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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Hubert Work, Secretary

U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 

George Otis Smith, Director

WATER-SUPPLY PAPER 561

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY OF THE 

UNITED STATES

1923

PART I. NORTH ATLANTIC SLOPE DRAINAGE BASINS

NATHAN C. GROVER, Chief Hydraulic Engineer

C. H. PIERCE, A. W. HARRINGTON

O. W. HARTWELL, and A. H. HORTON

District Engineers

Prepared in cooperation with the States of

MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS 

NEW YORK, and NEW JERSEY

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1925
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Hubert Work, Secretary

U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 

George Otis Smith, Director

Water-Supply Paper 561

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY OF THE 

UNITED STATES

1923

PART I. NORTH ATLANTIC SLOPE DRAINAGE BASINS

NATHAN C. GROVER, Chief Hydraulic Engineer

C. H. PIERCE, A. W. HARRINGTON

O. W. IftARTWELL, and A. H. HORTON

District Engineers

Prepared in cooperation with the States of

MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS 

NEW YORK, and NEW JERSEY

Water Resources Branch,

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1925
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Page

Authorization and scope of work ________________.-_-___________---- 1

Definition of terms _____________________________________________ 2

Explanation of data _____________________________________ _ __ 3

Accuracy of field data and computed results _________________________ 4

Cooperation _________ _______________________________________ 5

Division of work __________________________________________________ 6

Gaging-station records ____________________________________________ 7

St. John River basin ___________.___________ ___________ 7

St. John River at Van Buren, Maine_______-_-__________-___ 7

St. Croix River basin _________________ ________________________ 9

St. Croix River near Baileyville, Maine._____________________ 9

Penobscot River basin _______________________________________ 11

West Branch of Penobscot River at Millinocket, Maine. 1 _______ 11

West Branch of Penobscot River near Medway, Maine.-______ 12

Penobstiot River at West Enfield, Maine.____________________ 14

East Branch of Penobscot River at Grindstone, Maine, _______ 16

Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag, Maine _____________ 18

Piscataquis River near Fo3_croft, Maine ___________________ 20

Pleasant River at Milo, Maine ______________________________ 22

Passadumkeag River at Lowell, Maine _____________-l_ ______ 24

Kennebec River basin_________________________________________ 26

Moose River near Rockttfood, Maine._________________ 26

Moosehead Lake at east outlet, Maine______________________ 28

Kennebec River at Moosehead, Maine - - -.._ ______________ _ _ 29

Kennebec River at The forks, Maine_____________ 31

Kennebec River at Water ville, Maine _ __ __________________ 33

Dead River at The Forks, Maine_,____________________ 34

i Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Maine _____________ 36

Androscoggin River basin ____________________________________ 38

Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine___________________ 38

Magalloway River at Aziscohos dam, Maine-______________ 39

Little Androscoggin River near South Paris, Maine. _ _______ 40

Presumpscot River basin __________________________________ 42

Presumpscot River at outlet of Sebago Lake, Maine. __________ 42

1 , Saco River basin ___________________________________________ 43

\ Saco River at Cornish, Maine______ r,_______________________ 43

1 Saco River at West Buxton, Maine _!____________.__________ 45

I / Ossipee River at Cornish, Maine-_____________________,_____ 47

\ Merrimack River basin _____________________________________ 49

Pemigewasset River at Plymouth, N. H_.___ ___._____--__._ 49

Merrimack River at Franklin Junction, N.H_.___ _ _________ 51

Merrimack River at Lawrence, Mass.___-___________^^_______ 53

Smith River near Bristol, N. H____________________ 55

Contoocook River near Elmwood, N. H_______________!__ 57

Nubanusit Brook near Peterbbro, N. H___________________J_ 59

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IV CONTENTS -

Gaging-station records Continued.

Merrimack River basin Continued.

Suncook River at North Chichester, N.H___________________ 61

Souhegan River at Merrimack, N. H________________________ 63

South Branch of Nashua River basin near Clinton, Mass_______ 65

Sudbury River and Lake Coehityatp ^basins near Framingham

and Cochituate, Mass___________-_------________________ 66

Taunton River basin_ _ ____________ - _ _ _^. _______________________ 67

:' " Taunton River at Titicut, near Bridgeyater, Mass_ _,________.. 67

Providence River basin________________-_______________-_ ____ ,69

Blackstone River af Worcester, Mass_____.._________________ , , 69

Pawtuxet River at Fiskeville, R. I-,-----------.Tr -;---------- 70

Thames River basin____________________._______________________ 72

i Quinnebaug River at Jewett City", Conn.____________________ -72

Connecticut River basih_____________________---______-,________ 74

Second Connecticut Lake near Pittsburg, N. H_______________ 74

First Connecticut Lake near Pittsburg, 1ST. H..'_._'.'^,__,____,__ 75

Connecticut River at First Connecticut Lake, n?ar Pittsburg,

Connecticut River at South Newbury, Vt______ 7 ,r _________ 78

Connecticut River at White River Junction, Vt__.____________ 80

Connecticut River at Sunderlandr Mass__^, ___^,_ T __,____ __ 82

White River at West Hartford, Yt_J_'___f _ 7 __',_'_C----,__ 84

Mascoma River at Mascoma, N. iS,-______*______._,,._.,__.,__ 86

West River at Newfane, Vt________ ___^_____^_______,___ 87

Ashuelot River near Gilsum, N, H__.r,.___._,_._ r'_*___ T ___ _ 89 

Ashuelot River at Hinsdale, N. _J______--._ r_,._,_^_________ 91

South Branch of Ashuelot River at Webb, near Marlboro, N. H__ 93

,!', Millers River near Winchendon, Massl_____>,^_____ ______ 95

Millers River at Erving, Mass_______-_-_ r -__,_.-__-^__-_____ 97

Sip Pond Brook near Winchendon, |&as8___~___!____________ 99

Priest Brook near Winchendon, Mass__ r ^_______^,______.__,__ 101

( ' East Branch of Tully River near Athol, "Masis.r ___'.______ r ___ 103

Moss Brook at Wendell Depiyi, MassI,- 7 __._,____^___i ___,,___j __ 105

Deerfield River at Charlemqrit,_ J^ass,...*,________.._'_f^r _t ___^__ 107

Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, M^ss_i_----7? ---;---T---J - :-- 109>

Swift River at West Ware,"_iIass___'_!l__._____ 7 __+ __-..^..,,...r _ 111

Qiiaboag River at West JSrimfield,*Mas8____ ___ Jl__.._._,, 113

Westfield River at Knightville, IVJass;.. ___ _.,______.,_______ 115

Westfield Riyer.near Westfield, M^s-..^'--.--^-...-..-^-^,-,-;.. 117

Middle Branch of Westfield River at Goss,Heights, Mass.,__,_ 119

Farmington River near New Boston, Mass _ , ,(_ , _ _ _ _.., _ _ _ _ _ _,_ _ 121

flousatonic River basin-,.-.---......-.---.----..-^,.,.----,--;.-.-- 123

,",'_' Hoiisatonic River near Great Barrington, Mass. lr,_*__.n ^____!.__ 123

, Housatonic River at Falls Village, CQnn^____ - __,J__ T ,-.,______ 125

Naugatuck River near "Naugatu<jk,,Conn__^ P *l,_>!_ 7r,____,.____ 127

MI Hudson River basin_________________!_______,,___,._,^_, T __.^__ . 129

,, Hudson River at Gooley, near Indian, Lake^ N« X - ^ - -------- 129

Hudson River at North' Creek/.NV Y,.,.^____,.. _____,__,_.- 131

Hudson River at Hadley, N, Y_._____ r? ___^,^____r-- -- 133

Hudson River at Spier Falls, N..Y_i _l_«__^__^_>_ 1 ,s.j_,f_ T V_ 137

Hudson River at Mechanicville, N.Y----._,,_ + ..r >;____ r,_.-^- 138

Indian Lake reservoir near Indian Lake, N. Y-.^l-^^,.--,-^-- 140

Indian River near Indian Lake, N. Y _______________________ 142
Gaging-station records Continued. > - <

Hudson River basin Continued. : ' ; ' ' ( - Page

Schroon River at Riverbank, N. Y___.______1________I_1.---- 144

Sacandaga River near Hope, N.-Y------_-_-__--___-__-_-_- 146

Sacandaga River at Hadley, N. Y__--_____-____ ______ 148

Batten Kill at Battenville, N. Y-._____________!___._ 150

Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge, N. Y--_-____L___'__ ___!'____ 152

Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry dam, N. Y_---____-____J___ 153

Mohawk River at Crescent dam, N. Y___....L______________ 157

West Canada Creek at Hinckley, N. Y________-_____ 159

West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge, N. Y_____._______ 161

Ninemile feeder near Holland Patent, N. Y________________ 163

Poesten KiU near Troy, N. Y_____________________ 165

WallkiU River at Pellets Island Mountain, N.Y______. _ 166

Hackensack River basin_______i______________»____________i.___ 168

Hackensack River at New Milford, N. 3- ___________----J---- 168

Passaic River basin_____________ ______________^_____________ __ 170

Passaic River near Millington, N. J_______._-_._-______-_-_ 170

Roekaway River at Boonton, N. J___________---__--___ ___ 172

Whippany River at Morristown, N. J_ ______________________ 173

Ramapo River near Mahwah, N. J__________-___----__---,-~ 175

RamapoRiver at Pompton Lakes, N.J______________ _-__. _ _-'-_ 177

Greenwood Lake at The Glens, N. J___._____'1_^_____ ; 478

Wanaque River at Greenwood Lake, N. J_______-__---_-___-_ - -179

Wanaque River at Wanaque, N. J_____L____--__--___--_: _ 181

Pequannock River at Macopin intake dam, N. J_____________ 183

Elizabeth River basin____'__________________________ -__-_±__ 184

Elizabeth River at Elizabeth, N. J_________________ 184

Rahway River basin__________________________________________ 186

Rahway River at Rahway, N. J_-__________-_____---___---_ 186

Robinsons Branch of Rahway River at Goodmans, N. J_______ 188

Raritan River basin_________________________________:______ 190

South Branch of Raritan River near High Bridge, N. JL,,._____; 190

South Branch of Raritan River at Stanton, N.. J_.__^____^ 192

Raritan River at Manyille, N. J______-___^_-____,__».--- 194

North Branch of Raritan River near Far Hills, N. J__._______ 196

North Branch of Raritan River at Milltown, N. J__________ 198

Black River near Potters ville, N. J______________________-___ 199

MiUstone River at Blackwells Mills, N. J_____ ________ 201

Green Brook at Boundbrook, N. J______________________ 203

Lawrence Brook at Patricks Corner, N. J___________--_____-_ 204

Navesink River basin_______________________________________ 206

Swimming River near Red Bank, N. J_-________-__ __________ 206

Delaware River basin _________________________________________ 208

East Branch of Delaware River at Fishs Eddy, N. Y______ 208

Delaware River at Port Jervis, N. Y ___-__________---___--__ 210

Delaware River at Belvidere, N. J_______________________._ 212

Delaware River at Riegelsville, N. J________________________ 214

Delaware River at Trenton, N. J_________________________ 216

Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls, N. Y_______________.^_ _ _ 218

West Branch of Delaware River at Hale Eddy, N. Y_________ 220

Flat Brook near Flatbrookville, N. J_________________ 222

Paulins Kill at Blairstown, N. J_._____---_____.___-_._ 223

Pequest River at Pequest, N. J________________________ 225
VI CONTENTS

Gaging-station records Continued.

Delaware River basin Continued. Page

Beaver Brook near Belvidere, N. J_________________________ 227

Musconetcong River near Hackettstown, N. J_______._______ 229

Musconetcong River near Bloomsbury, N. J____.___-_-__.-. 231

Assunpink Creek at Trenton, N. J___-_____--__-___-_______ 233

North Branch of Rancocas Creek at Pemberton, N. J ________ 233

Susquehanna River basin___---__------__-_____-__-_-_---______ 235

Susquehanna River at Conklin, N. Y____-_________________- 235

Chenango River near Chenango Forks, N. Y________--____-__ 237

Tioga River near Erwins, N. ¥__________.____________._ 239

Chemung River at Chemung, N. Y_______________-_______ 241

Cohocton River near Campbell, N. Y_____-________________ 243

Patuxent River basin_________________________________--_--___ 245

Patuxent River near Burtonsyille, Md_______________--_-___ 245

Potomac River basin________________________-_____-_--__ 247

Potomac River at Point of Rocks, Md_______ _»_________ 247-

Cacapon River near Great Cacapon, W. Va__________________ 250

Monocacy River near Frederick, Md--___-_-__---__------___ 252

Occoquan Creek near Occoquan, Va--_-__----_-_-_-_-----__ 253

Rappahannock River basin _________._-_--_- ________________ 255

Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Va___ __________ 255

Miscellaneous discharge measurements- ____________________________ 257

Index________________.._____-----__-_-___- _,_____ 259

Appendix: .Gaging stations and publications relating to water resources-- 263

ILLUSTRATIONS

PLATE I. A, Price current meters; B, Typical gaging station.- _____ 2

II. Typical gaging stations: A, For wading measurement; B, for

bridge measurement------------ _________ ___________ 2

III. Water-stage recorders: A, A.U; B, Gurley; C, Stevens _ 2
STJBFACE WATEB SUPPLY OF NOBTI ATLANTIC 

SLOPE DBAISAGE BASINS, 1923

AUTHORIZATION AND SCOPE OF WORK

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

measurements of flow made on streams in the United States during 

the year ending September 30, 1923.

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 arid exanlination of the Sgeological 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 West. Since the fiscal year ending 

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

carried the following item 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 Ju^e 80a 1895-1984

.... _ _______________________ __ , $12,500.00

1896 ________ __ _ .___.___ _ ____ ____ ._._ 20,000.00

1897 to 1900, inclusive _ _ ' __ ._ ______ ,_,.-- 50, 000. 00 

1901 to 1902, inclusive _ :__ ____ ______ !JJ _ 100,000.00 

1903 to 1906, inclusive ___ ______ __ _ _____ 200,000. 00 .,-

1907 _ _ ____ ____________ _ ____________ _ _,- 150, 000. 00 

1908 to 1910, inclusive ______ - _ . _______ __. 100,000.00 

1911 to 1917, inclusive _________ , ______ ----. 150,000. 00

1918 __ __,_ _ __ ____ ________ _ ____ _ _____ 175,000.00

1919 _________ _ _______________________________ 148, 244. 10

1920 _______________________ ______ 175,OOaOO 

1921-1923, inclusive __________ ______ , __ 180,000.00 

1924 __________________________ _ __ 170.000.00 /

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 pages 5 and 6.

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2 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Measurements of stream flow have been made at about 5,600 

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

the Hawaiian Islands. In July, 1923,1,590 gaging stations were being maintained by the Survey and the cooperating organizations. 

Many jtmfeceHarieolis discharge measurements were 'made? at| Qthfef 

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

 . S 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, miner's inches, an4 (discharge in secondfeet per square mile, and (2) those that represent the actual quantity of water, as .run-off in inches, acre-feet, and mfflions-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 acre-feet. They 

maybe defined as follows: J , ; , ;-v.

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

A second-foot is the; rate of discharge .qf 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.

" 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 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 1 foot. The term is commonly used in connection with storage for irrigation.

The following terms not in common use are here defined:

"$tage-discharge relation," an abbreviation for the term " relation 

of g&ge height to discharge."

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

stream channel bfetow the gage which 'determine the stage-discharge
U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WATER-SUPPLY PAPER 561 PLATE I

A. PRICE CURRENT METERS

S. TYPICAL GAGING STATION
U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WATER-SUPPLY PAPER 561 PLATE II

TYPICAL GAGING STATIONS 

A, For wading measurement; B, for bridge measurement
U. S. GEOLOGICAL SUKVEY WATER-SUPPLY PAPER 561 PLATE III

WATER-STAGE RECORDERS 

.4.Au; .B, Gurley; C, S lev ens
EXPLANATION OF DATA : 3

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

be the same section or sections at all stages. f «

*rhe " point of zero flow " for a gaging station is .that point on,tM 

gage the gage height at which water ceases to flow over the control.

EXPLANATION OF DATA

The data presented in this report cover the year ending September 

30,1923. 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 pondsj 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 th year beginning October 1 is practically all derived from precipitation within that year.

The base data collected at gaging stations consists 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 or chain gage or frotn a Water-stage recorder 

that gives a continuous record of the fluctuations. Measurements of 

discharge are made with a current meter. (See Pis. I-JII.) 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. The application of the daily gage 

heights to these rating tables gives the daily discharge from which 

the monthly and yearly mean discharge is compute*!.

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

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

records 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 height and records 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, shifting of cpntrol, 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. 

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4 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

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 "Minimum" the quantity given is the mean flow for the day when the mean 

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

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

computations recorded in the remaining columns, which are defined 

on page 2, are based....

ACCURACY oi? FIELD DATA AND COMPUTED RESULTS

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

permanency 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 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 height,to the rating table to obtajn. 

the daily discharge.

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

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

within 10 percent; "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 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
,; COOPEEATIO2? . ..- S

above the station. "Second feet per square mile" and "run-off 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 in inches" 

published in the earlier reports by the Survey should be used with 

caution because of possible inherent sources of error not known to 

the Survey. :

Many gaging stations on streams in the irrigated areas of the United 

'States are situated above most of the diversions.from those streams, 

and the discharge recorded does not show the water supply available 

for further development, as prior appropriations below the stations 

must first be satisfied. To give an idea of the amount of prior appropriations, a paragraph on diversions is presented in each station 

description. The figures given can not be considered exact but 

represent the best information available.

The tables of monthly discharge give 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 inore 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* >,

Records in Maine were obtained in cooperation with the Maine 

Water Power Commission, Edward P. Ricker, chairman, and George 

C. Danforth, chief engineer, and Public "Utilities Commission of Maine, 

Charles E, Gurney, chairman, and William M. Black, chief engineer.

In Vermont the .work was carried on in; cooperation with the State, 

the cooperating State official being,George A. Reed, State engineer,;

The work in New Hampshire was done in cooperation with the 

Public Service Commission of New Hampshire^ William T. Gunnison, 

Thomas W. D. Worthen, and John W. Storrs, commissioners.

 In Massachusetts the work was carried on in cooperation with the 

department of public works, division of waterways and public lands, 

William F. Williams, chairman, Richard K. Hale, commissioner 

(waterways). , . .

 Work in New. > York was carried on in cooperation with, the State 

and at certain stations in cooperation with the following organisations; Hudson River Regulating District (Hudson River at North 

Greek, N. Y., and Schroon River at Riverbank, N. Y.); Indian River 

Co. (Indian Lake reservoir, Indian River near, Indian Lake, N. Y., 

Hudson River at Hadley, N. Y., and Sacandaga River at Hadley, 

N. Y.); Adirondack Power & Light Corporation (Hudson River at 

Spier Falls, N. Y., and Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge, N. Y.); West
Virginia Pulp & Paper Co. (Hudson Kiver at Mechanicville, N. Y.) ; 

Mr. I. C. Blandy (Batten KiU at Battenville, N. Y.); Utica Gas & 

Electric Co. (West Canada Creek at Hinckley, N. Y., and West Canada 

Creek at Kast Bridge, N. Y.); Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 

(Poesten Kill near Troy, N. Y.); United Hudson Electric Corporation 

(WallkiU Kiver at Pellets Island Mountain, N. Y.).

The work in New Jersey was carried on in cooperation with the 

State department of conservation and development, H. B. Kumniel, 

director, and H. T. Critchlow, hydraulic engineer.

Financial assistance in New Jersey was rendered by the Warren 

Manufacturing Co., New Milford; Taylor Wharton Iron & Steel Co., 

High Bridge; city of Morristown (William H, Frapwell, commissioner 

of streets and sewers); and Tintern Manor Water Co., Long Branch.

Financial assistance in New England was rendered by Orono Pulp 

& Paper Co., New England Power Co., Turners Falls Power & Electric 

Co., Connecticut Valley Lumber Co., Holyoke Water Power Co., 

International Paper Co., Eastern Connecticut Power Co., Keene Gas 

& Electric Co., Profile Falls Power Co., Connecticut Power Co., Proprietors of Locks and Canals on Merrimack Kiver, Mascoma River 

Improvement Co., Worcester Electric Light Co., W. H. McElwain 

Co., Upper Connecticut River & Lake Improvement Co., Central 

Maine Power Co., Cumberland County Power & Light Co., St. Croix 

Paper Co., and Thomas W. Clark.

Financial assistance was rendered in Virginia by the Spottsylvania 

Power Co. and in West Virginia by the Potomac Edison Co.

DIVISION OF WORK

The data for stations in New England were collected and prepared 

for publication under the direction of C. H. Pierce, district engineer. 

M. R. Stackpole, assistant engineer, had immediate supervision of 

the work in Maine. The other assistants in New England were 

W. E. Amstrong, Lillian H. McCarthy, H. F. Hill, jr., and E. W. 

Downs.

Data for stations in New York were collected and prepared for 

publication under the direction of Arthur W. Harrington, district 

engineer, assisted by E. B. Shupe, J. L. Lamson, B. F. Howe, A. EJohnson, and Agnes D. Buchanan.

Data for stations in New Jersey were collected and prepared for 

publication under the direction of O. W. Hartwell, district engineer, 

assisted by Otto Lauterhahn, J. W. Bones, and Miss M. G. Tracy.

Data for stations in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia were 

collected and prepared for publication under the direction of A. H. 

Horton, district engineer, assisted by J. J. Dirzulaitis and W. C. 

Wiggins.

The manuscript was assembled and reviewed by J. J. Dirzulaitis
WATER SUPPLY,, 1923, PABT I

GAGING-STATION RECORDS

ST. JOHN RIVER BASIN 

ST. JOHN RIVER AT VAN BTTBEN, MAINE

LOCATION. At international bridge at Van Buren, Aroostook County, 14 miles 

above Grand Palls.

DRAINAGE AREA. 8,2to square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 4, 1908, to September 30, 1923,

GAGE. Gage painted vertically on second pier from Van Buren end of bridge. 

Gage read by W. H. Scott,

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control practically permanent; banks high, rocky, 

cleared, and not subject to overflow except at very high stages.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 29.0 feet 

May 2 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 134,000 second-feet); minimum discharge estimated at 720 second-feet March 18 (stage-discharge 

relation affected by ice).

1908-1923: Maximum discharge, that of May 2, 1923; minimum discharge, 

that of March 18, 1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice, usually from December 

to April.

