet.

4.68

4.48

2.87

4.85

420

2.25

.50

.41

.39

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

1,890

1,730

fi40

I onn

1.300

382

a 12. 5

o7.9

o7.2

a Measurement made by H. V, Eva.
180 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Mill Creek near Ash, Oreg., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1916.

Day.

1....... .......

2..............

3..............

4..............

5..............

6..............

7..............

10..............

11..............

19

13..............

14..............

15..............

16..............

17..............

18..............

1Q

20..............

O1

22..............

OO

24..............

25..............

26..............

97

28..............

29

30

31..............

Oct.

8

10

11

12

13

13

13

13

Nov.

14

19

22

28

30

30

33

43

86

O7

97

120

162

151

170

486

600

740

7Qft

Aon

1,070

1,070

1,500

2,060

2,920

4,080

2,700

1,750

1,300

1,190

Dec.

950

760

AQfl

865

1,160

1,960

1,820

I

onfl

1,220

1,160

1,100

1,130

1,010

QCfl

floft

600

565

631

479

442

442

665

QSft

7on

690

640

580

565

610

590

526

Jan.

468

410

378

362

338

330

390

715

1,040

1,100

QOA

son

890

OKn

890

740

620

504

AOft

378

426

620

1 7W

3,040

2,480

1,960

1,540

1,070

815

625

495

Feb.

565

1,260

1,780

2,170

1,890

3,280

7,880

3 940

2^460

1 960

I

QflA

1,810

1,360

1,020

835

710

eon

504

426

378

332

290

240

222

210

195

180

172

175

Mar.

222

309

610

1,110

1 Euin

1,850

1,810

1,780

1,390

1 140

oon

»9«;

665

tAR

459

382

QQA

306

9Q7

334

499

775

1,080

960

875

1,110

1,640

1,670

1.170

800

596

Apr.

455

355

303

267 *y*A

*)(¥>

182

160

155

ieo

1KO

146

155

148

136

132

134

160

202

300

312

261

222

20Q

180

172

170

158

May.

146

141

130

125

118

114

140

320

715

840

665

518

410

350

300

260

230

208

178

157

145

150

148

146

134

123

116

108

104

100

96

June.

92

90

87

85

80

76

74

73

70

66

62

60

56

u

50

49

49

46

46

45

44

44

43

42

40

40

40

44

50

56

July.

57

59

59

59

57

56

53

53

50

46

37

1i

32

31

32

37

45

53

53

52

47

43

40

37

34

33

31

30

30

29

26

Aug.

24

24

23

23

OO

20

19

18

17

17

16

16

15

14

14

14

13

13

19

19

19

12

12

12

11

11

11

11

9.8

9.8

9.8

Sept.

9.8

9.8

11

11

12

12

12

12

12

19

19

11

11

10

10

9.8

9.8

9.3

8-8

8.8

8.0

8.0

7-5

7.5

7.2

7.2

7.2

7.2

6.8

6.8

NOTE. Mean discharge estimated as 6 second-feet Oct. 1-8, and 7 second-feet Oct. 10-23. Daily discharge interpolated June 20-23 and Sept. 27-30.

Monthly discharge of Mill Creek near Ash, Oreg., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1916. 

[Drainage area, 90 square miles.]

Month.

March................. .

April..............................

Ttfnv

July...............................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

13

4,080 

1,960 

3,040 

7,880 

1,850 

455 

840 

92 

59 

24 

12

7,880

MiniTniim,

6 

14 

442 

330 

172 

222 

129 

96 

40 

26 

9.8 

6.8

6

Mean.

7.9 

802 

850 

889 

1,340 

904 

204 

240 

58.4 

43.1 

15.1 

9.58

444

Per 

square 

mile.

0.878 

8.91 

9.44 

9.88 

. 14.9 

10.0 

2.27 

2.67 

.649 

.479 

.168 

.106

4.93

Run-off.

Depth in 

inches on 

drainage 

area.

1.01 

9.94 

10.88 

11.39 

16.07 

11.53 

2.53 

3.08 

.72 

.55 

.19 

.12

68.01

Total in 

acre-feet.

486 

47,700 

52,300 

34,700 

77,100 

55,600 

12, 100 

14,800 

3,480 

2,650 

928 

570

322,000
WILSON RIVER BASH*. 181

WILSON RIVER BASIN. 

WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK, OREG.

LOCATION. In NE. J sec. 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 W., at highway bridge above mouth of 

North Fork of Wilson River, about 7 miles from Tillamook, Tillamook County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 170 square miles (measured on map compiled by G. B. Lacey 

& Co.).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 18, 1914, to September 30, 1915; August 29 to 

November 4,1916, when station was discontinued.

GAGE. Vertical staff in two sections on right bank; read by William Tinnerstet.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from lower side of highway bridge, or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel which probably shifts during high floods.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded for period August 29 to November 4, 1916, 2.5 feet November 4 (discharge, 900 second-feet); numjmim sta^e 

recorded, 0.15 foot October 22 to 27 (discharge, 88 second-feet).

Maximum stage during February, 1916, was 20.8 feet (determined by leveling 

to high-water marks). 

1915-1916: Minimum discharge is that of 1916.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation fairly permanent between floods. Rating 

curve well defined between 100 and 150 second-feet. Gage read to quarter-tenths 

once or twice a day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage 

height to rating table. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg., during 1916.

Date.

Sept. 25

Made by *,

Feet. 

0.51

.40

Discharge.

Sec.-/*. 

131

117

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg., for the period

Aug. 29 to Nov. 4, 1916.

Day.

1. ........ ......

2...............

3...............

4...............

5...............

6. ..............

7...............

8...............

9...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

130

235

199

168

158

158

17(2

178

172

148

*41

i^n

130

122

Oct.

108

105

112

102

102

102

100

97

97

97

96

92

92

92

92

Nov.

390

520

635

Qftfl

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19...............

20...............

21...............

22...............

23...............

24...............

25...............

26...............

97

28...............

29...............

3011

Aug.

132

130

llfi

Sept.

118

115

115

115

115

115

108

108

108

108

118

130

112

108

108

Oct.

92

9?

92

92

91

91

88

88

88

88

88

88

91

199

210

498

Nov.
182 SUBFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII 0.

Monthly discharge of Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg., far the period Aug. %9 to

Nov. 4, 1916.

Month.

October..................................................

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

235

498

VtnforniTn,

108

88

Mean.

136 

115

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

8.090 

7,070

NORTH FORK OF WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK, OREG.

LOCATION. In NW. i sec. 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 W., 800 feet above mouth of North Fork, 

about 8 miles from Tillamook, and 11 miles from Bay City, Tillamook County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 17 square miles (measured on maps compiled by G. B. Lacey & Co.).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 21, 1913, to September 30, 1915; August 29 to November 4, 1916, when station was discontinued.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank; read by William Tinnerstet.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and cobblestones; shifts in floods.

EXTREMES op STAGE. Maximum stage recorded for period August 29 to November 4, 

2.5 feet November 4 (discharge, 295 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.S2 

feet October 21 to 25 (discharge, 12 second-feet).

1913-1916: Maximum stage recorded, 5.10 feet September 4, 1913, and January 23, 1914 (discharge, 1,760 second-feet). A maximum stage of 16.0 feet 

occurred during February, 1916, as determined from high-water marks. (No 

attempt has been made to estimate the discharge.) This stage was caused by 

backwater from Wilson River. The fall at low water between the water surface 

at this station and that of Wilson River is 7 feet (determined August 29, 1916). 

The minimum stage is that of 1916.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation unaffected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None. '

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent- between floods. Rating curve well defined between 15 and 30 second-feet and fairly well defined above 

30 second-feet. Gage read to quarter-tenths once or twice a day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records 

good.

Discharge measurements of North Fork of Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg., during 1916.

Date.

Aug. 29

29

Sept. 25

Made by 

C. L. Batchelder.. ........................................................

.....do...................................................................

height.

Feet. 

1.44

1.44

1.41

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

22.7

22.4

19.8
WILSON BIVEK BASIN. 183

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of North Fork of Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg., 

for the period Aug. 29 to Nov. 4,1916.

Day.

1........ .......

2...............

3...............

4...............

5...............

6...............

7...............

8...............

9...............

10...............

11...............

12...............

13...............

14...............

15...............

Aug. Sept.

20

24

50

36

29

29

24

42

42

42

36

27

27

24

20

Oct.

12

15 to

1ft

13

14

99

It

14

14

.13

14

13

14

14

Nov.

is

76

112

295

Day.

16...............

17...............

18...............

19...............

20.. .............

21...............

99

23...............

24...............

25... ...

26...............

27...............

28...............

29...............

30............... si

Aug.

22

20

20

Sept.

24

20

18

18

18

18in

18

18

IS

25

24

18

18

18

Oct.

14

14

14

14

13

12

12

12

12

12

14

14

18

98

126

87

Nov.

 >

Monthly discharge of North Fork of Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg., for the period

Aug. 29 to Nov. 4, 1916.

Month.

Discharge in second-feet.

Maximum.

50 

126

Minimum,

18 

12

Mean.

25.4 

22.8

Run-off 

(total in 

acre-feet).

1,510 

1,400

MISCELLANEOUS MEASUREMENTS. ,

The results of measurements of the flow of streams at points other 

than those at which gaging stations were maintained are presented 

in the following tables:

Miscellaneous discharge measurements in lower Columbia River basin and Pacific slope 

basins in Oregon during the year ending Sept. SO, 1916.

Walla Walla River basin.

Date.

Mar. 18

May 13

Aug. 17

Stream.

supply conduit. 

Mill Creek...........

.....do...............

Tributary to or diverting from 

Mill fV«Alr

Walla Walla River..

.....do..............

Locality.

Walla. Wash.

east of Walla Walla, Wash.

&.

Feet.

Discharge.

See.-ft. 

21.4

140

55.2

Umatilla River basin.

Feb. 12

May 3

Do....

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..........................

.....do..........................

.....do..........................

4.98

4.62

4.65

4.13

3.82

2,260

1,700

1,620

785

180
184 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Miscellaneous discharge measurements in lower Columbia River basin and Pacific slope 

basins in Oregon during the year ending Sept. SO, 1916 Continued.

John Day River basin.

Date.

Mar. 28

Stream. Tributary to or diverting from Locality.

NW. J sec. 29, T. 4 S., R. 32 E.,

near Ukiah, Oreg.

Gage 

height.

Feet.

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

52

Des chutes River basin.

Aug. 12

Oct. 1

Aug. 11

May 10

June 29

Aug. 23

May 10

June 29

Aug. 23

Do....

Jan. 18

Mar. 4

May 9

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

Mill Creek...........

.....do...............

.....do...............

Tygh Creek... ......

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

Mouth, in sec. 6, T. 20 S., R. 11

E.. Oregon.

mill, in sec. 7, T. 7 S., R. 11 E.

.....do..........................

Service sawmill. 

.....do..........................

.....do.......................... Sec. 14, T. 7 S., R. 11 E., near

Simnasho, Oreg.

Valley.

.....do.................. ........

1.3

2.09

1.80

1.28

1.85

1.90

1.25

1.20

2.31

2.23

950

163

200

348

267

128

146

153

60

51

58

308

278

Klickitat River basin.

Aug. 21

22

Sept. 5

26

1 

4

22

Fish Lake Stream . . .

.....do...............

.....do...............

Surveyors Creek. .... 

.....do...............

.....do............v .

West Fork... .......

.....do..............

.... vdo.. ............

Klickitat River..... 

.....do..............

.....do..............

One-fourth mile below Fish Lake

.....do..........................

.....do..........................

Sec. 12, T. 8N., R. 13 E. ....... 

.....do..........................

.....do..........................

0.50

.50

.48

.79

.30 

.30

.26

8.0

8.2

7.2

11.0

6.5 

10.0

6.7

Hood River basin.

July 30

Fork of Hood 

River.

14. e

White Salmon River basin.

Oct. 1

19

White Salmon River.

.....do...............

Columbia River. ....

.....do..............

Below big springs, in sec. 25.

T. 5 N., R. 10 E.

.....do..........................

2.65

2.57

209

188

Willamette River basin.

Jan. 23 Middle Fork of 

Willamette River.

Willamette River . . . Former gaging station near 

Oakridge.

2.82 4,420

Youngs River basin.

Aug. 8 Columbia River. .... Below falls, near Astoria, Oreg. . 27.3
MISCELLANEOUS MEASUREMENTS. 185

Miscellaneous discharge measurements in lower Columbia River basin and Pacific slope 

basins in Oregon during the year ending Sept. SO, 1916 Continued.

Rogue River basin.

Date.

17

17

Aug. 9

Sept. 2

July 3

11

25

Aug. 23

July 8

26

July 7

26

7

26

Stream.

South Fork of Little

Butte Creek. 

.....do...............

North Fork of Little

Butte Creek. 

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

River. 

...do.................

.....do...............

Tributary to or diverting from 

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

River. 

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

Locality.

city intake near Lake Creek, 

Oreg.

.....do..........................

.....do..........................

dam. 

Near Talent, Oreg. _ ...........

.....do...........................

.....do...........................

.....do...........................

.....do...........................

Gage 

height.

Feet. 

1.32

.82

.78

.75

.76

1.38

1.07

.97

1.00

.86

Discharge.

Sec.-ft. 

18.3

70

56

52

60

52

63

5.5

2.7

2.1

1.4

13.2

5.2

25.4

11.3

1.0

.5

Coquille River basin.

Sept. 6

4 

6 

5 

5 

5

South Fork of Coquille River.

Middle Fork.........

North Fork*.........

Middle Creek........

South Fork of Coquille River.

Coquille River. .....

North Fork of Coquille River.

Above Middle Fork near Myrtle 

Point, in sec. 27, T. 29 S., R. 

12 W.

Mouth, near Myrtle Point, sec. 

27, T. 29 S.. R. 12 W. 

Sec. 5, T. 27 S., R. 11 W., 5 miles 

above Fairview, Oreg. 

f mile above mouth, in sec. 7. T. 

28 S., R. 11 W. 

Above Weakly Creek, in sec. 30, 

T. 28 S., R. 11 W.

57

15 

37

as. 8

15.3 

'42

Coos River basin.

Sept. 7

8

8

South Fork.... ......

Glen Creek... ....... East Fork of Millicoma River.

miles east of Marshfield. 

Sec. 36, T. 24 S., R. 11 W., above

Glen Creek.

49

18.5

9.8

Umpqua River basin.

Feb. 7

Feb. 8

Nov. 21

Dec. 28

Jan. 1

4

Sept. 9

9

Sept. 10

North Umpqua 

River. 

.....do...............

.....do...............

.....do...............

Smith River.........

North Fork. ........

Umpqua River ..... 

.....do..............

River.

Mill Creek...........

.....do..............

.....do..............

.....do..............

At former gaging station at Winchester. 

.....do..........................

office. 

.....do..........................

.....do..........................

T. 20 &., R. 10 W. 

Mouth, in sec. 27, T. 20 S., R. 10

W. Sec. 19, T. 20 S., R. 10 W., 3

miles above mouth.

15.6 

4.05

41,300 

3.910

101

778

184

131

87

43

1.0

24
186 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII C.

Miscellaneous discharge measurements in lower Columbia River basin and Pacific slope 

basins in Oregon during the year ending Sept. SO, 1916 Continued.

Siuslaw River basin.

Date.

Sept. 12

12

Stream.

Wildcat Creek.......

Tributary to or diverting from 

Siuslaw River. ......

Locality.

Above Wildcat Creek, in sec. 29,

T. 18 S., R. 8 W. 

Mouth.....................:....

Gage 

height.

Feet.

Discharge.

See-ft. 

74

21

Alsea River basin.

Sept. 16

16

16 .....do..............

Five Elvers, near iDanzer, 

Oreg.

14 S., R. 9 W. 

Mouth, in sec. 19, T. 14 S., R.

9W.

73

40

19

Siletz River basin.

Sept. 14

Oreg.

2.00 162

Nestncca River basin.

Sept. 26

26

26

26

Oreg.

66

6.2

10.2

19.5

Tillamook Bay basin.

Aug. 28

Sept. 26

Aug. 28 

Sept. 26

Tillamook River. ....

.....do..............

Trask River... ...... 

.....do..............

Tillamook Bay......

.....do..............

.....do.............. 

.....do..............

Sec. 8, T. 2 S., R. 9 W., near

Tillamook, Oreg.

Sec. 5, T. 2 S., R. 9 W., near 

Tillamook, Oreg.

........

26

27

147 

122
INDEX.

Acre-foot, definition of....................... 8

Albany, Oreg., Willamette River at....... 120-121

Alsea River near Denzer, Oreg.... -....-....- 186

Alsea River basin, Oreg..................... 186

Amboy, Wash., Lewis River near......... 139-140

Antelope, Oreg., Trout Creek near........... 74-75

Appropriations, table of..................... 7

Arnold canal near Bend, Oreg................ 43-45

. Arnold Irrigation Co., aid of................. 14

Ash, Oreg., Camp Creek near................ 185

Mill Creek near.................... 179-180-184

Ashland Creek at Ashland, Oreg............. 185

Astoria, Oreg., Youngs River near..... 156-157,184

Authority for work.......................... 7

B. 

Batchelder, C. L., work of................... 15

Bear Creek at Medford, Oreg.............. 170-172

Bear Gulch, Oreg., Little Applegate River

below mouth of.. ................. 185

Beaver Creek near Beaver, Oreg............. 186

near Simnasho, Oreg...............:.... 184

Beaver, Oreg., Beaver Creek near............ 186

Bend, Oreg., Arnold canal near.............. 43-45

Central Oregon canal near............... 45-46

Deschutes River at Lava Island, near.... 34-35

Deschutes River below.................. 36-38

N orth canal near........................ 48-49

PilotButtecanalnear................... 47-48

Swalley canal near....................... 49-51

Tumalo Creek near... j.................. 51-53

Tumalo feed canal near.-................ 55-56

Biggs, Oreg., Deschutes River at Moody, near 40-41 

Big Muddy Creek near Glenwood, Wash..... 88-89

Blaine, Oreg., EastCreeknear............... 186

Nestucca River near..................... 186

Brightwood, Oreg., Lost Creek near....... 111-112

Brown, C. O., work of....................... 15

Brownsboro, Oreg., Rogue River Valley canal

near........................... 169-170

Bull Run River near Bull Run, Oreg. -.... 114-116

C. 

Cable Creek near UMah, Oreg............... 29-30

California-Oregon Power Co., aid of.......... 15

flume near Prospect, Oreg............. 161-162

Camas Creek above Cable Creek, near Ukiah,

Oreg............................. 27-29

Camp Creek near Ash, Oreg................. 185

Canyon Creek near Sisters, Oreg............. 72

Cazadero, Oreg., Clackamas River near.... 133-134

Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at

intake near.................... 137-138

Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at

Timothy Meadows, near....... 135-137

Centred Oregon eaual near Bead, Oreg....... 45-46

Page. 

Central Oregon Irrigation Co., aid of......... 15

Clackamas River near Cazadero, Oreg..... 133-134

Oak Grove Fork of, at intake near Cazadero, Oreg..................... 137-138

at Timothy Meadows, near Cazadero,

Oreg.......................... 135-137

Clear Fork near Lewis, Wash................ 154

Columbia River at The Dalles, Oreg......... 15-17

tributaries of, below mouth of Snake

River........................... 17-157

Columbia Southern canal near Tumalo, Oreg. 54-55 

Control, definition of........................ 8

Convenient equivalents...................... 9-11

Coos River, East Fork of, above Glen Creek,

Oreg............................. 185

South Fork of, east of Marshfleld, Oreg.. 185 

Coos River basin, Oreg...................... 185

Coquille River, East Fork of, above Weakly

Creek, Oreg...................... 185

Middle Fork of, near Myrtle Point, Oreg. 185 

North Fork of, above Fairview, Oreg.... 185

South Fork of, near Myrtle Point, Oreg.. 185 

Coquille River basin, Oreg................... 185

Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, cooperation

oL............................... 14

Cougar Creek near Glenwood, Wash......... 89-90

Cowlitz River at Lewis, Wash............. 150-152

at Mossy Rock, Wash................. 152-153

Cowlitz River basin, Wash................ 143-166

Cunningham Creek near Glenwood, Wash... 87-88 

Current meters, views of..................... 12

D.

Data, accuracy of............................ 11-13

explanation of........................... 13

Dead Indian Creek near Lflyglen, Oreg.... 165-166

Deadwood, Oreg., South Fork of Little Butte

Creek near....................... 185

Dee, Oreg., Hood River at................... 90-91

West Fork of Hood River near........ 100-101

Definitions.................................. 8

Denzer, Oreg., Alsea River near............. 186

Deschutes River at Crane Prairie, near

Lapine, Oreg.................... 30-32

at Lava Island, near Bend, Oreg......... 34-35

at Mecca, Oreg.......................... 38-40

at Moody, near Biggs, Oreg.............. 40-41

at Pringle Falls, Oreg.................... 184

below Bend, Oreg....................... 36-38

near Lapine, Oreg..... ...... 32-33

Deschutes River basin, Oreg............ 30-80,184

Dickinson, W. E., work of................... 15

Discharge measurements, explanation of

tablesof......................... 12-13

Discharge relation, definition of.............. 8

Discharges, conversion of.......... .. 9-10

187
188 INDEX.

E.

Eagle Point, Oreg., Little Butte Creek

above|......................... 162-163

Little Butte Creek near ............... 164-165

East Creek near Blaine, Oreg................ 186

East Fork Irrigation District canal near

Mount Hood, Oreg............... 98-99

Elkton, Oreg. , TTmpqua River near. . . . 173-174

Elliott ditch near Prineville, Oreg ........... 65

Equivalents, convenient.................... 9-11

F.

Fairview, Oreg., North Fork of Coquille

River above.. ................... 185

Field data, accuracy of ...................... 13

First Creek near Sisters, Oreg. ............... 70-71

Fish Lake Stream below Fish Lake, Oreg ... 184 

below lower lake, Oreg................... 184

Five Rivers above Bear Creek, Oreg. ........ 186

G.

Gaging stations, distribution of .............. 7-8

records at..... .......................... 12

view of.. ................................ 12

Gateway, Oreg., Trout Creek near. .......... 75-76

Glen Creek, Oreg., East Fork of Coos River

above........................... 185

Glenwood, Wash., Big Muddy Creek near. . . 88-89 

Cougar Creek near. ...................... 89-90

CunninghamCreeknear................. 87-88

KlicMtat River above Pearl Creek, near.. 81-82 

KlicMtat River near..................... 82-83

Pearl Creek near...................... _ 84

Swamp Creek near. ..................... 84-85

West Fork of KlicMtat River near. ...... 86-87

Glide, Oreg. , North Umpqua River near. . . . 177-178

Greely Creek, Oreg.......................... 185

Hartson, J. T., work of...................... 15

Hay Creek, near Hay Creek, Oreg. ......... 76-77

Henshaw, F. F., work of.. .................. 15

Herring, W.E., aid of. ...................... 15

Hoaglin, Oreg., North Umpqua River near. . 176 

Hodges, P. V., workof. ..................... 15

Hood River at Dee, Oreg.................... 90-91

at Powerdale, near Hood River, Oreg.... 94-96

at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, Oreg. 92^93 

East Fork of, above intake near Mount

Hood, Oreg...................... 96-98

West Fork of, near Dee, Oreg. ......... 100-101

Hood River basin, Oreg................ 90-102,184

Hood River, Oreg., Hood River at Powerdale, near........................ 94-96

Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near...... 92-93

Pacific Light & Power Co.'s tailrace at

Powerdale, near................. 101-102

Husum, Wash., White Salmon River at... 104-105

J.

Jack Creek near Sisters, Oreg.................. 71

Jasper, Oreg., Middle Fork of Willamette

River at......................... 118-119

Jefferson, Oreg. , Santiam River at......... 132-133

John Day River at McDonald, Oreg. ......... 26-27

John Day River basin, Oreg............. 26-30,184

K.

Page. 

Kalama River near Ealama, Wash........ 141-143

Kalama River basin....................... 141-143

Kelley,J. G.,aidof......................... 15

KlicMtat River above Pearl Creek, near

Glenwood,Wash................ 81-82

near Glenwood, Wash................... 82-83

West Fork of, near Glenwood, Wash..... 86-87

KlicMtat River basin, Oreg................. 81,184

L.