REGULATION. The little storage which is used for log driving probably does not 

materially affect the flow.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except when affected 

by ice, Rating curve well defined. Gage read to tenths once daily, occasionally twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to 

daily gage height with corrections for effect of ice during winter. Records 

good.

Discharge measurements of St. John River at Van Buren, Maine, during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Made by M. B. Stackpole]

f Date

Jan. 11 _.._....__.._._...._., ..___. ._.__._. ._.._____._.^_.... _.._. .._._...

Mar. 21 ......... _ ................................................ ........ __ ..

height

Feet 

 2.45

 2.30

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1,370

776

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
SURFACE WATEB" SUPPLY^ 1023, PAEOM

Daily discharge, in secAnd+feet,, of St. John^Ri^r^at^Vari Bitr&t, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

Day

1_. _____

2 _____ . ...

3 _______

4 ....

6. _ . _ ....

«L;i 

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

8 _______

9 __ . .......

10 __ ........

11 __ . .......

19

13T}.- ..

14, ____ . _

is.... ....:

16 _ . __ 1 ...

17.-.. _ .

18... ......

19 _____ . ...

20 __ ..... ...

21. ____ - ...

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

23. . 24: ___ ..

25. ____ ....

26 _______

27 .... .... .

28 __ ........

29 ___ , ___ .

30 _ ;.. .......

31 .........

Oct.

If 540

1,430

1,330

1,230

1,230

1,330

1,330

1,330

1,540

1,880

2,150

3,240

4,920

5,530

5,530

4,720

3,940

3,680

3,070

2,910

2,750

2,440

2,290

2,440

2,590

2,590

3,070

4,520

4,520

3,580

3,580

Nov.

3,070

2,910

2,910

3,070

2,750

2, 590

2,590

2,750

2,440

2,440

2,440

2,150

1,880

2,290

2,290

2,150

2,440

2,590

2,590

2,590

2,750

2,590

2,150

2,010

2,010

1,950

1,950

1,950

1,950

1,900

Dec.

1,900

1,850

1,800

1,750

i 7nn

1,650

1,600

1,600

1,550

1,500

1,450

1 J.ftfi

1,350

1,300

1,200

1,200

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,100

1,050

1,050

Jan.

1,050

1,150

1,260

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,250

1,200

1,200

1,-250

1,370

i 4.nn

1,400

1,400

1,300

1,200

1,100

1,100

1,100

1 060

1,050

1,060

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

980

Feb.

Gfifi

Qfifi

960

920

onfi '

860'

QOfl

fl20

onn

cnn

880

820

OAf\

860

860

860

sun

840

820

820

' 840

840

820

820

780

800

Mar.

760

780

780 >

760

74(1

760

760

760

7fif)

760

780

780

780

760

760

780

740

720

740

760

775

740

780

760

800

760

780

780

800

840

820

Apr.

800

. 800

840v

-., 820

jun

'"' 840

880

940

1,000

1,160

1,150

,1,200

1, 250

1,250'

1,350

1,450

1,700

2, 000

2,300

3,000

3,800

4,800

6,800

7,500

9,000

10,000

19,000

35,400

48,500

82,300

'May

120, 000

133,000,

124,000

110,000

101,000

93, 600

«7;200

92, 700

86,800

84,200

83,000

75,000

67,200

62,500

46,500

42,500

44000

55,500

64,800

58,600

50,500

45,500

44,500

42,500

38,600

35,900

35,000

32, 300

29,000

26,900

23,600

June

2&20D

20,500

18,800

17,900.

16, '900

15,700

16,300

16,600

15, 100

13,900

13, 300

12,800,

12,200

llr 400

10,'SOO

w,ooo

9,500

8,720

8,470

8,470

8,470

9,240

11,400

9,760

8.22Q

/7/490

7,030

7,260

7,490

8,470

July

,8, 470

8,220

7,970

7,260

6,690

6,590

6,160

5,740

5, 530

5,120

4,720

,4,520

4,130

3, 940

3,580

3,580

3,760

3,680

3,410

3,070

3,070

3,240

2,440

2,750

2,440

2,440

2, 440

2,440

2,440

2,010

Aug.

2

AA(\

3,070

3,410

2, 910

2,750

2,150

2,440

2,150

2,010

1,880

1,880

2,010

1,760

2,150

2,590

2,690

2,750

2,690

2,290

2,010

2,010

2,290

2,910

4,130

7,260

7,030

6,530

6,530

6,530

5,530

5,630

Sept.

> 6, 160

6,81Q

' 6r370

6,530

'4,520

3,580

 2, 910

2,910

3,070

2,590

2,590

2,750

2,910

2,910

2,910

2,750

2,150

2,150

2,150

2,010

2,016

2,290

2,750

2,440

3,070

4,920

5,120

6,120

6,320

4,720

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Nov. 26 to Apr. 27; discharge for this period determined 

from gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of two discharge measurements and records at 

Grand Falls.

Monthly discharge of St. John River at Van Buren, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 8,270 square miles]'

Month

January . . . .

April . _ ......... _ .................... _ ..

May ............ .. _ 

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

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

6,530 

3,070 

1,900 

1,400 

960 

840 

82,300 

133,000 

22,200 

8,470 

7,260 

6,810

133,000

Minimum.

1,230 

1,880 

1,050 

980 

780 

720 

800 

23,600 

7,030 

2,010 

1,760 

2,010

720

, Mean

2,840 

2,400 

1,350 

1,150 

866 

770 

8,420 

65,800 

12, 100 

4,330 

3,260 

3,680

9,000

Per 

square 

mile

0.343 

.290 

.163 

.139 

.105 

.093 

1.02 

7.96 

1.46 

.524 

.394 

.433

1.09

Run-off In 

inches

0.40 

.32 

.19 

.16 

.11 

.11 

1.14 

9.18 

1.63 

.60 

.45 

.48

14.77
SURFACE, WATTS' BUEPfcY, 1923,

ST. CBOIJX RIVER BASIN 

ST. CROIX RIVER NEAH BMLEYVILLE, MAINE

LOCATION. A short distance below power house pf S,t. Croix Paper Co. at Grand 

Falls, Baileyville Township, 3J^ miles east of Baileyville station of Maine 

Central Railroad, Washington County. . DRAINAGE AREA. 1,320 square miles (measured on 'Mjap compiled by. Maine 

Water Power Commission).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 25,1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAOE. Tries water-'stage recorder on right bank referenced to gage datum by a 

hook gage inside the well; an inclined staff is used for auxiliary readings. 

Recorder inspected by an employee of St. Croix Paper Co.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed covered with gravel and boulders; control for low 

and medium stages formed by series of riffles near the gage; control fot 

high stages not clearly denned. »

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE . Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder 

13.90 feet at 10 a. m. May 1 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 23,300 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.18 feet at 11 a. m. March 4 (dis^ 

charge, by extension of rating curve, 186 second-feet).

1919-1923: Maximum stage recorded, that of May 1,1923; minimum stage 

recorded, that of March 4,1923.

ICE. River remains open throughout winter; stage-discharge relation probably 

not affected by ice or by logs.

REGULATION. About 30 billion cubic feet of storage has been, developed in lake, 

and ponds above the station. Variations in use of water at the power plant 

a short distance above the gage cause fluctuations in stage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation shifted during the high water in May 

Rating curves used fairly well denned between 500 and lOjOOO second-feet 

Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory except for short periods as 

indicated in footnote to daily discharge table. Daily discharge ascertained 

by application of rating table to mean daily gage, heights as determined by, 

' inspection of recorder sheets. Records good.

Discharge measurements of St. Croix River near Baileyville, Maine, during the

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

May 12*

. 12

July 15

15

Made by 

M. R. Stackpole ___

__ do'. ................

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

.....do -. . ..-.--_..

Gage height

Feet 

6.00

5.98

1.46

1 65

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

7,740

7,740

560

829

Date

July 15

16

Aug. 25

Made by-r < Gage 

height

Feet 

1.90

2.40

2,38

Dis- 

' charge

8ec.-ft. 

1,170

1,840

1,700
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of St. Croix River near Baileyvitte, Maine, for the 

year ending Sept. 80, 1923

Day

l. ____ .

2 ___ .....

3. .. 

4 __ . ____

5. ______

« _______

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

8 .

9 __ . _

10.. .......

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

12 .. ._

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

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

15..'i __ ....

16. . ___ L

17 is. . 

19 ____ . ...

20 __ . ___ .

21 ____ . ...

22. ___ ... ...

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

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

25. _ . _ . ...

26_.._..__ .-. 

27.........:.:;

28... .. .

29 ____ . ...

30. _ ... ..

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

Oct.

1,080

1,260

1,370

1,370

1,330

1,350

1,380

1,120

1,290

1,540

1,450

1,580

1,640

1,510

1,450

1,500

1,550

1,550

1,540

1,540

1.540

1,240

1,340

1,400

1,480

1,330

1,430

1,450

1,130

1,050

1|050

Nov.

1,240

1,170

1,340

1,170

1,230

1,190

1,450

1,470

1,480

1,360

1,260

1,200

1,400

1,300

1,450

1,550

1,650

1,680

1,310

1,500

1,520

1,650

1,540

1,540

1,550

1,230

1,410

1,610

1,410

Dec.

1,510

1,440

1,200

994

1 080

1,100

1,130

1,130

1,190

994

1,220

1,430

1,330

1,510

1,360

1,400

968

1,220

1,440

1,250

1,350

1,250

1,250

1,160

929

1,360

1,370

1,260

1,250

1, 300

1,300

Jan.

1 Qfirt

1 540

1,510

1,520

1,650

1,710

1,230

' 1, 570

1,580

1,590

1,680

1,690

1,640

1,410

1,480

1,610

1,520

1,600

1,500

1,540

. 994

1,160

1,340

1,380

1,410

1,350

1,350

1,050

1,550

1,450

Feb.

1,500

1,550

1,550

1,030

1,240

1,350

1,450

1,500

1,500

1,350

1,050

1,450

1,300

1,450

1,450

1,350

1,300

1,050

1,250

1,150

1,120

1,310

1,260

1,310

1,050

1,250

1,250

1,240

Mar.

1,260

1,290

1,260

674

763

1,150

1,230

1,330

1,430

1,430

806

1,090

1,290

1,060

1,240

1,206

1,160

947

903

1,010

1,010

1,130

1,160

1,130

782

1,090

1,050

1,130

1,200

1,150

1,190

Apr.

800

1,250

1,220

1,100

1,170

1,240

1,290

770

929

1,380

1,690

2,500

3,260

3,430

3,260

4,440

4,060

3,340

3,260

3,340

3,970

4,630

6,150

6,150

6,540

6,740

7,340

7,740

11,000

19,200

May

22,900

19,700

16,500

14,500

12,700

11,600

10, 300

9,700

9,130

9,130

8,370

7,800

7,620

7,260

6,540

6,540

6,360

5,460

4,830

4,400

4,480

3,800

3,160

3,020

2,860

2,720

2,200

2,640

2,560

1,750

1,740

June

2,050

2,120

1,340

1,730

2,000

1.680

1,990

1,610

1,890

1,350

1,840

1,770

1,770

1,650

1,720

1,780

1,300

1,600

1,850

1,840

1, 740

1,690

1,780

1,230

1,550

1,700

1,650

1,750

1,770

1,890

July

1,860

2,340

2,640

2,190

1,880

1,820

1,890

1, 380

1,580

1,820

1,700

1,840

1,790

1,610

1,200

1,570

1,510

1,580

1,430

1,510

1,340

1,340

1,660

1,890

1,780

1,730

1,730-

1,680

1,660

1,960

2,050

Aug.

1,820

1,980

1,510

1,780

1,430

1, 770

1,660

2,230

1,740

2,170

1,660

1,080

1,580

2,070

1,990

1,690

1,750

1,740

1,310

1,470

1,750

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,720

1,"230

1,520

1,750

1,770

1,620

1,750

Sept.

1,300

1,530

1,520

1,660

2,200

2,270

2,270

2,140

2,020

2,060

2,050

2,030

2,020

2,020

2,030

1,650

1,910

1,960

2,050

2,420

2,340

2,170

1,360

2,060

2,270

2,200

2,030

2,270

2,270

1,530

NOTE. Daily discharge Oct. 6, Nov. 12-15, Dec. 20-23, 29, 30, Jan. 18, 19, 26-31, Feb. 1-3, 6-20, 25-27, 

Mar. 27, 29, 30, Apr. 1 and 2 estimated by comparison with output, in kilowatt-hours of hydroelectric 

station just above. ; r

Monthly discharge of St. Croix River near Baileyville, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 1,320 square miles]

' ' Montt!

!

January 1 ... ... __. ...........................

March __ .._ .. _____________

April _____________________ .

June. ____ .. _________________

July ...... . . ._ _

September... __________ . ...........

The year ________ . ._........

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,640 

1,680 

1,510 

1,710 

1,550 

1,430 

19,200 

22,900 

2,120 

2,640 

2,230 

2,420

22,900

Minimum

1,050 

1,170 

929 

994 

1,030 

674 

770 

1,740 

1,230 

1,200 

1,080 

1,300

674

Mean

1,380 

1,410 

1,250 

1,470 

1, 310 

1,110 

4,110 

7,490 

1,720 

1,740 

1,700 

1,990

2,230

Per 

square 

mile

LOS 

1.07 

.947 

1.11 

.992 

.841 

3.11 

5.67 

1.30 

1.32 

1.29 

1.51

1.69

Bun-off 

in inches

1.21 

1.19 

1, 09 

1.28

\9

3.47 

6.54 

1.45 

1.52 

1.49 

1.68

22.92

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and the run-off in inches do not represent 

the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage. (See " Regulation.")
SIOIFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART 1 11

PENOBSCOT BIVBR BASIN

WIST BRANCH OF PKNOBSGOT RIVER AT MILLINOCKET, MAINE

LOCATION. At Quakish Lake dam and Millinocket mill of Great Northern 

Paper Co>, Millinocket, Penobscot County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,910 square miles (measured on map compiled by Maine 

Water Power Commission).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 11, 1901, to September 30,1923.

GAGES. Water-stage recorder at Quakish Lake dam and gages in forebay and 

tailrace at mill.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Crest of concrete dam.

DISCHARGE. Flow computed by considering the flow over the dam, the flow 

through the wheels, and the water used through the log sluices and filters. 

The wheels were rated at .Holyoke, Mass., before being placed in position 

and were tested later by numerous tube-float and current-meter measurements. Ratings for four new wheels installed in 1917 are based on acceptance test on one unit after installation, the discharge at various gate 

openings being measured by the use of Pitot tubes. When the flow of the 

river is less than 3,500 second-feet, all the water generally flows through 

the wheels of the mill.

ICE. Determination of discharge not seriously affected by ice. Ferguson Pond, 

just above entrance to canal, eliminates effect from anchor ice.

REGULATION. Dams at outlet of North Twin and Ripogenus lakes store water 

on a surface of about 73 square miles, with a capacity of about 45 

billion cubic feet. Except for a short time during the high-water period, 

run-off is regulated by storage. Records corrected for storage.

COOPERATION. Records furnished by engineers of Great Northern Paper Co.

Monthly discharge of West Branch of Penobscot River at Millinocket, Maine, for 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1&88

[Drainage area, 1,910 square miles]

Month

November.., ___ .. _ . _ , __ ..... _ .... __

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

IWa'tT

Xunfei..,....,....:..,,:........... .................

My ........ .........................................

September. _,..._.,_.^ ,.._, ..

The year ..... __ ..... ____ . _ ..... _ ......

Discharge in second-feet

Observed 

mean

2,680 

2,840 

2,820 

2,700 

2,280 

1,590 

1,220 

2, 980

2,760;

2,720 

2,790 

2^690

2,510

Corrected for storage

Mean

902 

1,760 

278 

516 

501 

980 

6,260 

12,200 

1,«60 1,410' 

775- 

824

2,370

Per square 

mile

0. 472 

.921 

.146 

.270 

.262 

.513 

3.28 

6.39 

.974 .738! 

.406 

.431

1.24

Corrected 

run-off in 

inches

0.64 

1.03 

.17 

.31 

.27 

.59 

3.66 

7.37 

1.09 

.86 

.47 

.48

16.83
12 SUBFACE T^ATER SUPPLY, 1923, PAST I

WEST BRANCH OF PENOBSCOT RIVER NEAB MEDWAY, MAINE

LOCATION. Just above Nichatou Rapids, half, a mile above mouth of East 

Branch of Penobscot River and village of Medway, Penobscot County, and 

2 miles below East Millinocket.

DRAINAGE AREA. 2,120 square miles (measured on maps compiled by Maine 

Water Power Commission). 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 20, 1916, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder on left bank; inspected by Scott 

Nadeau.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed fairly smooth at measuring section; covered-with 

rocks and boulders above and below gage. Channel divides a few hundred 

feet below gage, but practically entire flow passes to left of Nichatou Island. 

Control formed by Nichatou Island and head of Nichatou Rapids; somewhat shifting.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 8.49 feet at 2 p. m. May 1 (stage-discharge relation affected by 

backwater from East Branch of Penobscot River). Maximum stage not 

affected by backwater 5.82 feet at 3 p. m. May 5 (discharge, 7,530 secondfeet) ; minimum stage determined by levels at 10 a. m. August 12, 0.27 foot 

(estimated discharge, 100 second-feet).

1916-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 9.88 feet at 1 p. m. June 18, 1917 

(discharge, by extension of rating curve, about 20,000 second-feet); minimum discharge estimated by observation as 100 second-feet August 12, 1923, 

when gates in dam above were closed.

ICE. Ice forms along both banks, but the main channel remains open; stagedischarge relation not seriously affected.

REGULATION. Flow at ordinary stages completely regulated by dams and storage reservoirs above station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation shifts slightly at times of high water. Three 

rating curves used; well defined between 1,000 and 8,000 second-feet. Daily 

discharge ascertained by application of rating table to mean daily gage 

heights determined by inspection of recorder sheets, except for days of 

large fluctuations in stage when the mean of 12 two-hour periods was used. 

Records good.

Discharge measurements of West Branch of Penobscot River near Medway, Maine, 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Feb. 6

28

June 10

Made by 

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

do __ ____ ._.

Gage 

height

Feet 

4 06

4.72

3,94

1.39

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

2,880

4,700

3,230

580

Date

Aug. 11

24

Made by 

Stackpole and Grover..

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.66

3.90

3.92

Bischarge

2,540

2 '920 2* '960
; PENOBSCOTi RIVEE BASIN

Daily discharge, in West Branch of Pen&bscot River near Medway, 

Maine, for the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1. ______

2... __ .......

3 ____ . .....

4. - . ....

5-.. -_

6.. ........

7..... _ . .....

8 ..

9 __ . .....

16 ......

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

12.. .. .

13. 

14... __ . .....

16 .-_ ..

16...... .. n

17..: ...

18- - 

19.... _ .... ...

20... __ . .....

21... __ ... ...

22... __ ......

23.. ... ..

24... ____ . ...

25. ...

26

27. .

28 .

29... .... ...

30 

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

Oct.

2

QAf\

3,000

3,160

3,240

3

OQrt

3,420

3,330

2,840

2,920

3,160

3, 160.

3,330

3,330

3,510

3,080

2,690

3,160

2,840

2,620

2,760

2,620

2,160

2,690

3,000

2,840

3 94O

3,160

3,240

3,160

3,080

3,160

Nov.

3,160, 3,iea Q f\o(\

3,510

q ifl/\

[3,200

3,160

3,160

3,160

3,240

3,330

3,330

3,330

3,240

3,080

3,080

3,600

3,600

3,900

4,000

4,000

3,240

3,420

3,700

3,900

Dec.

3

<yv\

3, 700

S OAn

3,420

3,420

3,510

3,600

3,510

3,420

3,000

3,160

3,420

3,600

3,800

3,800

3,700

2,690

2,840

3,420

3,330

3,420

3,420

3,330

3,420

2,760

3,080

3,240

3,700

4,000

4,000

3,420

Jan.

4,000

3,900

3,900

3

CAA

3,800

3,330

3,330

3,800

3,600

3,600

3,600

 3,510

3,000*

3,000

3,510

3,510

3,510

3,510

3,510

2,410

3,240

3,510

3,160

3,800

3,510

3,240

2,840

3,080

3,240

3,330

Feb.

3,330

3,420

1 94A

2,480

3 1 Aft

3,160

3,160

3,080

2,690

2,840

2,220

2,920

3,160

3,080

3,000

2,920

2,920

1,750

2,620

3,080

2,920

2,220

2,280

2,280

1,980

2,550

2,220

2,160

Mar.

2,280

2,160

2

OOA

1,800

2,480

2,220

2,280

2,220

2,340

2,480

1,860

2,410

2,220

2,410

2,040

1,920

1,920

1,750

1?650

1,750

1,700

1,700

1,550

1,280

1,000

1 280

1,240

1,280

1,200

1,200

1,200

Apr.

1, 100

1,160

1,320

1,160

1,160

1,370

1,240

1,370

1,370

1,650

1,750

1,300

1,240

1,320

1,600

1,200

1,160

1,550

2,220

2,760

2,920

3,330

4,000

4,400

5,000

6,500

May

6,100

5,600

5,370

4,760

5,500

3,830

1,940

2,360

3,1650

4,540

4,430

4,320

3,830

3,650

4, 220.

4,650

4,320

3,920

3,830

3,560

3,200

4,220

4,220

4120

4,020

3,920

2,*790

2,950

3,920

3,920

3,740

June

3,740

$650

2 790

£ 040

S oon

3,380

3,290

3,290

3,200

2,570

2,720

3,040

3,120

3,380

3,120

3,040

2,500

2,870

3,120

3,200

3,560

3,120

3,200

2,570

2,950

3,120

3,290

3,380

3,560

3,380

July

1 QQfl

3,290

3

KAA

2,640

3,740

3,650

3,120

3,380

3,560

3,470

3,560

3,120

3,200

1,850

2,660

2,890

2,970

2,970

2,890

2,820

1,800

2,380

2,820

2,890

3,050

3,050

2,890

2,380

2,660

2,970

Aug.

3,050

3,130

3,210

9 74n

2,890

2,890

9 Q7A

3,380

2,890

1,470

2,740

2,970

2,890

2,970

3,380

2,900

1,500

2,800

2,900

2,900

3,000

3,300

2,890

1,500

2,660

2,820-

2,890

2,970

2,740

Sept.

3 O1 A

2 AASfe

1,420

9 ftftA

3 Qfm

3,050

2,890

2,890

1,650

3,050

2,820

2,740

2,740

2,970

1 950

2,820

2,890

2 Q7O

2,970

3,130

3,050

1,900

2,820

2,970

3,050

3,130

3,050

2,970

1,750

NOTE. Discharge Nov. 6-10, Mar. 25, 29, 31, Apr. 1-5,16, and Apr. 29 to May 2 estimated from weekly 

record of discharge at Dolby paper mills. Discharge estimated Aug. 18-24 and 26.

Monihly discharge of West Branch of Penobscot River, near Medway, Maine, for 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 2,120 square miles]

Month

January ___ j_5 ____ . .........

March . .. ___ . .». _ .. «,

July.... .. ... 

August ______________

September . ______ . ____ .

The year ________ ...

Discharge in second-feet

Observed

Maximum

3,510 

4,000 

4,000 

4,000 

3,420 

2,480

3,740 

3,740 

3,380 

3,300

Minimum

2,160 

3,080 

2,690 

2,410 

1,750

, _... 

1,940 

2,500 

1,800 

1,470 

1,420

Mean

3,030 

3,380 

3,430 

3,430 

2,740 

1,840 

' 1,980 

4,050 

3,150 

2,950 

2,780 

2,740

2,960

 Corrected for storage

Mean

1,250 

2,300 

888 

. 1>250 981' 

1,230 

7,020 

13,300 

2,250 

1,640 

765 

874

2,820

Per square 

mile .

0-590 

1.08 

.419 

,.590 

.453 

.580 ---" ^.31 

6.27 

1.06 

.774 

.361 

.412

1.33

CoErected 

run-off In 

inches

0.68 

1.20 

.48 

.68 

. .47 

 .67 

3r<59 

7.23 

1.18 

.89 

.42 

.46

18.05
14 SUKFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

PENOBSCOT RIVER AT WEST BITFIELD, MAINE

LOCATION. At steel highway bridge 1,000 feet below mouth of Piscataquis 

River and 3 miles west of Enfield railroad station, Penobscot County.

DEAINAGE AREA. 6,600 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 5, 1901, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Friez water-stage recorder on left bank, downstream side of left abutment, used since December 11, 1912; standard chain gage on upstream side 

of bridge, used prior to that date; gages set to same datum. Gage 

inspected by Maxine Swett.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel at gage broken by four bridge piers; straight 

above and below gage. Banks high and rocky and not subject to overflow. 

Control is at Passadumkeag Rips, about 5 miles below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 25.15 feet, from 8 a. m. to noon May 1 (discharge, by extension of 

rating curve, 153,000 second-feet); minimum stage during year from waterstage recorder, 1.47 feet at 5 p. m. September 10 (discharge, 2,230 secondfeet).

1902-1923: Maximum stage recorded that of May 1, 1923; minimum 

stage recorded, 1.0 foot October 29, 1905 (discharge, 1,470 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation usually affected by ice from December to April; 

discharge ascertained by comparison with records at Sunkhaze Rips which 

were collected by Thomas W. Clark.

REGULATION. '-Flow largely controlled by storage, principally in the lakes tributary to the West Branch. Records not corrected for storage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except as affected 

by ice and occasionally by logs. Rating curve well defined. Operation 

of water-stage recorder satisfactory throughout the year. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying rating table to average gage heights taken from 

recorder sheets; at times of serious fluctuations in stage the daily discharge 

is ascertained by using the average discharge of 12 tworhour periods 

Gage heights corrected for effect of ice and log jams. Records good. 

COOPERATION. Gage-height record furnished by Thomas W. Clark, hydraulic 

engineer, Old Town, Maine. Occasional discharge measurements made by 

students of the University of Maine, under the direction of Prof. A. C. Lyon.

Discharge measurements of Penobscot River at West Enfield, Maine, during the year

ending Sept, SO, 1923

Date

May 10

Aug. 31

Made by 

M. R. Stackpole ___________.. ______ . ____ .... ___ ...

Gage 

height

Feet 

10.60

2.6tf

Discharge

Sec.^ 

36,400

4,560
BASIN 15

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Penobscol River at West Enfield, Maine, for the

year ending Sept. SO, 192S

Day

l .... ... .

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.

4,390

3,840

4,060

4,280

4,280

4,390

4,730

4,960

5,420

5,770

6,020

6,780

7,170

6,910

6,260

5,770

5,420

5,540

5,190

4,840

4,840

4,390

4,060

4,730

5,770

6,390

6,390

6,140

5,770

5,540

5,420

Nov.

5,420

5,300

5,300

5,300

5,080

4,960

4,620

4,840

5,890

7,580

7,980

7,440

7,300

6,910

6,910

7,300

7,300

7,040

6,390

6,390

7,040

7,710

7,840

7,840

7,300

6,520

6,520

5,600

5,900

6,26t)

Dec.

7,040

6,390

5,300

5,200

5,000

4,300

4,300

4,600

5,400

5,200

4,800

5,000

5,300

5,100

5,500

5,700

5,300

4,700

4,400

4,700

4,800

4,800

5,200

5,000

4,800

4,700

4,300

4,300

4,300

4,500

4,800

Jan.

5,200

6,400

8,500

9,400

9,100

8,700

8,700

8,300

8,400

8,400

8,300

8,300

8,300

8,100

7,000

7,200

7,200

7,000

6,900

6,500

6,600

5,900

6,800

7,400

7,400

8,000

7,600

7,300

6,500

6,900

6,900

Feb.

6,900

6,800

6,500

6,400

5,500,

5,900

6,600

6,500

6,100

5,500

5,300

4,700

5,300

5,200

5,200

5,100

5,300

5,300

4,500

5,200

5,400

5,000

4,300

4,300

4,200

4,100

4,500

4,500

Mar.

4,600

4,600

4,500

4,400

3,800

4,000

4,100

4,500

4,6X10

4,800

4,700

4,200

4,600

4,700

4,800

4,700

4,700

4,600

4,600

4,400

4,800

4,800

4,800

4,800

4,500

4,500

4,800

5,100

5,100

4,700

5,100

Apr.

4,700

4,600

4,400

5,100

5,900

7,000

8,700

11,300

15,000

18,000

21,300

22,000

22,200

23,000

23,500

22,000

20,600

21,000

21,500

23,500

25,500

30,200

36,800

36,800

38,300

39,200

42,500

47,500

70,300

128,000

May

152,000

130,000

101,000

87, 100

76, 700

68,700

56,600

46,100

40,700

37,400

36,500

29,600

26,000

22,800

21,000

19,300

20,600

19,900

17,800

15,600

14,400

14,300

14,300

13,900

13,000

12,000

11,000

10,200

10,200

10,500

10,300

June

10,200

10,000

9,420

8,260

8,400

8,680

8,400

8,400

8,400

8,830

7,980

7,580

7,840

7,170

6,650

6,520

6,020

5,770

5,650

5,770

5,890

5,770

5,540

5,540

4,840

5,300

6,620

7,170

6,650

6,140

July

5,650

4,500

5,420

5,300

4,840

5,300

6,260

6,260

5,420

6,020

6,020

6,020

5,890

5,540

5,420

4,730

5,650

5,650

5,420

5,420

5,420

5,190

4,280

4,960

5,420

5,540

5,540

5,540

5,540

5,540

6,140

Aug.

6,260

6,140

5,890

5,650

5,650

4,280

4,960

5,190

5,080

5,080

5,420

4,730

4,280

5,080

4, 960

4,960

4,730

4,960

4,060

3,430

3,950

4,280

4,500

4,730

4,390

4,060

3,330

4,060

4,390

4,500

4,500

Sept.

4,620

4,730

4,170

3,040

3,630

4,390

4,280

4,060

3,840

2,940

4,060

3,950

4,170

3,950

4,060

4,060

3,330

4,060

4,280

4,060

4,280

4,390

4,170

3,230

3,740

3,950

4,060

4,060

3,950

3,630

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Nov. 28, 29, and Dec. 4 to Apr. 20; discharge for these 

periods computed from gage heights corrected for effect of ice and by comparison with data at Sunkhaze 

furnished by Thomas W. Clark.

Monthly discharge of Penobscot River at West Enfield, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. SO, 192S

[Drainage area, 6,600 square miles]

Month

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

February __________________ . _

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

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

7,170 

7,980 

7,040 

9,400 

6,900 

5,100 

128,000 

152,000 

10,200 

6,260 

6,260 

4,730

152,000

Minimum

3,840 

4,620 

4,300 

5,200 

4,100 

3,800 

4,400 

10,200 

4,840 

4,280 

3,330 

2,940

2,940

Mean

5,340 

6,460 

4,990 

7,520 

5,360 

4,610 

26,700 

37,400 

7,180 

5,480 

4,760 

3,970

10,000

Per 

square 

mile

a809 

.979 

.756 

1.14 

.812 

.698 

4.05 

.5.67 

1.09 

.830 

.721 

.602

1.52

Run-off in 

inches

0.93 

1.09 

.87 

1.31 

.85 

.80 

4.52 

6.54 

1.22 

.96 

.83 

.67

20.59

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and the run-off in inches do not represent 

the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage. (See "Regulation.")
16 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

EAST BRANCH OF PENOBSCOT RIVER AT GRINDSTONE, MAINE

LOCATION. At Bangor & Aroostook Railroad bridge half a mile south of railroad 

station at Grindstone, Penobscot County, one-eighth mile above Grindstone 

Falls and 9J^ miles above confluence with West Branch at Medway.

DEAINAGE AREA. 1,070 square miles; includes approximately 240 square miles 

of Chamberlain Lake drainage area (measured on maps compiled by Maine 

Water Power Commission).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 23, 1902, tt> September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain attached to railroad bridge; read by R. D. Porter.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from railroad bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Practically permanent; stream confined by abutments 

of bridge and broken by one pier at ordinary stages; velocity of current 

medium at moderate and high stages but sluggish at low water.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 16.5 feet at 

7.10 p. m. April 30 (discharge by extension of rating curve, 35,100 secondfeet) ; minimum stage recorded, 4.20 feet September 18-20 (discharge 225 

second-feet). Minimum discharge estimated at 185 second-feet March 

10-13, when stage-discharge relation was affected by ice.

1902-1923: Maximum stage recorded, that of April 30, 1923; minimum 

open-water stage recorded, 3.8 feet October 29-31, 1905 (discharge, 140 

second-feet). Estimated minimum discharge of 30 second-feet occurred 

February 28, 1904, when stage-discharge relation was affected by ice.

ICE. Ice forms to a considerable thickness at the gage and down to the head of 

Grindstone Falls, and although the falls usually remain open during the 

greater part of the winter, the stage-discharge relation is somewhat 

affected.

REGULATION. Dams maintained at outlets of a number of lakes and ponds near 

source of river are regulated for log driving; during the summer and fall 

gates are generally left open. The basin of the East Branch since about 

1840 includes about 240 square miles of territory draining into Chamberlain 

Cake that formerly drained into the St. John River basin, the diversion 

being made through what is known as the Telos canal. Records not corrected for storage and diversions.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation occasionally affected by backwater from 

log jams at station and at Grindstone Falls immediately below, and by ice 

during winter. Rating curve well defined. Gage read to hundredths twice 

daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean 

daily gage heights, with corrections for effect of ice during the winter. 

Records good.

Discharge measurements of East Branch of Penobscot River at Grindstone, Maine 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 1983

[Made by M. R. Stackpole]

Date

Jan. 10 __ ____________

Feb. 7 .. . .. .. 

Gage 

height

Feet 

4.75

a 5.40

"5.15

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

493

612

328

Date

29 __ . __ . ..............

Gage 

height

Feet 

-5.40

10.20

5.84

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

243

10,800

1,600

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
PEIsrOBSCOT EIVER BASIN 17

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of East Branch of Penobscot River at Grindstone, 

Maine, for the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1. ______

2 _________

3. _______

4 _________

5 ________

6 ________

7.

8 ....... ..

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

10.. __ . ___ .

11.. __ .. .....

12.. __ ........

18..... _ ......

14. _____ . ...

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

16....... _ ....

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

18.. __ ........

19....... ___ .

20.. __ . .......

21... __ . ......

22. _____ . ...

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

24_. ............

25.. __ ..... ...

26. __ . .......

27...... __ ....

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

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

30- __ ........

31- __ . _ ....

Oct.

296

270

270

252

243

238

243

320

520

490

460

585

550

550

550

430

460

430

400

430

345

345

400

770

690

550

520

520

490

490

460

Nov.

400

400

400

400

370

400

400

370

490

550

620

550

585

730

730

655

620

620

620

655

655

655

620

490

585

490

520

620

655

655

Dec.

620

655

620

620

690

430

370

320

320

320

320

320

320

310

310

310

310

300

300

300

300

300

300

300

300

300

270

270

270

260

250

Jan.

300

620

920

780

660

640

640

620

620

612

600

580

560

540

520

520

520

500

500

470

520

540

540

520

500

480

460

450

430

430

430

Feb.

400

400

380

380

370

360

328

300

300

300

300

290

9sn

270

270

260

250

250

250

250

240

230

230

220

220

210

210

200

Mar.

200

195

195

195

195

190

190

190

190

185

185

185

185

190

195

195

200

210

230

243

220

200

220

260

300

320

320

310

270

260

250

Apr.

230

220

220

220

280

290

370

700

860

1,000

1,050

1,100

1,100

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,350

1,600

1,900

2,100

4,200

5,590

5,590

5,340

6,650

8,400

18,000

33,700

May

30,900

19,400

13,900

12,000

11,100

9,620

8,790

7,220

6,490

7,990

7.470

5,790

5,560

5,100

4,870

4,870

5,100-

4,650

3,670

3,490

3,160

2,850

3,000

2,700

2,550

1,740

2,020

1,950

1,670

1,480

1,360

June

1,420

1,740

1,420

1,160

1,540

1,480

1,250

1,300

1,480

1,200

1,200

1,110

1,200

690

730

930

1,020

770

810

1,020

850

850

975

930

980

975

770

930

890

850

July

890

975

850

810

655

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,360

1,420

1,480

1,480

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,480

1,480

1,360

1,300

1,250

1,300

1,300

1,670

1,600

1,600

1,540

1,740

1,670

1,600

1,540

1,600

Aug.

1,160

1,110

1,110

1,110

1,020

975

930

850

770

770

520

370

345

370

370

345

345

370

370

345

370

490

520

430

400

400

400

400

770

730

655

Sept.

620

550

520

270

24»

256

248

25fc

261

295

320

295

295

270

295

345

400

225

225

225

295

460

430

320

320

345

370

320

320

345

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dee. 9 to Apr. 23; discharge for this period computed 

from gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of three discharge measurements, observer's notes, 

and weather records. Discharge estimated May 2.

Monthly discharge of East Branch of Penobscot River at Grindstone, Maine, for the 

year ending Sept. 30, 1928

[Drainage area, 1,070 square miles]

Month

December ____________________

June ..........................................

July. ................ __ .. _ .................

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

770 

730 

690 

920 

400 

320 

33,700 

30,900 

1,740 

1,740 

1,160 

620

33,700

Minimum

238 

370 

250 

300 

200 

185 

220 

1,360 

690 

655 

345 

225

185

Mean

438 

550 

361 

549 

284 

222 

3,590 

6,530 

1,080 

1,350 

617 

331

1,330

Per

square 

mile

0.409 

.514 

.337 

.513 

.265 

.207 

3.36 

6.10 

1.01 

1.26 

.577 

.309

1.24

Run-off in 

inches

0.47 

.57 

.39 

.59 

.28 

.24 

3.75 

7.03 

1.13 

1.45 

.67 

.34

16.91
18 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

MATTAWAMKEAG RIVER AT MATTAWAMKEAG, MAINE

LOCATION. At Maine Central Railroad bridge at Mattawamkeag, Penobscot

County, half a mile above mouth of river.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,500 square miles. . 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 26, 1902, to September 30, 1923. 

GAGE. Chain fastened to railroad bridge; read by W. T. Mincher. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Practically permanent; channel at bridge broken by

two piers. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 19.55 feet at

8 a. m. May 1 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 43,900 second-feet);

minimum stage recorded, 3.52 feet September 30 (discharge, 162 second-feet), 

1902-1923: Maximum stage recorded, that of May 1, 1923; minimum

discharge of 86 second-feet occurred on October 4-12, 1905; September 19

and October 6, 1906; September 24-29, 1908; and October 14-17, 1910. 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation usually affected by ice for several months of each

winter. 

REGULATION. Dams are maintained at outlets of several large lakes and ponds,

but the stored water is used only for log driving. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation occasionally affected by backwater from

log jams and during winter by ice. Rating curve well defined below 15,000

second-feet. Gage read to quarter-tenths twice daily except during the

winter, when it was read once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying

rating table to mean daily gage heights, with corrections for ice and other

obstructions. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Mal+< wamkeag River at Mattawamkeag, Maine, during 

the yea. ending Sept. 80, 1923

[Made v M. R. Stackpole]

Date

Feb. 6..... ........... __ .. ..

Mar. 19 .... _____ . _____

Gage 

height

Feel 

»5.70

"6.07

"6.30

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1,080

930

583

Date

May 9 ______________ . ...

Gage

height

Feet 

10.98

3.78

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

16,400

329

'Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
PE&OB3COT EIVER BASIN

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag, Maine. 

. for the year ending Sept. 80, 1928

Day

1 ____ . _

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

3 _______

4. _______

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

6 _____ ...

7 __ ... .....

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

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

10 _______

11 _____ .... 

12 _______

13 ___ .......

14 _______

15. ____ ... 

16..__._._..._ 17 _ _ .<*.;

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

19 __ . .......

20. _ . ___ i. 

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

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

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

24. ______

25 ___ ......

26 __ .......

27..__,._...I_

28 __ : ___

29..... _ ....

30 _____ ..

31 _____ ..

Oct.

390

350

342

310

310

310

350

310

350

615

700 

1,050

1,150

1,150

1,200 

980

900

860

800

760 

660

570

552

615

760

860

1,070

1,020 Qfin

860

am

Nov.

760

760

710

660

570

525

525

525

860

1,500

1,960 

1,830

1,830

1,700

1,500 

1,570

1,570

1,500

1,440

1,440

1 44f>

1,640

1 640 i MK

1,250

1,190

1," 150

1,100

1.150

1,200

Dec.

1,100

1,070

1,070

1,020

980

960

920

900

900

860

840 

820

800

780

760 

740

700

680

660

620 

600

560

560 * fi4n

500

480

460 dfin

4An

440

480

Jan.

660

960

1,080

1,200

1,250

1,250

1.250

1,250

1,200

1,200

1,200 

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,100 

1,050

1,000

1,000

1,000

960 

960

960

960

960

960

960

960

960

960

960

960

Feb.

960

960

960

940

940

930

860

820

800

800

760 

740

740

720

700 

700

700

680

660

660 

660

640

640

640

620

560

480

410

Mar.

330

370

390

390

360

390

390

390

390

390

410 

420

430

440

480 

520

560

580

583

580 

580

620

660

660

700

740

740

740

740

740

740

Apr.

700

640

600

580

660

960

1,250

1,850

2,400

3,100

4,200 

4,400

4,900

5,200

4,400 

6,500

9,400

10,000

7,860

6,140 

6,370

8,120

9,420

10,500

11,300

12,200

13, 300

14,800

21,600

38,800

May

42,800

37,200

33,800

31,500

30,200

25,900

22,300

18,300

14,800

12,700

10,500 

8,640

7,350

6,140

5,020 

4,200

4,200

4,200

4,200

3,610 

3,420

3,420

3,230

3.040

2,870

2,530

2,380

2,380

2,090

1, 960

1,700

June

1,640

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,440

1,440

1,640

1,190

1,310

1,190

1,250 

1,140

1,080

970

920

870

770

722

675

675 

675

680

880

680

620

675

675

675

585

500

July

500

468

420

345

345

345

310

289

289

289

242 

289

289

262

289 

382

390

360

331

331 

310

310

289

275

262

275

289

310

338

.382

382

Aug.

428

585

585

542

484

 460

428

382

345

345

331 

310

317

275

289 

310

289

262

275

275 

262

242

275

262

262

262

262 -275

242

242

242

Sept.

275

275

275

262

262

262

242

242

242

242

242 

223

198

198

198 

180

180

180

180

ISO

198

242

242

242

223

210

210

204

180

162

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by, ice Nov. 27 to Dec, 1 and Dec. 5 to Apr. 18; discharge for 

these periods computed from gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of three discharge measurements, observer's notes, and weather records. Stage-discharge relation affected by fish trap Oct. 11-20, 

and by logs June 22-25; discharge for these periods computed from gage heights corrected for effect of weir 

and logs.

Monthly discharge of Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. 80, 1928

[Drainage area, 1,500 square miles]

Month

October ___________________ . __ .

December ________________ _. _ . ____

February ___________________ . ____

March ___________ _____________

April....................................... __ .....

May ........ ....._ ._ ..._ ._ .. ... -_.. _

July............ . -..._..-__..__._ ...--_... ..

September _______ _______________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,200 

1,960 

1,100 

1,250 

960 

740 

38,800 

42,800 

1,640 

500 

585 

275

42,800

Minimum

310 

525 

440 

660 

410 

330 

580 

1,700 

500 

242 

242 

162

162

Mean

707 

1,230 

732 

1,050 

739 

531 

7,400 

11,500 

1,000 

329 

334 

222

2,160

Per

square 

mile

0.471 

.820 

.488 

.700 

.493 

.354 

4.93 

7.67 

.667 

.219 

.223 

.148

1.44

Run-Off 

in inches

0.54 

.91 

.56 

.81 

.51 

.41 

5.50 

8.84 

.74 

.25 

.26 

.17

19.50
20 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART i

PISCATAQUIS RIVER NEAR FOXCROFT, MAINE

LOCATION. At highway bridge known as Lows Bridge, halfway between Guilford and Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, three-quarters of a mile above mouth 

of Black Stream and 3 miles below Mill Stream.

DRAINAGE AREA. 286 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 17, 1902, to September 30,1923.

GAGE. Staff attached to left abutment of bridge; read by A. F. D. Harlow.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Practically permanent; banks are high and are overflowed only during extreme floods.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 17.5 feet at 

5 p. m. April 29 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 21,200 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 1.2 feet June 19, 21, and September 11 (discharge 

9 second-feet).

1902-1923: Maximum discharge recorded, 21,700 second-feet* on September 29, 1909 (by extension of rating curve); minimum discharge, 5 secondfeet August 6, 1905, and November 22, 1908 (water held back by dams).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during winter.

REGULATION. The stream is used to develop power at two manufacturing 

plants at the 4am in Guilford; distribution of flow somewhat affected by 

operation of wheels.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation occasionally affected by backwater from 

log jams and by ice during winter. Rating curve well defined below 5,000 

second-feet. Gage read to half-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights, with corrections 

for effect of iee during the winter. Records fair. f ,v

Discharge measurements of Piscataquis River near Foxcroft, Maine, during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Made by M. R. Stackpole]

Date

Jan. 4 __ . _________ ..