Lake Creek at outlet of Packwood Lake, near

Lewis, Wash.................. 155-156

near Sisters, Oreg.................... 68-69,185

Lake Creek, Oreg., North Fork of Little

Butte Creek near.......... 166-167,185

Rogue River Valley canal at intake,

near........................... 167-169

Lapine, Oreg., Deschutes River at Crane

Prairie,near..................4.. 30-32

Deschutes River near.................... 32-33

East Fork of Morson intake near......... 42-43

Lee, Lasley, workof......................... 15

Lewis River near Amboy, Wash........... 139-140

Lewis River basin, Wash.................. 139-140

Lewis, Wash., Clear Fork near.............. \ 154

Cowlitz River at....................... 150-152

Lake Creek at outlet of Packwood Lake,

near........................... 155-156

Ohanapecosh River near .............. 143-150

Lilyglen, Oreg., Dead Indian Creek near... .165-166

Little Applegate River below mouth of Bear

Gulch, Oreg..................... 185

McDonald Creek above mouth of....... 185

Little Butte Creek above Eagle Point, Oreg. 162-163 

near Eagle Point, Oreg................. 164-165

North Fork of, near Lake Creek,

Oreg.......................166-167,185

South Fork of, near Deadwood, Oreg.... 185

Little Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg.... .116-118

Lobster Creek, Oreg......................... 186

Lost Creek near Brightwood, Oreg .........111-112

M.

McDonald Creek above mouth of Little Applegate River, Oreg ............. 185

McDonald, Oreg., John Day River at........ 26-27

McKay Creek near Prineville, Oreg.......... 66-67

McKenzie River near McKenrie Bridge, Oreg.

.............................. 127-128

Marks Creek near Prineville, Oreg........... 61-62

Marmot, Oreg., Little Sandy River near... 116-118 

Sandy River at dam near.............. 109-111

Sandy River canal near............... 112-114

Sandy River near....................... 108

Marshfield, Oreg., South Fork of Coos River,

east of........................... 185

Mecca, Oreg., Deschutes River at............ 38-40

Medford, Oreg., Bear Creek at.............. 170-172

Metolius River at Allingham ranger station,

near Sisters, Oreg................ 57-68

Mill Creek east of Walla Walla, Wash... 19-20,183 

near Ash, Oreg.................... 179-180,184

near Prineville, Oreg.................... 62-63

Milton, Oreg., South Fork of Walla Walla

Eivernear....................... 17-19
INDEX. 189

Miner's inch, equivalents cf................... 11

Moody, M. A., aid of........................ 15

Moon Creek above East Creek, Oreg......... 186

Morson intake, East Fork of, near Lapine,

Oreg............................. 42-43

Mossy Rock, Wash., Cowlitz River at...... 152-153

Mount Hood canal near Mount Hood, Oreg.. 184 

Mount Hood, Oreg., East Fork Irrigation

District canal near.............. 98-99

East Fork of Hood River above intake

near............................. 96-98

Myrtle Point, Oreg., Middle Fork of Coquille

River near. ................... 185

South Fork of Coquille River near....... 185

N. 

Nestucca River near Blaine, Oreg............ 186

Nestucca River basin, Oreg.................. 186

Niagara, Oreg., North Santiam River at.... 128-131

North canal near Bend, Oreg................ 48-49

North Santiam River at Niagara, Oreg.... 128-131

North Umpqua River at Winchester, Oreg... 185 

at Toketee Falls, Oreg................... 175

near Glide, Oreg...................... 177-178

nearHoaglin, Oreg...................... 176

Northwestern Electric Co., aid of............ 15

O. 

OakCreek, Oreg............................. 185

Oakridge, Oreg, Middle Fork of Willamette

River near....................... 184

North Fork of Middle Fork of Willamette

River near.................... 125-126

Salmon Creek near..................... 124-125

Ochoco Creek at Elliott ranch, near Prineville, Oreg................................. 59-61

Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash...... 143-150

Oregon, cooperation of....................... 14

Oregon Lumber Co., aid of.................. 15

Owings Creek near UMah, Oreg............. 184

P.

Pacific Light & Power Co., aid of............ 14

tailrace at Powerdale, near Hood River, 

Oreg................................ 101-102

Parker, G. L., work of....................... 15

Paulsen, C. G.f work of...................... 15

Pearl Creek near Glenwood, Wash........... 84

Phoenix ditch near Talent, Oreg.......... 172-173

Pilot Butte canal near Bend, Oreg........... 47-18

Portland Railway, Light & Power Co., aid of. 15 

Powerdale near Hood River, Oreg., Hood

River at........................ 94-96

Powers, Oreg., Salmon Creek at............. 185

Prineville, Oreg., Elliott ditch near.......... 65

McKay Creek near...................... 66-67

Marks Creek near........................ 61-62

Mill Creek near.......................... 62-63

Tableland ditch near.................... 63-64

Pringle Falls, Oreg., Deschiutes River at..... 184

Prospect, Oreg., California-Oregon Power 

Co.:s flume near......................... 161-162

Rogue River below.................... 157-159

R. 

Ratingtable, explanation of................. 13

Rogue River below Prospect, Oreg........ 157-159

nearTolo, Oreg....................... 159-160

Rogue River Valley canal at intake, near

Lake Creek, Oreg.............. 167-169

near Brownsboro, Oreg................ 169-170

Rogue River Valley Canal Co., aid of........ 15

Rogue River basin, Oreg.............. 157-173,185

Run-off, definition of........................ 8

Salem, Oreg., Willamette River at......... 122-124

Salmon Creek at Powers, Oreg............... 185

near Oakridge, Oreg................... 124-125

Sandy River at dam near Marmot, Wash. 109-111 

near Marmot, Oreg..................... 108

Sandy River canal near Marmot, Oreg..... 112-114

Sandy River basin, Oreg.................. 108-118

Santiam River at Jefferson, Oreg.......... 132-133

Second-feet, definition of.................... 8

Second-feet per square mile.................. 8

Shitike Creek at Warm Springs, Oreg....... 72-74

Siletz River at Siletz, Oreg.................. 186

Siletz River basin, Oreg..................... 186

Simnasho, Oreg., Beaver Creek near........ 184

Sisters, Oreg., Canyon Creek near............ 72

First Creeknear...................... 70-71

Jack Creek near......................... 71

LakeCreeknear..................... 68-69,185

Metolius River at Allingham ranger station near........................ 67-68

Squaw Creek near....................... 56-58

Squaw Creek canal near... .......... 58-59

Siuslaw River above Wildcat Creek, Oreg.... 186

at mouth of Wildcat Creek, Oreg........ 186

Siuslaw River basin, Oreg................... 186

Smith River above Spencer Creek, Oreg..... 185

Spring River at mouth of Deschutes River,

Oreg............................ 184

Squaw Creek canal near Sisters, Oreg........ 58-59

Squaw Creek near Sisters, Oreg..... ..... 56-58

Stage-discharge relation........ ...... 8

Streams between Columbia and Klamath

rivers....__.................. 157-183

Stewart, J. E., workof...................... 15

Surveyors Creek, Oreg.. ................ 184

Swalley canal near Bend, Oreg.............. 49-51

Swamp Creeknear Glenwood, Wash........ 84-85

T.

Tableland ditch near Prineville, Oreg........ 63-64

Talent, Oreg., Phoenix ditch near......... 172-173

Wagner Creek near...................... 185

Terms, definition of......................... 8

The Dalles, Oreg., Columbia River at...... 15-17

Tillamook, Oreg., North Fork of Wilson

River near.................... 182-183

Tillamook River near................... 186

Trask Rivernear........................ 186

Wilson River near..................... 181-182

Tillamook River near Tillamook, Oreg...... 186

Tillamook Bay basin, Oreg.................. 186

Toketee Falls, Oreg., north Umpqua River

at............ ................ 175

Tolo, Oreg., Rogue River near............. 159-160

Trask River near Tillamook, Oreg........... 186

Trout Creek near Antelope, Oreg............ 74-75

near Gateway, Oreg..................... 75-76

Trout Lake, Wash., White Salmon River at

splash damnear............... 102-104
190 INDEX.

Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, Oreg.,

Hood Riverat.................. 92-93

Tumalo Creek near Bend, Oreg.............. 51-53

Tumalo feed canal near Bend, Oreg.... ... 55-56

Tumalo, Oreg., Columbia Southern Canal

near..........._............... 54-55

Tumalo, Oreg., Wimar canal near........ 53-54

Tygh Creek near Tygh Valley, Oreg......... 184

Tygh Valley, Oreg., White River near....... 79-80

U. 

Ukiah, Oreg., Cable Creek near ............. 29-30

Camas Creek above Cable Creek, near. _ 27-29 

Owings Creek near........___.___ 184

Umatilla Eiver above Furnish Eeservoir,

near Yoakum, Oreg............. 21-22

Pendleton, Oreg......................... 183

Yoakum,Oreg........._.............". 22-24

near Umatilla, Oreg........__......... 24-25

Umatilla River basin, Oreg....... ... 21-25,183

Umpqua Eiver near Elkton, Oreg......... 173-174

Umpqua Eiver basin, Oreg............ 173-180,185

Underwood, Wash., White Salmon River

near........................... 105-107

United States Forest Service, cooperation

of............................... 14

United States Office of Indian Affairs, cooperation of.......__............ 14

United States Reclamation Service, cooperation of.......................... 14

United States Weather Bureau, cooperation of........................... 14

W. 

Wagner Creek near Talent, Oreg....... _.. 185

Waldo Lake, Irrigation & Power Co., aid of.. 15 

Walla Walla Eiver, South Fork of, near

. Milton,Oreg..................... 17-19

Walla Walla River basin, Oreg.......... 17-20,183

Walla Walla, Wash., Mill Creek east of.. 19-20,183

Page. 

Warm Springs, Oreg., Shitike Creek at...... 72-74

Warm Springs Eiver near Warm Springs,

Oreg........................ 77-79,184

Washington, cooperation of State of...... 14

Water power, calculation of....... .. 11

Water-stage recorders, views of.......... 13

Weakly Creek, Oreg., East Fork of Coquille

River above..................... 185

White River near Tygh Valley, Oreg........ 79-80

White Salmon RJver at Husum, Wash..... 104-105

at splash dam near Trout Lake, Wash. 102-104 

below Big Springs, Oreg. . . 184 

near Underwood, Wash...... ..... 105-107

White Salmon River basin, Oreg...... 102-107,184

Wildcat Creek at mouth of Siuslaw River,

Oreg............................ 186

Willamette River at Albany, Oreg....... 120-121

at Salem, Oreg........................ 122-124

Middle Fork of, at Jasper, Oreg........ 118-119

Middle Fork of, near Oakridge, Oreg.. 184 

North Fork of Middle Fork of, near Oakridge, Oreg.................... 125-126

Willamette River basin, Oreg......... 118-138,184

Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg.... _. 181-182

North Fork of, near Tillamook, Oreg.. 182-183 

Wilson River basin, Oreg.................. 181-183

Wimar canal near Tumalo, Oreg........ . 53-54

Winchester, Oreg., North Umpqua River at. 185 

Work, division of. .... ........... 15

Y.

Yoakum, Oreg., Umatilla River above

Furnish Reservoir, near......__21-22

Umatilla River at... .... . 22-24 

Youngs River near Astoria, Oreg.. 156-157,184 

Youngs River basin, Oreg............. 156-157,184

Z.

Zero now, definition of.
STREAM-GAGING STATIONS

AND

PUBLICATIONS DELATING TO WATER RESOURCES

PARTXII NORTH PACIFIC SLOPE BASINS
STREAM-GAGING STATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS 

RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES. :

INTRODUCTION.

Investigation of water resources by the United States Geological 

Survey has consisted in large part of measurements of the volume 

of flow of streams and studies of the conditions affecting that flow, 

but it has comprised also investigation of such closely allied subjects 

as irrigation, Water storage, water powers, underground waters, and 

quality of waters. Most of the results of these investigations have 

been published in the series of Water-supply papers, but some 

have appeared in the bulletins, monographs, professional papers, 

and annual reports.

The results of stream-flow measurements are now published annually in 12 parts, each part covering an area whose boundaries coincide 

with natural drainage features as indicated below: «]

Part I. North Atlantic slope basins.

II. South Atlantic slope and eastern Gulf of Mexico basins.

III. Ohio River basin.

IV. St. Lawrence River basin. > 

V. Upper Mississippi River and Hudson Bay basins.

VI. Missouri River basin.

VII. Lower Mississippi River basin. 

VIII. Western Gulf of Mexico basins.

IX. Colorado River basin.

X. Great Basin.

XI. Pacific slope basins in California. 

XII. North Pacific slope basins, in three volumes:

A, Pacific slope basins in Washington and upper Columbia River basin.

B, Snake River basin.

C, Lower Columbia River basin and Pacific slope basins in Oregon.

HOW GOVERNMENT REPORTS MAY BE OBTAINED OR CONSULTED.

Water-supply papers and other publications of the United States 

Geological Survey containing data in regard to the water resouices of 

the United States may be obtained or consulted as indicated below.

1. Copies may be obtained free of charge by applying to the 

Director of the Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. The edition 

printed for free distribution is, however, small and is soon exhausted.

2. Copies may be purchased at nominal cost from the Superin99665° WSP 444 19 13 m
IV SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

tendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, 

D. C., who will on application furnish lists giving prices.

3. Sets of the reports may be consulted in the libraries of the 

principal cities in the United States.

4. Complete sets are available for consultation in the local offices 

of the water-resources branch of the Geological Survey, as follows:

Boston, Mass., 2500 Customhouse.

Albany, N. Y., 704, Journal Building.

Atlanta, Ga., Post Office Building.

Madison, Wis., care of Railroad Commission of Wisconsin.

Topeka, Kans., 25 Federal Building.

Helena, Mont., Montana National Bank Building.

Denver, Colo., 403 New Post Office Building.

Salt Lake City, Utah, 421 Federal Building.

Boise, Idaho, 615 Idaho Building.

Portland, Oreg:, 606 Post Office Building.

Tacoma, Wash., 406 Federal Building.

San Francisco, Cal., 328 Customhouse.

Los Angeles, Cal., 619 Federal Building.

Austin, Tex.,- Capitol Building.

Honolulu, Hawaii, 14 Capitol Building.

A list of the Geological Survey's publications may be obtained 

by applying to the Director of the United States Geological Survey, 

Washington, D. C.

STREAM-FLOW REPORTS.

Stream-flow records have been obtained at more than 4,100 points 

in the United States, and the data obtained have been published 

in the reports tabulated below:

Stream-flow data in reports of the United States Geological Survey, 

[A=Annual Report; B=Bulletin; W=Water-Supply Paper.!

Report.

10thA,pt.2..........

llth A, pt. 2..........

12th A, pt. 2..........

13th A, pt.3. .........

14th A, pt. 2..........

B131. ................

B140-................

Wll.. ................

ISthA, pt. 4.... ......

W15....... ...........

W16........ ..........

1901 A, pt. 2.. ........

W27. ................

W 28.. ...:...........

Character of data.

.... .do..... ..........................'... .........................

discharge (also many data covering earlier years) .

(also similar data for some earlier years) .

States, eastern Mississippi River, and Missouri River above 

junction with Kansas.

sippi River below junction of Missouri and Platte, and western 

United States.

(also some long-time records).

western United States.

Year.

ber, 1890. 

1884 to June 30,

1891. 

1884 to Dec. 31,

1892. 

1888 to Dec. 31,

1893. 

1893 and 1884.

1895.

1896.

1895 and 1896.

1897.

1897.

1897.

1898.

1898.
STKEAM-GAGING STATIONS AND PUBLICATION'S. V 

Stream, flow data in reports of the United States Geological Survey Continued.

Report.

20th A, pt.4. .........

W35to39.............

21st A, pt.4.... .......

W47 to 52..... ........

22dA.pt. 4.. .........

W65, 66...... .........

W75.. ................

W82 to 85...... .......

W 97 to 100.. ..........

W 124 to 135... ........

W 165 to 178 ........

W201 to 214... ........

W 241 to 252...........

W 261 to 272.... .......

W 281 to 292...........

W 301 to 312...........

W 321 to 332.. .........

W 351 to 362.. .........

W 381 to 394... ........

W401 to 414..... ......

W431to444..........

Character of data.

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do...........................................................

.....do..........................................................

Year.

1898.

1QQO

1899.

ionn

1900.

loni

1901.

1902.

1QO3

1904

1905.

1906.

1907-8.

1809.

1910.

1911.

1912.

1913.

1914.

1915.

1916.

The records at most of the stations discussed in these reports 

extend over a series of years, and miscellaneous measurements at 

many points other than regular gaging stations have been made 

each year. An index of the reports containing records obtained 

prior to 1904 has been published in Water-Supply Paper 119.

The table following gives, by years and drainage basins, the numbers of the papers on surface-water supply published from 1899 to 

1916. The data for any particular station will, as a rule, be found in 

the reports covering the years during which the station was maintained. For example, data for Machias River at Whitneyville, Me., 

1903 to 1916, are published in Water-Supply Papers 97, 124, 165,,201, 

241, 261, 281, 301, 321, 351, 381, 401, and 431, which contain records 

for the New England streams from 1903 to 1916. Results of miscellaneous measurements are published by drainage basins.

In these papers and in the following lists the stations are arranged 

in downstream order. The main stem of any river is determined 

by measuring or estimating its drainage area that is, the headwater 

stream having the largest drainage area is considered the continuation of the main stream, and local changes in name and lake surface 

are disregarded. All stations from the source to the mouth of the 

main stem of the river are presented first, and the tributaries in 

regular order from source to mouth follow, the streams in each 

tributary basin being listed before those of the next basin below.

In exception to this rule the records for Mississippi River are 

given in four parts, as indicated on page in, and the records for large 

lakes are presented in order of the streams around the rim of the lake.
Numbers of water-supply papers containing results of stream 

Year.

18990.....

1900?.....

1901.......

1902.......

1903.......

1904.......

1905.......

1906.......

1907-8.....

1909.......

1910.......

1911.......

1912.......

1913.......

1914.......

1915.......

1916.......

I

North 

Atlantic 

sjope 

basins 

(St. John 

River to 

York 

River).

35

47. ft 48

65,75

82

97

» 124, o!25,

P126

» 165,o 166,

P167

n 201,o 202,

P203

241

261

281

301

321

351

381

401

431

II

South 

Atlantic

slope and 

eastern 

Gulf of 

Mexico 

basins 

(James 

River 

to the

Mississippi).

635,36

48

65,75

682,83

697,98

P 126, 127

P 167, 168

 D 903 9fU e (AJQfOvt

242

262

282

302

322

352

382

402

432

III

Ohio 

River, 

basin.

36

48,<49

65,75

83

98

128

169

205

243

263

283

303

323

353

383

 ='03

433

IV

St. 

Lawrence 

River 

basin.

36

.49

65,75

*82,83

07 y i

170

206

244

264

284

SfU ou*

324

354

384

4fU tvt

434

V

Hudson 

Bay and 

upper

sippi 

River 

basins.

36

49

465,66,75

483,85

ft98,99,">100

4128,130

171

207

245

265

285

305

325

355

385

405

435

VI

Missouri 

River 

basin.

c36,37

49,^50

66,75

84

99

130,9131

172

208

246

266

286

306

26

356

386

406

436

VII

Lower 

Mississippi 

River 

basin.

37

50

* 65, 66, 75

483,84

498,99

* 128, 131

* 169, 173

* 205, 209

247

267

287

307

327

357

387

407 ^\?i

437

VIII

Western 

Gulf of 

Mexico 

basins.

37

50

66,75

84

99

132

174

210

248

268

288

308

328

358

388

408

438

o Rating tables and index to Water-Supply Papers 35-39 contained in Water-Supply 

Paper 39. Tables fos monthly discharge for 1899 in Twenty-first Annual Report, Part IV.

6 James River only.

c Gallatin River.

d Green and Gunnison rivers and Grand River above junction with Gunnison.

e Mohave River only.

/ Kings and Kern rivers and south Pacific slope drainage basins.

9 Rating tables and index to Water-Supply Papers 47-52 and data on precipitation, 

wells, and irrigation in California and Utah contained in Water-Supply Paper 52. Tables 

for monthly charge for 1900 in Twenty-second Annual Report, Part IV.

ft Wissshickon and Schuylkill rivers to James River.

< Seioto River.

i Loup and Pla

with Platte.

* Tributaries of 

I Lake Ontario 

m Hudson Bay o

» New England 

o Hudson River 

P Susquehanna 

q Platte and Ka

r Great Basin in 

> Below junctio

t Rogue, Umpq
NORTH PACIFIC SLOPE DRAINAGE BASINS.

PRINCIPAL STREAMS.

The largest rivers discharging into the Pacific Ocean in Oregon 

and Washington are Rogue, Umpqua, and Columbia rivers and 

streams that reach the ocean through Puget Sound. The principal 

tributaries of the Columbia are Kootenai, .Clark Fork, 'Spokane, 

Wenatchee, Yakima, Snake, Walla Walla, Umatilla, John Day, Deschutes, Klickitat, Willamette, and Lewis rivers. Nisqually, Puyallup, 

White, Snohomish, and Skagit rivers flow into Puget Sound. The 

streams of this division drain wholly or in part the States of Idaho, 

Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

In addition to the list of gaging stations and the annotated list of 

publications relating specifically to the section, these pages contain a 

similar list of reports that are of general interest in many sections and 

cover a wide range of hydrologic subjects, and also brief references to 

reports published by State and other organizations (p. xxxii).

GAGING STATIONS.

NOTE. Date after a date indicates that station was being maintained September 30,1916. Period after 

a date indicates discontinuance.

BETWEEN COLUMBIA RIVER AND PUGET SOUND.

Chehalis River at Centralia, Wash., 1910-11. 

Quinault River at Quinault Lake, Wash., 1911- 

Soleduck River near Quillayute, Wash., 1897-1901. 

Kalawa River near Forks, Wash., 1897-1901.

PUGET SOUND DRAINAGE BASINS.

Elwha River at McDonald, Wash., 1897-1901.

Elwha River near Port Angeles, Wash., 1911-12.

Dungeness River at Sequin, Wash., 1897-98.

Dungeness River at Dungeness, Wash., 1898-1901.

Dosewallips River at Brinnon, Wash., 1910-11.

Duckabush River near Duckabush, Wash., 1910-11.

Skokomish River, North Fork (head of Skokomish River), nead Hoodsport, Wash.,

1910-11; 1913.

Nisqually River near Ashford, Wash., 1910-1914. 

Nisqually River near La Grande, Wash., 1906-1911. 

Puyallup River near Electron, Wash., 1909- 

Puyallup River near Alderton, Wash., 1914- 

Puyallup River at Puyallup, Wash., 1914-

Carbon River at Fairfax, Wash., 1910-1912.

White River below Forks, near Enumclaw, Wash., 1911-12.

VII
VIII SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

/

Puyallup River tributaries Continued.

White Eiver at Buckley, Wash., 1899-1903; 1910-11; 1913-

Greenwater Eiver at mouth, near Enumclaw, Wash., 1911-12. 

White Eiver flume at Buckley, Wash., 1913- 

 Green River at Kanasket, Wash., 1911. 

Duwamish Eiver:

Cedar River at Vaughn Bridge, near Cedar Lake, Wash., 1898-99. 

Cedar River at Cedar Lake, near North Bend, Wash., 1902-3. 

Cedar River near Cedar Falls, Wash., 1914- 

Cedar River near Landsburg, Wash., 1914- 

Cedar Eiver near Eavensdale, Wash., 1901-1912. 

Cedar Eiver at Clifford Bridge, near Ravensdale, Wash., 1895-1898 

Skykonaish River, South Fork (head of Snohonaish River), near Berlin, Wash., 1910-11. 

Skykonaish River, South Fork, near Index, Wash., 1902-1905; 1911-12, 1913- 

Skykomish River at Sultan, Wash., 1910-11. 

FOBS River near Skykomish, Wash, 1911.

East Fork of Foss River near Skykomish, Wash., 1911. 

Miller Creek near Berlin, Wash., 1911-

West Fork of Miller Creek near Berlin, Wash., 1911. 

North Fork of Skykonaish River at Index, Wash., 1910- 

Sultan River near Sultan, Wash., 1911-

Snoqualmie River, Middle Fork (head of Snoqualmie River), near North Bend, 

Wash., 1907-8; 1908- (Records for this station and other stations in Snoqualmie 

River basin published in Water-Supply Paper 412.) 

Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie, Wash., 1898-99; 1900; 1902-1904. (Revised

records published in Water-Supply Paper 412.) 

North Fork of Snoqualmie River at cable bridge, near North Bend, Wash.,

1913-1915.

North Fork of Snoqualmie River near North Bend, Wash,, 1907- 

South Fork of Snoqualmie River near Garcia, Wash., 1910-1915. 

South Fork of Snoqualmie River at North Bend, Wash., 1907- 

Tokul Creek near Snoqualmie, Wash., 1907-1914. 

Pilchuck Creek near Granite Falls, Wash., 1911. 

Stilaguamish River, South Fork (head of Stilaguamish River), near Silverton, Wash.,

1910-

Stilaguamish River, South Fork, near Robe, Wash., 1902-3. 

Stilaguamish River, South Fork, at Granite Falls, Wash., 1911; 1913-1915.

Canyon Creek near Granite Falls, Wash., 1911-1913. 

Skagit River at Reflector Bar, near Marblemount, Wash., 1913- 

Skagit River near Marblemount, Wash., 1908-1914. 

Skagit River near Sedro Woolley, Wash., 1908-

Stetattle Creek near Marblemount, Wash., 1913-1915. 

Cascade River near Marblemount, Wash., 1909-1913. 

Sauk River above Whitechuck River, near Darrington, Wash., 1910. 

Sauk River above Clear Creek, near Darrington, Wash., 1910-1913. 

Sauk River at Darrington, Wash., 1914- 

Sauk River at Suiattle Crossing, near Sauk, Wash., 1910-1912. 

Whitechuck River near Darrington, Wash., 1910. 

Clear Creek near Darrington, Wash., 1910-11. 

Baker Lake (on Baker River) near Concrete, Wash., 1910-1915. 

Baker River below Anderson Creek, near Concrete, Wash., 1910- 

Baker River at Concrete, Wash., 1910-1915. 

Whatcom Lake near Bellingham, Wash., 1913-14. 

Whatcom Creek near Bellingham,. Wash., 1910-1914.
GAGING STATIONS. IX

Nooksack River, 1 North Fork (head of Nooksack River), near Glacier, Wash., 1910-11. 

Nooksack River near Deming, Wash., 1910-11.

Middle Fork of Nooksack River at ranger station near Deming, Wash., 1910-11.

Middle Fork of Nooksack River near Deming, Wash., 1910-11.

COLUMBIA KIVEK BASIN.

Columbia River at Trail, British Columbia, 1913- 

Columbia River at Wenatchee, Wash., 1910. 

Columbia River near Julia, Wash., 1905. 

Columbia River at Hanford, Wash., 1910. 

Columbia River at Pasco, Wash., 1904-1910. 

Columbia River at Cascade Locks and The Dalles, Oreg., 1878- 

Kootenai River at Libby, Mont., 1910- 

Kootenai River at Crossport, Idaho, 1904. 

Kootenai River near Bonners Ferry, Idaho, 1904. 

Kootenai River near Porthill, Idaho, 1904. 

Callahan Creek at Troy, Mont., 1911- 

Yaak River near Troy, Mont., 1910- 

Moyie River at Snyder, Idaho, 1911- 

Clark Fork at Missoula, Mont., 1898-1907. 

Clark Fork at St. Regis, Mont., 1910- 

Clark Fork near Plains, Mont., 1910- 

PendOreilleLakeatSandpoint, Idaho, 1914- 

Clark Fork at Priest River, Idaho, 1903-1905. 

Clark Fork at Newport, Wash., 1904-1910. 

Clark Fork at Metaline Falls, Wash., 1908-1910; 1912-

Racetrack Creek near Anaconda, Mont., 1911-12; 1914-

Little Blackfoot River and ditch near Elliston, Mont., 1910-1915.

Rock Creek near Quigley, Mont., 1910-1912.

Big Blackfoot River at Bonner, Mont., 1898-1905.

Rattlesnake Creek at Missoula, Mont., 1898-1900.

Bitterroot River, West Fork (head of Bitterroot River), near Darby, Mont.,

1910 

Bitterroot River near Grantedale,Mont., 1902-1907. 

Bitterroot River near Missoula, Mont., 1898-1901; 1903-4. 

East Fork of Bitterroot River near Darby, Mont., 1910- 

Lolo Creek near Lolo, Mont., 1910- 

St. Regis River near St. Regis, Mont., 1910-1915. 

Flathead River near Columbia Falls, Mont., 1910- 

Flathead River at Demersville, near Kalispell,Mont., 1910-1912. 

Flathead River at Damon's ranch, near Kalispell, Mont., 1910-1912. 

Flathead River at Seller's ranch, near Holt, Mont., 1910-1912. 

Flathead Lake (on Flathead River) near Holt, Mont., 1900. 

Flathead Lake at Poison, Mont., 1908- 

Flathead River near Poison, Mont., 1907-

Middle Fork of Flathead River at Belton, Mont., 1910-

Lake McDonald outlet at Lake McDonald, Mont., 1912-1914. 

South Fork of Flathead River near Columbia Falls, Mont., 1910- 

Stillwater River near Kalispell, Mont., 1906-7.

Whitefish River near Kalispell, Mont., 1906. 

Ashley Creek, Kila, Mont., 1916- 

Swan River near Big Fork, Mont., 1910-11. 

Little Bitterroot River near Marion, Mont., 1910-

» Revised decision of United States Geographic Board rendered Oct. 3,1917.
X SURFACE WATER STIFFLY, 1916, PART XII.

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

 __ Clark Fork tributaries Continued.

Flathead River tributaries Continued.

Little Bitterroot River near Hubbart, Mont., 1909-

Little Bitterroot River near Niarada (Dayton), Mont., 1908-9; 1916-

Crow Creek near Ronan, Mont., 1906-

Crow Creek at Lozeau's ranch, near Ronan, Mont., 1911-

Mud Creek near Ronan, Mont., 1908-1910- 

Mission Creek near St. Ignatius, Mont., 1906- 

Dry Creek near St. Ignatius, Mont., 1908- 

Post Creek at Fitzpatrick's ranch, near Ronan, Mont., 1906-1911. 

Post Creek at Deschamp's ranch, near Ronan, Mont., 1911. 

Post Creek near St. Ignatius, Mont., 1911-

Jocko River, South Fork (head of Jocko River), near Jocko, Mont., 1912- 

Jocko River near Jocko, Mont., 1908- 

Jocko River at Ravalli, Mont., 1906-1911.

Middle Fork of Jocko River near Jocko, Mont., 1912- 

North Fork of Jocko River near Jocko, Mont., 1912-

Falls Creek near Jocko, Mont., 1912- 

Big Knife Creek near Jocko, Mont., 1908- 

Agency Creek near Jocko, Mont., 1908-

Blodgett Creek near Jocko, Mont., 1909-10. 

Finley Creek near Jocko, Mont., 1908-

East Finley Creek near Jocko, Mont., 1908-

Indian ditch near Jocko, Mont., 1908-1911; 1912- 

Valley Creek near Ravalli, Mont., 1908-1911. 

Revais Creek near Dixon, Mont., 1911- 

Thompson River near Thompson Falls, Mont., 1911- 

Prospect Creek near Thompson Falls, Mont., 1911- 

Priest River at outlet of Priest Lake, at Coolin, Idaho, 1911- 

Priest River at Falk's ranch, near Priest River > Idaho, 1911-12. 

Priest River near Priest River, Idaho, 1903-1905; 1910-11. 

Sullivan Lake near Metaline Falls, Wash., 1912- 

Sullivan Creek near Metaline Falls, Wash., 1912- 

Kettle River at Curlew, Wash., 1911-12. 

Kettle River at Boyds, Wash., 1913-1915. 

Hall Creek near Inchelium, Wash., 1912- 

Stranger Creek at Inchelium, Wash., 1914- 

North Fork of Cceur d'Alene River (head of Cceur d'Alene River and through

Coeur d'Alene Lake of Spokane River) at Prichard, Idaho, 1911-1914. 

North Fork of Cceur d'Alene River at Enaville, Idaho, 1911-1913. 

Cceur d'Alene River near Cataldo, Idaho, 1911-12. 

Cceur d'Alene Lake at Cceur d'Alene, Idaho, 1903- 

Spokane River at Post Falls, Idaho, 1913- 

Spokane River at Trent, Wash., 1911-1913. 

Spokane River at Washington Water Power Co.'s dam, at Spokane, Wash., 1891-

1896.

Spokane River at Spokane, Wash., 1896- 

Spokane River near Long Lake, Wash., 1912-

Little North Fork of Co3ur d'Alene River near Enaville, Idaho, 1911-12.

St. Joe River at Avery, Idaho, 1911-

St. Joe River near Calder, Idaho, 1911-12.

St. Maries River at Lotus, Idaho, 1911-12. 

Spokane Valley Land & Water Co.'s canal near Post Falls, Idaho, 1911-
GAGING STATIONS. XI

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

Spokane River tributaries Continued.

Latah (Hangman) Creek at and near Tekoa, Wash., 1904-5. 

North Fork of Latah Creek near Spokane, Wash., 1904-5.

Little Spokane River near Spokane, Wash., 1903-1905; 1911-1913. 

Sanpoil River at Keller, Wash., 1911- 

Nespelem River at Nespelem, Wash., 1911- 

Okanogan River at Okanogan, Wash., 1911-

Similkameen River near Oroville, Wash., 1911-

Sinlahekin Creek near Loomis, Wash., 1903-1905.

Johnson Creek near Riverside, Wash., 1903-1907.

Salmon Creek near Conconully, Wash., 1910-

Salmon Creek near Okanogan, Wash., 1903-1912. 

Methow River at Winthrop, Wash., 1912. 

Methow River at Pateros, Wash., 1903-

Chewack Creek at Winthrop, Wash., 1912-13.

Twisp River at Twisp, Wash., 1911-1913.

Stehekin River (head of Chelan River) at Stehekin, Wash., 1910-1915. 

Chelan Lake at Lakeside, Wash., 1897-1899. 

Chelan Lake at Chelan, Wash., 1905; 1910- 

Chelan River at Chelan, Wash., 1903-

Railroad Creek at Lucerne, Wash., 1910-1913. 

Entiat River at Entiat, Wash., 1910- 

Wenatchee River near Leavenworth, Wash., 1910- 

Wenatchee River at Dryden (Cashmere), Wash., 1904- 

Wenatchee River at Wenatchee, Wash., 1897.

White River near Chiwaukum, Wash., 1911-12; 1914.

Nason Creek near Nason, Wash., 1911.

Chiwawa Creek near Leavenworth, Wash., 1911-12; 1913-14.

Chiwaukum Creek near Chiwaukum, Wash., 1911.

Icicle Creek near Leavenworth, Wash., 1911-14.

Peshastin Creek at Blewett, Wash., 1911-12.

Peshastin Creek near Leavenworth, Wash., 1911-12.

Wenatchee Valley canal at Dryden, Wash, (irrigation seasons only), 1912- 

Crab Creek at Wilson Creek, Wash., 1904. 

Crab Creek at Adrian, Wash., 1910; 1911; 1912. 

Crab Creek near Ephrata, Wash., 1909. 

Moses Lake at Neppel (Moses Lake), Wash., 1909-1914. 

Crab Creek near Warden, Wash., 1909-1912. 

Rockyford Creek near Ephrata, Wash., 1909-1911. 

Keechelus Lake (on YaMma River) near Martin, Wash., 1906- 

YaMma River near Martin, Wash., 1903- 

YaMma River at Easton, Wash., 1904; 1910-1915. 

YaMma River at Cle Elum, Wash., 1906- 

YaMma River at Umtanum, Wash., 1906-

YaMma River at Selah Gap, near North YaMma, Wash., 1897; 1904; 1911; 1912. 

YaMma River at Union Gap, near YaMma City, Wash., 1894-1909; 1911-1914. 

YaMma River near Wapato, Wash., 1908- 

YaMma River at Mabton, Wash., 1904-1906; 1911-12. 

YaMma River near Prosser, Wash., 1904-1906; 1913- 

YaMma River at Kiona, Wash., 1895-1915. 

YaMma River near Richland, Wash., 1906-1911.

Cabin Creek near Easton, Wash., 1909-1911.

Kachess Lake (on Kachess River) near Easton, Wash., 1905-
XII SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

Yakima River tributaries Continued.

Kachess River near Easton, Wash., 1903-

Big Creek near Cle Elum, Wash., 1909.

Cle Elum River, North Fork (head of Cle Elum River), at Galena, Wash,

1907; 1911.

Cle Elum Lake near Roslyn, Wash., 1906- 

Cle Elum River near Roslyn, Wash., 1903- 

Teanaway River below Forks, near Cle Elum, Wash., 1911-12. 

Teanaway River near Cle Elum, Wash., 1909-1911; 1912-1914. 

Swauk Creek near Cle Elum, Wash., 1909-1912. 

Cascade canal riear Ellensburg (Thorp), Wash., 1905-6; 1909-1911. 

West Kittitas canal near Thorp, Wash., 1904-1906; 1909-1911. 

Ellensburg Water Co.'s canal near Ellensburg, Wash., 1904-5; 1909-1911. 

Taneum Creek near Thorp, Wash., 1909-1912. 

Manastash Creek near Ellensburg, Wash., 1909-1914. 

Wilson Creek near Thrall, Wash., 1911. 

Selah Moxee canal near Selah, Wash., 1904-5; 1909-1911. 

Wenas Creek near Selah, Wash., 1909-1912. 

Naches River at Anderson's ranch, near Nile, Wash., 1909-1914. 

Naches River at Oak Flat, near Nile, Wash., 1904- 

Naches River below Tieton River, near Naches, Wash., 1905; 1909-1912. 

Naches River near North Yakima, Wash., 1893-1897; 1898-1912.

Bumping Lake (on Bumping River) near Nile, Wash., 1909; 1910- 

Bumping River at Bumping Lake, near Nile, Wash., 1906; 1909-

American River near Nile, Wash:, 1909; 1910; 1911; 1913; 1914; 1915. 

Selah Valley canal near Naches, Wash., 1904-6; 1909-1913. 

Tieton River, North Fork, below Clear Creek, near Naches, Wash.,

1914-15.

Tieton River at McAllister Meadows, near Naches, Wash., 1908-1914. 

Tieton River at headworks of Tieton canal, near Naches, Wash., 1906- 

Tieton River at Cobb's ranch, near Naches, Wash.; 1902-1913.

Tieton canal near Naches, Wash., 1910- 

Wapatox canal near Naches, Wash., 1904-5; 1909-11. 

Naches Canal Co.'s (Gleed) canal near Naches, Wash., 19044.906; 1909-

1911. 

Yakima Valley (Congdon) canal near Naches, Wash., 1904-1906; 1909-

1911.

Naches-Cowiche canal near Naches, Wash., 1904-1905; 1909-1911. 

North Yakima power canal near North Yakima, Wash., 1904-1906;

1909-10.

Schanno canal near North Yakima, Wash., 1904-5; 1909-1911. 

North Yakima power waste at North Yakima, Wash., 1909-1912. 

North Yakima mill waste at North Yakima, Wash., 1909-1912.

Naches Avenue Union canal at North Yakima, Wash., 1904-1906;

1909-1911.

Old Union canal near North Yakima, Wash., 1904-1906; 1909-1911. 

Moxee Co.'s canal near North Yakima, Wash., 1904-1906; 1909-1911. 

Fowler canal near North Yakima, Wash., 1904-1906; 1909-1911. 

Ahtanum Creek, North Fork (head of Ahtanum Creek), near Tampico, Wash.,

1907-

Ahtanum Creek at The Narrows, near Tampico, Wash., 1908-1913. 

Ahtanum Creek near Yakima City, Wash., 1904; 1907-1912.

South Fork of Ahtanum Creek at Conrad ranch, near Tampico, Wash., 1915- 

South Fork of Ahtanum Creek near Tampico, Wash., 1907-1914.
GAGING STATIONS. XIH

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

Yakima River tributaries Continued.

New Reservation canal near Parker (Yakima City), Wash., 1904-

Old Reservation canal near Parker (Wapato), Wash., 1904-

Sunnyside canal near Parker (Wapato), Wash., 1904-

Toppenish Creek near Fort Simcoe, Wash., 1909-

Toppenish Creek near White Swan (Wapato), Wash., 1909-1912.

Toppenish Creek at railway bridge, near Toppenish, Wash., 1894-1896.

Toppenish Creek near Toppenish, Wash., 1908-9.

Toppenish Creek at Alfalfa, Wash., 1909-1912. 

Simcoe Creek near Fort Simcoe, Wash., 1909-

Reservation drain at Alfalfa, Wash., 1912-

Satus'Creek near Toppenish, Wash., 1908-1913.

Satus Creek below mouth of Dry Creek, near Toppenish, Wash., 1913-

Satus Creek near Alfalfa, Wash., 1905.

Satus Creek near Satus, Wash., 1894-1896.

Kiona canal near Kiona, Wash., 1904-1906; 1908-1911.

Kennewick canal near Richland (Kennewick), Wash., 1904-5; 1910-11.

Lower Yakima canal near Kiona, Wash., 1905; 1910-11. 

Snake River at south boundary of Yellowstone National Park, 1913- 

Jackson Lake (Snake River) at Moran, Wyo., 1909-10 (fragmentary); 1911- 

Snake River 1 near Moran, Wyo., 1903- 

Snake River 1 at Grovont, Wyo., 1899. 

Snake River at Alpine, Idaho, 1916- 

Snake River 1 near Lyon, Idaho, 1903-1911. 

Snake River 1 near Heise, Idaho, 1910- 

Snake River at Idaho Falls, Idaho, 1889-1890; 1892-1894. 

Snake River near Shelley, Idaho, 1915- 

Snake River near Firth, Idaho, 1915.

Snake River at Porterville Bridge near Blackfoot, Idaho, 1916- 

Snake River near Blackfoot, Idaho, 1910- 

Snake River at Neeley, Idaho, 1906-

Snake River at Howells Ferry, near Minidoka, Idaho, 1910- 

Snake River at Montgomery Ferry, near Minidoka, Idaho, 1895-1899: 1901-1910. 

Lake Milner (on Snake River) at Milner, Idaho, 1911- 

Snake River at Milner, Idaho, 1909- 

Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho, 1913- 

Snake River near Hagerman, Idaho, 1912- 

Snake River at King Hill, Idaho, 1909- 

Snake River near Murphy, Idaho, 1912; 1913- 

Snake River at Weiser, Idaho, 1910- 

Snake River at Lewiston, Idaho, 1910. 

Snake River at Riparia, Wash., 1916- 

Snake River near Burbank, Wash., 1907-

Pacific Creek near Moran, Wyo., 1906.

Buffalo River near Elk, Wyo., 1906.

Henrys Fork 8 at Warm River, Idaho, 1910-1915.

Henrys Fork near Ora, Idaho, 1902-1909.

Henrys Fork in canyon above Fall River, Idaho, 1890-91.

Henrys Fork near Rexburg, Idaho, 1909-

Warm River at Warm River, Idaho, 1912-1915.

Robinson Creek at Warm Riyer, Idaho, 1912-1915.

»Decision of United States Geographic Board; formeily called South Fork of Snake Elver. 

* Decision of United States Geographic Board; formerly called North Fork of Snake River.
XIV SUEFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII.

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

Snake River tributaries Continued. 

Henrys Pork tributaries Continued.

Fall River near Marysville, Idaho, 1902-3.

Fall River at Fremont, Idaho, 1904-1909 (replace Marysville station).

Fall River at Canyon, Idaho, 1890-1901.

Teton River near St. Anthony, Idaho, 1903-1909.

Teton River at Chase's ranch, Idaho, 1890-1893. 

Idaho (Government) canal near Shelley, Idaho, 1912- 

Willow Creek near Prospect, Idaho, 1903-4.

Grays Lake outlet near Herman, Idaho, 1916- 

Blackfoot River above reservoir, near Henry, Idaho, 1914- 

Blackfoot-Marsh reservoir near Henry, Idaho, 1912- 

Blackfoot River below reservoir, near Henry [near Rossfork], Idaho, 1908- 

Blackfoot River near Shelley, Idaho, 1909- 

Blackfoot River near Presto, Idaho, 1903-1909. 

Blackfoot Riyer near Blackfoot, Idaho, (fragmentary), 1913; 1914; 1915-

Little Blackfoot River at Henry, Idaho, 1914-

Meadow Creek near Henry, Idaho, 1914- 

Idaho (Government) canal near Firth, Idaho, 1914-

Fort Hall upper canal near Blackfoot, Idaho., 1912-

Fort Hall lower canal near Blackfoot, Idaho, 1912- 

Big Lost River near Chilly, Idaho, 1904-1906; 1907-1915. 

Big Lost River near Mackay, Idaho, 1903-1906; 1912-1915.

Thousand Springs Creek near Chilly, Idaho, 1912-13; 1914.

Sharp ditch near Mackay, Idaho, 1912-1914.

Streeter ditch near Mackay, Idaho, 1913-1914.

Cedar Creek above forks; near Mackay, Idaho, 1911-1913.

Cedar Creek below forks, near Mackay, Idaho, 1911-1913.

Antelope Creek near Darlington, Idaho, 1913-

Little Lost River near Clyde, Idaho, 1910-1913.

Birch Creek near Kaufman, Idaho, 1910-1912.

Camas Creek near Hamer, Idaho, 1912-13.

Portneuf River above reservoir, near Chesterfield, Idaho, 1912-1914. 

Portneuf diversion channel near Chesterfield, Idaho, 1914. 

Portneuf River below reservoir, near Chesterfield, Idaho, 1912-1915. 

Portneuf River near Pebble, Idaho, 1019-1913. 

Portneuf River at Topaz, Idaho, 1913-1915. 

Portneuf River near McCammon, Idaho, 1896. 

Portneuf River at Pocatello, Idaho, 1897-1899; 1911-

Topons Creek near Chesterfield, Idaho, 1912-1914.

Pebble Creek near Pebble, Idaho, 1911-1914.

Birch Creek near Downey, Idaho, 1911-1914. 

Raft River near Bridge, Idaho, 1909-1915.

Clear Creek near Naf, Idaho, 1910-11; 1912.

Cassia Creek near Conant, Idaho, 1909-1912. 

North Side Minidoka canal near Minidoka, Idaho, 1909- 

South Side Minidoka canal near Minidoka, Idaho, 1909- 

Goose Creek above Trapper Creek, near Oakley, Idaho, 1911-1916. 

Goose Creek near Oakley, Idaho, 1909-1911.

Trapper Creek near Oakley, Idaho, 1911-1916.

Birch Creek near Oakley, Idaho, 1912-13; 3914-1916. 

North Side Twin Falls canal at Milner, Idaho, 1909-
GAGING STATION'S. XV

Columbia Eiver tributaries Continued. 

Snake River tributaries Continued.

South Side Twin Falls canal at Milner, Idaho, 1909- 

Big Cottonwood Creek near Oakley, Idaho, 1909-1915. 

Dry Creek near Artesian City, Idaho, 1912. 

Rock Creek near Rock Creek, Idaho, 1909-1913.

McMullen Creek near Rock Creek, Idaho, 1910; 1912. 

Salmon Falls Creek above upper Vineyard ditch, near Contact, Nev., 1914. 

Salmon Falls Creek below upper Vineyard ditch, near Contact, Nev., 1914. 

Salmon Falls Creek below High Lane canal, near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914. 

Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto, Nev., 1909- 

Salmon Falls Creek near Twin Falls, Idaho, 1909-10.

Upper Vineyard ditch near Contact, Nev., 1914.

Lower Vineyard ditch near Contact, Nev., 1914.

Jakes Creek above Hubbard ranch, near Contact, Nev., 1914.

Jakes Creek below Hubbard ranch, near Contact, Nev., 1914.

Willow Creek near Contact, Nev., 1914.

Bird's Nest ditch near Contact, Nev., 1914.

Harrell ditch near Contact, Nev., 1914.

High Line ditch near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914.

San Jacinto ditch near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914.

Island ditch near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914.