Feb. 8 _________ ......

height

Feet 

 5.15

«3.94

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

956

249

Date

Mar. 23 .. . .....

July 13 ________ . __ .

Gage 

height

Feet 

o3.98

2.18

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

201

102

0 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

1 Estimates revised since publication of earlier reports.
PENOBSGOT RIVER BASIN 21

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Piscataqy,is River near Foxcroft, Maine, for the

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

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. 

Oct.

qi

51

51

46

51

KQ

KG

*%R

605

fine

280

280

280

280

240

240

1QA

175

160

160

64

51

80

222

500

oon

260

222

205

205

Nov.

205

190

175

64

120

160

190

120

205

QAC

240

OCA

175

205

*Ml\

205

ion

175

205

305

305

355

222

230

240

250

200

145

132

Dec.

noo

175

145

120

120

110

on

110

105

100

100

100 -IQA

110

90

64

90

145

105

120

110

92

O9

72 tAK

ion

160

90

72

100

100

Jan.

120

380

onn

880

420

280

oon

QQn

260

145

110

130

QA

79

64

120

1ft*

165

170

190

175

175

160 tan

160

175

145

175

175

Feb.

ton

ion

200

220

175

190

14/1

175

170

200

190

175

160

155

155

155

155

155

155

130

145

110

110

90

on

90

105

Mar.

105

64

100

ftR

64

145

175

145 14>;

150

145

175

145

.155

240

240

240

240

135

94fl

300

260

200

onn

175

175

loo

Apr.

190 ion

160

175

OQfl

500

7Oft

920

1 A.W\

1 KCA

1,500 i <iPtn

1 QRfl

1,250

1,200

1 TV1

1,150

1 330

1>700

2,430

3,420

4,830

4,470

3,530

3,200

9 GQft

2,980

4,830

14,600

18,600

May

11,000

5,690

3,420

Q Ann

9 7fin

0 fiCA

9 inn

2,100 i;?oo

9 nnft

i 7nn

1,510

1,420 i Q^n

1,330

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,510

1 fiflrt

1 060

800

640

570

570

640

stem

970

880

June

380

240

175

330

330

eftA

1 1 %f\

840 i ^Qn

720

720

640

QQfl

380 ' Qsn

330

175

80

28

79

24

Af\

40

40

<m

40

132

280

120

100

July

64

64

64

64

fl<l

64

66

72

51

51

51'51

58

40

10

10

10

15

28

28

38

28

28

33

24

47

41

41

84

353

Aug.

190 109

114

360-1

46

Q9

102Q-I

32

Q-I

91

205

145

135

38

31

28

100

110

36

 52

47,

25

24

1 24

40

40

31

&o

Sept.

19

20

19

20

20

20

19

19

15

14

9fi

64

<;s

KG

51

15

28

28

28

15

19

15

15

19

17

15

16

16

15

15

..... ..

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Nov. 25-28 and Dec. 3 to Apr. 16; discharge for this 

period computed from gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of three discharge measurements, 

observer's notes, and weather records. _..,,....-. , t

Monthly discharge of Piscataquis River near Foxcroft, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 286 square miles]

Month

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

February.. _______ . ....................

April.... __ ......... ______ . .....

May

June . .. ...

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

September __________________

The year __ ....................... _

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

605 

355 

222 

900 

220 

300 

18,600 

11,000 

1,330 

355 

205 

64

18,600

Minimum

31 

64 

64 

64 

90 

64 

160 

570 

24 

15 

24 

14

14

Mean

202 

208 

115 

243 

155 

166 

2,800 

1,970 

335 

69.1 

68,0 

23.9

529

Per square 

mile

0.706 

.727 

.402 

.850 

.542 

.580 

9.79 

6.89 

1.17 

.207 

.238 

.084

1.85

Run-off 

 in inches

0.81 

.81 

.46 

.98 

.56 

.67 

10.92 

7.94 

1.30 

.24 

.27 

.09

25.05
PLEASANT RIVER AT MILO, MAINE

LOCATION. At highway bridge known locally as Snows Bridge, in Milo, Piscataquis County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 325 square miles (measured on map compiled by Maine 

Water Power Commission).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 4, 1920, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Chain on downstream side of bridge near left abutment. Vertical staff 

on downstream side of right bridge abutment used prior to April 25, 1921. 

Gage read by H. S. Snow.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed covered with coarse gravel. Control for low stages 

is a well-defined riffle 100 feet below gage; control at high stages formed by 

series of riffles extending about a mile below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage for the year, 14.33 feet as determined 

from reference mark made by observer at 9 p. m. April 30 (approximate discharge, by extension of rating curve, 24,400 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded, 2.20 feet at 4.45 p. m. October 4 (discharge, 38 second-feet). 

1920-1923: Maximum sta^ge, that of April 30, 1923; minimum stage recorded, 2.10 feet July 29, August 2, and September 11, 1921 (discharge, 22 

seeond-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during winter.

REGULATION. The flow is partially regulated by a power development at 

Brownville and by storage dams at the headwaters which are used during; 

the log-driving season.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during flood of April 30; the two 

curves used during the year were fairly well defined between 80 and 6,000 

second-feet. Gage read to hundredtha twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights. Records fair.

Discharge measurements of Pleasant River at Milo, Maine, during the year ending ,

Sept. 30,1923

Date

Nov. 9

JfW. 10

Feb. 7

Mar. 22

May 3

3

Made by 

.....do . _ _ ._..,...__

. _ .do . _ . ______

.....do ___ ...........

.....do ___ ...........

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.89

« 5. 05

 5.55

 5.72

6.12

5.91

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

390

281

269

190

5,420

5,150'

Date

May 28

July 13

Aug. 23

23

Made by 

.....do..- ........

.....do .. .--

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.33

3.60

2.72

2.50

2.48

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

510

813

179

88

87

1 Stage-discharga relation affected by ice.
Daily discharge, in

BIVEB BASIN , '- !$$ 

'V -MdiftS, for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 _______ 2...... _ :__

3 . . .,.

4.. _______

5 _______ ..

6 _____ ......

7 ________

8 __ . ___ ..

9 ___ ..- ___

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

11,,-i, .,....

12 _____ . __ .

13 _..._....__

14 ___ ,.., .....

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

16. _____ . ....

17......... _ ..

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

19.. _______ .

20. ____ _ .

21 __ ..........

22.. , 

23.... ___ . _ .

24 _ .. ......

25.. .... . ___ ..

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

27. ___ .......

28 _______ j,

29 ________ .

SO................

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

Oct.

49

74

48

40

43

43

94

454

560

392

436

463

392

252

186

169

238

219

186

169

164

107

89

186

454

312

352

312

252

245

219

Nov.

238

200

174

169

152

152

158

158

409

436

360

336

376

400

550

560

463

238

226

268

305

445

436

360

368

368

360

350

340

320

Dec.

( 282

" 245

240

230

230

230

220

210

200

195

195

185

180

170

165

160

160

150

140

135

130

125

125

120

115

110

105

105

105

94

94

Jan.

240

540

700

490

380

340

320

300

280

280

270

260

240

230

230

230

220

210

210

200

200

195

185

180

180

180

175

175

170

170

170

Feb.

170

170

170

170

160

240

270

260

260

. 260

250

240

180

150

140

130

125

125

125

120

115

115

110

110

110

110

110

105

Mar,,,

106

108

105

105

105

for

110

110

110

115

120;

12Q

125

130

135

140

145

150

165

170

185

190

200

210

210

220

220

220

210

210

180

;Apr. ,

.180

115

' V.5

170

260

; 280

400,

450

580

580

490

450

430

40Q

340

350

280

260

240

320

640

1,300

3,090

3,300

3,090

2,890

3,510

5,670

12,900

22,200

, May

J9.90Q,

10,900

5,480

4,630

3,580

3,580

&170

2,600

2,600'

3,790

3,580

2,790

1;960

2,140

1,620

1,150

1,960

1,870

1,620

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,150

888

862

657

514

714

640

600

560

June

500,

' 680

6f3

218

282'

405

552

523

798

940

798

1,010

901

762,

461

379

336

322

277

250

228

201

189

169

153

145

982

750

386

340

Jq'y,

308

268

239

205

193'

318

461

366

295

236,

210?

185

' 16$

145

197

254

218

165

145

111

23-2

201

149

97

-111

104

94

104

286

494

379

4«si! 290

250 : . ASS*

. J33 ' 12*

; 185'

SStt

181

16f

145

,;141

141

218

177

104

88

85

69 1 69

76

78

88

83

108

125

118

122

114

111

125

. 118

Sep|tp|

i ' 10§ 1 ' 85

; 100

97

88 ; y> - fto

, 83

79

Of)

 f O4

94

85

83

QA

74

85

76

83

108

177

193

125

04

205

189

185

88

83

81

NoTE.^-Stage-diseharge relation affected by ice Nev. 27-29 and Dec. 3 to Apr. 22; discharge for these 

periods computed from gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of three discharge measurements, 

observer's notes, and weather records. Stage^discharge relation affected by logs May 29 to June, 2; discharge for this period computed from gage heights corrected for effect of logs by means of observer's notes 

and rainfall data.

Monthly discharge of Pleasant River at MHo, Maine, for the year ending Sept.

80,1923

[Drainage area, 325 square miles]

Month

June ______________________

July..... __ .................... __ . ___ .

September ___ . ______ . ...............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

560 

560 

282 

700 

270 

220 

22,200 

19,900 

1,010 

494 

290 

205

22,200

Minimum

40 

152 

94 

170 

105 

105 

115 

514 

145 

94 

69 

72

40

Mean

232 

322 

166 

263 

164 

153 

2,180 

2,880 

485 

224 

138 

107

611

Per square 

mile

0^714 

.991 

.511 

.809 

.505 

.471 

6.71 

8.86 

1.49 

.689 

.425 

.329

1.88

Run-off in L 

iaches ,,

0. 82 

1.11 

.59 

.93 

.53 

.54 

7.49 

10.22 

1.66 

.79 

.49 

.37

25.54
24 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

PASSADTTMKEAG EIVEB AT LOWELL, MAINE

LOCATION. Half a mile below dam and highway bridge at Lowell, Penobscot 

County, and 10 miles above mouth of river.

DRAINAGE AREA. 301 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 1, 1915, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Water-stage,recorder on right bank half a mile below highway bridge; 

inspected by M. J. Leard. Chain gage on left bank near highway bridge 

used for auxiliary readings.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable near gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel rough and somewhat irregular, control about 

150 feet below gage.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 9.40 feet at 4 p. m. May 2 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 

5,680 second-feet); minimum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 

0.42 foot.at noon July 25 and September 15 (discharge, 13 second-feet).

1916-1923: Maximum discharge recorded that of May 2, 1923; minimum discharge estimated at 5 second-feet several times in July and August, 

1921, when gates at dam were closed.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation usually affected by ice from December to April.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow somewhat affected by use of storage reservoirs above station. A small dam and mill half a mile above gage cause 

diurnal fluctuations in stage when mill is in operation, usually from May 

to November.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation shifts slightly at times of high water. 

Rating curve well defined below 3,500 second-feet. Operation of waterstage recorder satisfactory throughout year. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying rating tables to mean daily gage height as determined from 

inspection of recorder sheets with corrections for effect of ice, except October 

1 28, when the mean of bihourly discharges was used, and from July 1 to 

September 30, when discharge integrator was used. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Passadumkeag River at Lowell, Maine, during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

Date

Jan. 2

Mar. 19 

May 10

Made by 

~ do...... 

 do.... ... 

Gage 

height

Feet 

 3.22

 3.77 

6.51

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

158

159 

3,100

Date

Aug. 13

24 

24

Made by 

Stackpole and G rover. -

Oage 

height

Feet 

2.92

.47 

1.50

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

679

16.3 

176

1 Stage-discharge relationjaffected by ice.
PENOBSGOT RIVER BASIN

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Passadumkeag River at Lowell, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

Day

1 . _ .

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

3 ________

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

5. ____ , ....

6 .. ...

7 ......... 8......1:.. _ ..

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

10... . ..

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

12... __ ... ....

13......... __ .

14... . ...

15-..... -.,..

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

17 .........

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

19.............. 20.. __ : .....

21 .........

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

23.. ____ .,..

24... ___ .....

25.... _ .... ...

26 ___ . .....

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

28. ........

29.. ..

30 .......

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

Oct.

146

244

220

361

132

190

340

126

289

321

470

376

406

426

346

426

388

384

379

270

348

301

296

285

290

372

458

548

506

485

252

tfov.

S22

158

49

154

. 168

166

274

223

207

44ft

337

367

356

339

322

305

302

292

274

267

286

194

255

309

319

309

283

261

238

221

Dec.

183

175

183

185

183

175

170

165

160

155

150

150

145

140

140

135

 130

130

130

125

125

125

125

120

120

120

120

120

120

115

115

Jan.

125

158

185

220

260

97n

260

250

230

230

220

220

210

200

195

190

180

175

170

165

160

160

150

150

145

145

140

135

135

130

130

Feb.

130

125

125

125

120

120

120

115

110

110

110

110

110

110

110

105

105

105

105

105

105

105 100.'

100

100

100

Mar.

100

100

100

105

105

105

110

110

110

115

115

120

125

130

130

140

150

155

159

165

165

165

190

200

210

230

250

250

250

260

Apr.

260

290

320

360

396

Kfin

635

son

1,130

1,370

1,460

1 490

1 4QA

1,460

1,460

1,520

1,400

1 340

1,310

1.370

1,400

1.520

1,650 i 7on

1,860

1,930

2,000,

2,140

3,360

4,780

May

5,500

5,680

5,590

5,410

5,050

4,510

4,150

1 7Qft

1 44A

3 030

2,620

2,300 9 i4n

1,860

1,650

1,520

1»370

QK9

i fun

1,160

952

900

825

750

685

662

ftca

700

750

850

900

June

019

1,010

1,010

565

952

QKO

1,010

QSfi

nOK

i ion

1 inn

1,070

1,010

1,010

1,160

1,070

952

ene

800

800

RR9

715

612

725

ftW>

639

800

800

775

750

July

700

700

670

625

620

RfR

530

365

610

580

630

660

610

420

335

390

3(55

W7t\*

999

226

215

210

175

14

13

17

220

176

286

298

300

Aug.

ion

919

274

OAK

325

qin

276

234

oon

919

140

Q1

KOf)

4QO

560

481

475

47*

305

345

OKK

282

280

175

186

286

172

300

112

315

200

Sept.

949

9OA

OAA

290

330

OAA

1^1

141

14K

145 107

ft?

ft?

115

16

148

120

66

QA

ftft

20

ion

T%ft

159

79

93

138

15

NotE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 6 to Apr. 4; discharge for this period computed 

from gage heights corrected for effect.of ice by means of two discharge measurements, observer's notes, 

weather records, and gage heights from an auxiliary gage half a mile above which was probably not 

affected by ice.

Monthly discharge of Passadumkeag River at Lowell, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923 '

[Drainage area, 301 square miles]

Month

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

July............ _ ..................... ..

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

548 

522. 

185 

270 

130 

260 

4,780 

5,680 

1,190 

700 

560 

330

5,680

Minimum

126 

42 

115 

125 

100 

100 

260 

662 

565 

13 

91 

15

13

Mean

332 

273 

143 

184 

111 

155 

1,430 

2,300 

878 

391 

289 

142

554

Per 

square 

mile

1.10 

.907 

.475 

.611 

.369 

.515 

4.75 

7.64 

2.92 

1.30 

.960 

.472

1.84

Run-off 

in inches

1.27 

1.01 

.55 

' .70 

.38 

.59 

5.30 

8.81 

3.26 

1.50 

1.11 

.53

25.01
SURFACE-WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

 KENNEBEC

MOOSE RIVER NEAR ROCKWOob, MAINE

LOCATION. 3 miles above Moosehead Lake and 4 miles wpst of Kineo station

and Rockwood post office, Rockwood Township, Somerset County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 708 square miles (revised from map compiled by Maine Water

Power Commission). 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 7, 1902, to December 31, 1908; May IB, 1910,

to September 18, 1912; November 1, 1919, to September 36, 1923. 

GAGES. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder on left bank installed September 27, 1921; referred to gage datum by means of hook gage inside the well;

an inclined staff is used for auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by W.

H. Maynard. Records previous to October 1, 1921, obtained from staff

gage at Walter Scottfs camp. ' 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable or by wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel consists of ledge rock and gravel. Control

at new location well defined and apparently permanent. 

^EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 9.58 feet at noon May 1 (discharge, by extension of rating curve,

12,200 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.57 feet at 7 a. m. October

6 (discharge, 86 second-feet) .

1902-1908; 1910-1912; and 1919-1923: Maximum discharge recorded

that of May 1, 1923; minimum stage recorded, 1.30 feet December 16, 1905

(discharge by extension of rating curve, 70 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation apparently not affected by ice at present location. 

REGULATION. During April, May, and June the operation of Long Pond for

log driving causes a small diurnal fluctuation. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation at present location apparently changed

slightly at time of high water May 1., A new rating based on later measurements used since that date. Rating curves well defined between 100

and 5,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder was generally

satisfactory throughout year. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating

table to mean daily gage heights. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Moose River near Rockwood, Maine, during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Made by M. B. Stackpole]

Date

Mar. 28...... ._.__. ...... .. . . . __ . __ .. __ . . . . __ 

May 18 ... ............ ............. __ _.. _ . _. .-_ .--.. -.... 

Gage 

height

Feel 

1.81

5.00

Discharge

Sec.-}t. 

163

3,170
EWEfc BASDST » 27-

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Moose River "rie'ar Rockwood, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. 80,1928

Day

1

2

3.. ____ ....

4

6 _______

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.

106

103

103

97

94

103

121

144

188

241

284

' 320

334

325

325

325

334

316

307

302

289

276.

258

250

229

237

254

280

294

284

280

Nov.

267

263

263

263

267

267

263

267

280

284

280

298

298

271

298

316

307

312

330

348

392

417

417

433

422

422

417

412

407

402

Dec.

407

417

412

412

412

412

407

402

397

397

387

387

382

363

363

358

358

353

344

348

344

339

334

330

320

316

312

302

298

294

284

Jan.

289

312

312

316

320

330

334

339

348

348

344

344

339

339

334

334

330

320

316

312

316

312

307

298

298

298

294

289

9Rfi

271

267

Feb.

263

254

237

204

196

196

200

200

200

204

200

196

IQft

196

200

192

188

185

181

181

' 177

173

166

162

162

162

162

162

Mar.

158

168

158

155

162

158

162

166

166

,166

166

166

166

166

169

177

185

181

177

169

1fi9

166

162

162

162

 JflO

160

160

160

Apr.

160

165

170

180

! 200

225

246

276

312

348

387

454

580

756

850

950

1,020

1,080

1,130

1,180

1,300

1,910

2,980

3,880

q CQA

2,820

2,980

4,600

6

OnA

10,200

May

12,000

11,400

10,400

9,800

9,400

Q Oftfl

Q flnfi

8,400

7 and -

7,400

7 nnft

6,600

6 ftftft

5,400

4,410

3,800

3,460

3,220

3,150

3 IKft

3,000

2,710

2,300

2,160

9 <Ufl

1,980

1,920

1,860

1,680

1,680

1,580

June

1,630

1,650

1,650

1,700

1,750

1,900

2,000

2,200

2,400

2,300

2,100

2,000

1,900

1 800

1J740

1,630

1,380

1,410

1,740

2,360

2, 570

2,300

1,980

1,410

1,150

1,090

1,210

2,500

3,380

3,150

July\

2,780

2,430

1,580

1,060

975

1,340

1,460

1,200

Odf)

800

760

960

1 300

1 dftO

1,060

828

693

602

745

79ft

775

715

686

588

512

472

423

428

450

489

658

Aug.

882

1,040

1,080

1,100

Q3O

775

672

623

581

536

478

434

428

390

406

428

450

467

440

406

390

401

355

335

330

401

396

380

380

370

355

. Sept. ,

340

325

325

320

305

300

285

281

305

305

qnfi

9Qfi

9on

281

276

276

276

267

267

258

300

315

320

325

330

325

315

315

310

300

NOTE. Records for Jan. 17, Feb. 6-9, Mar. 29 to Apr. 5, June 2-14, and July 8-13 destroyed by mice 

in gage house; discharge for these periods^stimated by comparison with records of Dead River and pre* 

cipitation at Jackman. 

Monthly discharge of Moose River near Rockwood, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. SO, 192S

[Drainage area, 708 square miles]

Month

October __________________ . .....

April.. ............. . .. -

July........,. ................. .............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

334 

433 

417 

348 

263 

185 

10,200 

12,000 

3,380 

2,780 

1,100 

, 340

12,000

Minimum

94 

263 

284 

267 

162 

155 

160 

1,580 

1,090 

423 

330 

258

94

Mean

239 

329 

361 

316 

193 

165 

1,730 

5,290 

1,930 

966 

537 

301

1,040

Per

square 

mile

0.338 

.465 

.510 

.446 

.273 

.233 

2.44 

7,47 

2.73 

1. 36 

.758 

.425

1.47

Run-off in 

inches

0.39 

.52 

.59 

.51 

.28 

.27 

2.72 

8.61 

3.05 

L57 

.87 

.47

19.86

24175 25 WSP
28 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

MOOSEHEAD LAKE AT EAST OUTLET, MAINE

LOCATION. At wharf at east outlet of lake, 8 miles from Kineo, Piscataquis 

County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,240 square miles. "

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 1, 1895, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Staff at end of boat landing; two datums have been used at east outlet; 

the first (or original datum) is 1,011.20 feet above mean sea level and approximately 10 feet below sills of outlet gates; gage is read} to this datum; 

the second, to which all gage readings published to and including 1911 have 

been referred, is 10 feet higher; that is, the zero is at the sill of the gates; as 

it is believed that low water may go below the sill of the gates (zero of second datum); gage heights since 1912 are published as read; that is, to original datum. ,

REGULATION. The lake is regulated to a capacity of 23,735 million cubic feet. 

The dam at the east outlet is controlled by 39 gates, the sills of the gates 

being at elevation varying from 8.0 feet to 11.4 feet. At extreme low stages 

the flow from the lake is controlled by a bar above the dam at an approximate gage height of 9 feet. The records show only fluctuations in the level 

of the lake and are used in the studies of regulation of the lake and in computing the natural flow of Kennebec River at The Forks.

COOPERATION. Record furnished by Hollinsworth & Whitney Co.

Daily gage height, in feet, of Moosehead Lake at east outlet, Maine, for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

2.. _______

3 _____ . ....

4.. __ .... ....

6-. . .

6... ___ .. ...

7- ............

8.. __ . _ . ...

10... . _ - ...

11... _ . _ ....

12 

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

14. _______ ..

15....... _ ....

16.. __ . ___ .

17.. __ . .......

18- ____ .....

19... _ . .......

20.. 

21... ____ . ...

22 

28- __ . _ . 

24 _ 

91

26 

27

28- ___ ... ... 

29. ___ . ___ .

30- _____ ....

31- ____ .

Oct.

13.0

12.9

12. 85

12.8

12.7

19 fi

12.45

12.3

12.3

12.25

12.15

Nov.

12.2

11.9

11.85

11.7

~H~6~"

11.6

11.6

11.5

11.6

~1L6~~

11.5 ~il~~i~

Dec.

11.4

11.4

11.4

11.15

"lL15~

11.0

10.9

10.85

10 9

Jan.

11.1

11.2

11.3

11.3

11.2

11.2

11.1

11.1

11.2

"il~.2~

11.2

"iliT

11.1

Feb.

11.1

11.1

11.0

11.0

10.9

10.9

10.8

.......

10.7

10.7

Mar.

10.6

10.55

10.5

10.4

10.25

10.4

10.5

10.5

10.5

10.5

10.45

Apr.

10.3

loft

16.45

10.55 

10.6

10.9

10.8

10.8

11,1

12.0

13.6

May

14.9

15.75

16.75

17.25

17.6

17.5

17.5

17.5

17.5

"lY.l"

17.45

17.5

17.5

June

17.2

17.25

17.2

17.3 

17.2

17.2

17.1

17.0

16.95

16.9

16.9

16.9

July

16.8

16.75

16.7

16.6

16.5

16.4

16.3

16.2

16.2 

16.0

15.75

"W. 65"

Aug.

15.6

15.55

15.5

15.4

15.3

15.3

~15i"6"

14.9

14.8

14.6

14.5

li'i"

14.3

~14.T~

14.1

Sept.

14.05

14.0

13.9

13.8

13.7

13.5

13.5

13.4

13.4

ll'l"

13.2

13.15
KENNEBEC EIVEE BASIN 2$ 

KENNEBEC BIVER AT MOOSEHEAD, MAINE

LOCATION. At Canadian Pacific Railway bridge one-fourth mile below east 

outlet dam on Moosehead Lake, half a mile northwest of Moosehead railroad station in Big Squaw Mountain Township, Piscataquis County, and 

4.4 miles from Somerset Junction.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,240 square miles (measured on map compiled by Maine 

Water Power Commission).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 1, 1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain gage near middle of bridge, downstream side. Read by Guy 

Hodgson, Peter James, M. DeMello, and Stanislas Vachon.

DISCHABGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Large boulders and gravel. Control is a series of rapids practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 5.7 feet at 4 

p. m. May 11 and May 12 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 8,070 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.61 foot April 7-15 (discharge, by 

extension of rating curve, 62 second-feet).

1919-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 7.13 feet May 12 and 13, 1920 

(discharge, by extension of rating curve, 13,400 second-feet); minimum 

stage, that of April 7-15, 1923.

ICE. Not affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Leakage through west outlet dam and occasional opening of gates 

in this dam allow some water to pass down the west channel which is not 

included in records of flow at this station.

REGULATION. Discharge is regulated by operation of gates at Moosehead Lake; 

large diurnal fluctuations occur during the log-driving season.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during high water May 12. Rating curves well defined between 100 and 8,000 second-feet. Gage read to 

hundredths twice daily. Daily discharge October 1 to May 15 and July 14 

to September 30 determined by applying rating table to mean daily gage 

heights; during remainder of year from gage heights and records of time 

when changes were made in gate openings in dam at east outlet of Moosehead Lake. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Kennebec River at Moosehead, Maine, during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Made by M. E. Stackpole]

Date

Aug. 2 .. _ . _ _ ... __ . _ . __ . __ __ ......... __ ................

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.90

3.52

Discharge

8ec.-ft. 

1,680

2,650
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Kennebec River at Moosehead, Maine, for the 

year ending Sept. ,30, 1923

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.

1,860

1,860

1,790

1,720

1,650

1 720

1,720

1,720

1,790

1,320

1,320

1,320

1,320

1,260

1,260

1,260

1,200

1,200

1,140

1,580

1,'580

1,450

1,380

1,380

1,320

1,320

1,260

1,260 

1,260

1,260

1,200

Nov.

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,140

1 140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,090

1,090

1,090

1,090

1,090

1 (Mft

1 ftdft

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

1,040

980

980

980

980 

980

980

Dec.

osft

930

930

930

QQfl

880

880

880

880

con

880

880

880

880

880

880

830

830

830

830

830

830

830

780

780

780

780

780 

780

780

780

Jan.

780

310

Oft

on

90

258

fion

830

830

830

830

830

830

830

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

7ftft

735

735

735 

735

930

930

Feb.

930

930

880

880

Rftfl

Rftfl

880

880

880

OCA

830

830

830

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

780

735

735

735

735

735

690

690

Mar.

con

con

690

esa

OQA

650

650

650

650

650

- 650

690

CQA

690

non

1 040

1,040

980

QOrt

880

880

830

780

830

830

830

780

780 

780

735

735

Apr.

735

con

690

690

fion

440

62

62

62

62

62

62

62

62

66

72

76

R9

90

98

OR

102

102

110

115

120

130 

142

167

May

198

242

262

270

290

335

360

360

385

2,480

7,140

8,070

7,750

7,440

7,750

2,060

5,600

3,700

4,180

3^990

3,870

5,750

3,820

1,820

44(1

1,580

1,550

1,770 

1,060

1,020

2,330

June

2,230

2,360

2,680

2,490

2,250

2,570

2,300

2,180

2,220

435

430

2,710

2,320

3,090

2,760

2,820

2,820

3,140

2,910

3,000

3, 260

2,700

3,180

3,080

3,170

3,110

3.110

2,990 

3,210

3,000

July

3,230

2,940

3,010

3,110

2,940

2,760

2,990

2,860

3,190

3,260

3,120

3,040

3,330

3,020

3,020

2,830

3,220

3,020

3,020

3,220

3,020

3,020

2,830

2,830

2,830

2,830

3,020

2,830 

2,830

2,830

2,830

Aug.

2,830

2,830

2,650

2,650

2,490

2,490

2,490

2,490

2,340

2,490

2,340

2,340

2,490

2,340

2,340

2,340

2,340

2,190

2,190

2,190

2,040

1,830

1,700

1,760

1,830

1,830

1,830

2,340 

1,830

2,340

1,760

Sept.

1,700

1,630

1,700

1,630

1 Mf\

1,440

1,440

1,700

2,190

o ion

1,760

1,700

1,630

1,560

1,630

1,560

1,560

1,560

1,560

1,560

1,560

1,500

1,500

1,500

1,500

1,630

1,700

1,700 

1,700

1,700

Monthly discharge of Kennebec River at Moosehead, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 1,240 square miles]

Month

October ____ . ... ______________

December.. ___ . ______________ .

February ___________ . _ f ............

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

May. ------ _ .

July- -- ..: ______ -.: .......... ...... ...

September ________________ ___

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,860 

1,200 

" 980 

930 

930 

1,040 

735 

8,070 

3,260 

3,330 

2,830 

2,190

8,070

Minimum

1,140 

980 

780 

90 

690 

650 

62 

.. 198 

430 

2,760 

1,700 

1,440

62

Mean

1,440 

1,070 

851 

693 

810 

775 

204 

.2,830 

2,620 

2,990 

2,260 

1,640

$520

Per

square 

mile

1.16 

.863 

.686 

.559 

.653 

.625 

..165 

2.28 

2.11 

2.41 

1.82 

1.32

1.23

Run-off 

in inches

1.34 

.96 

.79 

.64 

.68 

.72 

.18 

2.63 

2.35 

2.78 

2.10 

1.47

16.64

NOTE. For about 20 days in May gates were open in dam at west outlet, allowing water to pass down 

west channel; also leakage through gates at west outlet at high stages of Moosehead Lake. For the above 

reasons the measured discharge at gage does not include the total run-off from the basin. The monthly 

discharge in second-feet per square mile and run-off in inches are affected by storage in Moosehead Lake 

and do not represent natural flow.
KENNEBBG EIVEB BASIN 31

KENNEBEC RIVER AT THE FORES, MAIKE

LOCATION. Half a mile above highway bridge and 1 mile above mouth of Dead 

River at The Forks, Somerset County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,570 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 28, 1901, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Gurley seven-day recorder on right bank half a mile above highway 

bridge; chain on bridge and water-stage recorder on left abutment used prior 

to October 18, 1919. Recorder inspected by S. C. Durgin.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel at bridge is subject to slight changes; control 

for new location is well denned by riffles a short distance below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 10.05 fee.t at 6 p. m. April 30 (discharge, by extension of rating 

curve, 21,100 second-feet); minimum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 1.75 feet at 4 p. m. on September 19 (discharge, 430 second-feet). 

1901-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 10.1 feet by water-stage recorder 

from 4 to 12 p. m. June 18, 1917 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 

23,700 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.3 foot by chain gage at 

7 a. m. October 27, 1911 (discharge, 215 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice for several months.

REGULATION. Flow regulated by storage in Moosehead Lake. During May, 

June, July, and August, the operation of Indian Pond for log driving causes 

a large diurnal fluctuation. Records of monthly discharge have been corrected for storage by adding or subtracting a discharge corresponding to the 

amount of water stored in or released from Moosehead Lake.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation at present location apparently permanent 

except when affected by ice. Rating curve well denned for ordinary stages. 

Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory, except for short periods 

shown in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge October 1 to 

May 28 ascertained by application of rating table to mean gage heights 

determined by inspection of recorder sheets, with corrections for effect of 

ice during the winter; daily discharge May 29 to June 22 computed as mean 

of discharge for 12 two-hour periods; daily discharge June'23 to September 30 

ascertained by use of discharge integrator. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine, during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Feb. 21

Mar. 28

Made by 

M. R. Staekpole .......

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

 2.77

 4.55

 4.61

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

838

1,010

937

Date

May 16

Aug. 21

Made by- Gage 

height

Feet 

4.79

2.34

2.13

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

5,030

865

692

»Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
32 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1. __ . .......

2. _ . .......

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

4-. . __ ...

5. __ .... ....

« __ - __ ...

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.

1,870

1,870

1,800

1,800

1,730

1,800

1,870

1,950

1,950

1,950

1,660

1,660

1,540

1,470

1,470

1,470

1,470

1,410

1,470

1,600

1,730

1,660

1,600

1,660

1,600

1,600

1,600

1,540

1,470

1,470

1,470

Nov.

1,410

1,410

1,410

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,350

1,290

1,290

1,290

1,230

1,230

1,230

1,230

1,230

1,230

1,230

1,290

1,290

1,230

1,230

1,230

1,230

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,150

Dec.

i i tin

1,120

1,180

1,120

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

940

940

940

940

Jan.

1 Of\n

1,100

1, 050

QAA

900

840

1,000

1,300

1 RflA

1,500

1 45ft

1,350

1,300

1 9<tfl

1,250

1,200

1,150

1,100

1,100

1,050

1,050

1,000

1 000

1 000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,200

Feb.

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,150

1 150

1,150

1,100

1.100

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

980

980

980

980

Mar.

980

900

900

1 ftArt

1,050

i Aftfl

rum

Qftft

860

860

860

860

900

1,050

1,200

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,250

1,150

1,100

1,050

1,000

940

940

940

940

940

900

900

Apr.

QAA

840

820

OOA

880

1 '740 000

580

580

580

580

580

580

600

640

680

720

780

880

990

1,350

2,650

3,530

3,750

3,430

3,230

3,750

4,680

11,000

19,900

May

14,200

7,840

5,180

q QQA

Q oqA

4,200

4

0AA

3,860

4,200

4,320

9,270

10,700

10,400

10,100

7,840

4,930

6,470

6,200

5,680

7,280

5,430

7,280

7,010

4,200

3,130

2,930

3,330

2,550

2,900

2,330

3,340

June

o AOS1

3,780

3,900

3,930

2,110

2,110

3,760

3,410

3,290

, 3, 470

3,200

3,340

3,200

2,940

3,640

3,430

3,350

3,250

3,300

3,700

3,800

3,700

4,050

3,150

July

3 OKA

3 OKA

3

ocn

q AAA

3 9On

3,150

3,150

S

Artft

3,000

3,150

3,100

3,450

3,550

3,650

3,700

3,350

3,350

3,450

3,300

3,300

3,150

3,000

3,050

2,950

3,000

3,000

3,200

3,150

3,000

Aug.

3,000

3,250

2 OKA

2

KAA

2 OAT)

3

1 AA

2,650

2,500

2,450

2,900

3,150

2,950

2.700

2,300

2,200

2, 250

2,100

2,050

2,000

1,840

2,150

1,380

2,050

2,550

2,000

2,500

2,500

1,940

Sept.

1,760

1,740

I

QQfi

1

QQA

2

AAA

1 880

1 900

2 100

1,900

2,050 i QAA

1,900

2,050

1,940

2,050

2,150

1,540

2,400

1,820

1,840

1,760

1,760

1,740

1,680

1,680

1,660

1,680

1,660

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 5 to Apr. 19; discharge for this period computed 

from gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of three discharge measurements, records of discharge 

from Moosehead Lake, observer's notes, and weather records. Discharge Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, and average 

discharge for the period June 3-8 estimated by comparison with records of discharge from Moosehead 

Lake.

\

Monthly discharge of Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 1,570 square miles]

Month

November.. ......................

January ..........................

April...................... __ ...

June

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

September

Discharge in second-fe'ii

Observed

Maximum

1,950 

1.410 

1,180 

1,500 

1,150 

1,300 

19,900 

14, 200 

4,050 

3,700 

3,550 

2,400

19, 900

Minimum

1,410 

1,150 

940 

840 

980 

860 

580 

2,330 

2,110 

2,950 

1,380 

1,400

580

Mean

1,650 

1,280 

1,040 

1,120 

1,060 

1,000 

2,400 

5,740 

3,450 

3,210 

2,510 

1,850

2,200

Corrected for storage

Mean

590 

373 

632 

1,120 

544 

650 

6,270 

10,400 

2,700 

1,650 

730 

570

2,190

Per square 

mile

0.376 

.238 

.403 

'.713 

.346 

.414 

J.99 

6.62 

1.72 

1.05 

.465 

.363

1.39

Corrected 

run-off in 

inches

0.43 

.27 

.46 

.82 

.36 

.48 

4.45 

7.63 

1.92 

1.21 

.54 

.40

18.97
RIVER BASIN 33

KENNEBEC RIVER AT WATERVILLE, MAINE

LOCATION. At dam and mill of Hollingsworth & Whitney Co. at Waterville,

Kennebec County, 2 miles above Sebasticook River and 3J^ miles above

Messalonskee Stream. 

DEAINAGE AEEA. 4,270 square miles.

RECOEDS AVAILABLE. March 22, 1892, to September 30, 1923. 

GAGES. Rod gages in pond above dam and in tailrace of mill. A water-stage

recorder is used to obtain records of head on the wheels. 

DETERMINATION OP DISCHARGE. Discharge computed from flow over dam,

through the logway, and through the wheels of the mill. When flow is less

than about 3,500 second-feet practically all the water is used through the

wheels. 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not as a rule affected by ice; in most winters the

entire flow passes through wheels of mill. 

REGULATION. Numerous power plants and much storage above station; results

not corrected for storage. 

COOPERATION. Records furnished by Hollingsworth & Whitney Co.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Kennebec River at Waterville, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

Day

1 ____ ...

2... _____

3... ____ .

4... ____ .

5... _____

i Ite,*

6..te.?_...__

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

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

o .......

10.. __ . ....

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

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

13 ..!.. 

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

15 _...__

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

17 _ . .......

18 __ ....

19... __ . ...

20. __ ......

21. __ . ....

22. _____ .

23 __ . . ....

24. _ . ___ .

25 ......

26. __ .....

27:..........

28 ___ .....

29 __ .. __ .

30. __ .....

31..... ...

Oct.

2,980

2,760

2,640

3,400

3,340

2,840

2,820

1,080

2,380

3,080

3,920

2,980

3,380 

3,640

804

3,110

3,380

2,800

2,530

2,560

2,820

1,800

2,530

3,640

3,920

3,020

3,970

2,930

1,550

2,850

3,090

Nov.

3,420

2,700

3,130

3,070

915

2,560

2,530

2,270

2,710

2,840

2,820

917

2,820 

2,840

3,130

2,870

2,840

1,080

2,240

2,720

3,730

3,810

3,820

2,720

2,820

1,920

2,530

2,440

2,850

3,220

Dec.

2,650

2,560

1,710

2,140

2,160

2,280

1,990

2,230

1,310

518

200

1,510

2,210 

1,820

1,840

2,340

1,690

882

1,210

1,370

1,300

1,350

2,020

1,350

827

1,320

1,980

1,850

1,860

1,860

1,450

Jan.

1,280

3,560

3,880

3,960

4,110

3,480

2,830

2,080

2,690

2,190

2,700

2,950

3,230 

960

2,110

3,300

2,980

2,430

2,720

1,850

1,080

2,160

2,690

1,600

2,190

2,420

1,010

2,500

2,070

2,430

2,140

Feb.

2,940

2,170

2,950

1,190

1,590

2,430

2,050

1,910

2,510

2,150

1,250

1,910

2,450 

2,720

2,720

2,140

1,880

977

1,880

2,450

2,380

2,090

2,470

2,160

1,130

1,790

2,050

2,460

Mar.

1,720

2,240 J

1,730

073

2,020

2,080

2,070

2,450

1,970

1,850

1,090

2,240

1,680 

2,080

2,010

2,160

1,720

998

2,170

2,550

1,810

2,440

2,480

3,450

1,310

2,700

3,790

3,360

3,310

2,890

2,770

Apr.

1,630

2,850

2,800

3,860

3,800

3,860

5,960

12,400

8,970

15,600

15,900

15,000

12,200 

9,940

8,720

19,000

14,900

12,100

11,400

12,000

13,600

25,300

35, 400

39,500

31,500

28,700

24,400

10,500

52,300

81,800

May

134,000

118,000

70,400

46,300

41, 700

26,600

22,900

19,500

19,500

18,200

19,500

20,800

23,300 

23,600

20,800

18, 200

11,900

12,600

17,700

15,800

16,600

11,200

11,200

13,200

12,200

6,290

5,160

8,250

7,480

6,320

9,910

June

7,700

5,050

2,990

7,960

6,830

6,070

7,330

7,140

7,140

13,500

9,020

8,500

6,420 

6,420

6,970

6,330

7,840

5,200

4,600

4,580

4,620

5,290

5,050

5,660

5,050

4,420

4,560

4,700

5,810

4,850

July

3,080

5,110

4,600

2,050

5,050

4,610

4,200

3,390

4,850

4,680

4,530

4,350

3,860 

3,780

2,820

5,290

4,770

5,030

4,850

4,770

4,480

3,800

3,920

4,850

4,460

4,630

4,530

4,240

3,690

4,620

4,670

Aug.

3,860

3,990

3,980

3,860

4,010

3,920

3,900

3,920

3,970

3,900

3,970

1,600

3,900 

3,900

2,890

3,620

3,920

3,900

1,500

3,090

3,920

3,240

2,680

2,550

2,550

1,180

2,240

2,260

3,020

3,050

3,020

Sept.

3,710

3,210

1,600

3,160

3,130

3,840

2,350

1,980

1 ftin

2,260

2,270

3,140

2,840 

3,140

3,380

1,280

1,070

2,550

2,550

2,560

3,180

2,550

1,110

2,550

2,830

2,550

2,420

2,540

2,570

1,210
34

Monthly di

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

e of Kennebec River at Waterville, Maine, for the year ending Sept. 

SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 4,270 square miles]

Month

October...., _________________

November. _______________ ,_ __

December... __________________

January _ _____________ ........

February.. _______________ .....

March _________

Aprtr._ . . ______________

May .... ________________

June ____ . ______________ . ......

Jaly... ___ . __ . ______ ... ...........

August _________________ .

September. ___________________

The year.... ______________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

3,990 

3,820 

2,650 

4,110 

2,950 

3,790 

81,800 

134,000 

13,500 

5,290 

4,010 

3,840

134,000

Minimum

804 

915 

200 

960 

977 

973 

1,630 

5,160 

2,990 

2,820 

1,180 

1,110

200

Mean

2,910 

2,640 

1,670 

2,560 

2,100 

2,210 

17,900 

26,100 

6,260 

4,340 

3,360 

2,540

6,230

Per 

square 

mile

0.681 

.618 

.391 

.600 

.492 

.518 

4.19 

6.11 

1.47 

1.02 

.787 

.595

1.46

Kun-off in 

inches

0.7» 

.6» 

.45 

.6» 

.51 

.60 

4.68 

7.04 

1.64 

1.18 

.91 

.66

19.84

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and the run-off in inches do not represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage. The yearly discharge and run-off 

doubtless represent more nearly the natural flow, for comparatively little stored water is held over from 

year to year.

BEAD RIVER AT THE FORKS, MAINE

LOCATION. One-eighth mile above farmhouse of Jeremiah Durgin, 1J^ miles west 

of The Forks, Somerset County.

DRAINAGE AHEA. 878 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 29,1901, to August 15,1907; March 16, 1910, 

to September 30,1923.

GAGE. Staff bolted to large boulder on left bank; read by H. J. Parley.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 700 feet above gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Stream bed rough; control practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 8.15 feet from 

levels to flood marks made April 30 (discharge, 23,800 second-feet); minimum open-water stage recorded, 0.82 foot September 20 (discharge, 171 

second-feet).

1901-1907; 1910-1923: Maximum stage recorded that of April 30, 

1923; minimum stage recorded, 0.2 foot September 12-13, 17, 1918 (water 

held back by logging dams, discharge not determined).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice.

REGULATION. A number of dams on lakes above; used for log driving during 

May and June.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation for low stages subject to change at infrequent intervals. Rating curve well defined between 200 and 12,000 secondfeet, but only approximate below 200 seeond-feet. Gage read to hundredths 

twice daily except during the winter, when it was read once a day. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights, 

with corrections for effect of ice during the winter. Records good for figures above 200 second-feet, but only approximate below 200 second-feet.
KENNEBEC RIVER BASIN 36

Discharge measurements of Dead River at The Forks, Maine, during the year

ending Sept. 80, 1928

Bate

Dec. 18

Feb. 21

Mar. 27

Made by 

M. R. Stackpole ___

.....do .- .- -

. .do ....... _ .......