West Boar's Nest ditch near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914.

Trout Creek near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914.

East Boar's Nest ditch near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914.

Shoshone Creek near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914-15. 

North Side ditch near San Jacinto, Nev., 1914.

Cedar Creek near Roseworth, Idaho, 1909^-1914; 1916.

Devil Creek near Three Creek, Idaho, 1912-1914; 1916. 

Big Wood River near Gimlet, Idaho, 1904-5. 

Big Wood River at Hailey, Idaho, 1889; 1915- 

Big Wpod Slough at Hailey, Idaho, 1915- 

Big Wood River near Bellevue, Idaho, 1911- 

Big Wood River below Magic dam, near Richfield, Idaho, 1911- 

Big Wood River below North Gooding canal, near Shoshone, Idaho, 1911;

1912-

Big Wood River near Gooding, Idaho, 1916- 

Big Wood River near Shoshone, Idaho, 1905-6; 1908-1913. 

Big Wood River at Toponis, Idaho, 1896-1899. 

Big Wood River near Bliss, Idaho, 1899.

Camas Creek near Blaine, Idaho, 1912-

Little Wood River near Carey, Idaho, 1904-5.

Little Wood River near Richfield, Idaho, 1911-

Little Wood River at Toponis [Gooding], Idaho, 1896-1899.

Dry Creek near Blanche, Idaho, 1911-1914. 

King Hill Creek near King Hill, Idaho, 1913. 

Little Canyon Creek at Glenns Ferry, Idaho, 1909-1913. 

Alkali Creek near Glenns Ferry, Idaho, 1909-1913. 

Cold Springs Creek near Hammett, Idaho, 1909-1913. 

Bennett Creek near Hammett, Idaho, 1909-1913. 

Bruneau River near Rowland, Nev., 1913- 

Bruneau River near Tindall, Idaho, 1910-1912. 

Bruneau River near Hot Spring, Idaho, 1909-1915.
XVI SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

Columbia Eiver tributaries Continued. 

Snake Eiver tributaries Continued.

Bruneau River near Grand view, Idaho, 1895-1903; 1909- 

Sheep Creek near Tindall, Idaho, 1910-1913. 

Marys Creek near Owyhee, Nev., 1913-1915. 

Marys Creek at Tindall, Idaho, 1910-1913. 

Louse Creek near Wickahoney, Idaho, 1911.

East Fork of Bruneau River near Three Creek, Idaho, 1912-1914; 1916. 

East Fork of Bruneau Eiver near Hot Spring, Idaho, 1910-1915. 

Three Creek near Three Creek, Idaho, 1912-1914; 1916.

Cherry Creek near Three Creek, Idaho, 1912-1914; 1916. 

Deadwood Creek near Three Creek, Idaho, 1912-1914; 1916. 

Buckaroo ditch at Hot Spring, Idaho, 1912-1914. 

Grandview canal near Grandview, Idaho, 1912-1915. 

Castle Creek near Castle Creek, Idaho, 1910-11. 

Sucker Creek near Homedale, Idaho, 1903-1910. 

Owyhee River near Gold Creek, Nev., 1916- 

Owyhee River at Mountain City, Nev., 1913. 

Owyhee River near Owyhee, Nev., 1913- 

Owyhee River at Owyhee, Oreg., 1890-1896; 1903-1916.

South Fork of Owyhee River near Tuscarora, Nev., 1913. 

Jack Creek near Tuscarora, Nev., 1913- 

Jordan Creek near Jordan Valley, Oreg., 1911-

Cow Creek at Narrows, near Jordan Valley, Oreg., 1914. 

Cow Creek at mouth, near Jordan Valley, Oreg., 1914. 

Owyhee canal near Owyhee, Oreg., 1904-5; 1911-1916. 

Boise River near Twin Springs, Idaho, 1911- 

Boise River at Bowling's ranch, near Arrowrock, Idaho, 1911- 

Boise River below Moore Creek, near Arrowrock, Idaho, 1916- 

Boise River near Highland, Idaho (replaces the Boise station), 1905-1915. 

Boise River near Boise, Idaho, 1894-1904. 

Boise River at Caldwell, Idaho, 1895-96.

Cottonwood Creek near Arrowrock, Idaho, 1914- ' 

South Fork of Boise River near Lenox, Idaho, 1911- 

Smith Creek near Lenox, Idaho, 1916 

Long Gulch Creek near Lenox, Idaho, 1916- 

Rattlesnake Creek near Lenox, Idaho, 1916. 

Willow Creek near Lenox, Idaho, 1916- 

Little Camas Creek near Little Camas Store, Idaho, 1896. 

Moore Creek near Arrowrock, Idaho, 1915-

Grimes Creek near Centerville, Idaho, 1910. 

Dry Creek:

Spring Creek near Boise, Idaho, 1911-12. 

Wilson ditch near Ontario, Oreg., 1904-5. 

Malheur River near Drewsey, Oreg., 1914.

Malheur River at Warmsprings reservoir site, near Riverside, Oreg., 1914- 

Malheur River above South Fork, at Eiverside, Oreg., 1906-7; 1908-1910. 

Malheur River at Riverside, Oreg., 1909-1915. 

Malheur Eiver near Namorf, Oreg., 1913-

Malheur River near Harper ranch, near Westfall, Oreg., 1903-1905. 

Malheur River near Little Valley, Oreg., 1914. 

Malheur Eiver at McLaughlin bridge, near Vale, Oreg., 1904-1906. 

Malheur River at Vale, Oreg., 1890-91; 1895-96; 1903-1914. 

Malheur River at Halliday bridge, near Ontario, Oreg., 19047-5.
GAGING STATION'S. XVII

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

Snake River tributaries Continued.

Malheur River near Ontario, Oreg., 1903-4.

South Fork of Malheur River at Riverside, Oreg., 1910-1913; 1913-1915; 

North Fork of Malheur River at Scotts ranch, near Beulah, Oreg., 1914. 

North Fork of Malheur River at Foley's ranch, near Beulah, Oreg., 1909-

1912; 1913-14.

Vines ditch near Little Valley, Oreg., 1904-5; 1914. 

Malheur Fanners' canal above Vale, Oreg., 1904-5. 

McLaughlin ditch above Vale, Oreg., 1904-5. 

"J. H." ditch above Vale, Oreg., 1904-5. 

Gellennan & Frohman ditch above Vale, Oreg., 1904-5. 

Sand Hollow ditch above Vale, Oreg., 1904-5. 

Bully Creek near Westfall, Oreg., 1911; 1912-13. 

BuUy Creek at Warm Springs, near Vale, Oreg., 1903-4; 1905-1907; 1911- 

Bully Creek at Vale, Oreg., 1904-5. 

Hope Mill ditch at Vale, Oreg., 1904-5.

Willow Creek near Malheur, Oreg., 1904-6; 1910-11; 1912-1915. 

Willow Creek near Brogan, Oreg., 1910- 

Willow Creek at Dell, Oreg., 1904-1906. 

Cow Creek near Brogan, Oreg., 1912- 

Pole Creek near Brogan, Oreg., 1912-13. 

Nevada ditch below Vale, Oreg., 1904-5. 

Payette River near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, 1906- 

Payette River at Payette, Idaho, 1895-1897.

North Fork of Payette River at Lardo, Idaho, 1908- 

North Fork of Payette River at Van Wyck, Idaho, 1912-

Lake Fork of Payette River near McCall, Idaho, 1909-1914. 

Shafer Creek near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, 1911-12.

Harris Creek near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, 1911-12. 

Weiser River near Weiser, Idaho, 1890-91; 1894-1-904; 1910-1915. 

Weiser River, West Fork, near Fruitvale, Idaho, 1910-1913.

Lost Creek near Tamarack, Idaho, 1910-1914. 

Middle Fork of Weiser River at Middle Fork, Idaho, 1910-1913. 

Sage Creek near Mid vale, Idaho, 1913. 

Sommercamp Creek near Midvale, Idaho, 1913. 

Miller Creek near Midvale, Idaho, 1913. 

Crane Creek near Midvale, Idaho, 1910- 

Mann Creek near Weiser, Idaho, 1911-1913. 

Monroe Creek (upper station) near Wesier, Idaho, 1911-12. 

Monroe Creek (lower station) near Weiser, Idaho, 1911-1913. 

Burnt River, North Fork (head of Burnt River) near Audrey, Oreg., 1915-16. 

Burnt River near Hereford, Oreg., 1915-16. 

Burnt River near Bridgeport, Oreg., 1915-16.

Middle Fork of Burnt River near Audrey, Oreg., 1915-16.

South Fork of Burnt River near Unity, Oreg., 1915-16.

South Fork of Burnt River at Hardman ranch near Unity, Oreg., 1916-

Sawmill Creek near Unity, Oreg., 1915. 

Camp Creek near Hereford, Oreg., 1915. 

Powder River at Salisbury, Oreg., 1903-1914. 

Powder River at Baker, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Powder River near North Powder, Oreg., 1909-1912; 1913-1916. 

Baldock Slough at Baker, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Old Settlers Slough at Baker, Oreg., 1913; 1914.
XVIII STJKFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1916, PABT XII.

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

Snake River tributaries Continued.

Powder River tributaries Continued.

Pine Creek near Baker, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Goodrich Creek near Baker, Oreg., 1913. 

Mill Creek near Baker, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Lee-Polly ditch near Baker, Oreg., 1914. 

Marble Creek near Baker, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Salmon Creek near Baker, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Willow Creek near Haines, Oreg., 1913.

North Powder River at Gardner's ranch, near North Powder, Oreg., 1912. 

North Powder River at North Powder, Oreg., 1912; 1913; 1914.

Anthony Creek near North Powder, Oreg., 1912. 

Wolf Creek near North Powder, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Big Creek near Medical Springs, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Goose Creek near Keating, Oreg., 1913; 1914. 

Eagle Creek above West Fork, near Baker, Oreg., 1911. 

Eagle Creek near Baker, Oreg., 1909-10. 

Eagle Creek near New Bridge, Oreg., 1910-11; 1914.

West Fork of Eagle Creek near Baker, Oreg., 1911. 

Daly Creek near Richland, Oreg., 1913. 

Salmon River near Pierson, Idaho, 1911-1913. 

Salmon River at Salmon, Idaho, 1912- 

Salmon River at Whitebird, Idaho, 1910-

Lake Creek near Stanley, Idaho, 1910-1913. 

Valley Creek near Stanley, Idaho, 1910-1913. 

Pahsimeroi River near Goldburg, Idaho, 1910-1913. 

Pahsimeroi River below the sinks, near Goldburg, Idaho, 1913. 

Goldburg Creek near Goldburg, Idaho, 1910; 1913. 

Big Creek near Patterspn, Idaho, 1910-1913. 

Lemhi River:

Timber Creek near Leadore, Idaho, 1912,

West Fork of Timber Creek near Leadore, Idaho, 1912. 

Eightmile Creek near Leadore, Idaho, 1912. 

North Fork of Salmon River near North Fork, Idaho, 1912. 

Grande Ronde River at Hilgard, Oreg., 1903-1915. 

Grande Ronde River at Elgin, Oreg., 1903-1912. 

Grande Ronde River at Zindel, Wash., 1904-1912.

Catherine Creek near Union, Oreg., 1906-7; 1911-12; 1915.

Little Creek near Union, Oreg., 1915. 

Mill Creek near Summerville, Oreg., 1914-15. 

Wallowa Lake (on Wallowa River) near Joseph, Oreg., 1905-6; 1912-1914;

1915.

Wallowa River at Joseph, Oreg., 1903-1914; 1915. 

Wallowa River near Wallowa, Oreg., 1903-1907. 

Wallowa River at Minam (near Elgin), Oreg., 1903-1914. 

Silver Lake ditch near Joseph, Oreg., 1905; 1915. 

Farmers and Citizens' ditch near Joseph, Oreg., 1905; 1915. 

Granger ditch at Joseph, Oreg., 1905; 1915. 

Big Bend ditch at Joseph, Oreg., 1905; 1915. 

Hurricane Creek near Joseph, Oreg., 1915. 

Lostine River near Lostine, Oreg., 1912-1914; 1915. 

Company ditch near Wallowa, Oreg., 1905. 

Bear Creek near Wallowa, Oreg., 1915. 

Minam River at Minam, Oreg., 1912-1914.
GAGING STATIONS. XIX

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

Snake River tributaries Continued.

Asotin Creek near Shelmans ranch, near Asotin, Wash., 1904-1906.

Asotin Creek near Asotin, Wash., 1904-5; 1910; 1911.

Selway River (head of Clearwater River), near Lowell, Idaho, 1911-12.

Clearwater River at Kamiah, Idaho, 1910-1916.

Clearwater River at Lewiston, Idaho, 1910-1913. 

Lochsa River near Lowell, Idaho, 1910-1912.

South Fork of Clearwater River near Grangeville, Idaho, 1910-1916. 

South Fork of Clearwater River at Kooskia, Idaho, 1910-1912. 

Lolo Creek near Greer, Idaho, 1911-12.

Tucannon River near Pomeroy, Wash., 1913-1915.

Tucannon River near Starbuck, Wash., 1914-

Palouse River near Potlatch, Idaho, 1914-

Palouse River at Elberton, Wash., 1904-5.

Palouse River near Winona, Wash., 1915-

Palouse River at Hooper, Wash., 1897-1916.

Rock Creek near Ewan (St. John), Wash., 1903-1905; 1914- 

Cow Creek near Keystone, Wash., 1904-5. 

Cow Creek near Hooper, Wash., 1904. 

Walla Walla River near Milton, Oreg., 1903-1908. 

Walla Walla River at Whitman, Wash., 1897-1899.

South Fork of Walla Walla River near Milton, Oreg., 1906; 1907-

South Fork of Walla Walla River near Milton, Oreg. (lower station), 1903-1906.

Mill Creek near Walla Walla, Wash., 1913- 

Umatilla River at Gibbon, Oreg., 1896-1911. 

Umatilla River at Pendleton, Oreg., 1891-2; 1903-1905. 

Umatilla River above Furnish reservoir, near Yoakum, Oreg., 1915- 

Umatilla River at Yoakum, Oreg., 1903- 

Umatilla River near Umatilla, Oreg., 1903-

North Fork of Umatilla River near Gibbon, Oreg., 1912-

McKay Creek near Pendleton, Oreg., 1903-4.

Farmers' mill ditch at Pendleton, Oreg., 1905.

Slusher & Gould ditch near Nolin, Oreg., 1905-6.

Lisle & Crane ditch near Echo, Oreg., 1905.

Charles Lisle ditch at Echo, Oreg., 1905-6.

Henrietta mill ditch at Echo, Oreg., 1905-6.

Wilson & Co.'s ditch at Echo, Oreg., 1905-6.

Alien ditch at Echo, Oregi, 1905-6.

Western Land & Irrigation Co.'s (Hinkle) ditch at Echo, Oreg., 1905-6.

Pioneer ditch at Echo, Oreg., 1905-6.

Maxwell ditch at Echo, Oreg., 1905-6.

Maxwell Land & Irrigation Co.'s (Hermiston) ditch near Hermiston, Oreg., 

1905-6.

Beitle ditch near Hermiston, Oreg., 1905-6.

Oregon Land & Water Co.'a ditch at Umatilla, Oreg., 1905-3.

Brownell ditch at Umatilla, Oreg., 1905-6. 

Willow Creek near Arlington, Oreg., 1905-6. 

Rock Creek near Goldendale, Wash., 1911-13.

Squaw Creek near Goldendale, Wash., 1911-13. 

John Day River near Dayville, Oreg., 1908-1914. 

John Day River at Clarno, Oreg., 1914-15. 

John Day River at McDonald, Oreg., 1904-

South Fork of John Day River at Dayville, Oreg., 1908-1914.

Dayville ditch at Dayville, Oreg., 1910-1914. 

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XX SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

John Day River tributaries Continued.

Camas Creek above Cable Creek, near Ukiah, Oreg., 1914- 

Camas Creek below Cable Creek, near Ukiah, Oreg., 1914.

Cable Creek near Ukiah, Oreg., 1914- 

Rock Creek at Rockcreek, Oreg., 1905; 1911. 

Deschutes River at Crane Prairie, near Lapine, Oreg., 1914- 

Deschutes River at Forest Service bridge, near Lapine, Oreg., 1910; 1912; 1913- 

Deschutes River near Lava, Oreg., 1905-1907; 1909-1911; 1912; 1913-1915. 

Deschutes River at West's ranch, near Lava, Oreg., 1906-1909; 1914. 

Deschutes River at Benham Falls, Oreg., 1909-1914. 

Deschutes River at Lava Island, Oreg., 1915-16. 

Deschutes River at Bend, Oreg., 1904-1914. 

. Deschutes River below Bend, Oreg., 1914-

'Deschutes River at Tumalo [Laidlaw], Oreg., 1909-1912; 1914-1915. 

Deschutes River near Cline Falls, Oreg., 1910-11; 1912-13. 

Deschutes River near Mecca, Oreg., 1911- 

Deschutes River at Sherar, Oreg., 1912-1914. 

Deschutes River at Moro, Oreg., 1897-1899. 

Deschutes River at Moody (Biggs), Oreg., 1906-

Odell Creek near Crescent, Oreg., 1911; 1912; 1913; 1914.

Fall River near Lapine, Oreg., 1912.

East Fork at Crescent, Oreg., 1904-1908; 1910-11; 1913-14.

East Fork at Morson's intake, near Lapine, Oreg., 1914-

East Fork near Lapine, Oreg., 1910-1913.

East Fork at Alien's ranch, near Lava, Oreg., 1905-1912; 1913-1915.

Crescent Creek at outlet of Crescent Lake, near Crescent, Oreg., 1911;

1912-1915.

Crescent Creek below Cold Creek, near Crescent, Oreg., 1912-13. 

Crescent Creek near Crescent, Oreg., 1912-13; 1914. 

Big Marsh Creek near Crescent, Oreg., 1912-1914. 

Arnold canal near Bend, Oreg., 1914- 

Central Oregon canal near Bend, Oreg., 1905- 

Pilot Butte canal near Bend, Oreg., 1905- 

North canal near Bend, Oreg., 1913- 

Swalley canal near Bend, Oreg., 1913- 

Tumalo Creek near Tumalo [Laidlaw], Oreg., 1906-1914. 

Tumalo Creek near Bend, Oreg., 1906-

Lewis Creek near Tumalo [Laidlaw], Oreg., 1908-9. 

Wimer canal near Tumalo [Laidlaw], Oreg., 1906-1914; 1916- 

Columbia Southern canal near Tumalo [Laidlaw], Oreg., 1906-1914; 1916. 

Tumalo feed canal near Bend, Oreg., 1914- 

Squaw Creek near Sisters, Oreg., 1906-

Squaw Creek canal near Sisters, Oreg., 1916- 

McAllister's ditch near Sisters, Oreg., 1909-1913. 

Crooked River near Post, Oreg., 1908-1911.

Crooked River at Hoffman's ranch, near Prineville, Oreg., 1913-14. 

Crooked River near Prineville, Oreg., 1908-1912. 

Crooked River at Prineville, Oreg., 1914.

Prineville flour mill tailrace at Prineville, Oreg., 1914. 

Ochoco Creek near Howard, Oreg., 1910-11.

Ochoco Creek at Elliot's ranch, near Prineville, Oreg., 1908-1910; 1914- 

Ochoco Creek at Prineville, Oreg., 1912; 1913-1915. 

Marks Creek near Prineville, Oreg., 1916- 

Mill Creek near Prineville, Oreg., 1916-
GAGING STATIONS. XXI

Columbia River tributaries Continued. 

Deschutes River tributaries Continued. 

Crooked River tributaries Continued. 

Ochoco Creek tributaries Continued.

Tableland ditch near Prineville, Oreg., 1915- 

Elliot ditch near Prineville, Oreg., 1908-1910; 1914- 

McKay Creek near Prineville, Oreg., 1915- 

Metolius River at Allingham ranger station, near Sisters, Oreg., 1910-1913;

1915-

Metolius River at Hubbard's ranch, near Grand view, Oreg., 1910-1913. 

Metolius River at Rigg's ranch, near Sisters, Oreg., 1908-1912. 

Lake Creek near Sisters, Oreg., 1911-1913; 1915- 

First Creek near Sisters, Oreg., 1915- 

Jack Creek near Sisters, Oreg., 1915- 

Canyon Creek near Sisters, Oreg., 1915- 

Whitewater River near Grandview, Oreg., 1911-1913, 

Shitike Creek at Wannspring, Oreg., 1911- 

Trout Creek near Antelope, Oreg., 1915; 1916- 

Trout Creek near Gateway, Oreg., 1915; 1916.

Hay Creek near Hay Creek, Oreg., 1915; 1916., 

Warm Springs River near Warmspring, Oreg., 1911-

Mill Creek near Warmspring, Oreg., 1915. 

White River near Tygh Valley, Oreg., 1911-

Tygh Creek at Tygh Valley, Oreg., 1911-1913.

KUckitat River above Pearl Creek, near Glenwood, Wash., 1910; 1916- 

Klickitat River above Big Muddy Creek, Wash., 1905. 

Klickitat River below Big Muddy Creek, Wash., 1905; 1907-8. 

Klickitat River at Camp Klickitat, Wash., 1907-1908. 

Klickitat River near Glenwood, Wash., 1909- 

Klickitat River below Glenwood, Wash., 1914. 

Klickitat River at Hanson's cable, near Klickitat, Wash., 1908-9. 

Klickitat River at Klickitat (Wright), Wash., 1909-1912. 

Klickitat River at Wols Ferry, near Lyle, Wash., 1907-1910. 

Klickitat River at Lyle, Wash., 1912.

Pearl Creek near Glenwood, Wash., 1916. 

Swamp Creek near Glenwood, Wash., 1916. 

West Fork of Klickitat River near Glenwood, Wash., 1910; 1916- 

Surveyors Creek near Glenwood, Wash., 1916. 

Cunningham Creek near Glenwood, Wash., 1916. 

Big Muddy Creek near Glenwood, Wash., 1916-

Big Muddy River above mouth of Cougar Creek, near Wright, Wash., 1905; 

1908.

Cougar Creek near Glenwood, Wash., 1916. 

Little Klickitat River near Goldendale, Wash., 1910-1912. 

Hood River at Dee, Oreg., 1913-

Hood River at Winans, Oreg., 1905-1907; 1910-1912; 1913. 

Hood River at Tucker Bridge, Oreg., 1897-1899; 1913- 

Hood River at Powerdale, near Hood River, Oreg., 1913- 

East Fork of Hood River near Mount Hood, Oreg., 1913-

East Fork Irrigation District canal near Mount Hood, Oreg., 1913- 

West Fork of Hood River near Dee, Oreg., 1913-

Pacific Light & Power Co.'s tailrace near Hood River, Oreg., 1914; 1916- 

White Salmon River at splash dam near Trout Lake, Wash., 1912- 

White Salmon River at Husum, Wash., 1909-
XXII SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

Columbia River tributaries Continued.

White Salmon River at Condit dam, near Underwood, Wash., 1912-13.

Trout Creek at Guler, Wash., 1909-1911.

Little White Salmon River below Lava Creek, near Cook, Wash., 1903-1906.1 

Little White Salmon River near Cooks, Wash., 1909. 

Latourell Creek at Latourell, Oreg., 1912-13.

Sandy River above Salmon River, at Brightwood, Oreg., 1910-1914. 

 Sandy River below Salmon River, near Brightwood, Oreg., 1907-1911. 

Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg., 1911-1916.

Sandy River above Bull Run River, near Bull Run, Oreg., 1910-1912. 

Sandy River below Bull Run River, near Bull Run, Oreg., 1910-1914. 

Clear Fork of Sandy River near Welches, Oreg., 1913; 1914-15. 

Lost Creek near Brightwood, Oreg., 1913- 

Sandy River canal near Marmot, Oreg., 1916- 

Still Creek near Rpwe, Oreg., 1910-1912. 

Salmon River near Rowe, Oreg., 1910-1912. 

Salmon River at Welches, Oreg., 1913-14.

Salmon River at Fish Hatchery, near Brightwood, Oreg., 1912-13. 

Bull Run River near Bull Run, Oreg., 1895-

Little Sandy River near Marmot, Oreg., 1913- 

Little Sandy River near Bull Run, Oreg., 1911-1913.