Gage 

height

Feet 

«1.58

02. 17

«.96

"3.52

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

226

333

197

308

Date

May 15

Made by 

M. R. Stackpole .......

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.15

1.31

.93

.91

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

3,830

635

257

237

a Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Dead River at The Forks, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

Day

l. ......

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.. . ....

81.. __ .....

Oct.

235 

235

235

227

195

252

383

410

420

460

510

470

450

401

347

320

312

269

235

235

235

219

203

252

410

410

410

401

365

320

303

Nov.

303 

303 294'

235

235

235

235

235

269

260

235

252

278

320

312

269

278

320

320

320

392

374

365

320

320

320

320

347

294

320

Dec.

320 

300

290

290

280

270

270

260

250

240

240

240

240

240.

240

230

230

226

230

220

220

210

200 '200

195

185

185

185

180

180

180

Jan.

180 

200

240

270

333

410

500

540

560

560

540

500

480

430

360

360

360

350

350

330

320

320

320

310

310

300

290

290

290

280

270

Feb.

260 

260

250

250

240

240

240

230

230

220

195

170

170

180

195

200

210

195

195

195

197

195

195

195

185

185

170

155

Mar.

185 

170

165

180

185

195

200

210

210

210

200

200

195

185

180

170

180

185

185

195

200

210

220

240

260

290

308

330

360

370

380

Apr.

390 

410

430

490

580

880

1,800

2,500

2,900

1,800

1,800

1,970

1,800

1,970

1,970

1,970

1,630

1,470

1,550

1,970

2,900

6,790

9,700

9,700

9,320

7,480

6,140

6,460

16,000

23,600

May

22,000 

18,000

14,000

10,500

7,130

6,140

6,460

7,480

6,790

6,790

7,480

6,790

4,970

4,710

3,550

4,710

4,970

4,460

4,460

3,550

2,510

2,900

3,110

2,510

2,320

1,550

1,470

1,550

1,310

1,630

2,230

June

1,020 

880

2,140

867

2,700

2,420

4,220

3,990

3,990

1,970

2,700

2,900

2,510

2,510

2,420

2,140

1,550

1,310

1,160

1,090

950

867

776

688

614

778

950

880

1,020

880

July

776 

675

614

568

510

522

650

750

675

602

510

500

460

470

625

1,020

950

' 880

725

579

450

410

410

392

392

347

329

460

688

675

638

Aug.

556 

480

420

392

374

356

320

278

269

235

235

235

392

460

450

401

365

338

294

235

235

252

252

252

252

252

252

235

252

252

244

Sept.

203 

203

203

235

235

235

235

219

235

235

235

210

219

219

219

219

203

187

187

171

203

347

383

374

338

286

269

252

252

625

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 2 to Apr. 9; discharge for this period computed 

from gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of four discharge measurements, observer's 

notes, and weather records. Discharges estimated Apr. 29 and May 1-4.

24175 25 WSP 561 4
36 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge .of Dead River at The Forks, Maine, for the year ending Sept.

&n /o«"? OU, J.tsiivO

I [Drainage area, 878 square miles]

Month

February ________ i ____ . ______

April.......... . ..-- _.__.. 

July .

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

510 

392 

320 

560 

260 

380 

23,600 

22,000 

4,220 

1,020 

556 

625

23,600

Minimum

195 

235 

180 

180 

155 

165 

390 

1,310 

614 

329 

235 

171

155

Mean

327 

296 

233 

360 

207 

224 

4,280 

5,740 

1,760 

589 

317 

255

1,220

Per square 

mile

0.372 

.337 

.265 

.410 

.236 

.255 

4.87 

6.54

a oo

.671 

.361 

.290

1.39

Run-off in 

Jnches

0.43 

.38 

.31 

.47 

.25 

.29 

5.43 

7.54 

2.23 

.77 

.42 

.32

18.84

COBBOSSEECONTEE STREAM AT GABDINEB, MAINE

LOCATION. At dam of Gardiner Water Power Co. in Gardiner, Kennebec 

County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 220 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 16, 1890, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Staff in pond above dam and in tailrace of power house. There are 

also gages to indicate the water-wheel gate and the waste-gate openings.

DETERMINATION OF DISCHARGE. Discharge determined by considering (1) flow 

over dam, usually nothing except for a short time in the spring; (2) flow 

through two gates; (3) flow through 39-inch Victor wheel installed in 1907» 

(4) flow through the 39-inch Hercules wheel installed in 1895; and (5). leakage. Daily discharge computed from tables based on coefficients and experiments. The accuracy of these tables was tested by a series of weir 

measurements in August, 1921, which indicated that there was no justification for re rising the tables except to allow for leakage that was being 

neglected. Corrections have been made for leakage.

ICE. Not affected by ice.

REGULATION. Numerous lakes in the basin are regulated by dams at the outlets. Records not corrected for storage.

COOPERATION. Computation of daily discharge made by engineers of S. D. 

Warren Co., Cumberland Mills, Maine.
KESFNEBEC BIVBi BASIN $?

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Maine, for 

the year ending Sept, 80, 1923

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.

13

273 

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

Nov.

273

273 

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273.

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

143

Dec.

183

273 

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

233

233

233

233

233

233

13

63

173

233

233

233

233

233

Jan.

233

233 

233

233

233

233

13

263

263

263

263

263

263

13

263

263

263

263

263

263

13

263

263

263

263

263

263

13

293

293

293

Feb.

293

293 

293

13

293

293

293

293

293

293

13

293

293

293

293

293

293

13

293

293

293

293

293

293

13

293

293

293

Mar.

293

293 

293

13

293

293

293

293

293

293

13

293

293

293

293

293

293

13

293

293

293

293

293

293

293

293

293

293

293

293

293

Apr.

13

293 

293

293

293

483

813

1,030

1,420

1,650

1,570

1,570

1,570

1,610

1,620

1,590

1, 570

1,480

1,230

753

403

243

598

1,130

1,710

1,400

513

293

1,320

2,460

May

3,050

3,050 

3,000

2,530

2,030

1,990

1,970

1.680

893

613

903

603

313 293'

293

293

293

293

293

13

293

293

293

293

293

293

13

293

293

13

293

June

293

293 

13

293

293

293

293

293

293

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

July

13

273 

273

13

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

273

273

273

273

273

273

13

213

213

213

213

213

213

13

263

263

Aug.

263

263 

263

263

13

263

263

263

263

263

263

13

213

213

213

213

213

213

13

213

213

213

213

213

213

13

213

213

213

213

213

Sept.

213

13 

193

193

193

193

193

193

13

193

193

193

193

193

193

13

193

193

193

193

193

193

13

193

193

193

193

193

193

13

Monthly discharge of Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 220 square miles]

Month

October ____________________

December ___________________

February .... __ . , ___ ..__

June ______________________

July........................... _ ...........

August.. ___________________

September .... ______________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

273 

273 

273 

293 

293 

293 

2,460 

3,050 

293 

273 

263 

213

3,050

Minimum

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13

13

Mean

231 

234 

212 

228 

253 

266 

1,040 

873 

244 

210 

203 

164

347

Per square 

mile

1.05 

1.06 

.964 

1.04 

1.15 

1.21 

4.73 

3.97 

1.11 

.955 

.923 

.745

1.58

Run-off

in inches

1.21 

1.18 

1.11 

1.20 

1.20 

1.40 

5.28 

4.58 

1.24 

1.10 

1.06 

.83

21.39
38 SURFACE WATER, SUPPX.Y, 1923^ JEABT I

ANDBOSCOGGIN RIVER BASIN

AWDROSCOGGIW RIVER AT RTTMFORD, MAINE

LOCATION. At two dams of Rumford Falls Power Co. at Rumford, Oxford

County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 2,090 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 18, 1892, to September 30, 1923. 

GAGES. One in pond above each dam and in tailrace of power station and mills. 

DISCHARGE. Computed from discharge over the dam by use of Francis weir

formula with modified coefficient, and the quantities passing through the

various wheels of the power station and mills, which have been carefully

rated.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation little affected by ice. 

REGULATION. Storage in Rangeley system of lakes at headwaters of Androscoggin River aggregates about 29.6 billion cubic feet. The stored water is

regulated in the interests of the water-power users above and below. Records

not corrected for storage. 

COOPERATION. Records obtained and computations made by Charles A. Mixer,

engineer, Rumford Falls Power Co.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine, for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 192S

Day

1 ______ .

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

3. ____ . ...

4

5 _______ 

6 __ .... ....

7 __ . ......

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

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

10 __ . _ . ...

11. ........

12.... __ ....

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

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

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

16 . 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

94

25 ______ .

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

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

28. ______ .

29... __ ....

30 

31 . ...._....

Oct.

2,390

2,110

2,260

2, 150

2,150 

2,310

2,190

2,090

2,640

2,530

2,630

2,600

2,490

2,480

2,030

2,360

2,480

2,300

2,230

2,270

2,260

2,070

2,490

3,190

3,020

2,790

2,600

2,680

2,390

2,430 

2,380

Nov.

2,340

2,360

2,250

2,300

2,960 

2,410

2,400

2,420

2,420

2,470

2,390

2,330

2,470

2,430

2,400

2,460

2,430

2,280

2,280

2,610

2,500

2,450

2,420

2,410

2,260

1,740

1,930

2,370

2,560

2,240

Dec.

2,440

2,430

2,220

2,800

2,220 

1,780

1,840

1 980

2,480

2,110

2,230

2,240

2,250

2,370

2,960

2,630

2,290

2,230

2,400

2,500

2,170

2,640

2,380

2,940

2,530

2,480

2,200

2,090 

2,630

Jan.

2,890

3,940

3,690

3,170

3,100 

2,930

2,800

2,680

2,670

2,440

2,380

2,280

2,260

2,310

2,570

2,440

2,210

2,400

2,750

2,660

1,930

2,530

2,490

2,540

2,650

2,460

2,430

2,620

2,750

2,630 

2,210

Feb.

2,370

2,340

2,640

2,770

2,640 

2,310

2,150

2,290

2,500

2,220

3,000

2,760

2,290

2,220

2,170

2,150

2,340

2,370

1,840

2,580

2,340

2,460

2,150

2,620

2,540

2,460

2,300

2,310

Mar.

2,160

2,260

2,210

2,050

2,210 

2,370

2,370

2,340

2,320

2,410

2,550

2,480

2,260

2,220

2,170

2,060

2,140

1,880

2,110

2,060

1,880

1,840

3,820

2,370

2,540

2,740

2,370

2,290

2,200

2,010 

9 find

Apr.

2,200

2,000

1,830

2,000

5,850 

6,520

7,220

7,570

8,580

7,120

5,940

5,600

5,660

5,060

4,300

4,730

4,120

3,890

3,930

5,210

11,500

18,500

18,500

11,800

9,260

, 7,490

7,740

9,470

26,900

33,800

May

23,000

19,200

15, 800

13,600

11,000 

10,000

8,680

7,690

7,410

8,850

7,180

5,890

5,020

5,450

4,320

4,730

5,010

4,420

4,360

4,500

5,480

7,280

7,150

6,060

4, 43(X

3,280

3,030

3,620

2,980

2,900 

3,070

June

2,750

2,630

2,660

2,540

2,790 

3,300

3,700

3,770

5,270

4,780

4,580

4,410

3,820

3,120

2,860

2,890

2,210

2,810

2,470

2,520

2,360

2,460

2,420

1,590

 2,400

2.430

2i 360

2,240

2,430

2,390

July

1,760

2,350

2,100

1,860

2,320 

2,300

2,220

1,660

2,300

2,100

2,600

2,030

2,070

2,180

1,840

2,430

2,140

1,980

2,060

2,030

2,120

2,030

2, 010

1,980

1,980

1,880

1,930

1,820

1,800

2,190 

2,190

Aug.

2,040

2,210

2,060

1,590

1,190 

1,830

1,910

1,910

1,870

1,900

1,940

1,810

2,150

2,040

1,980

1,890

1,840

1,780

1,610

1,890

1,880

1,890

1,910

-1,860

1,870

1,640

2,030

1,960

2,010

2,030 

1,790

Sept.

1,760

1,500

1,600

1,850

1,800 

1,740

1,800

1,720

1,500

1,880

1,820

1,700

1,760

1,780

1,710

1,400

2,050

1,660

1,750

1,740

1,890

2,010

1,670

1,930

1,800

1,670

1,540

1,640

1,760

1,510
ANDEOSCOGGIN RIVER BASIN 39

Monthly discharge of Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine, for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 2,090 square miles]

Month

October ____________________

November __________________

February ____ ,. ______________

March... ____ r.... .... . _ . __ . ___ ....

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

June. ______________________ July........ ____ . _ .. __ . __ ........

The year ________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

3,190 

2,960 

2,960 

3,940 

3,000 

2,740 

33,800 

23,000 

5,270 

2,430 

2,210 

2,050

33,800

Minimum

2,030 

1,740 

1,590 

1,930 

1,840 

1,820 

1,830 

2,900 

1,590 

1,660 

1,190 

1,400

. 1,190

Mean

2,420 

2,380 

2,340 

2,640 

2,400 

2,220 

8,410 

7,270 

2,970 

2,060 

1,880 

1,730

3,220

Per square 

mile

1.16 

1.14 

1.12 

1.26 

1.15 

1.06 

4.02 

3.48 

1.42 

.986 

.900 

.828

1.54

Run-off in, 

inches

1.34 

1.27 

1.29 

1.45 

1.20 

1.22 

4.48 

4.01 

1.58 

1.14 

1.04 

.92

20.94

NOTE. The monthly discharge in sepond-feet per square mile and the run-oS in inches do not represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage. (See " Regulation.") The indicated 

minimum discharge usually occurs on Sunday, when water is held back by dams.

MAGALLOWAY RIVER AT AZISCOHOS DAM, MAINE

LOCATION. At Aziscohos dam, Oxford County, 15 miles above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 233 square miles (revised from-map compiled by Maine 

Water Power Commission).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1912, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff in two sections, the lower attached to one of the concrete 

buttresses of the dam and the upper to the concrete gate tower.

DETERMINATION OF DISCHARGE. Discharge determined from readings of gate 

openings. Gates have been rated by current-meter measurements at a station about 1 mile below dam.

REGULATION. The storage of about 9,593 million cubic feet is completely regulated, and the discharge corresponds to requirements of water users below. 

The operation of the gates is planned to maintain as nearly as possible a 

constant flow at Berlin, N. H. Results not corrected for storage.

COOPERATION. Discharge computed and furnished for publication by Walter 

H. Sawyer, agent Union Water Power Co., Lewiston, Maine.

Monthly discharge of Magalloway River at Aziscohos dam, Maine, for the year ending Sept. 30, 1928

[Drainage area, 233 square miles]

Month

July ...........................-. ........

The year 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,060 

1,520 

1,960 

2,030 

598 

914 

887 

976 

161 

902 

718 

1,300

2,030

Minimum

101 

155 

156 

68 

68 

579 

57 

81 

155 

161 

153 

152

57

Mean

559 

661 

1,210 

1,150 

178 

772 

240 

425 

159 

611 

512 

459

584

Per 

square 

mile

2.40 

2.84 

5.19 

194 

.764 

3.31 

1.03 

1.82 

.682 

2.62 

2.20 

1.97

2.51

Run-off in 

inches

2.77 

3.17 

5.98 

5.70 

.80 

3.82 

1.15 

2.10 

.76 

3.02 

2.54 

2.20

34.01
40 SURFACE WATER: SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

LITTLE ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER NEAR SOUTH PARIS, MAINE

LOCATION. At left end of an old dam at Bisco Falls, 200 feet below highway 

bridge and 5J^ miles above South Paris, Oxford County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 75 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 14, 1913, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain on left bank; read by G. A. Jackson.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. At low and medium stages water flows through opening at left of old stone dam; opening was enlarged by high water of April 9, 

1914, and again by high water of March, 1921; water flows over dam at gage 

height 5.30 feet.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year,' 9.0 feet at 1 

p. m. April 29 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 2,900 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded during year, 0.80 foot at 7 p. m. July 21 (discharge, 

2 second-feet).

1914-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 9.87 feet April 14, 1920 (discharge 

by extension of rating curve, 3,540 second-feet); minimum stage recorded 

0.7 foot at 6 p. m. August 16, 1914 (discharge, 1 second-foot).

ICE. Control remains open throughout winter; stage-discharge relation seldom affected by ice.

REGULATION. Storage at Snow Falls, 1J^ miles above station, and at West 

Paris, 4 miles above, has some effect on regimen of stream.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation subject to change at infrequent intervals. 

Rating curve used during year defined below 1,400 second-feet. Gage read 

to half-tenths once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating 

table to daily gage heights. Records good except for days when the number of gage readings was insufficient to determine accurately the mean for 

the day.

Discharge measurements of Little Androscoggin River near South Paris, Maine, during the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Made by M. E. Stackpole]

Date

Oct.[31 . . __ _____________ .... __ ___ _ ......

May 8....... ....... __ .. .-.... ____ ,.. ___ . ______ . ______ ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.43

3.82

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

17.8

200
ANDBOSCOGGIN RIVER BASIN 41

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Little Androedoggin River near South Paris, 

Maine, for the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

Day

1 __ . ____

2 ___ . _____

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

4 _________

5 __ - ........

6 .... __ ...

7....._r... -

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

14

12

9

10

7.5

9

7.5

34

44

47

47

37

34

24

16

12

16

14

9

12

7.5

9

47

44

34

32

29

24

26

16

Nov.

24

24

24

22

22

24

26

29

26

26

24

22

24

24

22

20

20

19

9.6

34

34

34

24

24

22

18

20

19

20

18

Dec.

19

16

15

14

9.6

10

11

9.6

10

8.4

9.0

9.6

9.0

8.4

10

9.6

8.4

8.4

9.6

10

9.0

8.4

9.0

7.8

7.2

7.8

8.4

7.2

7.2

7.8

6.6

Jan.

219

189

124

116

108

104

61

61

54

47

61

76

47

40

47

34

34

34

34

34

34

37

34

37

37

34

32

29

29

32

32

Feb.

32

29

32

24

29

26

29

26

29

26

24

24

22

22

22

20

20

19

20

20

18

19

19

18

19

18

18

18

Mar.

19

18

20

18

19

20

18

18

18

18

20

24

24

24

24

24

24

47

61

54

61

68

76

76

80

84

92

104

76

76

47

Apr.

124

149

189

219

340

532

650

616

532

690

650

532

482

422

404

404

388

404

404

482

1,200

1,110

650

616

586

482

482

558

2,300

2,000

May

1,030

558

356

340

229

239

219

199

219

404

404

312

249

219

199

179

179

179

159

140

149

199

189

179

140

124

100

96

92

68

68

June

68

68

61

64

61

76

100

108

100

112

108

100

76

72

72-

54

47

50

47

19

18

18

18

4.2

10

9.0

9.6

12

13

9.6

July

4.0

6.0

6.0

4.0

12

15

16

12

9.6

6.0

10

9.0

3.2

3.0

3.0

3.8

4.0

4.4

3.0

3.2

2.0

3.0

9.6

11

9.0

12

11

12

47

40

40

Aug.

34

19

16

29

19

16

16

17

12

11

9.0

4.0

6.0

6.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

6.0

4.0

3.0

3.2

3.0

2.8

3.0

2.6

4.0

6.0

4.0

6.0

8.4

6.0

Sept.

6.0

4.4

6.0

4,0

4.8

4.4

4.4

4.8

3.0

4.0

4.4

3.8

3.8

4.0

4.4

2.8

3.0

3.8

2.6

2.6

4.0

4.4

4.4

4.0

3.8

4.0

4.4

3.8

19

16

Monthly discharge of Little Androscoggin River near South Paris, Maine, for the

year ending Sept. 30, 192S

[Drainage area, 75 square miles]

Month

» 

October.. . ________________ ......

November ___ , __ ........................

December... ..............................

February.. ......................... .... 

Tune __________________ . _ ....

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

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

The year _________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

47 

34 

19 

219 

32 

104 

2,300 

1,030 

112 

47 

34 

19

2,300

Minimum

7.5 

9.6 

6.6 

29 

18 

18 

124 

68 

4.2 

2.0 

2.6 

2.6

2.0

Mean

22.6 

23.3 

9,71 

61.0 

22.9 

43.6 

620 

239 

62.8 

10.8 

9.26 

4.96

93.0

Per 

square 

mile

0.301 

.311 

.129 

.813 

.305 

.581 

8.27 

3.19 

.704 

.144 

.123 

.066

1.24

Run-off 

in inches

0.36 

.35 

.15 

.94 

.32 

.67 

9.23 

3.68 

.79 

.17 

.14 

.07

16.86
42 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

PBESUMPSCOT RIVER BASIN 

PEESUMPSCOT RIVER AT OUTLET OF SEBAGO LAKE, HAUTE

LOCATION. At outlet dam at Sebago Lake and hydroelectric plant at Eel Weir 

Falls, 1 mile below lake outlet.

DRAINAGE AREA. 436 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1,1887, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. On bulkhead of gatehouse at outlet dam, and in forebay and tailrace 

of power plant.

DISCHARGE. Prior to March, 1904, discharge was determined from records of 

opening of gates in dam; since March, 1904, flow from lake has been recorded by three Alien meters, one on each of three pairs of 30-inch Hercules, 

wheels; wheels and recording meters checked by current-meter measurements 

brake tests of wheels, and electrical readings of the generator output. Water 

wasted at regulating gates is measured from records of gate openings and 

coefficients determined from current-meter measurements. Water taken 

from Sebago Lake for supply of Portland water district and water leaking 

through reservoir dam, a total of about 18 second-feet, not included in tables 

of discharge.

REGULATION. Sebago Lake (area, 46 square miles) is under complete regulation. 

Results not corrected for storage.

COOPERATION. Record in cubic feet per minute furnished by S. D. Warren Co.; 

computations on basis of cubic feet per second made by engineers of the 

Geological Survey.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Presumpscot River at outlet of Sebago Lake, Maine, 

for the year ending Sept* SO, 1928

Day

I. ____ . ...

2 __ . .........

3 _____ .. __

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

5 ____

6... ____ . ...

7 __ ... _ . ...

8

9 ____ .... ...

10 __ .. ____ .

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

12 __ . ......... is..; . .....

14 __ ... .......

15- __ . _ ....

16 __ . _ ......

17 ._.. _

18.... _ . __ .

19. __ . __ ....

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

21 __ _ .....

22.. __ ..... ...

23..... .....

24... ______ .

25 

26. _ . ___ . ...

27 __ 

28 __ .. ___ 

29. _____ ....

30. ____ ... ...

31. ........

Oct.

306

803

804

801

805

803

805

400

843

885

866

859

831

823

393

803

802

801

839

967

866

207

991

855

845

833

802

795

355

799

803

Nov.

794

794

773

799

382

742

776

814

798

812

753

380

795

805

806

788

767

731

440

734

736

737

743

728

728

492

736

728

738

703

Dec.

738

732

357

738

740

735

744

740

V7fl

732

730

742

733

734

744

335

731

738

71fi

717

742

735

9

14

761

731

734

734

728

188

Jan.

738

734

740

736

744

731

285

716

705

676

676

728

721

187

676

674

676

686

673

674

673

675

674

668

665

268

671

683

672

Feb.

672

673

733

263

670

670

666

679

fiQ4.

726

227

752

753

761

764

749

749

290

762

761

757

757

760

752

271

752

752

753

Mar.

752

755

749

276

752

752

751

752

756

744

242

768

756

764

772

914

748

217

706

717

675

676

644

520

- 160

621

620

668

668

632

728

Apr.

158

664,

647

604

577

485

101

667

656

650

616

607

114

634

547

574

427

166

598 530-

521

527

544

508

127

500

May

527

539

543

531

523

140

487

548

529

530

579

212

606

552

547

570

559

502

127

578

513

548 554'

630

553

177

621

590

348

565

June

576

571

612

496

558

560

571

602

V7

622

575

587

567

584

596

17Q

558

618

583

587

597

m

-

600

578

577

583

568

562

July

313

542

ftA-t

304

551

576

579

360

594

632

590

228

590

«no

645

726

ftQA

503

286

676

617

542

596

593

544

218

620

594

Aug.

595

578

599

465

187

656

618

600

672

203

344

102

664

610

610

574'

555

218

601

587

592

594

576

486

74

676

652

595

611

550

Sept.

41Q

190

174

536

583

614

640

554

362

617

579..

575

t£f>

596

4R4

282

640

569

593

EQO

594

588

247

590

590

592

589

602

232
SACO RIVER BASIN 43

Monthly discharge of Presumpscot River at outlet of Sebago Lake, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. SO,

[Drainage area, 436 square miles]

Month

October _ . ______ ._._ ___ , ______

February... ____________________

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

June _ .. __ . ______ . _________

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

August. _______________________

September ___________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

991 

814 

761 

744 

764 

914 

667 

630 

622 

690 

676 

640

991

Minimum

207 

380 

9 

187 

227 

160 

101 

127 

37 

218 

74 

174

9

Mean

755 

718 

635 

637 

663 

653 

 500 

496 

520 

540 

511 

514

595

Per 

square 

mile

* 1.73 

1.65 

1.46 

1.46 

1.52 

1.50 

1.15 

1.14 

1.19 

1.24 

1.17 

1.18

1.36

Run-off in 

inches

1.99 

1.84 

1.68 

1.68 

1.58 

1.73 

1.28 

1.31 

1.33 

1.43 

1.35 

1.32

18. 52

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and the run-off in inches do not represent the natural flowfrom the basin because of artificial storage. The yearly discharge and run-off doubtless represent more nearly the natural flow, for comparatively little stored water is held over from year 

to year.

SACO RIVER BASIN 

SACO RIVER AT CORNISH, MAINE

LOCATION. At highway bridge at Cornish, York County, half a mile below 

mouth of Ossipee River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,300 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 4, 1916, to September 30,1923.

GAGES. Frie'z water-stage recorder on left bank about 300 feet above highway 

bridge, installed October 30, 1919; recorder referenced to gage datum by 

hook gage inside of well; chain on highway bridge used from June 4, 1916? 

to October 29, 1919. Datum of well gage is at a different elevation than 

that of chain gage, so that at low water the well gage reads 1.17 feet higher, 

than chain gage. Recorder inspected by A. H. Guimont.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel covered with sand and boulders; broken by 

one pier at bridge.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from levels to flood 

marks in gage house, 14.72 feet at about 6 a. m. May 2 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 23,000 second-feet); minimum stage during year from 

water-stage recorder 1.10 feet at 6.30 a. m. September 15 (approximate discharge, by extension of rating curve, 125 second-feet; water held back by 

dams).

1916-1923: Maximum stage recorded that of May 2, 1923; minimum 

open-water stage recorded, 0.03 foot by chain gage October 1,1921 (discharge, 

by extension of rating curve, 90 second-feet; water held back by dams).

ICE. Ice forms to a considerable thickness; stage-discharge relation seriously 

affected during most winters.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow somewhat affected by power development 

at Great Falls, 3H miles above gage.
44 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

ACCTTKACY. Stage-discharge relation shifts slightly at infrequent intervals; present rating curve well defined between 450 and 13,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory, except for short periods as indicated 

in footnote to daily discharge table. Daily-discharge October 1 to June 30 

ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights, as determined by inspection of recorder sheets, with corrections for effect of ice 

during winter. Daily discharge July 1 to September 30 ascertained by use 

of discharge integrator. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Saco River at Cornish, Maine, during the year ending

Sept. 80, 1928

[Made by M. R. Stackpole]

Date

Oct. 30 _ 

Feb. 12...... __ ...... . - 

Mar. 10... ..... . .

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.61

"3.62

"3.67

"3.77

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1,060

1,120

838

771

Date

July 19 ... ........................

Gage 

height

Feet 

8.62

2.07

1.92

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

11,100

605 4oa

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Saco River at Cornish, Maine, for the year ending Sept. 80, 1928

Day

1 __ . 

3. 

4 . .....

5. 

6 __ ........

7... 

8 

9 ____ .....

10.. ~

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

12 _ .........

13 14 

15 

16 __ .. ......

17.. 

18 .

19 ___ .......

20 -

91

22 ___ .

23 ___ 

94.

25 ___ - ....

26 - ..

97

28 

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

tn

31 

Oct.

815

878

851

824

869

896

878

896

923

914

968

977

986

941

887

968

905

905

880 

860

820

840

797

762

824

923

Qsn

980

880

950

959

Nov.

860

860

860

860

840

840

840

923

754

754

650

674

738

746

722

754

738

650

706 

770

815

. 806

788

800

690

666

770

674

674

582

Dec.

722

603

589

560

600

660

600

500

440

330

470

540

600

600

600

600

600

600

580 

580

580

580

560

560

560

560

540

540

540

540

540

Jan.

560

640

740

940

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,050

1,150

1,150

1,150

1,100

1,100

980

1,100

1,050

1,050

1,000

1,000 

980

(XV)

1,050

1,050 Qfin

1,050

1,000 (win

740

840

760

Feb.

760

760

660

680

780

800

780

780

760

660

600

760

760

700

840

700

580

460

600 

700

700

800

820

540

760

860

860

880

Mar.

700

800

640

620

700

660

680

700

680

640

560

800

860

960

940

980

920

820

1,050 

980

980

1,000

1,000

1,250

1,350

1,450

1 600

1,650

1,700

1,650

1,600

A r.

1,550

1,550

1,500

1,800

2,700

4,000

5,400

6,800

8,000

8,400

9,600

10,800

10,200

9,600

8,800

8,200

7,600

7,210

6,830 

6,450

6,640

7,400

9,600

11,800

13,200

12,600

11,600

10,600'

13,000

16,600

May

21,600

22,800

20,200

16,800

14,200

12,200

10,800

9,600

8,800

8,000

7,400

7,020

6,830

6,450

5,890

5,710

5,530

5,180

5,010 

A. Sdfl

4,840

4.840

4,500

4,240

4,080

3,830

3,530

3,310

3,170

2,900

2,710

June

2,410

2,410

2,530

2,590

2,590

2,590

2,590

2,710

2,970

3,040

3,040

2,970

2,840

2,650

2,470

2,350

2,170

1,990

1,820 

1,770

1,440

1,300

1,400

1,500

1,600

1,210

1,220

1,270

1,230

1,340

July

1,110

1,300

1,250

1,440

1,450

1,290

1,350

1,200

1,400

1,300

1,010

925

985

740

640

670

680

680

690

770

740

730

820

745

905

870

785

830

820

850

850

Aug.

790

710

720

660

715

730

715

680

750

680

635

710

840

790

665

650

600

625

410 

595

585

585

570

535

530

405

470

605

505

525

560

Sept.

565

455

500

655

570

635

565

490

425

580

525

520

505

500

420

250

410

425

410 

410

450

465

475

670

600

615

605

600

530

685

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 4 to Apr. 8; discharge for this period computed 

from gage heights corrected for effect of iee by means of three discharge measurements, observer's notes, 

weather records, and records from West Buxton. Discharge estimated Oct. 19-22, 27-29, Nov. 4-7, 24, 

by comparison with records of discharge of Saco River at Hiram and Ossipee River at Cornish.
SAGO RIVER BASIN 45 

Monthly discharge of SOCQ River at Qornish, Maine, for the year ending Sept.

[Drainage area, 1,300 square miles]

Month

January _____________________

June _______________________

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

August __ . ... . _ . __ . 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

986 

923 

722 

1,150 

880 

1,700 

16,600 

22,800 

3,040 

1,450 

840 

670

22,800

Minimum

762 

582 

330 

560 

460 

560 

1,500 

2,710 

1,210 

640 

405 

250

250

Mean

805 

760 

564 

970 

726 

997 

8,000 

7,960 

2,130 

962 

627 

514

2,100

Per 

square 

mile

0.688 

.585 

.434 

.746 

.558 

.767 

6.15 

6.12 

1.64 

.740 

.482 

.395

1.62

Run-off in 

inches

0.79 

.65 

.50 

.86 

.58 

.88 

6.86 

7.06 

1.83 

.85 

.56 

.44

21.86

SACO BIVER AT WEST BTJXTON, MAINE

LOCATION. At hydroelectric plant of Cumberland County Power & Light Co.

at West Buxton, York County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,500 square miles. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 19, 1907, to September 30, 1916, and January

1, 1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. One in pond above dam; another in tailrace of power house. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Crest of concrete dam about 300 feet long. 

DISCHARGE. Flow over dam and through wheels of power plant determined

by means of hourly gage readings. 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice. 

REGULATION. Distribution of flow somewhat affected by power developments

above gage. 

COOPERATION. Records furnished by Cumberland County Power & Light Co.,

Portland, Maine.
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Saco River at West Buxton, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

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.

715

1,190

1,160

1,180

1,330

1,410

896

563

1,330

1,420

1,310

1,250

1,380

1,070

673

1,540

1,240

1,260

1,350

1,230

710

703

1,140

1,140

987

947

1,020 '960

814

1,330

1,170

Nov.

1,810

1,270

1,210

1,280

690

1,180

1,010

1,030

945

.858

465

459

802

1,070

1,130

878

909

905

285

1,190

995

1,180

818

810

854

- 526

991

1,170

1,270

464

Dec.

899

688

385 i ndn

1,110

834

926

449

138

131

273

308

460

960

766

706

912

982

672

647

758

771

435

1,040

993

903

789

621

665

348

Jan.

OflO

1,570

1 *>Qft

1,020

1,220

1,630

QQA

1,340

1 fif\(\

1,500

1,470

1,350

1,110

1,110

1,560

1,440

1,600

1,620

1,210

i ion

549

1,420

1,170

1,320

1,240

1,300

926

931

1,140

1,210

1,220

Feb.

QAA

1,120

996

923

1,300

1,170

1 IQn

1,170

1,100

844

671

1,040

1,250

1,050

856

842

741

447

1,030

i fun

770

789

1,040

472

402

960

1,030

884

Mar.

SA9

on?

752

358

Qftft

1,020

1 240

1,230

1,100

875

922

Qfifl

1,130

i ion

tun

1,140

676

610

1,340

1 330

1,250

1,320

1,860

1,550

1,260

3,760

3,060

2,920

2,720

2,460

1,880

Apr.

2,390

3,340

2,520

9 9jin

4,590

7,370

9,850

10,400

12,100

11,900

11, 400

12,800

12,900

11, 800

10,600

10,200

9,530

8,870

8,180

8,090

8,070

8,680

11,500

13,300

15,300

15,100

13,800

12,500

15,900

19,800

May

25,600

27,800

25,600

21,500

18,100

14,600

13,700

12,300

10,900

10,100

9,420

8,530

7,970

8,190

7,400

7,080

6,900

6,650

6,180

5,610

5,890

5,970

6, 030

5,670

5,290

4,970

4,460

4,490

3,980

3,270

3,460

June

3,460

2,950

2,150

3,280

2,500

2,300

2,460

2,790

2,640

2,450

3,240

3,060

3,080

2,520

2,960

2,480

1,500

2, 550

2,150

1,510

1,360

1,540

1,590

1,100

1,340

1,280

1,290

1,400

1,300

6,490

July

283

896

i 9flfl

1,020

948

1,150

1,060

946

872

991

962

891

899

765

917

825

868

1,020

1,060

928

666

971

815

1,000

1,130

1,110

967

1,140

822

1,550

1,200

Aug.

1,170

960

QAO

710

808

004

912

1,000

722

585

884

982

974

1,070

923

886

810

848

270

555

665

713

693

662

617

321

526

569

499

812

525

Sept.

585

376

471

641

930

7*1

727

754

373

74A

697

711

607

«fln

459

288

674

501

524

490

398

499

379

637

973

799

810

688

721

598

Monthly discharge of Saco River at West Buxton, Maine, for the year ending Sept.

on iQ&& OU, J. t7&d

i [Drainage area, 1,550 square miles]

Month

October __ .. __ .. ____ , ________

January . ! . __ _ . ______ :

March ....... ...... ...........................

April ____ . __ . _ . _______ . ...........

May

June __ .......... ___ . __ . ............

July 

August _____ - .

The year _ .. _____________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,540 

1,810 

1,110 

1,630 

1,300 

3,760 

19,800 

27,800 

6,490 

1,550 

1,170 

973

27,800

Minimum

563 

285 

131 

549 

402 

358 

2,240 

3,270 

1,100 

283 

270 

288

131

Mean

1,110 

948 

686 

1,260 

930 

1,400 

10,200 

9,920 

2,360 

964 

762 

614

2,600

Per 

square 

mile

0.716 

.612 

.443 

.813 

.600 

.903 

6.58 

6.40 

1.52 

.622 

.492 

.396

1.68

Run-off in 

inches

0.83 

.68 

.51 

.94 

.62 

1.04 

7.34 

7.38 

1.70 

.72 

.57 

.44

22.77
SACO EIVEE

OSSIPEE RIVER AT CORNISH, MAINE

LOCATION. At highway bridge in Cornish, York County, 1% miles above confluence with Saco River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 455 square miles (measured on map compiled by Maine 

Water Power Commission). , ~

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 5, 1916, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain attached to bridge; read by 0. W. Adams.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel covered with sand and gravel; possibly 

somewhat shifting; broken by one pier at bridge.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 8.76 feet at 

5 p. m. April 30 (discharge, 6,740 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.22 foot at 9 a. m. August 26 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 80 

second-feet).

1916-1923: Maximum stage recorded, that of April 30, 1923; minimum 

open-water stage, 0.20 foot on July 3, 1921 (discharge, by extension of 

rating curve, 76 second-feet).

ICE. Ice forms to considerable thickness and stage-discharge relation is 

seriously affected during most winters.

REGULATION. Flow regulated by dam at outlet of Great Ossipee Lake. Power 

developments at Kezar Falls, 5 miles above gage, may have some effect on 

distribution of flow.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation apparently did not shift during year. 

Rating curve well defined between 200 and 6,000 second-feet; gage read to 

hundredths twice a day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating 

table to mean daily gage heights, with corrections for effect of ice. Records 

good.

Discharge measurements of Ossipee River at Cornish, Maine, during the year

ending Sept. SO, 192S

[Made by M. R. Stackpole]

Date

Oct.30 .. -. ... ...... --

Jan. 8 . _

Feb.12.. ___ ..... __ . __ .

faage 

height

Feet 

"0.83

«1.68

"2.23

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

236

246

238

, Date

Mat. 10 __ . _ 

May 7 -

July 19. _____ . __ . ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.44

4.67

1.26

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

216

2,860

401

Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
48 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1933, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ossipee River at Cornish, Maine, for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1928

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.

300

9QA

320

290

470

448

491

402

402

380

402

425

380

360

340

360

360

340

340

320

286

272

265

259

252

262

279

97Q

268

262

Nov.

255

246

233

236

991

208

279

OOQ

193

173

ISO

163

176

214

249

255

243

246

9AR

249

246

940

227

190

170

196

230

236

,

Dec.

236

oqn

233

9On

210

91ft

200

200

195

240

200

200

1QK

195

1QK

180

175

170

170

170

170

170

165

165

165

165

IM

Jan.

200

OQA

260

9fift

260

260

9 en

9J.A

9ftft

280

340

340

OJrt

320

Qlft

300

300

Qflfl

300

oon

280

380

380

360

350

oon

oon

qnfl

290

280

280

Feb.

280*

Ofift

9ftft

260

o en

250

250

ocrt

240

220

230

238

240

94ft

9.4ft

230

OOA

230

oon

oon

99ft

230

230

oon

230

oon

oqn

230

Mar.

230

oon

oon

210

210

195

200

oon

230

210

210

97ft

230

260

OftA

Af\n

360

340

oqn

330

320

340

360

390

450

AQ f\

4QO

490

500

490

Apr.

350

370

400

450

660

2,100

3,600

3,490

3,760

3,850

3,760

3,670

3,670

3,490

3,130

2,770

2,590

2,500

2,230

2,320

2,680

2,950

4,310

4,120

3,760

3,580

3 4Qft

3,580

4 980

6,400

May

6,400

5 74ft

5,070

4,220

3,670

3,130

2,950

9 fisft

9 77ft

2,770

2,770

1 Qftft

i oflft

1,820

1,660

1,660

1,580

1,500

1,420 i lift

1 14ft

1,420

1,340

1 Q4ft

1,190

1,050

1,050

980

QOfi

ftftft

800

June

770

710

ft in

620

595

620

800

860

860

800

740

710

650

620

KQK

KAK

t\d.t\

520

470

425

402

380

340

320

300

286

Hftft

320

320

360

July

340

340

300

272

o KO

268

340

300

97Q

272

265

Sftft

300

320

224

227

402

402

4ft9

402

402

425

402

402

402

425

425

425

425

380

Aug.

279

230

199

214

205

208

300

320

360

340

320

320

320

320

243

221

221

211

185

185

152

157

173

214

182

80

122

168

208

214

190

Sept.

211

127

120

19ft

230

252

199

157

132

16*

221

165

160

152

150

132

127

89

10*

110

134

214

17$

26*

279

227

214

218-

221

211

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 4 to Apr. 7; discharge for this period computed 

from gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of three discharge measurements, observer's notes, 

and weather records.

Monthly discharge of Ossipee River at Cornish, Maine, for the year ending Sept. 801

 J.i?&O 1Q9Q

\

[Drainage area, 455 square miles]

Month

October _______________________

November _ .... ___ . ____________

March .. . _____ ________________

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

June _______________________

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

August.. ____________ ..............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

470 

279 

240 

380 

280 

500 

6,400 

6,400 

860 

425 

360 

279

6,400

Minimum

252 

150 

155 

200 

220 

195 

350 

800 

286 

224 

80 

89

80

Mean

332 

219 

192 

298 

239 

313 

2,970 

2,240 

548 

' 346 

228 

179

675

Per 

square 

mile

0.730 

.481 

.422 

.655 

.525 

.688 

6.53 

4.92 

1.20 

.760 

.501 

.393

1.48

Run-off 

in inches

0.84 

.54 

.49 

.78 

.55 

.79 

7.2& 

5.67 

1.34 

.88 

.58 

' .44

20.17
SUEFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I 49

MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN

N PEMIGEWASSET RIVER AT PLYMOUTH, JSf. H.

LOCATION. At two-span highway bridge in Plymouth, Grafton County, threefourths mile below mouth of Bakers River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 615 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1886, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Vertical staff gage in three sections; two lower sections 40 feet above 

bridge; upper section on bridge abutment; re#d by A. F. Morse.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of bridge at ordinary 

and high stages. At extremely low stages measurements made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Right channel is rocky and practically permanent; 

left channel covered with fine gravel, which shifts occasionally. Control 

section for low stages is gravel bed of river and has changed somewhat at 

various times. At high stages the banks are overflowed below the bridge 

and the control is somewhat indefinite.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 18.17 feet at 

2 p. m. April 29 (discharge, from extension of rating curve, 22,400 secondfeet); minimum discharge during year, 45 second-feet at 7 a. m. August 11 

and several times during September.

1903-1923: Maximum open-water stage recorded that of April 29, 1923; 

minimum discharge that of August 11, 1923, and several times during September, 1923.

ICE. River freezes over, and stage-discharge relation is affected by ice usually 

from December to March.

REGULATION. Several small ponds on Bakers River and other tributaries, but 

practically no storage regulation. At very low stages the paper mill at 

Livermore Falls is obliged to shut down several times daily and at these 

times the ponding of water affects the distribution of flow at Plymouth.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed at time ice went out. Rating 

curves well defined between 70 and 15,000 second-feet. Gage read twice 

daily to half inches. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table 

to mean daily gage heights, with corrections for effect of ice during winter. 

Records good.

Discharge measurements of Pemigewasset River at Plymouth, N. H., during the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1928

Date

Dec. 28

Jan. 27

Feb. 10

Mar. 14

14

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr. .........

H. F. Hill, jr ..........

Gage 

height

Feet 

"1.26

"2.67

"2.24

"2.19

"1.83

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

296

450

318

316

248

Date

Apr. 17

17

26

TnlTT 1O

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr...........

.....do .-.. .._- -.

__ .do. __ . __ . .....

. .do.. . . 

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.69

2.68

1.17

1.17

1.02

Discharge

Sec.-/*. 

1,920

1,930

278

278

173

' Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
50 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Pemigewasset River at Plymouth, N. H., for the

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 ______ 

2 _______

3 ____ . _

4 _______

5 ____ . ....

6 __ . .......

7 ____ ...

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

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

10 __ . ......

11-.... _ ...

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

13 ______ .

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

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

16 ____ .....

isIIIIIII""!

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

20.... ___ .. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

27..... _ ....

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

29. ____ ....

30. ____ ....

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

Oct.