Little Sandy flume near Bull Run, Oreg., 1912-13. 

Willamette River, Middle Fork (head of Willamette River), above Salt Creek,

near Oakridge, Oreg., 1913-14.

Willamette River, Middle Fork, below North Fork, near Oakridge, Oreg., 1911-12 

Willamette River, Middle Fork, at Jasper, Oreg., 1905-1912- 1913- 

Willamette River at Springfield, Oreg., 1911-1913. 

Willamette River at Albany, Oreg., 1878-1880; 1892- 

Willamette River at Saleni, Oreg., 1909- 

Willamette River at Oregon City, Oreg., 1909-1912. 

Salt Creek near Oakridge, Oreg., 1913-14. 

Salmon Creek near Oakridge, Oreg., 1913- 

North Fork of Middle Fork of Willamette River near Oakridge (Hazeldell),

Oreg., 1909-1912; 1913- 

Fall Creek near Fall Creek, Oreg., 1911. 

Coast Fork of Willamette River near Goshen, Oreg., 1905-1912.

Row River near Disston, Oreg., 1910-1913. 

McKenzie River at Clear Lake, Oreg., 1912-1915. 

McKenzie River at McKenzie Bridge, Oreg., 1910- 

McKenzie River at Martins Rapids, Oreg., 1910-11. 

McKenzie River near Springfield, Oreg., 1905-1915.

Eugene power canal near Walterville, Oreg., 1912-1915. 

North Santiam River near Hoover, Oreg., 1910-13. 

North Santiam River at Detroit, Oreg., 1907-1909. 

North Santiam River at Niagara, Oreg., 1908- 

North Santiam River at Mehama, Oreg., 1905-1907; 1910-1914. 

Santiam River at Jefferson, Oreg., 1905-6; 1908-

Marion Fork of Santiam River at Marion Lake, near Hoover, Oreg., 1907;

1909-1912. 

Puzzle Creek near Detroit (Hoover\, Oreg., 1907; 1909.

North Fork of Puzzle Creek near Hoover, Oreg., 1909-1912. 

South Fork of Puzzle Creek near Hoover, Oreg., 1909-1912. 

Pamelia Creek near Detroit, Oreg., 1907; 1909; 1913.

i Records published in U. S. Geol. Survey Water-Supply Paper 272, pp. 428-429.
GAGING STATIONS. XXIF

Columbia River tributaries Continued.

Williamette River tributaries Continued. 

Santiam River tributaries Continued.

Whitewater Creek near Detroit, Oreg., 1907; 1913.

Breitenbush Creek near Detroit, Oreg., 1910-1913.

South Santiam River near Cascadia, Oreg., 1910-1913.

South Santiam River near Foster, Oreg., 1911.

South Santiam River at Waterloo, Oreg., 1905-1907; 1910-11.

Middle Santiam River near Foster, Oreg , 1911. 

Luckiamute River near Suver, Oreg., 1905-1911. 

Yamhill River, South Fork (head of Yamhill River), at Sheridan, Oreg.,

1906-1913.

Yamhill River at La Fayette, Oreg., 1908-1914. 

Molalla River near Molalla, Oreg., 1905; 1909- 

Clackamas River near Cazadero, Oreg., 1909; 1916- 

Clackamas River at Estacada, Oreg., 1908-1911. 

Clackamas River near Barton, Oreg. (replaced by Estacada station)? 1905-

1908. 

Clackamas River at Park Place, Oreg., 1911-12.

Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at Timothy Meadows, near Cazadero,

Oreg., 1913-14; 1916. 

Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River at intake, near Cazadero, Oreg.,

1909-1914; 1916-

Lewis River above Muddy River near Cougar, Wash., 1909. 

Lewis River near Cougar, Wash., 1909-1912. 

Lewis River near Amboy, Wash., 1911- 

Lewis River at Ariel, Wash., 1909.

Muddy River at mouth, near Cougar, Wash., 1909. 

Pine Creek at mouth, near Cougar, Wash., 1909. 

Swift Creek at mouth, near Cougar, Wash., 1909. 

Kalama River near Kalama, Wash., 1911-1913; 1916- 

Ohanapecosh River near Lewis, Wash., 1907- 

Cowlitz River at Lewis, Wash., 1911-1916. 

Cowlitz River at Mossy Rock, Wash., 1912- 

Cowlitz River at Randle, Wash., 1910-1912. 

Cowlitz River at Mayfield, Wash., 1910-11. 

Clear Fork near Lewis, Wash., 1907- 

Coal Creek near Lewis, Wash., 1911-1915.

Lake Creek at outlet of Packwood Lake, near Lewis, Wash., 1911- 

Lake Creek at mouth, near Lewis, Wash., 1907-1915. 

Johnson Creek below West Fork, near Lewis, Wash., 1911; 1913-14. 

Johnson Creek at mouth, near Lewis, Wash., 1907-1914. 

Glacier Creek near Lewis, Wash., 1911. 

Hagar Creek near Lewis, Wash., 1911-12; 1913-14.

North Fork of Hagar Creek near Lewis, Wash., 1911-12; 1913-14. 

Cispus River near Randle, Wash., 1910-1912. 

Toutle River at St. Helen, Wash., 1909. 

Toutle River near Castile Rock, Wash., 1909-1912. 

Youngs River near Astoria, Oreg., 1916-

STKEAMS BETWEEN COLUMBIA RIVER AND KLAMATH RIVER.

Rogue River near Prospect, Oreg., 1907-1912. 

Rogue River below Prospect, Oreg., 1913- 

Rogue River near Trail, Oreg., 1910-1913.
XXIV SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

Rogue River near Tolo, Oreg., 1905- 

Rogue River near Galice, Oreg., 1906. 

Mill Creek near Prospect, Oreg., 1910. 

Butte Creek, South Fork (head of Butte Creek), at Butte Falls, Oreg., 1910-11;

1915- 

Little Butte Creek, South Fork (head of Little Butte Creek), near Lake Creek,

Oreg., 1910-1913.

Little Butte Creek above Eagle Point, Oreg., 1916- 

Little Butte Creek near Eagle Point, Oreg., 1907- 

Dead Indian Creek near Lilyglen, Oreg., 1916-

Rogue River Valley canal at intake, near Lake Creek, Oreg., 1914; 1915- 

Rogue River Valley canal near Brownsboro, Oreg., 1913; 1916- 

North Fork of Little Butte Creek, near Lake Creek, Oreg., 1911-1913; 1916- 

Bear Creek at Talent, Oreg., 1907-1914. 

Bear Creek at Medford, Oreg., 1915-

Neil Creek near Ashland, Oreg., 1913.

George Dunn ditch near Ashland, Oreg., 1913. 

Ashland Creek at Ashland, Oreg., 1913. 

Wagner Creek near Talent, Oreg., 1913. 

Phoenix ditch near Talent, Oreg., 1916- 

Evans Creek at Wimer, Oreg., 1913. 

Applegate River near Buncom, Oreg., 1911-1914. 

Applegate River at Murphy, Oreg., 1907-1910.

Cameron ditch near Buncom, Oreg., 1911-1914.

East Fork of Little Applegate River near Buncom, .Oreg., 1913.

Little Applegate River near Ruch, Oreg., 1913.

West Fork of Little Applegate River near Buncom, Oreg., 1913.

Spicer ditch near Buncom, Oreg., 1913. 

Thompson Creek near Applegate, Oreg., 1913. 

Slate Creek at Wonder, Oreg., 1913. 

Grave Creek near Placer, Oreg., 1913.

South Umpqua River (head of Umpqua River) near Tiller, Oreg., 1910-11. 

South Umpqua River near Brockway, Oreg., 1905-1912. 

Umpqua River near Elkton, Oreg., 1905-

Cow Creek at Riddle, Oreg., 1911-12.

North Umpqua River at Tokeetee Falls near Hoaglin, Oreg., 1908-1909; 1914-

North Umpqua River near Hoaglin, Oreg., 1910-1912; 1914-

North Umpqua River near Glide, Oreg., 1916-

North Umpqua River near Oakcreek, Oreg., 1905-1908; 1913-1915.

North Umpqua River at Winchester, Oreg., 1908-1913.

Calapooya Creek near Sutherlin, Oreg., 1912-13.

Luse canal near Sutherlin, Oreg., 1912-13. 

Mill Creek near Ash, Oreg., 1907-1912; 1915- 

Siletz River at Siletz, Oreg., 1905-1912. 

Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg., 1915-

North Fork of Wilson River near Tillamook, Oreg., 1913-1915. 

Nehalem River at Salmonberry, near Balm, Oreg., 1913-14.
REPORTS ON WATER RESOURCES OF THE NORTH PACIFIC SLOPE

DRAINAGE BASINS.

PUBLICATIONS OF UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. 

WATER-SUPPLY PAPERS.

Water-supply papers are distributed free by the Geological Survey as long as its stock lasts. An asterisk (*) 

indicates that this stock has been exhausted. Many of the papers marked in this way may, however, 

be purchased (at price noted) from the SUPERINTENDENT OP DOCUMENTS, Washington, D. C. Omission of the price indicates that the report is not obtainable from Goverrment sources. Water-supply 

papers are of octavo size.

*4. A reconnaissance in Southeastern Washington, by I. C. Russell, 1897. 96 pp., 7 

pis. 15c.

Describes an area "bordered on the south by Oregon, on the east by Idaho, on the north 

1>y Snake River, and on the west by the Columbia," and "briefly designated as lying south 

of Snake Biver;" discusses climate, vegetation, topography and drainage, geologic formationsincluding the river terraces and soils irrigation, and the artesian water supply, and gives an 

outline of the geological history of the region.

*44. Profiles'of rivers in the' United States, by Henry Gannett. 1901. 100 pp. 

11 pis. 15c.

Gives elevations and distances along Columbia, Willamette, Flathead, and Snake rivers.

*53. Geology and water resources of Nez Perce County, Idaho, Part I, by I. C. Russell. 1901. 85 pp., 10 pis. lOc.

*54. Geology and water resources of Nez Perce County, Idaho, Part II, by I. C. 

Russell. 1901. 55 pp. (87-141).

Nos. 53 and 54 relate to an area "in western Idaho, bordered on the west by portions of 

Washington and Oregon," drained through Snake Biver to the Columbia; they describe the 

topography, geology, and soils of the region, discuss the relation of the surface features plateaus, canyons, streams, etc. to the geology and the climate, the source and quantity of the 

water supply, including springs and artesian wells, and refer briefly to the occurrence of building stones, lignite, gold, silver, and copper. They include also a short bibliography of artesian 

waters and two appendixes one giving list of elevations, and the other notes concerning Portland cement.

55. Geology and water resources of a portion of Yakima County, Wash., by G. O. 

Smith. 1901. 68 pp., 7 pis. lOc.

Describes topography, climate, soil, agriculture, geology, and surface and ground waters 

of an area comprising about 50 square miles in the vicinity of North Yakima; discusses in some 

detail the artesian basins and wells.

*57. Preliminary list of deep borings in the United States, Part I (Alabama-Montana), 

by N. H. Barton. 1902. 60 pp. 5c.

*61. Preliminary list of deep borings in the United States, Part II (Nebraska-Wyoming), by N. H. Barton. 1902. 67 pp. 5c.

Nos. 57 and 61 contain information as to depth, diameter, yield, and head of water in borings 

more than 400 feet deep; under head "Bemarks" gives information concerning temperature, 

quality of water, purposes of boring, etc. The lists are arranged by States, and the States 

are arranged alphabetically. A second, revised, edition was published in 1905 as Water-Supply 

Paper 149 (q. v.). 5c.

XXV
XXVI SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

*78. Preliminary report on artesian basins in southwestern Idaho and southeastern 

Oregon, by I. C. Russell. 1903. 53 pp., 2 pis. 5c.

Discusses briefly the rocks and geologic structure of a part of the Snake River Plains in 

Canyon and Owyhee counties, Idaho, and Malheur and Hamey counties, Oreg.; describes 

briefly the conditions on which artesian flow depends, and in some detail the springs and drilled 

wells in the Lewis, Otis, Harney, and Whitehorse artesian basins; also describes artesian wells 

in alluvial deposits and discusses the size of drill holes, casings, etc., the preservation of well 

records, and the importance of laws to control the use of artesian waters; gives list of publications bearing on artesian waters.

93. Proceedings of first conference of engineers of the Reclamation Service, with accompanying papers, compiled by F. H. Newell, chief engineer, 1904. 361 

pp. 25c. [Inquiries concerning this report should be addressed to the Reclamation Service.] Contains:

Investigations in Idaho, by D. W. Boss. Describes the irrigable lands in the area drained by 

Snake River.

Investigations in Oregon, by J. T. Whistler. Mentions the Umatilla, Malheur, and Hamei 

projects.

Work in Washington, by T. A. Noble. Describes the plains of Columbia River.

96. Destructive floods in the United States in 1903, by E. C. Murphy. 1904. 81 

pp., 13 pis. 15c.

Gives an account of a flood (commonly spoken of as the "Heppner disaster") en Willow 

Creek, a tributary of Columbia River, in Morrow County, Oreg.

*103. A review of the laws forbidding pollution of inland waters in the United States, 

by E. B. Goodell. 1904. 120 pp. [Superseded by No. 152, q. v.]

Cites statutory restrictions of water pollution in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

and Wyoming.

111. Preliminary report on the underground waters of Washington, by Henry Landes. 

1905. 85 pp., 1 pi. lOc.

Describes, by counties, the municipal water supplies, deep wells, and springs in the State, 

giving also for each county a brief account of the climate, rainfall, topography, drainage, and

118. Geology and water resources of a portion of east-central Washington, by F. C. 

Calkins. 1905. 96 pp., 4 pis. 5c.

Describes briefly the topography, geology, climate, vegetation, grazing, and agriculture 

on the Columbia Plains and in Kittitas Valley; discusses the streams, springs, and shallow 

and deep wells.

*122. Relation of the law to underground waters, by D.W.Johnson. 1905. 55pp. 5c. 

Cites legislative acts relating to ground waters in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

and Wyoming.

149. Preliminary list of deep borings in the United States, second edition, with 

additions, by N. H. Darton. 1905. 175 pp. lOc.

Gives, by States (and within the States by counties), location, depth, diameter, yield, height 

of water, and other available information, concerning wells 400 feet or more in depth; includes 

all wells listed in Water-Supply Papers 57 and 61; mentions also principal publications relating 

. to deep borings.

152. A review of the laws forbidding pollution of inland waters in the United States 

(second edition), by E. B. Goodell. 1905. 149 pp. lOc.

Cites statutory restrictions of water pollution in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

and Wyoming.

*162. Destructive floods in the United States in 1905, with a discussion of flood discharge and frequency and an index to flood literature, by E. C. Murphy 

and others. 1906. 105 pp., 4 pis. 15c.

Gives estimates (p. 85) of flood discharge and frequency for Boise River at Boise and Weiser 

River at Weiser, Idaho.
PUBLICATIONS. XXVII

*231. Geology and water resources of the Harney Basin region, Oregon, by G. A. 

Waring. 1909. 93 pp., 5 pis. 25c.

The greater part of the area covered by this report is in the Great Basin, but a small tract in 

the northeastern corner is drained by a number of small streams that are tributary to Malheur 

River.

253. Water powers of the Cascade Range, Part I, Southern Washington, by J. C. 

Stevens. 1910. 94 pp., 21 pis. 40c.

Discussesconditions governing hydraulic development, water laws of Washington,and variations instreams; describes the drainage basins of Klickitat, White Salmon, Little White Salmon, Lewis,and Toutlerivers; gives results of observations at gaging stations, and estimates of 

average minimum discharge and of the available horsepower at the power sites.

' 274. Some stream waters of the western United States, with chapters on sediment 

carried by the Rio Grande and the industrial application of water analyses, 

by Herman Stabler. 1911. 188pp. 15c

Describes collection of samples, plan of analytical work, and methods of analyses; discusses 

soap-consuming power of waters, water softening, boiler waters, and water for irrigation; gives 

results of analyses of waters of Boise, Malheur, Payette, and Palouse rivers, and Salmon Creek.

313. Water powers of the Cascade Range, Part II, Cowlitz, Nisqually, Puyallup, 

White, Green, and Cedar drainage basins, by F. F. Henshaw and G. L. 

Parker. 1913. 170 pp., 16 pis. 55c.

Describes the geological features and history of the drainage basins,topography and drainage, 

soils and vegetation, and precipitation; gives stream-flow records and discusses water powers, 

storage, and power sites; discusses also natural resources and harbors of the Pacific coast, central electric stations, and power utilization, and gives commercial and residential rates. See 

also 253.

316. Geology and water resources of a portion of south-central Washington, by G. A. 

Waring. 1913. 46 pp., 1 pi. 5c.

Describes settlements, climate and vegetation, agriculture, grazing, geographic provinces, 

relation of surface features and structure, and geology; discusses shallow and artesian waters 

and irrigation enterprises in Sunnyside and Reservation valleys, Horse Heaven Plateau, and 

the Columbia River Plains, and irrigation along lower Yakima River; gives tabulated data 

concerning wells and springs.

339. Quality of the surface waters of Washington, by Walton Van Winkle. 1914. 

105 pp., 2 pis. 15c.

Discusses briefly the natural and economic features of the State, the constituents and uses of 

the natural waters, purification of water, methods of analysis, and industrial and geochemical 

interpretation of the results of analysis; describes the general features of the principal drainage 

basins and gives the results of an investigation of the character of the river waters; treats briefly 

of the average chemical composition of river water, the economic value of the rivers, denudation, 

and the influence of natural features on the character of the waters. 

344. Deschutes River, Oregon, and its utilization, by F. F. Henshaw, John H. Lewis, 

andE.J.McCaustland. 1914. 200 pp., 28 pis. 50c.

A report, prepared in cooperation with the State of Oregon, containing the results of measurements of stream flow, a discussion of the economic distribution of the water, and chapters on the 

quality of the water, the availability of the water supply, the developed water powers undeveloped power sites, water rights and appropriations, the relation of the Federal Government to the 

development of water power, and Government permits for power and reservoir sites.

346. Profile surveys in the basin of Clark Fork of Columbia River, Montana-IdahoWashington, prepared under the direction of R. B. Marshall, chief geographer. 

1914. 6 pp., 3 pis. (22 sheets). 50c.

347. Profile surveys in Snake River basin, Idaho, prepared under the direction of 

R. B. Marshall, chief geographer. 1914. 12 pp., 3 pig. (37 sheets). 65c.
XXVIII SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

348. Profile surveys in Hood and Sandy River basins, Oregon, prepared under the 

direction of R.B. Marshall, chief geographer. 1914. 8pp.,2pls. (6sheets), 

30c.

349. Profile surveys in Willamette River basin, Oregon, prepared under the direction 

.of R. B. Marshall, chief geographer. 1914. 8 pp., 3 pis. (16 sheets). 30c.

363. Quality of the surface waters of Oregon, by W. Van Winkle. 1914. 137 pp., 

2 pis. 20c.

Describes the topography, drainage, rocks and soils, climate, population, and industries of the 

State, the constituents of natural waters, water for domestic and industrial uses, and purification of water, methods of analysis, and interpretation of results of analysis; describes the general 

features of the river basins and the character of the river waters, discusses the conditions influencing the quality of the surface waters, average chemical composition, geochemical character, 

denudation, industrial value, and value for irrigation.

364. Water analyses from the laboratory of the United States Geological Survey, 

tabulated by F. W. Clarke, chief chemist. 1914. 40 pp. 5c.

Contains analyses of Soap and Omak lakes, Wash., and of mine waters from Butte, Mont.

366. Profile surveys of Snoqualmie, Sultan, and Skykomish rivers, Washington, 

prepared under the direction of R. B. Marshall, chief geographer. 1914. 

7 pp., 3 pis. (12 sheets). 20c.

368. Profile surveys in Wenatchee River basin, Washington, prepared under the 

direction of R.B.Marshall, chief geographer. 1914. 7 pp., 1 pi. (8 sheets). 

20c.

369. Water powers of the Cascade Range, Part III, Yakima River basin, by G. L. 

Parker and F.B. Storey, 1916. 169pp., 20pls. 45c.

Describes the geography of the basin, the geologic history, physiography and river history, 

climate, settlement, and development, population, and transportation; gives steam-flow records 

and discusses natural conditions affecting stream flow; storage reservoirs, developed and undeveloped power sites; treats also of the industrial development of the region, discussing irrigation by gravity systems and by pumping, the production of coal and other minerals, and manufacturing; presents a scheme of develdpment and utilization of stored water. The report was 

prepared under the direction of the Washington State Board of Geological Survey, and is based 

on data consisting of "stream-flowrecords, river plans and profiles, reservoir surveys, and field 

reconnaissance of the rivers and their various tributaries," obtained by the United States Geological Survey and the United States Reclamation Service, supplemented by a large amount 

of information furnished by private parties.

370. Surface water supply of Oregon, 1878-1910, by F. F. Henshaw and H. J. Dean. 

1915. 829 pp., 1 pi. 45c.

Describes briefly the natural features of Oregon and in greater detail the general features of 

the river basins; consists principally of records of stream flow that have been carefully studied 

and recomputed when necessary to insure their best possible interpretation.

376. Profile surveys in Chelan and Methow River basins, Washington, prepared under 

the direction of R. B. Marshall, chief geographer. 1915. 8 pp., 5 pis. 15c.

377. Profile surveys in Spokane River basin, Washington, and John Day River basin, 

Oregon, prepared under the direction of R. B. Marshall, chief geographer. 

1915. 7 pp., 10 pis. 15c.

378. Profile surveys in 1914 on Middle Fork of Willamette River and White River, 

Oregon, prepared under the direction of R. B. Marshall, chief geographer. 

1915. 8 pp., 6 pis. 15c.

379. Profile surveys in 1914 in Umpqua River basin, Oregon, prepared under the 

direction of R. B. Marshall, chief geographer. 1915. 7 pp., 13 pis. 20c.
PUBLICATIONS. XXIX

*400. Contributions to the hydrology of the United States, 1916, Nathan C. Grover, 

chief hydraulic engineer, 1917. 108 pp., 7 pis. 15c. Contains: 

(6) Artesian water for irrigation in Little Bitterroot Valley, Mont., by O. E. Meinzer.

419. Profile surveys in 1915 in Skagit River basin, Washington, prepared under 

the direction of W. H. Herron, acting chief geographer. 1916. 8 pp., 12 pis. 

I5c.

420. Profile surveys along Henrys Fork, Idaho, and Logan River and Blacksmith 

Fork, Utah, prepared under the direction of W. H. Herron. acting chief 

ler. 1916. 8 pp., 10 pis. lOc.

425. Contributions to the hydrology of the United States, 1917, N. C. Grover, chief 

hydraulic engineer, 1918. Contains:

(e) Ground water in Quincy Valley, Wash., by A. T. Schwennesen and O. E. Meinzer.

BULLETINS

An asterisk (*) indicates that the Geological Survey's stock of the paper is exhausted. Many of the papers 

so marked may be purchased from the SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS, WASHINGTON, D. C. Bulletins 

are of octavo size.

*199. Geology and water resources of the Snake River Plains of Idaho, by I. C. Russell. 

1902. 192 pp., 25 pis. 25c.

Describes the topography, geology, climate, vegetation, fauna, and soils of an area extending 

entirely across the southern part of Idaho; discusses streams, springs, water powers, irrigation 

and agriculture, industries, and routes of transportation and highways; treats of the origin of 

surface and subsurface waters, the requisite conditions for artesian wells and the quantity of 

water available.

252. Preliminary report on the geclogy and water resources of central Oregon, by 

I. C. Russell. 1905. 138 pp., 24 pis. 15c.

Describes a portion of the extreme northern part of the Great Basin and a part of the 

drainage area of Deschutes River and its principal tributary, Crooked River; gives an account 

of the topography, drainage, rainfall and temperature, winds, and forests; describes the volcanic sedimentary rock formations, and discusses by counties the geology and topography, 

the surface and ground waters; treats of artesian conditions in the Deschutes basin and makes 

suggestions concerning artesian-well records.

*264. Record of deep-well drilling for 1904, by M. L. Fuller, E. F. Lines, and A. C. 

Veatch. 1905. 106pp. lOc.

*298. Record of deep-well drilling for 1905, by M. L. Fuller and Samuel Sanford. 

1906. 299pp. 25c.

Bulletins 264 and 298 give an account of progress in the collection of well records and 

samples, and contain tabulated records of wells in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. No. 298 gives detailed records of wells in Flathead County, Mont., and 

Benton, Jefferson, and Walla Walla counties, Wash. The wells of which detailed sections 

are given were selected because they afford valuable stratigraphic information.

ANNUAL REPORTS.

Each of the papers contained in the annual reports was also issued in separate form.

Annual reports are distributed free by the Geological Survey as long as its stock lasts. An 

asterisk (*) indicates that this stock has been exhausted. Many of the papers so marked, however, may 

be purchased from the SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS, WASHINGTON, D. C.

*Tenth Annual Report of the Director of the United States Geological Survey, 1888- 

89, J. W. Powell, Director. 1890. 2 parts. *Pt.IL Irrigation, viii, 123 pp. 

35c.

Makes a preliminary report on the organization and prosecution of the survey of the arid 

lands for purposes of irrigation; includes an account of the methods of topographic and 

hydraulic work, the segregation work on reservoir sites and irrigable lands, field and office 

methods, and brief descriptions of the topography of some of the river basins.
XXX SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1&16, PART XII.

Eleventh Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1889-90, J. W. 

Powell, Director. 1891. 2 parts. Pt. II. Irrigation, xiv, 395 pp. 30 pis. 

and maps. $1.25. Contains:

*Hydrography, pp. 1-110. Discusses scope of work, methods of stream measurement, 

rainfall and evaporation, and describes the more important streams.

*Engineering, pp. 111-200. Defines the scope of the work and gives an account of the survey 

in the Sun River basin and in the Arkansas, Rio Grande, California, Lahontan, Utah, and 

Snake River divisions.

""Topography, pp. 291-343. Comprises reports of the topographic surveys in California, 

Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and New Mexico, and a report on reservoir sites.

""Irrigation literature, pp. 345-388. Gives a list of books and pamphlets on irrigation and 

allied subjects, mainly contained in the library of the United States Geological Survey

Twelfth Annual Report of the Director of the United States Geological Survey, 1890- 

91, J. W. Powell, Director. 1891. 2 parts. Pt. II, Irrigation, xviii, 576 pp. 

93 pis. $2. Contains:

""Hydrography of the arid regions, by F. H. Newell, pp. 213-361, Pis. 58-106. Discussed 

the available water supply of the arid regions, the duty of water, flood waters, relation of 

rainfall to river flow; classifies the drainage basins; and describes the rivers of the Missouri, 

Arkansas, Rio Grande, Colorado, Sacramento, and San Joaquin basins, and the principal 

streams of the Great Basin in Nevada and Utah and the Snake River basin.

Thirteenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1891-92, J. W. 

Powell, Director. 1892. (Pts. II and III, 1893.) 3 parts. *Pt. III. 

Irrigation, xi, 486 pp., 77 pis. $1.85. Contains:

""Engineering results of irrigation survey, by H. M. Wilson, pp. 351-427, Pis. 147-182. 

Describes structures on the Pocatello canal, Idaho.

Sixteenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1894-95, Charles D. 

Walcott, Director. 1896. (Pts. II, III, and IV, 1895.) 4 parts. *Pt. II. 

Papers of an economic character, xix, 598 pp., 43 pis. $1.25. Contains:

The public lands and their water supply, by F. H. Newell, pp. 457-533, Pis. 35-39. Describes 

general character of the public lands, the lands disposed of (railroad, grant, and swamp lands, 

and private miscellaneous entries), lands reserved (Indian, forest, and military reservations), 

the vacant lands, and the rate of disposal of vacant lands; discusses the streams, wells,'and 

reservoirs as sources of water supply; gives details for each State.

Nineteenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1897-98, Charles D. 

Walcott, Director. 1898. (Pts. II, III, and V, 1899.) 6 parts in 7 vols. 

and separate case for maps with Pt. V. *Pt. V, Forest reserves, xvii, 400 pp., 

110 pis. $1.25. 16 maps in separate case, .75c. Contains:

""Priest River Forest Reserve, by J. B. Leiberg, pp. 217-252, Pis. 48-61.

""Bitterroot Forest Reserve, by J. B. Leiberg, pp. 253-282, Pis. 62-73.

""Washington Forest Reserve, by H. B. Ayres, pp. 283-813, Pis. 76-100.

""Eastern part of Washington Forest Reserve, by M. W. German, pp. 315-350, PL 101.

""Forest conditions of northern Idaho, by J. B. Leiberg, pp. 373-386, Pis. 109-110.

These reports describe the topography and the streams of the forest reserves.

Twentieth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1898-99, Charles D. 

Walcott, Director. 1899. (Pts. II, III, IV, V, and VII, 1900.) 7 parts 

in 8 vols. and separate case for maps with Pt. V. *Pt. V, Forest reserves, 

xix, 498 pp., 159 pis., 8 maps in separate case. $2.80. Contains: 

""The Flathead Forest Reserve, by H. B. Ayres, pp. 245-316, Pis. 77-113.

*Bitterroot Forest Reserve, by J. B. Leiberg, pp. 317-409, Pis. 115-142. Contains brief descriptions of the streams and lakes in the reserves.

Twenty-first Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1899-1900, 

Charles D. Walcott, Director. 1900. (Pts. Ill, IV, VI, VI continued, and 

VII, 1901.) 7 parts in 8 vols. and separate case for maps with Pt. V. *Pt. V, 

Forest reserves, 711 pp., 143 pis., 39 maps in separate case. $3.85. Contains:

""Mount Rainier Forest Reserve, Washington, by F. G. Plummer, pp. 81-143, Pis. 33-50.

""Olympic Forest Reserve, Washington, from field notes by Arthur Dodwell and T. F. Rixon, 

pp. 145-208, Pis. 51-70.

"Cascade Range Forest Reserve, Oregon, from T. 28 S. to T. 37 S., inclusive, together with 

the Ashland Forest Reserve and adjacent forest regions from T. 28 S. to T. 41 S., inclusive, and 

from R. 2 W. toR. 14 E., Willamettemeridian,inclusive, by J. B. Leiberg, pp. 209-498, Pis.71-84. 

Contains descriptions of many of the streams flowing through the forest reserves.
PUBLICATIONS. XXXI 

GEOLOGIC FOLIOS.

tinder the plan adopted for the preparation of a geologic map of the United States 

the entire area is divided into small quadrangles, bounded by certain meridians-and 

parallels, and these quadrangles, which number several thousand, are separately 

surveyed and mapped. 1 The unit of survey is also the unit of publication, and the 

maps and description of each quadrangle are issued in the form of a folio. When all 

the folios are completed they will constitute the Geologic Atlas of the United States.

A folio is designated by the name of the principal town or of a prominent natural 

feature within the quadrangle. Each folio includes maps showing the topography, 

geology, underground structure, and mineral deposits of the area mapped and several 

pages of descriptive text. The text explains the maps and describes the topographic 

and geologic features of the country and its mineral products. The topographic map 

shows roads, railroads, waterways, and, by contour lines, the shapes of the hills and 

valleys and the height above sea level of all points in the quadrangle. The arealgeology map shows the distribution of the various rocks at the surface. The structural-geology map shows the relations of the rocks to one another underground. The 

economic-geology map indicates the location of mineral deposits that are commercially 

valuable. The artesian-water map shows the depth to underground-water horizons. 

Economic-geology and artesian-water maps are included in folios if the conditions in 

the areas mapped warrant their publication. The folios are of special interest to 

students of geography and geology and are valuable as guides in the development and 

utilization of mineral resources.

The folios numbered from 1 to 163, inclusive, are published in only one form (18 by 

22 inches), called the library edition. Some of the folios that bear numbers higher 

than 163 are published also in an octavo edition (6 by 9 inches). Owing to a fire 

in the Geological Survey Building May 18, 1913, the stock of geologic folios was more 

or less damaged by fire and water, but the folios are usable and are sold at the uniform 

price of 5 cents each, with no reduction for wholesale orders. This rate applies to 

folios in stock from 1 to 184, inclusive (except reprints), also the library edition of 

folio 186. The library edition of folios 185, 187, and higher numbers sells for 25 cents 

a copy, except that some folios which contain an unusually large amount of matter 

sell at higher prices. The octavo edition of folio 185 and higher numbers sells for 50 

cents a copy except folio 193, which sells for 75 cents a copy. If 34 folios selling at 25 

cents each (or their equivalent in higher-priced folios) are ordered at one time a discount of 40 per cent is allowed; $5.10 is the minimum amount accepted at this rate.

All the folios contain descriptions of the drainage of the quadrangles. The folios 

in the following list contain also brief discussions of the underground waters in connection with the economic resources of the areas and more or less information concerning 

the utilization of the water resources.

An asterisk (*) indicates that the stock of the folio is exhausted.

*45. Boise, Idaho. 

86. Ellensburg, Wash. 5c.

103. Nampa, Idaho-Oregon. 5c.

Describes the relief, drainage, climate, and vegetation of the area; discusses the geologic history and geologic formations, and, under "Economic geology," the surface waters available for 

irrigation, the springs and shallow wells, and the artesian wells; indicates areas of possible artesian flow.

104. Silver City, Idaho. 5c. 

106. Mount Stuart, Wash.

*139. Snoqualmie, Washington.

1 Index maps showing areas in the North Pacific slope basins covered by topographic maps and by geologic folios will be mailed on receipt of request addressed to the Director, TJ. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. C.
XXXII SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII. 

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS.

Other Federal bureaus and State and other organizations have 

from time to time published reports relating to the water resources 

of various sections of the country. Notable among those pertaining 

to the northern Pacific coast drainage basins are the reports of the 

commissioner of conservation of the State of Montana; the State 

land commission; the State engineer of Idaho; the Bureau of Industry, Agriculture, and Irrigation of Nevada; the State engineers of 

Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington; the annual reports of the 

United States Reclamation Service; and the reports of the Chief 

of Engineers, U. S. Army. The following reports deserve special 

mention:

The Oregon system of water titles, by John H. Lewis: Oregon State Engineer 

Bull. 2, 1912.

State and National water laws, with a detailed statement of the Oregon system 

of water titles, by John H. Lewis, with a discussion by Clarence T. Johnston and 

L. J. Le Conte: Am. Soc. Civil Eng. Trans., vol. 76, pp. 637-758, 1913.

Report of the commission on conservation [State of Montana] on bills relating to 

public lands, water rights, and the protection and preservation of the forests: Helena, 

1911; also report of the governor of the State of Montana on the same subject.

How to appropriate the public waters of the State of Nevada, compiled by W. M. 

Kearney, State engineer, 1911.

Requirements and regulations, including suggestions and instructions in relation 

to the appropriation, use, and measurement of water in the State of Nevada: State 

engineer of Nevada, 1912.

Irrigation pumping in Nevada, etc., by Charles Norcross: Nevada Bur. of Industry, 

Agr., and Irr. Bull. 8, 1913.

The water resources of Washington: Potable and mineral water, by H. G. Byers; 

artesian water, by C. A. Ruddy; water power, by R. E. Heine: Washington Geol. 

Survey Ann. Rept. for 1901, vol. 1, pt. 5, 1902.

Preliminary report on the Quincy Valley irrigation project, by Henry Landes and 

others: Washington Geol. Survey Bull. 14,1912.

Biennial Report of the State Commissioner of Arid Lands [Washington], 1895-96 

and 1897-98.

The irrigated lands of the State of Washington, by George M. Alien, deputy commissioner: State Bureau of Statistics and Immigration, 1910.

Irrigation laws of the State of Wyoming, prepared for publication in the office of 

the State engineer, 1909.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY HYDROLOGIC REPORTS OF GENERAL

INTEREST.

The following list comprises reports not readily calssifiable by 

drainage basins and covering a wide range of hydrologic investigations :

WATER-SUPPLY PAPERS.

*1. Pumping water for irrigation, by H. M. Wilson. 1896. 56 pp., 9 pis.

Describes pumps and motive powers, windmills, water wheels, and various kinds of engines; 

also storage reservoirs to retain pumped water until needed for irrigation.

*3. Sewage irrigation, by G. W. Rafter. 1897. 100 pp., 4 pis. (See Water-Supply 

Paper 22.) lOc.

Discusses methods of sewage disposal by intermittent nitration and by irrigation; describes 

utilization of sewage in Germany, England, and France, and sewage purification in the United 

States.

*8. Windmills for irrigation, by E. C. Murphy. 1897. 49 pp., 8 pis. lOc.

^ Gives results of experimental tests of windmills during the summer of 1896 in the vicinity of 

Garden, Kans.; describes instruments and methods and draws conclusions.

*14. New tests of certain pumps and water lifts used in irrigation, by O. P. Hood. 

1898. 91 pp., 1 pi.

Discusses efficiency of pumps and water lifts of various types.

*20. Experiments with windmills, by T. O. Perry. 1899. 97 pp., 12 pis. 15c.

Includes tables and descriptions of wind wheels, compares wheels of several types, and 

discusses results.

*22. Sewage irrigation, Part II, by G. W. Rafter. 1899. 100 pp., 7 pis. 15c.

Gives r&umS of Water-Supply Paper 3; discusses pollution of certain streams, experiments 

on purification of factory wastes in Massachusetts, value of commercial fertilizers, and describes 

American sewage-disposal plants by States; contains bibliography of publications relating to 

se'wage utilization and disposal.

*41. The windmill, its efficiency and economic use, Part I, by E. C. Murphy. 1901. 

72 pp., 14 pis. 5c.

*42. The windmill, its efficiency and economic use, Part II, by E. C. Murphy. 1901. 

75 pp. (73-147), 2 pis. (15-16). lOc. 

Nos. 41 and 42 give details of results of experimental tests with windmills of various types.

*43. Conveyance of water in irrigation canals, flumes, and pipes, by Samuel Fortier. 

1901. 86 pp., 15 pis. 15c.

*56. Methods of stream measurement. 1901. 51 pp., 12 pis. 15c.

Describes the methods used by the Survey in 1901-2. See also Nos. 64,94, and 95.

*64. Accuracy of stream measurements, by E. C. Murphy. 1902. 99 pp., 4 pis. 

(See No. 95.) lOc.

Describes methods of measuring velocity of water and of measuring and computing stream 

flow and compares results obtained with the different instruments and methods; describes 

also experiments and results at the Cornell University hydraulic laboratory. A second, 

enlarged, edition published as Water-Supply Paper 95.

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XXXIV SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

*67. The motions of underground waters, by C. S. Slichter. 1902. 106 pp., 8 pis. 

15c.

Discusses origin, depth, and amount of ground waters; permeability of rocks and porosity 

of soils; causes, rates, and laws of motions of ground wator; surface and deep zones of flow, 

and recovery of waters by open wells and artesian and deep wells; treats of the shape and 

position of the water table; gives simple methods of measuring yield of flowing well; describes 

artesian wells at Savannah, Gfa.

72. Sewage pollution in the metropolitan area near New York City and its effect on 

inland water resources, by M. 0. Leighton. 1902. 75 pp., 8 pis. lOc. 

Defines "normal" and "polluted" waters and discusses the damage resulting from pollution.

*80. The relation of rainfall to run-off, by G. W. Rafter. 1903. 104 pp. lOc.

Treats of measurements of rainfall and laws and measurements of stream flow; gives rainfall, 

run-oft, and evaporation formulas; discusses effects of forests on rainfall and run-oft.

87. Irrigation in India (second edition), by H. M. Wilson. 1903. 238 pp., 27 pis. 

25c.

First edition was published in Part n of the Twelfth Annual Report.

93. Proceedings of first conference of engineers of the Reclamation Service, with 

accompanying papers, compiled by F. H. Newell, chief engineer. 1904. 

361 pp. 25c. [Requests for this paper should be addressed to the U. S. 

Reclamation Service.]

Contains, in addition to an account of the organization of the hydrographic [water-resources] 

branch of the United States Geological Survey and the reports of the conference, the following 

papers of more or less general interest:

Limits of an irrigation project, by D. W. Ross.

Relation of Federal and State laws to irrigation, by Morris Bien.

Electrical transmission of power lor pumping, by H. A. Storrs.

Correct design and stability of high masonry dams, by Geo. Y. Wisner.

Irrigation surveys and the use of the plane table, by J. B. Lippincott.

The use of akaline waters for irrigation, by Thomas H. Means.

*94. Hydrographic manual of the United States Geological Survey, prepared by 

E. C. Murphy, J. C. Hoyt, and G. B. Hollister. 1904. 76 pp., 3 pis. lOc.

Gives instruction for field and office work relating to measurements of stream flow by current 

meters. See also No. 95.

*95. Accuracy of stream measurements (second, enlarged edition), by E. C. Murphy. 

1904. 169 pp., 6 pis.

Describes methods of measuring and computing stream flow and compares results derived 

from different instruments and methods. See also No. 94.

*103. A review of the laws forbidding pollution of inland waters in the United States, 

by E. B. Goodell. 1904. 120 pp. (See No. 152.)

Explains the legal principles under which antipollution statutes become operative, quotes 

court decisions to show authority for various deductions, and classifies according to scope the 

statutes enacted in the different States.

110. Contributions to the hydrology of eastern United States, 1904; M. L. Fuller, 

geologist in charge. 1905. 211 pp., 5 pis. lOc.

Contains the following reports of general interest. The scope of each paper is indicated by 

its title.

Description of underflow meter used in measuring the velocity and direction of underground 

water, by Charles S. Slichter.

The California or "stovepipe" method of well construction, by Charles S. Slichter.

Approximate methods of measuring the yield of flowing wells, by Charles S. Slichter.

Corrections necessary in accurate determinations of flow from vertical well casings, from 

notes furnished by A. N. Talbot.

Experiments relating to problems of well contamination at Quitman, Ga., by S. W. McCallie.
PUBLICATIONS. XXXV

113. The disposal of strawboard and oil-well wastes, by R. L. Sackett and Isaiah 

Bowman. 1905. 52 pp., 4 pis. 5c.

The first paper discusses the pollution of streams by sewage and by trade wastes, describes 

the manufacture of strawboard, and gives results of various experiments in disposing of the 

waste. The second paper describes briefly the topography, drainage, and geology of the region 

about Marion, Ind., the contamination of rock wells and of streams by waste oil and brine.

*114. Underground waters of eastern United States; M. L. Puller, geologist in charge. 

1905. 285 pp., 18 pis. 25c.

Contains report on " Occurrence of underground waters," by M. L. Fuller, discussing sources 

amount, and temperature of waters, permeability and storage capacity of rocks, water-bearing 

formations, recovery of water by springs, wells, and pumps, essential conditions of artesian 

flows, and general conditions affecting ground waters in eastern United States.

119. Index to the hydrographic progress reports of the United States Geological 

Survey, 1888 to 1903, by J. C. Hoyt and B. D. Wood. 1905. 253 pp. 15c.

120. Bibliographic review and index of papers relating to underground waters published by the United States Geological Survey, 1879-1904, by M. L. Fuller. 

1905. 128 pp. lOc.

*122. Relation of the law to underground waters, by D.W.Johnson. 1905. 55pp. 5c.

Defines and classifies underground waters, gives common-law rules relating to their use, and 

cites State legislative acts affecting them.

140. Field measurements of the rate of movement of underground waters, by C. S. 

Slichter. 1905. 122 pp., 15 pis. 15c.

Discusses the capacity of sand to transmit water, describes measurements of underflow in BioHondo, San Gabriel, and Mohave River valleys, Gal., and on Long Island, N. Y., gives results 

of tests of wells and pumping plants, and describes stovepipe method of well construction.

143. Experiments on steel-concrete pipes on a working scale, by J. H. Quinton. 

1905. 61 pp., 4 pis. 5c. 

Scope indicated by title.

145. Contributions to the hydrology of eastern United States, 1905; M. L. Fuller, 

geologist in charge. 1905. 220 pp., 6 pis. lOc.

Contains brief reports of general interest as follows:

Drainage of ponds into drilled wells, by Robert E. Horton. Discusses efficiency, cost, and 

capacity of drainage wells, and gives statistics of such wells in southern Michigan. 

Construction of so-called fountain and geyser springs, by Myron L. Fuller. 

A convenient gage for determining low artesian heads, by Myron L. Fuller.

146. Proceedings of second conference of engineers of the Reclamation Service, with 

accompanying papers, compiled by F. H. Newell, chief engineer. 1905. 

267 pp. 15c. [Inquiries concerning this report should be addressed to the 

U. S. Reclamation Service.]

Contains brief account of the organization of the hydrographic [water-resources] branch and 

the Reclamation Service, reports of conferences and committees, circulars of instruction, and 

many brief reports on subjects closely related to reclamation, and a bibliography of technical 

papers by members of the service. Of the papers read at the conference those listed below 

(scope indicated by title) are of more or less general interest:

Proposed State code of water laws, by Morris Bien.

Power engineering applied to irrigation problems, by O. H. Ensign.

Estimates on tunneling in irrigation projects, by A. L. Fellows.

Collection of stream-gaging data, by N. C. Grover.

Diamond-drill methods, by G. A. Hammond.

Mean-velocity and area curves, by F. W. Hanna.

Importance of general hydrographic data concerning basins of streams gaged by R. E. HorteBt

Effect of aquatic vegetation on stream flow, by R. E. Horton.

Sanitary regulations governing construction camps, by M. O. Leighton.

Necessity of draining irrigated land, by Thos. H. Means.

Alkali soils, by Thos. H. Means.

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SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

Cost of stream-gaging work, by E. C. Murphy.

Equipment of a cable gaging station, by E. C. Murphy.

Silting of reservoirs, by W. M. Reed.

Farm-unit classification, by D. W. Ross.

Cost of power for pumping irrigating water, by H. A. Storrs.

Records of flow at current-meter gaging stations during the frozen season, by F. H. Tillinghast.

147. Destructive floods in the United States in 1904, by E. C. Murphy and others. 

1905. 206 pp., 18 pis. 15c.

Contains a brief account of" A method of computing cross-section area of waterways," includ- 

. ing formulas for maximum discharge and area of cross section.

*150. Weir experiments, coefficients, and formulas, by R. E. Horton. 1906. 189 pp. 

38 pis. (See Water-Supply Paper 200.) 15c. 

Scope indicated by title.

151. Field assay of water, by M. 0. Leighton. 1905. 77 pp., 4 pis.

Discusses methods, instruments, and reagents used in determining turbidity, color, iron, 

chlorides, and hardness in connection with the studies of the quality of water in various parts 

of the United States.

152. A review of the laws forbidding pollution of inland waters in the United States 

(second edition), by E. B. Goodell. 1905. 149 pp. lOc. 

Scope indicated by title.

*I55. Fluctuations of the water level in wells, with special reference to Long Island, 

N. Y., by A. C. Veatch. 1906. 83 pp., 9 pis. 25c.

Includes general discussion of fluctuation changes due to rainfall and evaporation, barometric 

changes, temperature changes, changes in rivers, changes in lake level, tidal changes, effects of 

settlement, irrigation, dams, underground-water developments, and to indeterminate causes.

*16flL Underground-water papers, 1906; M. L. Fuller, geologist in charge. 1906. 104 

pp., 1 pi.

Gives account of work in 1905; lists publications relating to ground waters, and contains the 

following brief reports of general interest:

Significance of the term "artesian," by Myron L. Fuller.

Representation of wells and springs on maps, by Myron L. Fuller.

Total amount of free water in the earth's crust, by Myron L. Fuller.

Use of fluorescein in the study of underground waters, by R. B. Dole.

Problems of water contamination, by Isaiah Bowman.

Instances of improvement of water in wells, by Myron L. Fuller.

*162. Destructive floods in the United States in 1905, with a discussion of flood discharge and frequency and an index to flood literature, by E. C. Murphy and 

others. 1906. 105 pp., 4 pis. 15c.

*163. Bibliographic review and index of underground-water literature published in 

the United States in 1905, by M. L. Fuller, F. G. Glapp, and B. L. Johnson. 

1906. 130 pp. 15c. 

Scope indicated by title.

*179. Prevention of stream pollution by distillery refuse, based on investigations at 

Lynchburg, Ohio, by Herman Stabler. 1906. 34 pp., 1 pi. lOc.

Describes grain distillation; treatment of slop; sources, character, and effects of effluents on 

streams; discusses nitration, precipitation, fermentation, and evaporation methods of disposal 

of wastes without pollution.

*180. Turbine water-wheel tests and power tables, by B. E. Horton. 1906. 134 pp., 

2 pis. 20c.

Scope indicated by title.
PUBLICATIONS. XXXVII

*185. Investigations on the purification of Boston sewage, by O.-E. A. Winslow and 

E. B. Phelps. 1906. 163 pp. 25c.

Discusses composition, disposal, purification, and treatment of sewages and tendencies in 

sewage-disposal practice in England, Germany, and the United States; describes character 

of crude sewage at Boston, removal of suspended matter, treatment in septic tanks, and purification in intermittent sand filtration and coarse material; gives bibliography.

*186. Stream pollution by acid-iron wastes, a report based on investigations made 

at Shelby, Ohio, by Herman Stabler. 1906. 36 pp.. 1 pi.

Gives history of pollution by acid-iron wastes at Shelby, Ohio, and resulting litigation; discusses effect of acid-iron liquors on sewage-purification processes, recovery of copperas from acidiron wastes, and other processes for removal of pickling liquor.

*187. Determination of stream flow during the frozen season, by H. K. Barrows and 

R. E. Horton. 1907. 93 pp., 1 pi. 15c. 

Scope indicated by title.

*189. The prevention of stream pollution by strawboard waste, by E. B. Phelps. 

1906. 29 pp., 2 pis.

Describes manufacture of strawboard, present and proposed methods of disposal of wast 

liquors, laboratory investigations of precipitation and sedimentation, and field studies of amount 

and character of water used, raw material and finished product, and mechanical nitration.

*194. Pollution of Illinois and Mississippi rivers by Chicago sewage (a digest of the 

testimony taken in the case of the State of Missouri v. the State of Illinois 

and the Sanitary District of Chicago), by M. O. Leighton. 1907. 369 pp., 

2 pis.

Scope indicated by amplification of title.

*200. Weir experiments, coefficients, and formulas (revision of paper No. 150), by 

R. E. Horton. 1907. 195 pp., 38 pis. 35c. 

Scope indicated by title.

*226. The pollution of streams by sulphite-pulp waste, a study of possible remedies, 

by E. B. Phelps. 1909. 37 pp., 1 pi. lOc.

Describes manufacture of sulphite pulp, the waste liquors, and the experimental work leading to suggestions as to methods of preventing stream pollution.

*229. The disinfection of sewage and sewage filtei effluents, with a chapter on the 

putrescibility and stability of sewage effluents, by E. B. Phelps. 1909. 91 

pp., 1 pi. 15c.

Scope indicated by title.

*234. Papers on the conservation of water resources. 1909. 96 pp., 2 pis. 15c.

Contains the following papers, whose scope is indicated by their titles: Distribution of rainfall, 

by Henry Gannett; Floods, by M. O. Leighton; Developed water powers, compiled under the 

direction of W. M. Steuart, with discussion by M. O. Leighton; Undeveloped water powers, by 

M. O. Leighton; Irrigation, by F. H. Newell; Underground waters, by W. C. Mendenhall; 

Denudation, by B. B. Dole and Herman Stabler; Control of catchment areas, by H. N. Parker.

*235. The purification of some textile and other factory wastes, by Herman Stabler 

and G. H. Pratt. 1909. 76 pp. lOc.

Discusses waste waters from wool scouring, bleaching and dyeing cotton yarn, bleaching 

cotton piece goods, and manufacture of oleomargarine, fertilizer, and glue.

236. The quality of surface waters in the United States, Part I, Analyses of waters 

east of the one hundredth meridian, by R. B. Dole. 1909. 123 pp. ]0c.

Describes collection of samples, methods of examination, preparation of solutions, accuracy 

of estimates, and expression of analytical results.
XXXVHI SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

238. The public utility of water powers and their governmental regulation, by 

Tavernier and M. O. Leighton. 1910. 161 pp. 15c.

Discusses hydraulic power and irrigation, French, Italian, and Swiss legislation relative to 

the development of water powers, and laws proposed in the French Parliament; reviews work 

of bureau of hydraulics and agricultural improvements of the French department of agriculture, 

and gives resum6 of Federal and State water-power legislation in the United States.

*255. Underground waters for farm use, by M. L. Fuller. 1910. 58 pp., 17 pis. 15c.

Discusses rocks as sources of water supply and the relative safety of supplies from different 

materials; springs and their protection; open or dug and deep wells, their location, yield, 

relative cost, protection, and safety; advantages and disadvantages of cisterns and combination 

wells and cisterns.

*257. Well-drilling methods, by Isaiah Bowman. 1911. 139 pp., 4 pis. 15c.

Discusses amount, distribution, and disposal of rainfall; water-bearing rocks; amount of 

ground water; artesian conditions; oil and gas bearing formations; gives history of well drilling 

in Asia, Europe, and the United States; describes in detail the various methods and the machinery used; discusses loss of tools and geologic difficulties, contamination of well waters and 

methods of prevention, tests of capacity and measurement of depth, and costs of sinking wells.

«

*258. Underground-water papers, 1910, by M. L. Fuller, F. G. Clapp, G. C. Matsdn, 

Samuel Sanford, and H. C. Wolff. 1911. 123 pp., 2 pis. 15c. 

Contains the following papers (scope indicated by titles) of general interest: 

Drainage by wells, by M. L. Fuller. 

Freezing of wells and related phenomena, by M. L. Fuller. 

Pollution of underground waters in limestone, by G. C. Matson. 

Protection of shallow wells in sandy deposits, by M. L. Fuller. 

Magnetic wells, by M. L. Fuller.

*315. The purification of public water supplies, by G. A. Johnson. 1913. 84 pp., 8 

pis. lOc.

Discusses ground, lake, and river waters as public supplies, development of water-works 

systems in the United States, water consumption, and typhoid fever; describes methods of 

filtration and sterilization of water and municipal water softening.

334. The Ohio Valley flood of March-April, 1913 (including comparisons with some 

earlier floods), by A. H.Horton and H.J.Jackson. 1913, 96pp.,22pls. 20c.

Although relating specifically to floods in the Ohio Valley, this report discusses also the 

causes of floods and the prevention of damage by floods.

337. The effects of ice on stream flow, by William Glenn Hoyt. 1913. 77 pp., 7 

pis. 15c.

Discusses methods of measuring the winter flow of streams.

*345. Contributions to the hydrology of the United States, 1914; N. C. Grover, chief 

hydraulic engineer. 1915. 225 pp., 17 pis. 30c. Contains:

(e) A method of determining the daily discharge of rivers of variable slope, by M. R. Hall, 

W. E. Hall, and C. H. Pierce, pp. 53-65.

364. Water analyses from the laboratory of the United States Geological Survey, 

tabulated by F. W. Clarke, chief chemist. 1914. 40 pp. 5c.

Contains analyses of waters from rivers, lakes, wells, and springs in various parts of the 

United States, including analyses of the geyser water of Yellowstone National Park, hot springs 

in Montana, brines from Death Valley, water from the Gulf of Mexico, and mine waters from 

Tennessee, Michigan, Missouri and Oklahoma, Montana, Colorado 'and Utah, Nevada and 

Arizona, and California.

371 Equipment for current-meter gaging stations, by G. J. Lyon. 1915. 64 pp., 

37 pis. 20c.

Describes methods of installing automatic and other gages and of constructing gage wells 

shelters, and structures for making discharge measurements and artificial controls.
PUBLICATIONS. XXXIX

*375. Contributions to the hydrology of the United States, 1915; N. C. Grover, chief 

hydraulic engineer. 1916. 181 pp., 9 pis. 15c. Contains:

(c) The relation of stream gaging to the science of hydraulics, by C. H. Pierce and R. W. 

Davenport, pp. 77-84.

(e) A method of correcting river discharge for aehanging stage, by B. E. Jones, pp. 117-130.

(/) Conditions requiring theuse of automatic gages in obtaining records of stream flow, by 

C. H. Pierce, pp. 131-139.

Three papers presented at the conference of engineers of the water-resources branch in 

December, 1914.

*400. Contributions to the hydrology of the United States, 1916; N. C. Grover, chief 

hydraulic engineer. 108 pp., 7 pis. Contains:

(a) The people's interestin water-power resources, by G. O. Smith, pp. 1-8.

(c) The measurement of silt-laden streams, by R. C. Pierce, pp. 39-51.

(d) Accuracy of stream-flow data, by N. C. Grover and J. C. Hoyt, pp. 53-69.

416. The divining rod, a history of water witching, with a bibliography, by Arthur 

J. Ellis. 1917. 59 pp. lOc.

A brief paper published "merely to furnish a reply to the numerous inquiries that are continually being received from all parts of the country" as to the efficacy of the divining rod for 

locating underground water.

425. Contributions to the hydrology of the United States, 1917; N. C. Grover, chief 

hydraulic engineer. 1918. Contains:

*(c) Hydraulic conversion tables and convenient equivalents, pp. 71-94. 1917.

427. Bibliography and index of the publications of the United States Geological 

Survey relating to ground water, by O. E. Meinzer. 1918. 169 pp., 1 pi.

Includes publications prepared, in whole or in part, by the Geological Survey that treat any 

phase of the subject of ground water or any subject directly applicable to ground water. Illustrated by map showing reports that cover specific areas more or less thoroughly.

ANNUAL REPORTS.

*Fifth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1883-84, J. W. Powell, 

Director. 1885. xxxvi, 469 pp., 58 pis. $2.25. Contains:

*The requisite and qualifying conditions of artesian wells, by T. C. Chamberlin, pp. 125-173 

pi. 21. Scope indicated by title.

Twelfth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1890-91, J. W. Powell, 

Director. 1891. 2 parts. Pt. II, Irrigation, xviii, 576 pp., 93 pis. $2. 

Contains:

*Irrigationin India, by H. M. Wilson, pp. 363-661, pis. 107 to 146. See Water-Supply Papers?.

Thirteenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1891-92, J. W. 

Powell, Director. 1892. (Pts. II and III, 1893.) 3 parts. *Pt. Ill, Irrigation, xi, 486 pp., 77 pis. $1.85. Contains:

*American irrigation engineering, by H. M. Wilson, pp. 101-349, pis. Ill to 146. Discusses 

the economical aspects of irrigation, alkaline drainage, silt, and sedimentation; gives brief 

history of legislation; describes perennial canals in Idaho, California, Wyoming, and Arizona; 

discusses water storage at reservoirs of the California and other projects, subsurface sources 

of supply, pumping, and subirrigation.

Fourteenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1892-93, J. W. 

Powell, Director. 1893. (Pt. II, 1894.) 2 parts. *Pt. II, Accompanying 

papers, xx, 597 pp., 73 pis. $2.10. Contains:

*The potable waters of eastern United States, by W. J. McGee, pp. 1-47. Discusses cistern 

water, stream waters, and ground waters, including mineral springs and artesian wells.

^Natural mineral waters of the United States, by A. C. Peale, pp. 49-88, pis. 3 and 4. Discusses the origin and flow of mineral springs, the source of mineralization, thermal springs, the 

chemical composition and analysis of spring waters, geographic distribution, and the utilization 

of mineral waters; gives a list of American mineral-spring resorts; contains also some analyses.
XL SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PAET XII.

Nineteenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1897-98, Charles 

D. Walcott, Director. 1898. (Parts II, III, and V, 1899.) 6 parts in 7 vols. 

and separate case for maps with Pt. V. *Pt. II, Papers chiefly of a theoretic 

nature, v, 958 pp., 172 pis. $2.65. Contains:

*Principles and conditions of the movements of ground water, by F. H. King, pp. 59-294, pis. 

6 to 16. Discusses the amount of waters stored in sandstone, in soil, and in other rocks.and the 

depth to which ground water penetrates; gravitational, thermal, and capillary movements of 

ground waters, and the configuration of the ground-water surface; gives the results of experimental investigations on the flow of air and water through a rigid, porous medium, and through 

sand, sandstones, and silts; discusses results obtained by other investigators, and summarizes 

results of observations; discusses also rate of flow of water through sand and rock, the growth of 

rivers, rate of nitration through soil, interference of wells, etc.

Theoretical investigation of the motion of ground waters, by C. S. Slichter, pp. 295-384, pi. 

17. Scope indicated by title.

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS.

*72. Denudation and erosion in the southern Appalachian region and the Monongahela basin, by L. C. Glenn. 1911. 137 pp., 21 pis. 35c.

v Describes the topography, geology, drainage, forests, climate, and population, and transportation facilities of the region, the relation of agriculture, lumbering, mining, and power development to erosion and denudation, and the nature, effects, and remedies of erosion; gives details 

of conditions in Holston, Nolichucky, French Broad, Little Tennessee, and Hiwassee River 

basins, along Tennessee River proper, and in the basins of the Coosa-Alabama system, Chattahoochee, Savannah, Saluda, Broad, Catawba, Yadkin, New, and Monongahela rivers.

86. The transportation of debris by running water, by G. K. Gilbert, based on experiments made with the assistance of E. C. Murphy. 1914. 263 pp., 3 pis. 70c. 

The results of an investigation which was carried on in a specially equipped laboratory at 

' Berkeley, Cal., and was undertaken for the purpose of learning "thelaws which control the movement of bed load and especially to determine how the quantity of load is related to the stream 

slope and discharge and to the degree of comminution of the debris."

105. Hydraulic-mining d4bris in the Sierra Nevada, by G. K. Gilbert. 154 pp., 34 

pis. 1917. 50c.

Presents the results of an investigation undertaken by the United States Geological Survey in 

response to a memorial from the California Miners' Association asking that a particular study be 

made of portions of the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys affected by detritus from torrential 

streams. The report deals largely with geologic and physiographic aspects of the subject, traces 

the physical effects, past and future, of the hydraulic mining of earlier decades, the similar effects 

which certain other industries induce through stimulation of the erosion of the soil, and the influence of the restriction of the area of inundation by the construction of levees. Suggests cooperation by several interests for the control of the streams now carrying heavy loads of d4bris.

BULLETINS.

*32. Lists and analyses of the mineral springs of the United States (a preliminary 

study), by A. C. Peale. 1886. 235 pp.

Defines mineral waters, lists the springs by States, and gives tables of analyses so far as 

available.

*319. Summary of the controlling factors of artesian flows, by Myron L; Fuller. 

1908. 44 pp., 7 pis. lOc.

Describes underground reservoirs, the sources of ground waters, the confining agents, the 

primary and modifying factors of artesian circulation, the essential and modifying factors of 

artesian flow, and typical artesian systems.

*479. The geochemical interpretation of water analyses, by Chase Palmer. 1911. 

31 pp. 5c.

Discusses the expression of chemical analyses, the chemical character of water and the properties of natural waters; gives a classification of waters based on property values and reacting 

values, and discusses the character of the waters of certain rivers as interpreted directly from the 

results of analyses; discusses also the relation of water properties to geologic formations, silica in 

river water, and the character of the water of the Mississippi and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River as indicated by chemical analyses.
PUBLICATIONS. XU

616, The data of geochemistry (third edition), by F. W. Clarke. 1916. 821 pp. 45c.

Earlier editions were published as Bulletins 330 and 491. Contains a discussion of the 

statement and interpretation of water analyses and a chapter on "Mineral wells and springs" 

(pp. 179-216). Discusses the definition and classification of mineral waters, changes in the 

composition of water, deposits of calcareous, ocherous, and siliceous materials made by 

water, vadose and juvenile waters, and thermal springs in relation to volcanism. Describes 

the different kinds of ground water and gives typical analyses. Includes a brief bibliography 

of papers containing water analyses.
INDEX BY AREAS AND SUBJECTS.

[A= Annual Reports; M= Monograph; B= Bulletin; P= Professional Paper; W= Water-Supply Paper;

GF= Geologic foHo.]

Artesian waters: Essential conditions ......................... A 5; B 319; W 67,114

Bibliographies l .............................................. W 119,120,163,427

Chemical analyses:2 Methods and interpretation.... W 151, 236, 259, 274, 364; B 479

Conservation........................................................ W 234,400a

Conversion Tables....................................................... W 425c

Debris reports........................................................... P 86,105

Denudation............................................................... P 72

Divining rod...................:......................................... W 416

Engineering methods............................................. P 86; W1,3,8,

20, 41, 42, 43, 56, 64,94,95,110,143,150,180,187

200, 257,337,345e, 375c, 375e, 375/, 400c, 400rf,425c

Floods......................................................... W 96,147,162,334

Idaho: Profile surveys.......................................... W 44,346,347,420

Quality of waters.................................................. W 274

Surface waters..... A 12 ii, 13 iii, 19 v; B 199; W 53, 54, 93, 162; G F 103

Underground waters ............... B 199, 298$ W 53, 54, 78; G F 45,103, 104

India: Irrigation................................................... A12 ii; W 87

Ice measurements.................................................... W 187,337

Irrigation, general........... A 10 ii, 11 ii, 12 ii, 13 iii, 16 ii, W 20, 22, 41, 42, 87

Legal aspects: Surface waters .................................. W103, 152, 238

Underground waters......................................... W122

Mineral springs: Analyses ............................................ A 14ii; B 32

Origin, distribution, etc................................... A 14 ii

Lists............................................... B32;W114

Montana: Profile surveys............................................... W 44,346

Quality of waters................................................... 364

Surface waters.............................................. A 19 v, 20 v

Underground waters............................................. B 298

Motions of ground waters............................... A 19ii;B319; W67,110,140

Nevada: Underground waters.............................................. B298

Oregon: Profile surveys................................ W 44, 348, 349, 377, 378, 379

Quality of waters ............................................ W 274, 363

Surface waters............................. A 21 v; W 93, 96, 344, 363,.370

Underground waters........................... B 252, 298; W 78; G F 103

Pollution: By industrial wastes............................ W 179,186,189, 226, 235

By sewage.................................................... W 72, 194

Laws forbidding.............................................. W 103,152

iTrf&CBBOt.................:...................................... W160

Elver profiles. See names of States.

Sanitation; quality of waters; pollution; sewage irrigation................... W 3,22,

72,103,110,113,114,145,152,160,179,185, 

186,189,194, 226,229,235,236,255,258,315

1 Many of the reports contain brief subject bibliographies. See abstracts.

2 Many analyses of river, spring, and well waters are scattered through publications, as noted hi abstracts.

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XLIV SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1916, PART XII.

Sewage disposal and purification........................ W 3,22,72,113,185,194,229

Underground waters: Legal aspects......................................... W122

Methods of utilization....................... W114, 255, 257

Pollution................................ WHO, 145,160,258

Washington: Profile surveys.................. W 44, 346, 366, 368, 369, 376, 377,419

Quality of waters................................... W 111, 339, 364

Surface waters. A19 v, 21 v; W 55,93, 111, 118,253,313,339,,369; G F139 

Underground waters...... B 298; W 4, 55, 111, 118, 316, 425e; G F 139

Windmill papers.................................................. W1,8,20,41,42

Wyoming: Underground waters............................................ B298
INDEX OF STREAMS.

Agency Creek, Mont..............

Alkali Creek, Idaho.............

Alien ditch, Oreg.................

American River, Wash............

Antelope Creek, Idaho...........

Anthony Creek, Oreg.............

Applegate River, Oreg............

Applegate River, Little, Oreg.....

Applegate River, Little, East

Fork, Oreg.....................

Applegate River, Little, West

Fork, Oreg.....................

Arnold canal, Oreg...............

Ashland Creek, Oreg..............

Ashley Creek, Mont.............

Asotin Creek, Wash...............

Ahtanum Creek, Wash............

Ahtanum Creek, North Fork,Wash. 

Ahtanum Creek, South Fork,Wash. 

Baker Lake, Wash...............

Baker River, Wash...............

Baldock Slough, Oreg.............

Bear Creek (tributary to Rogue"

River), Oreg..................

Bear Creek (tributary to Wallowa

River) Oreg....................

Beitle ditch, Oreg.................

Bennett Creek, Idaho.............

Big Bend ditch, Oreg..............

Big Blackfoot River, Mont........

Big Cottonwood Creek, Idaho.....

Big Creek (tributary to Pahsimeroi

River), Idaho..................

Big Creek (tributary to Powder

River), Oreg..................

Big Creek (tributary to Yakima

River), Wash..................

Big Knife Creek, Mont............

Big Lost River, Idaho............

Big Marsh Creek, Oreg............

Big Muddy Creek, Wash..........

Big Muddy River, Wash..........

Big Wood River, Idaho...........

Big Wood Slough, Idaho..........

Birch Creek (tributary to Big Lost

River), Idaho..................

Birch Creek (tributary to Goose

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Bird's Nest ditch, Nev. ........... xv

Bitterroot River, Little, Mont. .... ix, x

Bitterroot River, Mont. ..........

Bitterroot River, East Fork, Mont. . 

Bitterroot River, West Fork, Mont. 

Blackfoot-Marsh reservoir, Idaho. . 

Blackfoot River, Idaho ........... xiv

Blackfoot River, Big, Mont. ..... ix

Blackfoot River, Little, Idaho. . . . xiv

Blackfoot River, Little, Mont. .... ix

Blodgett Creek, Mont............. x

Boise River, Idaho. . ............ xvi

Boise River, South Fork, Idaho. . . XNI 

Breitenbush Creek, Oreg. ......... xxin

Brownell ditch, Oreg. ............ xix

Bruneau River, Idaho, Nev. . . - xv, xvi 

Bruneau River, East Fork, Idaho . . x vi 

Buckaroo ditch, Idaho............ xvi

Buffalo River, Wyo. .............. xm

Bull Run River, Oreg. .......... xxn

Bully Creek, Oreg. .............. xvii

Bumping Lake, Wash. ............ xn

Bumping River, Wash. .......... xn

Burnt River, Oreg. .............. xvii

Burnt River, Middle Fork, Oreg. . -xvn 

Burnt River, North Fork, Oreg. . . xvii 

Burnt River, South Fork, Oreg. . . xvii 

Butte Creek, Little, Oreg. ........ xxiv

Butte Creek, Little, North Fork,

Oreg. .......................... xxiv

Butte Creek, Little, South Fork,

Oreg.......................... . xxiv

Butte Creek, South Fork, Oreg. . . . xxiv

Cable Creek, Oreg. ............... xx

Cabin Creek, Wash. ............. xi

Calapooya Creek, Oreg. ........... xxiv

Callahan Creek, Mont. ........... ix

Camas Creek (tributary to Big Lost

River), Idaho.................. xiv

Camas Creek (tributary to Big

Wood River), Idaho. .......... xv

Camas Creek, Little, Idaho. ...... xvi

CamasCreek, Oreg................ xx

Cameron ditch, Oreg.............. xxiv

Camp Creek, Oreg................. xvii

Canyon Creek, Oreg.............. xxi
XLVI INDEX OF STREAMS.

Canyon Creek, Wash..............

Canyon Creek, Little, Idaho......

Carbon River, Wash..............

Cascade canal, Wash.............

Cascade River, Wash.............

Cassia Creek, Idaho...............

Castle Creek, Idaho...............

Catherine Creek, Oreg............

Cedar Creek (tributary to Big Lost

River), Idaho..................

Cedar Creek (tributary to Salmon

Falls Creek), Idaho.............

Cedar River, Wash...............

Central Oregon canal, Oreg........

Charles Lisle ditch, Oreg..........

Chehalis River, Wash............

Chelan Lake, Wash...............

Chelan River, Wash...............

Cherry Creek, Idaho..............

Chewack Creek, Wash............

Chiwaukum Creek, Wash..........

Chiwawa Creek, Wash............

Cispus River, Wash................

Clackamas River, Oreg...........

Clackamas River, Oak Grove Fork,

Oreg...........................

Clark Fork, Idaho, Mont., Wash.. 

Cle Elum Lake, Wash............

Cle Elum River, Wash............

Cle Elum River, North Fork, Wash. 

Clear Creek (tributary to Raft

River), Idaho..................

Clear Creek (tributary to Sauk

River), Wash..................

Clear Fork of Sandy River, Oreg.. 

Clear Fork, Wash.................

Clearwater River, Idaho..........

Clearwater River, South Fork,

Idaho.........................

Coal Creek, Wash.................

Coast Fork of Willamette River,

Oreg...........................

Coeur d'Alene Lake, Idaho.......

Coeur d'Alene River, Idaho.......

Coeur d'Alene River, Little North

Fork, Idaho...................

Coeur d'Alene River, North Fork,

Idaho.........................

Cold Springs Creek, Idaho.........

Columbia River, Oreg., Wash.....

Columbia Southern canal, Oreg... 

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Cottonwood Creek, Big, Idaho.... xv

Cougar Creek, Wash.............. xxi

Cow Creek (tributary to Jordan

Creek), Oreg.................... xvi

Cow Creek (tributary to Umpqua

River), Oreg.................... xxiv

Cow Creek (tributary to Willow

Creek), Oreg.................... xvii

Cow Creek (tributary to Palouse

River), Wash.................. xix

Cowlitz River, Wash.............. xxni

CrabCreek, Wash................ xi

Crane Creek, Idaho............... xvn

Crescent Creek, Oreg............. xx

Crooked River, Oreg............. xx

CrowCreek, Mont................. x

Cunningham Creek, Wash......... xxi

Daly Creek, Oreg.................. xvm

Dayville ditch, Oreg.............. xix

Dead Indian Creek, Oreg......... xxiv

Deadwood Creek, Idaho.......... xvi

Deschutes River, Oreg............ xx

Deschutes River, East Fork, Oreg. xx 

Devil Creek, Idaho................ xv

Dosewallips River, Wash......... vn

Dry Creek (tributary to Big Wood

River), Idaho.................. xv

Dry Creek (tributary to Boise

River), Idaho.................. xvi

Dry Creek (tributary to Snake

River), Idaho.................. xv

Dry Creek (tributary to Mission

Creek), Mont.................... x

Duckabush River, Wash.......... vn

Dungeness River, Wash........... vn

Eagle Creek, Oreg................ xvin

Eagle Creek, West Fork, Oreg..... xvin

East Boar's Nest ditch, Nev....... xv

East Finley Creek, Mont.......... x

East Fork. See name of main

stream. 

East Fork Irrigation District canal,

Oreg........................... xxi

Eightmile Creek, Idaho........... xvm

EllensburgWater Co. 's canal,Wash. xn 

Elliott ditch, Oreg................ xxi

Elwha River, Wash............... vn

EntiatRiver, Wash............... xi

Eugene power canal, Of eg........

Evans Creek, Oreg..............

Fall Creek, Oreg................. itn

Fall River, Idaho............... xrr
INDEX OF STREAMS. XLVII

Fail Biver, Oreg.................

Falls Creek, Mont................

Fanners and Citizens' ditch, Oreg.

Farmers' mill ditch, Oreg.. .. ....

Finley Creek, Mont...............

Finley Creek, East, Mont........

First Creek, Oreg.................

Flathead Lake, Mont............

Flathead River, Mont............

Flathead River, Middle Fork, 

Mont.........................

Flathead River, South Fork, Mont.

Fort Hall lower canal, Idaho.....

Fort Hall upper canal, Idaho.....

FOBS River, Wash.................

FOBS River, East Fork, Wash......

Fowler canal, Wash.... ..........

Gellerman & Frohman ditch, Oreg.

George Dunn ditch, Oreg........

Glacier Creek, Wash ...... ......

Gleed canal, Wash. See Naches 

Canal Co.'s canal...... ........

Goldburg Creek, Idaho...........

Goodricln. Creek, Oreg.............

Goose Creek, Idaho...............

Goose Creek, Oreg...............

Grande Ronde River, Oreg., Wash.

Grand view canal, Idaho.........

Granger ditch, Oreg.............

Grave Creek, Oreg...............

Grays Lake outlet, Idaho........

Green River, Wash...............

Greenwater River, Wash.........

Grimes Creek, Idaho..............

Hagar Creek, Wash...............

Hagar Creek, North Fork, Wash...

Hall Creek, Wash................

Hangman Creek, Wash. See Latah 

Creek..........................

Harrell ditch, Nev........ ......

Harris Creek, Idaho..............

Hay Creek, Oreg.................

Henrietta mill ditch, Oreg........

Henrys Fork, Idaho..............

Hermiston ditch, Oreg. See Maxwell Land & Irrigation Co.' s ditch

High Line ditch, Nev............

Hinckle ditch, Oreg. See Western 

Land & Irrigation Co.'s ditch.. .

Hood River, Oreg................

Hood River, East Fork, Oreg.....

Hood River, West Fork, Oreg.....

xx

x

XVIII

XIX

X

X

XXI 

IX 

IX

IX 

IX 

XIV 

XIV 

VIII 

VHI

xn 

xvn

XXIV 

XXIII

XII

xvin

XVIII

XIV

XVIII

XVIII

XVI

xvni

XXIV 

XIV 

VIII 

VIII 

XVI

xxni

XXIII

x

XI 

XV 

XVII 

XXI 

XIX 

XIII

XIX 

XV

XIX 

XXI 

XXI 

XXI

Hope Mill ditch, Oreg............

Hurricane Creek, Oreg............

Icicle Creek, Wash...............

Idaho canal, Idaho..............

Indian ditch, Mont.. ............

Island ditch, Nev................

Jack Creek, Nev.................

Jack Creek, Oreg. ................

Jackson Lake, Wyo...............

Jakes Creek, Nev. ...............

"J.H." ditch, Oreg.............

Jocko River, Mont................

Jocko River, Middle Fork, Mont.. 

Jocko River, North Fork, Mont... 

Jocko River, South Fork, Mont... 

John Day River, Oreg............

John Day River, South Fork, Oreg. 

Johnson Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River), Wash..............

Johnson Creek (tributary to Okanogan River), Wash...............

Jordan Creek, Oreg...............

Kachess Lake, Wash.............

Kachess River, Wash.............

Kalama River, Wash............

Kalawa River, Wash..............

Keechelus Lake, Wash............

Kennewick canal, Wash.........

Kettle River, Wash:..............

King Hill Creek, Idaho...........

Kiona canal, Wash..............

Kittitas canal, West, Wash.......

KlicHtat River, Wash............

KlicHtat River, Little, Wash.....

KlicHtat River, West Fork, Wash. 

Knife Creek, Big, Mont..........

Kootenai River, Idaho-Mont......

Lake. See significant names. 

Lake Creek (tributary to Salmon

River), Idaho..................

Lake Creek (tributary to Metolius

River), Oreg..................

Lake Creek (tributary to Cowlitz

River), Wash..................

Lake Fork of Payette River, Idaho. 

Lake McDonald outlet, Mont......

Lake Milner, Idaho..............

Latah Creek, Wash..............

Latah Creek, North Fork, Wash... 

Latourell Creek, Ore... .g........

Lee-Polly ditch, Oreg.............

Lemhi River, Idaho..............

XVII

XVIII

XI

XIV

X

XV

XVI

XXI

XIII

XV

XVII

X

X

X

X

XIX 

XIX

XXIII

XI 

XVI

XI 

XII

xxin

VII 

XI

xni 

x

XV

XIII

XII

* XXI

XXI

XXI

X

IX

XXI

XXIII

XVII

IX

XIII

XI

XI

XXII

XVIII

XVIII
XLVIII INDEX OF STREAMS.

Page. 

Lewis Creek, Oreg.............. xx

McKay Creek (tributary to Deschutes River), Oreg........... xxi

Lewis Eiver, Wash.............. xxm

Lisle & Crane ditch, Oreg........ xix

Lisle ditch, Charles, Oreg......... xix

Little Applegate River, Oreg...... xxiv

Little Applegate River, East Fork,

Oreg........................... xxiv

Little Applegate River, West Fork,

Oreg........................... xxiv

Little Bitterroot River, Mont..... ix, x

Little Blackfoot River and ditch,

Mont......................... ix

Little Blackfoot River, Idaho.... ix

Little Butte Creek, Oreg......... xxiv

Little Butte Creek, North Fork,

Oreg........................... xxiv

Little Butte Creek, South Fork,

Oreg........................... xxiv

Little Camas Creek, Idaho........ xvi

Little Canyon Creek, Idaho...... xv

Little Creek, Oreg............... xvra

Little Klickitat River, Wash...... xxi

Little Lost River, Idaho......... xiv

Little North Fork of Coeur d'Alene

River, Idaho................... x

Little Sandy flume, Oreg......... xxn

Little Sandy River, Oreg.......... xxn

Little Spokane River, Wash...... xi

Little White Salmon River, Wash, xxn 

Little Wood River, Idaho........ xv

Lochsa River, Idaho............. xix

Lolo Creek (tributary to Clearwater

River), Idaho.................. xix

Lolo Creek (tributary to Bitterroot

River), Mont.................. ix

Long Gulch Creek, Idaho........ xvi

Lost Creek, Idaho............... xvn

Lost Creek, Oreg................. xxn

Lostine River, Oreg............... xvm

Lost River, Big, Idaho............ xrv

Lost River, Little, Idaho......... xiv

Louse Creek, Idaho.............. xvi

Lower Vineyard ditch, Nev...... xv

Lower YaHma canal, Wash....... xm

Luckiamute River, Oreg......... xxm

Luse canal, Oreg................. xxiv

Malheur Farmers' canal, Oreg. - - - xvn 

Malheur River, Oreg........... xvi, xvn

Malheur River, North Fork, Oreg.. xvn 

Malheur River, South Fork? Oreg. xvn 

Manastash Creek, Wash........... xn

Mann Creek, Idaho.............. xvn

Marble Creek, Oreg...............

Marion Fork of Santiam River,

Oreg...........................

Marks Creek, Oreg...............

Marsh Creek, Big, Oreg..........

Marys Creek, Idaho, Nev..........

Maxwell ditch, Oreg..............

Maxwell Land & Irrigation Co.'s

ditch, Oreg.....................

McAllister's ditch, Oreg. See

Squaw Creek...................

McDonald Lake outlet, Mont......

McKay Creek (tributary to Umatilla River), Oreg..............

McKenzie River, Oreg............

McLaughlin ditch, Oreg..........

McMullen Creek, Idaho...........

Meadow Creek, Idaho.............

Methow River, Wash.............

Metolius River, Oreg..............

Middle Fork. See name of main

stream.

Middle Santiam .River, Oreg..... 

Mill Creek (tributary to Ochoop

Creek) Oreg....................

Mill Creek (tributary to Warm

Springs River), Oreg...........

Mill Creek (tributary to Goodrich

Creek), Oreg..................

Mill Creek (tributary to Grande

Ronde), Oreg...................

Mill Creek (tributary to Rogue

River), Oreg..................

Mill Creek (tributary to Umpqua

River), Oreg..................

MiU Creek, Wash.................

Miller Creek, Idaho...............

Miller Creek, Wash...............

Miller Creek, West Fork, Wash... 

Minam River, Oreg...............

Milner Lake, Idaho..............

Minidoka canals, North and South

sides, Idaho....................

Mission Creek, Mont...........!.

Molalla River, Oreg........:....:.

Monroe Creek, Idaho..............

Moore Creek, Idaho...............

Moses Lake, Wash...............

Moyie River, Idaho...............

Moxee Co.'s canal, Wash..........

Mud Creek, Mont.................

Muddy Creek, Big, Wash..........

Muddy River, Wash.............

Muddy River, Big, Wash. .........

xvm

XXII

xx 

.xx 

xvi 

xix

xix 

xx

IX 

XIX

xxn

xvn

xv

xrv

XI

xxi

xx

xxi

xvm

xvm

xxiv

xxrv 

xix

XVII 

VIII

vm

xvm

xm

xiv 

x

xxm 

xvn

xvi

XI 

IX

xn 

x

xxi

xxm

xxi
INDEX OF STEEAMS. XLIX

Naches Avenue Union canal.

Wash.........................

Naches Canal Co.'a canal, Wash.. 

Naches-Cowiche canal, Wash.....

Naches River, Wash.............

Nason Creek, Wash..............

Nehalem River, Oreg............

Neil Creek, Oreg.................

Nespelem River, Wash...........

Nevada ditch, Oreg...............

New Reservation canal, Wash.....

Nisqually River, Wash...........

Nooksack River, Wash............

Nooksack River, Middle Fork,

Wash...........................

Nooksack River, North Fork,Wash 

North canal, Oreg................

North Fork. See name of main

stream. 

North Powder River, Oreg........

North Santiam River, Oreg.......

North Side ditch, Nev............

North Side Minidoka canal, Idaho. 

North Side Twin Falls canal, Idaho 

North Umpqua River, Oreg.......

North Yakima mill waste, Wash... 

North .Yakima power canal, Wash. 

North Yakima power waste, Wash. 

Oak Grove Fork, ClackamaB River,

Oreg...........................

Ochoco Creek, Oreg..............

OdellCreek, Oreg.................

Ohanapecosh River, Wash........

Okanogan River, Wash...........

Old Reservation canal, Wash......

Old Settlers Slough, Oreg.........

 Old Union canal, Wash...........

Oregon canal, Central, Oreg.......

Oregon Land & Water Co.'s ditch, 

Oreg...........................

Owyhee canal, Oreg..............

Owyhee River, Oreg., Nev........

 Owyhee River, South Fork, Nev.. 

Pacific Creek, Wyo...............

Pacific Light & Power Co. 's tailrace, 

Oreg...........................

Pahsimeroi River, Idaho..........

Palouse River, Wash.............

Payette River, Idaho.............

Payette River, Lake Fork, Idaho. 

Payette River, North Fork, Idaho. 

Pamelia Creek, Oreg..............

Pearl Creek, Wash................

 Pebble Creek, Idaho.............

XII

xn

XII 

XII 

XI

XXIV

XXIV

XI

XVII

xni 

vn

IX 

IX

xx

xvm

xv 

xrv

XIV 

XXIV

xn 

xn 

xn

xxni 

xx 

xx

xxm

XI

xm

XVII

xn 

xx

XIX 

XVI 

XVI 

XVI

xni

XXI

xvm

XIX 

XVII 

XVII 

XVII

xxn

XXI

xrv

Pend Oreille Lake, Idaho........ ix

Peshastin Creek, Wash............ xi

Phoenix ditch, Oreg.............. xxiv

Pilchuck Creek, Wash............ vni

PilotButte canal, Oreg........... xx

PineCreek, Oreg.................. xvm

Pine Creek, Wash................ xxm

Pioneer ditch, Oreg................ xix

Pole Creek, Oreg.................. xvn

Portneuf River, Idaho............ xrv

Post Creek, Mont................. x

Powder River, Oreg.............. xvn

Powder River, North, Oreg....... xvm

Priest River, Idaho.............. x

Prineville tailrace, Oreg.......... xx

Prospect Creek, Mont............. x

Puyallup River, Wash............ vn

Puzzle Creek, Oreg............... xxn

Puzzle Creek, North Fork, Oreg... xxn

Puzzle Creek, South Fork, Oreg... xxn

Quinault River, Wash............ vn

Racetrack Creek, Mont........... ix

Raft River, Idaho................ xrv

Railroad Creek, Wash............ xi

Rattlesnake Creek, Idaho......... xvi

Rattlesnake Creek, Mont.......... ix

Reservation canal, New, Wash.... xm

Reservation canal, Old, Wash..... xm

Reservation drain, Wash.......... xm

Revais Creek/Mont.............. x

Robinson Creek, Idaho........... xm

Rock Creek (tributary to Snake

River), Idaho.................. xv

Rock Creek (tributary to Clark

Fork), Mont.................... ix

Rock Creek (tributary to John Day

River), Oreg.................... xx

Rock Creek (tributary to Columbia

River), Wash.................. xix

Rock Creek (tributary to Palouse

River), Wash.................. xix

Rockyf ord Creek, Wash........... xi

Rogue River, Oreg.......... xxm, xxiv

Rogue River Valley canal, Oreg... xxiv

Row River, Oreg................. xxn

Sage Creek, Idaho................ xvn

St. Joe River, Idaho.............. x

St. Maries River, Idaho........... x

St. Regis River, Mont............ ix

Salmon Creek (tributary to Pine

Creek), Oreg.................... xvm

Salmon Creek (tributary to Willamette River), Oreg........... xxn

Salmon Creek, Wash.............. xi
INDEX OF STREAMS.

Salmon Falls Creek, Idaho, Nev... xv

Salmon River, Little White, Wash, xxii

Salmon River, North Fork, Idaho, xvni 

Salmon River (tributary to Snake

River), Idaho.................. xvm

Salmon River (tributary to Sandy

River), Oreg......... ........... xxn

Salmon River, White, Wash.. xxi, xxn

Salt Creek, Oreg................. xxn

Sand Hollow ditch, Oreg......... xvii

Sandy flume, Little, Oreg......... xxn

Sandy River, Oreg.............. xxii

Sandy River, Clear Fork, Oreg.... xxn

Sandy River, Little, Oreg........ xxn

Sandy River canal, Oreg.......... xxn

San Jacinto ditch, Nev.......... xv

Sanpoil River, Wash.............. xi

Santiam River, Oreg.............. xxn

Santiam River, Marion Fork, Oreg. xxn

Santiam River, Middle, Oreg..... xxm

Santiam River, South, Oreg....... xxin

Satus Creek, Wash.............. xra

Sauk River, Wash............... vin

Sawmill Creek, Oreg............. xvn

Schanno canal, Wash............ xn

Selah-Moxee canal, Wash......... xn

Selah Valley canal, Wash........ xn

Selway River, Idaho............. xix

Shafer Creek, Idaho.............. xvn

Sharp ditch, Idaho.............. xrv

Sheep Creek, Idaho.............. xvi

Shitike Creek, Oreg.............. xxi

Shoshone Creek, Nev............. xv

Siletz River, Oreg............... xxrv

Silver Lake ditch, Oreg........... xvni

Simcoe Creek, Wash............. xni

Similkameen River, Wash........ xi

Sinlahekin Creek, Wash.......... xi

Skagit River, Wash.............. vin

Skokomish River, North Fork,

Wash......................... vn

Skykomish River, Wash.......... vni

Skykomish River, North Fork,

Wash......................... vin

Skykomish River, South Fork,

Wash......................... vin

Slate Creek, Oreg................. xxiv

Slusher & Gould ditch, Oreg...... xix

Smith Creek, Idaho.............. xvi

Snake River, Idaho, Wash.,Wyo... xin

Snoqualmie River, Wash.......... vni

Snoqualmie River, Middle Fork,

Wash......................... vni

	Page. 

Snoqualmie River, North Fork,

Wash......................... viii

Snoqualmie River, South Fork,

Wash......................... viii

Soleduck River, Wash............ vn

Sommercamp Creek, Idaho....... xvn

South Fork. See name of main

stream.

South Santiam River, Oreg....... xxin

South Side Minidoka canal, Idaho. xiv

South Side Twin Falls canal, Idaho xv

South Umpqua River, Oreg....... xxrv

Spicerditch, Oreg................ xxiv

Spokane River, Idaho, Wash..... x

Spokane River, Little, Wash...... xi

Spokane Valley Land & Water Co. 's

canal, Wash................... x

Spring Creek, Idaho.............. xvi

Squaw Creek and McAUister's

ditch, Oreg................... xx

Squaw Creek, Wash............. xix

Squaw Creek canal, Oreg......... xx

Stehekin River, Wash............ xi

Stetattie Creek, Wash............. vin

Still Creek, Oreg................. xxn

Stilaguamish River, South Fork,

Wash......................... vin

Stillwater River, Mont........... ix

Stranger Creek, Wash............. x

Streeter ditch, Idaho............. xrv

Sucker Creek, Idaho............. xvi

Sullivan Creek, Wash............ x

Sullivan Lake, Wash............ x

Sultan River, Wash.............. vin

Sunnyside canal, Wash........... xin

Surveyors Creek, Wash.......... xxi

Swalley canal, Oreg............. xx

Swamp Creek, Wash.............. xxi

Swan River, Mont................ ix

Swauk Creek, Wash............. xn

Swift Creek, Wash............... xxin

Tableland ditch, Oreg............ xxi

Taneum Creek, Wash............ xn

Teanaway River, Wash............ xir

Teton River, Idaho.............. xiv

Thompson Creek, Oreg............ xxiv

Thompson River, Mont.......... x

Thousand Springs Creek, Idaho... xiv

Three Creek, Idaho.............. xvi

Tieton canal, Wash.............. xir

Tieton River, Wash.............. xn

Tieton River, North Fork, Wash.. xn

Timber Creek, Idaho............. xvm
INDEX OF STREAMS. LI

Timber Creek, West Fork, Idaho.. xvni 

Tokul Creek, Wash............... vui

Topons Creek, Idaho............. xiv

Toppenish Creek, Wash........... xra

Toutle River, Wash.............. xxm

Trapper Creek, Idaho............ xiv

Trout Creek, Nev................ xv

Trout Creek, Oreg................ xxi

Trout Creek, Wash.............. xxn

Tucannon River, Wash........... xix

Tumalo Creek, Oreg............. xx

Tumalo feed canal, Oreg.......... xx

Twin Falls canal, North Side,

Idaho......................... xiv

Twin Falls canal, South Side,

Idaho.....................:... xv

 Twisp River, Wash.............. xi

Tygh Creek, Oreg................. xxi

Umatilla River, Oreg............. xix

Umatilla River, North Fork, Oreg. xix 

Umpqua River, Oreg.............. xxiv

Umpqua River, North, Oreg..... xxiv

Umpqua River, South, Oreg..... xxiv

Upper Vineyard ditch, Nev...... xv

Valley Creek (tributary to Jocko

River), Mont.................. x

Valley Creek (tributary to Salmon

River), Idaho.................. xvin

Vines ditch, Oreg........ ........ xvii

Wagner Creek, Oreg.............. xxiv

Walla Walla River, Oreg., Wash.. xix 

Walla Walla River, South Fork,

Oreg........................... xix

Wallowa Lake, Oreg.............. xvm

Wallowa River, Oreg.............. xvni

Wapatox canal, Wash............. xii

Warm River, Idaho............... xm

Warm Springs River, Oreg....... xxi

Weiser River, Idaho............. xvn

Weiser River, Middle Fork, Idaho, xvii 

Weiser River, West Fork, Idaho., xvii 

Wenas Creek, Wash............... xii

Wenatchee River, Wash........... xi

Wenatchee Valley canal, Wash.... xi

West Boar's Nest ditch, Nev...... xv

Western Land & Irrigation Co.'s

ditch, Oreg..................... xix

West Fork. See name of main

stream. 

West Kittitas canal, Wash......... xii

Whatcom Creek, Wash............ vin

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Whatcom Lake, Wash............ vm

Whitechuck River, Wash......... vnl

Whitefish River, Mont........... ix

White River (tributary to Deschutes River), Oreg............ xxi

White River (tributary to Puget 

Sound), Wash............... vn, vm

White River (tributary to Wenatchee River), Wash.............. XI

White River flume, Wash......... vm'

White Salmon River, Wash. .. xxi, xxn 

White Salmon River, Little, Wash, xxn 

Whitewater Creek (tributary to 

Santiam River), Oreg........... xxin

Whitewater River (tributary to 

Metolius River), Oreg........... xxi

Willamette River, Oreg.......... xxn

Willamette River, Coast Fork, 

Oreg........................... xxn

Willamette River, Middle Fork, 

Oreg........................... xxn

Willamette River, North Fork of 

Middle Fork, Oreg.............. xxn

Willow Creek (tributary to Snake 

River), Idaho.................. xiv

Willow Creek (tributary to South 

Fork of Boise River), Idaho.... xvi

Willow Creek (tributary to Salmon 

Falls Creek), Nev............... xv

Willow Creek (tributary to Columbia River), Oreg................ xix

Willow Creek (tributary to Malheur River), Oreg.............. xvii

Willow Creek (tributary to Powder 

River), Oreg.................... XVIH

Wilson Creek, Wash.............. xn

Wilson ditch, Oreg................ xvi

Wilson & Co.'s ditch, Oreg... .... xix

Wilson River, Oreg.............. xxrv

Wilson River, North Fork, Oreg... xxrv 

Wimer canal, Oreg............... xx

Wolf Creek, Oreg............... xvni

Wood River, Big, Idaho........... xv

Wood River, Little, Idaho........ xv

Yaak River, Mont............... ix

Yakima River, Wash..........:.. xi

Yakima Valley canal, Wash. See 

Congdon canal.................. xn

Yamhill River, Oreg.............. xxin

Yamhill River, South Fork, Oreg.. xxin 

Youngs River, Wash ............. xxm
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