207 

194

194

255

224

182

176

170

340

414

650

710

606

437

360

350

350 

403

370

330 

340

330

239

455

740

671

491

425

350

311

350

Nov.

311 

311

302

288

271

271

263

288

330

392

381

350

271

288

302

330

350 

381

350

340

517

425

370

330

360

330

392

311

370

288

Dec.

288 <?n

340

320

4fi7

<*Q9

311

271

414

207

414

263

255

217

224

210

220 

240

270

260 

220

230

220

240

210

185

200

210

210

200

200

Jan.

200 

3,500

2,200

1,950

1 9W\

' 900

770

700

640

800

800

760

580

580

580

600

600 

540

440

460 

500

500

640

560

520

500

480

450

390

380

340

Feb.

390 

380

370

370

360

310

370

340

300

300

310

300

300

280

270

250

270 

330

310

300 

300

330

300

280

310

280

260

260

Mar.

250 

220

.270

280

360

400

340

310

300

290

270

250

270

290

300

320

350 

500

780

740 

620

480

550

940

2,950

2,300

1,550

1,360

850

890

TOO

Apr.

770 

700

660

860

4,700

8,000

10,000

11,600

13,400

5,260

3,650

4,210

3,700

3,020

2,660

2,350

2,030 

1,820

1,820

2,140 

7,330

12,200

13,500

7,160

6,130

3,650

3,840

4,280

19,600

19,500

May

11,000 

6,160

4,660

4,080

3,940

3,760

3,130

2,970

2,970

3,920

2,710

2,300

2,400

2,300

2,080

2,610

2,820 

2,820

2,140

1,980 

1,880

3,760

2,710

2,080

1,790

1,670

1,620

1,370

1,220

1,090

1,090

June

960 

820

740

650

820

1,090

1,370

1,180

1,910

1,620

1,220

1,000

820

710

530

570

590 

434

490

452 

372

340

308

255

173

277

292

186

186

240

July

186 

160

137

186

152

152

131

106

119

119

240

94

131

119

119

160

173 

186

186

160 

152

119

144

90

119

113

98

102

277

452

292

Aug.

102 

98

82

144

98

144

90

64

82

131

57

74

119

102

186

98

74 

106

106

64

82

82 ' 74

90

78

82

60

60

131

434

255

Sept.

82 

98

106

78

98

74

82

78

82

110

60

102

90

74

60

82

82 

98

61

45 

106

470

144

131

86

125

90

126

144

160

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected toy ice Dec. 16 to Apr. 7; daily discharge for this period based 

on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Pemigewasset River at Plymouth, N. H.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 615 square miles]

Month

April.. __ ............. __ ... _ . __ ...

July. ____ . .................................

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

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

740 

617 

467 

3,500 

390 

2,950 

19,600 

11,000 

1, 910 

452 

434 

470

19,600

Minimum

170 

263 

185 

200 

250 

220 

660 

1,090 

173 

90 

57 

45

45

Mean

372 

335 

265 

778 

312 

654 

5,980 

2,940 

687 

160 

111 

107

1,060

Per 

square 

mile

0.605 

.545 

.431 

1.27 

.507 

1.06 

9.72 

4.78 

1.12 

.260 

.180 

.174

1.72

Run-off in 

inches

0.70 

.61 

.60 

1.46 

.63 

1.22 

10.84 

5.61 

1,26 

.30 

.21 

.19

23.32
MEBBIMACK EIVER BASIN

HERRIMACK RIVER AT FRANKLIN JUNCTION, N. H.

LOCATION. At covered wooden bridge of Boston & Maine Railroad 1 mile 

below confluence of Pemigewasset and Winnepesaukee rivers, at Franklin 

Junction, Merrimack County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,460 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 8, 1903, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Standard chain gage fastened to floor of bridge on upstream side over 

west channel; read by F. R. Roers. Water-stage recorder on right bank 

350 feet above railroad bridge installed September 12,1923; recorder inspected 

by M. E. Merrill.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Composed of coarse gravel and boulders; fairly permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 23.5 feet at 

6 a. m. April 30 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 41,000 secondfeet) ; minimum stage recorded, 3.36 feet at 5 a. m. September 17 (discharge, 

564 second-feet).

1903-1923: Maximum stage recorded, that of April 30, 1923; minimum 

discharge, by extension of rating curve, 250 second-feet on October 4, 1903.

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

winters.

REGULATION. Flow affected by storage in Winnepesaukee, Squam, and New 

Found lakes and by operation of mills above station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation for low stages subject to slight shifts. Rating curve well defined below 10,000 second-feet and fairly well defined below 25,000 second-feet. Gage read to half-tenths twice daily, except Sundays; 

two readings a day obtained .prior to installation of water-stage recorder 

were probably insufficient to determine accurately the mean stage for the 

day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to gage heights. 

Records fair.

r

Discharge measurements of Merrimack River at Franklin Junction, N'. H., during 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Made by H. F. Hill, jr.]

Date

Jan. 26. ______________

Mar. 19 . ....___. ___ . __ ....

Sept. 2 .

Gage 

height

Feet 

 5.37

4.90

3.74

Discharge

See.-ft. 

1,380

1,810

754

Date

Sept. 9 . ___ . .. . 

14. ______ .. __ ........

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.69

4.26

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

738

1,170

»Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
52 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Merrimack River at Franklin Junction, N. H.,for the

year ending Sept. SO,

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.

1 380

i ^/in

1,220

1,380

1 300

1,220

1,470

1,770

1,770

1,660

1,470

1,380

1,470

1,470

1,380

1,470

1,380

1,220

1,470

1,470

1,470

1,380

1,560

1.560

1,060

1, 300

 1,380

Nov.

1,380

1 380

1,470

1,380

1,300

1 380

1,470

1,300

1 3Sft

1,470

1,060

1,220

1,300

1,470

1,560

1,470

1,300

1,220

1,560

1,660

1,560

1,470

1,470

1,060

1.380

1 OflA

1,300

1,220

Dec.

1 <W¥i

1 140

1,060

1,380

1 300

i Qftfi

1,220

1,380

1,220

1 060

1 QSfi

1,470

1 380

1 QflA

1 ^fiA

1,220

1,220

1,380

1,470

1,380

1,380

1,380

1,380

940

900

980

1,060

1,060

1,060

900

830

Mar.

2,080

2,210

2,080

Apr.

1,830

i o^ft

2,210

5,600

10,200

14,200

14, 200

14 400

11,500

8,930

8,090

8,090

6,200

6,000

5,800

4,840

4,300

4,300

4,480

8,090

13,000

19,200

15,300

9,560

7,500

6,000

6,200

30,000

38,600

May

15,000

9 77ft

9,560

8,100

6,500

4,840

4,660

4,520

4,340

4,130

4,130

3,450

3,280

3,110

3,450

4,130

3,620

3,280

3,180

3,110

5,200

3,450

3,280

2,790

2,490

2,750

2,790

2,640

2,460

2,080

June

1 830

1,'400

1 Oftrt

1,400

1,610

1,500

1,500

1,610

2,210

2,350

2,490

1,830

1,610

1,610

1,400

1,400

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,210

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,210

1,300

1,210

July

1,120

1,120

1,120

1,030

1 030

950

1,030

870

740

800

800

800

740

770

950

1,120

1,300

1,210

1,120

1,030

1,120

950

910

1,120

1,210

1,210

1,210

1,210

910

1,120

1,300

Aug.

1,210

QE/l

1,030

1,030

1,120

950

835

870

950

1,030

1,030

950

950

950

950

1,030

1,120

1,120

1,030

950

1,030

870

680

950

870

950

950

950

Sept.

950

800

7dn

950

OKA

950

OCA

870

680

QKf\

950

950

1,030

910

835

680

870

910

910

630

950

870

870

1,210

910

950

1,300

950

1,030

870

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 25-31 and during a considerable part of January 

and February. Daily gage heights not obtained and discharge estimated Jan. 6-28; Feb. 1 to Mar. 28, 

Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 26; May 2, 5, 6. 9, 10, 20, 27, 30; June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 4, 8, 15, 22; and Aug. 4, 5, 11,12, 

14-16, 19, and 26.

Monthly discharge of Merrimack River at Franklin Junction, N. H., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 1,460 square miles]

Month

October .. .. ____________________

January. ..... _______________ . . .....

April ..__.__ ____. . _ ...........

June - ______________________

July - _ 

August ___________ . ___________

September .. __________ _______

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

2,000 

1,660 

1,470

38,600 

24,500 

2,490 

1,300 

1,210 

1,300

38,600

nimum

1,060 

1,060 

830

1,830 

2,080 

1,120 

740 

680 

630

630

1,440 

1,360 

1,220 

1,680 

930 

1,490 

9,750 

5,180 

1,480 

1,030 

989 

912

2,290

|Per 

mile

0.986 

.932 

.836 

1.15 

.637 

1.02 

6.68 

3.55 

1.01 

.705 

.677 

.625

1.57

Run-off in 

inches

1.14 

1.04 

.96 

1.33 

.66 

1.18 

7.45 

4.09 

1.13 

.81 

.78 

.70

21.27

NOTE. Mean monthly discharge for January. February, and March estimated on basis of 1.7 times 

discharge of Pemigewasset River at Plymouth plus discharge from Lake Winnepesaukee at Lakeport. 

The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and the run-off in inches shown by the table do 

not represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage.
53

MERRIMACK RIVER AT LAWRENCE, MASS.

LOCATION. At dam of Essex Co., in Lawrence, Essex County.

DRAINAGE AREA. Total of Merrimack River basin above Lawrence, 4,663 square 

miles; net drainage area,exclusive of diverted parts of Nashua and £5udbur.y River and Lake Cochituate basins, 4,452 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1880, to September 30, 1923.

COMPUTATIONS OP DISCHARGE. Accurate record is kept of the flow over the dam 

and through the various wheels and gates. This flow includes water wasted 

into the Merrimack from the Nashua, Sudbury, and Cochituate drainage 

basins. Estimates of the quantity wasted from these basins is furnished by 

the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board of Boston and subtracted from 

the quantity measured at Lawrence to obtain the net flow from the net 

drainage area of 4,452 square miles.

DIVERSIONS. Practically the entire flow of the South Branch of Nashua River, 

Sudbury River, and Lake Cochituate is diverted for use by the Metropolitan 

water district of Boston.

REGULATION. Flow regulated to some extent by storage in Lake Winnepesaukee 

and other storage reservoirs. The low-water flow of the stream is affected 

by operation of various power plants above Lawrence.

STORAGE. There are several reservoirs in the basins. It is estimated that the 

water surface is about 3.5 per cent of entire drainage area.

COOPERATION. The entire record has been furnished by R. A. Hale, chief engineer of the Essex Co.; rearranged in form for climatic year by engineers of 

the Geological Survey.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Merrimack River at Lawrence, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 19%3

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.

602

2,446

2,730

2,752

O 7KQ

2,740

1,809

380

3,744

4,359

3,892

1,996

5,274

3,289

3,152

5,052

3,736

3,466

3,206

3,170

2,004

758

3,363

3,378

3,491

3,772

3,844

2,441

1 ORH

4,260

3,460

Nov.

3,350

2,729

3,184

2,157

716

3,343

3,150

3,161

3, 349

3,341

2,525

1,442

3,853

3,357

3,469

3,289

3,456

2,338

733

3,605

3,366

3,988

4,038

3,682

2,608

1,976

3,793

3,083

3,147

1,109

Dec.

3,302

2,419

945

3,313

3,053

2,784

2,724

2,604

1,656

552

3,097

3,065

2,882

2,676

2,552

1,739

494

2,959

2,672

2,384

2,191

2,516

2,056

1,085

1,196

3,148

2,774

2,783

2,344

1,841

1,545

Jan.

1,301

4,453

5,787

7,876

7,197

5,680

5,173

5,459

5,074

4,968

4,324

4,405

3,965

3,951

5,557

4,444

4,180

4,149

4,054

3,226

3,509

5,792

6,376

6,462

6,554

6,499

5,986

5,365

6,385

5,837

5,125

Feb.

5,013

5,060

4,154

4,373

5,588

4,824

4,696

4,616

4,431

3,383

3,932

5,503

4,148

4,186

4,314

4,211

3,247

3.149

4,792

3,869

4,064

2,094

4,854

3,246

2,240

4,107

3,670

3,861

Mar.

3,610

3,635

2,838

1 104

4 709

4,623

5,227

4,885

5,356

4,088

4,076

5,256

4 751

4,797

4,601

4,491

5,234

6,410

8,094

8,967

9,767

9,782

10, 705

21, 651

21, 581

24,343

21, 814

19, 195

16,857

13,832

12,633

Apr.

11,272

10, 473

10,532

13, 115

22, 893

36,706

41,766

42, 440

41, 916

38,366

31, 896

25, 993

23,574

21,088

18,295

17, 852

16,062

14, 989

13,694

13, 257

12,426

16, 172

23,948

26,203

22,323

17,328

14,768

12,704

18, 112

43,631

May

55, 107

43,673

30, 015

23,085

18, 803

16, 146

15,306

13,127

11, 792

10,848

11, 351

10,383

9,794

10, 319

10, 155

9,436

9,183

9,842

8,864

7,389

6,838

7,562

9,731

9,863

8,644

6,817

5,769

6,898

5,050

2,640

5,738

June

5,124

2,794

2,594

4,978

3,955

3,866

3,358

3,919

3,457

4,444

5,637

5,228

4,317

3,594

3,525

2,215

1,340

3,803

3,223

2,889

2,925

2,863

1,978

1,450

3,440

2,623

2,257

2,183

2,646

2,032

July

697

2,802

2,724

838

2,816

2, 919

1,872

256

2,350

2,260

2,158

2,018

1,855

1,137

59

2,004

2,095

2,349

2,430

2,731

1,718

219

2,250

2,096

2,386

2,468

2,692

1,939

714

3,099

2,548

Aug.

2,746

2,878

2,929

1,773

683

2,639

2,463

2,496

2,683

757

634

312

2,397

2,201

2,179

2,031

2,172

1,328

184

1,792

1,900

1,902

1,823

1,880

1,074

256

1,428

1,827

1,860

1,942

1,881

Sept.

1,381

901

489

1,464

1,779

2,038

1,887

1,068

63

1,632

1,808

1,829

1,784

1,864

911

151

1,652

1,768

1,562

1,618

1,582

827

115

1,673

1,991

1,948

1,918

1,877

1,031

254
54 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Weekly discharge, in second-feet, of Merrimack River at Lawrence, Mass., for the 

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Weeks arranged in order of dryness]

Week ending Sunday 

23... _ ........ __ . __ .. __ . ____ . _ . .....

16- ............ .. __ ......... - ....

2 ... . ....

July 15 _____ . ___ . ____________ . .....

Aug. 12... _ . _________________________

19... ___________________________

July 22... . ...... ______ . __... .__

8 ___ . _______________ ____ . .....

29 ______ . . ___ ____ , ....

Oct. 8 _____________________________

Dec. 31 ___ . ______ . _________________

24 _______ . ______________________ .

July l........._............_... __ . __ - . ...

Dee. 17. _____ . ______ . ____________

Dec. 10. _________________________

3.............. __ ...a .. _... ...

Oct. 1. ___....______ _.___________.______...__.--___

Nov. 5 ______________ . ______ . __ - .....

12.. __ .. __ .................... __ - __ .-..._

19.. __ . __ _____.._.___..__i_._. _ , ___ . ....

Oct. 22 ... . . _______

29 ___ .. . . ________ . ___ . .._ _. ... 

Nov. 26. _________________________ . .....

Mar. 4 ____________________________

Feb. 25. . ________________________

Oct. 15- __________ . __________ - ___ .

10 _____________________________

Feb. 18. ___________________ . __ - __

Jan. 21 _________________ . ______ . ...

Feb. 11 _____________ . ______ _ ......

Jan. 14 _____________ . _____ . __ ... ...

Mar. 11 _______________________ .. ....

18 . ......

Feb. 4 ____________________ . __ ...

Jan. 7 . ......

28.. ____________________ - __ 

May 27 ___ . ___ .. _______________ - __

20 _______________ . ____________ . ..

13. _____ . __________________ . -

Mar. 25 ___ ~ ___________________ 

Apr. 22 _________________________ ..

1 ______________ . __ . ______ ......

29. ______ __ _______________ . . ...

8. __ ... ______________________

15 ___ . __________ - ______ _ ......

Measured 

at 

Lawrence 

(total drainage area, 

4,663 square 

miles)

1,255

1.303

1,426

1,518

1,527

1,603

1,691

1 719

1,785

1,935

2,032

2,078

2,231

2,233

2,266

2,268

2,358

2,379

2,384

2,543

2,733

2,802

2,837

2,902

2,928

3,056

3,179

3,323

3,559

3,594

3,672

3,694

3,997

4,108

4,160

4,405

4,496

4,592

4,721

5,077

5,135

5,352

6,148

7,889

9,313

11,800

12,935

14, 922

17, 135

19, 341

25,418

28,733

32,923

Wasting 

into 

Merrimaek 

River from 

diverted 

drainage 

basins (211 

square 

miles)

10

12

10

23

12

27

19

18

14

14

21

19

33

43

38

6

53

23

162

182

24

35

193

164

184

64

82

207

119

139

64

73

24

434

403

48

476

287

215

256

409

127

522

142

166

353

643

295

470

280

441

407

835

From net 

drainage 

area of 4,452 

square 

miles

1,242

1 OQ1

1,416

1,495

1,515

1,576

1,672

1,694

1,771

1,921

2,011

2,059

2,198

2,190

2,228

2,262

2,305

2,356

2,222

2,361

2,709

2,767

2,644

2,738

2,744

2,992

3,097

3,116

3,440

3,455

3,608

3,621

3,973

3,674

3,757

4,357

4,020

4,305

4,506

4,821

4,726

5,225

5,626

7,747

9,147

11,447

12,292

14,627

16, 665

19,061

24,977

28,326

32,088

Per square 

mile of net 

drainage 

area

0.279

.290

.318

.336

.340-

.354

.37ft

.381

.39*

.431

.452

.462

.494

.49,2

.500

.508-

.529

.499-

.530

.608

.621

.594

.615

.616-

.672

.69&

.700-

.773-

.77ft

.810

.813-

.892

.825

.844

.979

.903

.967

1.012

1.082

1.062

1.174

1.264

1.740

2.055

2.571

2.761

3.285

3.743

4.281

5.610

6.363

7.208
MEKRIMACK RIVER BASIN

Monthly discharge of Merrimack River at Lawrence, Mass., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1928

Month

October .. _________ . ....

November.. __________

December ____________

February.. ___________

March .. ____________

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

September .. __________

The year _________

Mean discharge in second-feet

Measured 

at 

Lawrence 

(total 

drainage 

area, 4,663 

square 

miles)

3,009 

2,911 

2,302 

5,133 

4,129 

9,067 

22,460 

13,231 

3,289 

1,952 

1,776 

1,362

 5,885

Wasting 

into Merrimack 

from diverted 

drainage 

basins 

(211 

square 

miles)

69 

186 

84 

351 

324 

361 

385 

303 

38 

18 

21 

13

179

From net 

drainage 

area of 

4,452 

square 

miles

2,940 

2,725 

2,218 

4,782 

3,805 

8,706 

22,075 

12,928 

3,251 

1,934 

1,755 

1,349

5,706

Per 

square 

mile 

of net 

drainage 

area

0.660 

.612 

.498 

1.074 

.855 

1.956 

4.958 

2.904 

.730 

.434 

.394 

.303

1.282

Run-off

Inches

0.761 

.683 

.574 

1.238 

.890 

2.255 

5.532 

3.348 

.814 

.500 

.454 

.338

17.387

Per cent 

of 

rainfall

31.4 

49.5 

17.7 

19.2 

48.1 

80.8 

104.0 

221.7 

29.5 

16.0 

21.2 

19.3

50.1

, Rainfall 

in 

inches

2.42 

1.38 

3.24 

6.44 

1.8& 

2.79 

5.32 

1.51 

2.76 

3.13 

2.14 

1.75

' 34.73

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and the run-off in inches shown by 

the table do not represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage.

SMITH RIVER NEAR BRISTOL, N. H.

LOCATION. At highway bridge in South Alexandria, 3 miles from Bristol, Grafton County.

DBAINAGE AREA. 78.5 square miles (measured on Walker map).

RECOBDS AVAILABLE. May 11, 1918, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff attached to downstream side of left abutment of highway 

bridge; read by Lillian R. Bucklin.

DISCHABGE MEASUBEMENTS. Made from downstream side of highway bridge or 

by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTBOL. Channel rough and covered with boulders; control ledge 

rock and boulders 130 feet below gage.

EXTBEMES OF DISCHABGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 4.55 feet at 

7.30 a. m. April 6 (discharge, from extension of rating curve, 1,280 secondfeet) ; minimum discharge during year, 4.0 second-feet on September 20.

1918-1923: Maximum open-water stage recorded, 4.7 feet March 29,1919 

(discharge, by extension of rating curve, 1,510 second-feet); minimum discharge, that of September 20, 1923.

ICE. Ice forms to a considerable thickness during winter; stage-discharge relation affected.

REGULATION. A few small mills above gage, but no serious effect from their 

operation. Several small lakes in the basin have little if any storage 

regulation.

AccrjBACY. Stage-discharge relation shifts slightly at infrequent intervals. 

Rating curves used are well defined between 7 and 600 second-feet. Gage 

read to hundredths twice daily except once a day during winter. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights, with 

corrections for effect of ice during winter. Records goods.
56 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1933, PART I

Discharge measurements of Smith River near Bristol, N. H., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 19%3

Date

Dec. 27

Jan. 25

Mar. 12

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr... __ . ...

Gage 

height

Feet 

 0.96

 2.41

 1.64

Discharge

Sec.-ft.

1Q fi

56

42.5

Date

Sept. 15

15

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr...........

 do 

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.72

.58

.58

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

20.1

6.4

6.1

« Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Smith River near Bristol, N. H., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

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- _____ ...

2» ...........

30- 

31 ___ . _ .

Oct.

19

18

20

20

20

18

18

22

24

 41

61

51

33

28

24

24

24

22

23

24

22

21

21

30

33

33

26

24

23

24

22

Nov.

22

22

21

22

99

22

99

24

28

30

26

26

39

37

30

30

29

25

25

35

48

43

57

36

61

27

28

26

24

Dee.

24

22

31

21

20

19

20

20

21

20

oq

22

24

27

27

25

23

23

22

20

20

19

18

18

TO

19

18

19

17

39

31

Jan.

54

166

300

230

ion

155 jqc

125

135

135

100

94

86

76

76

66

66

60

64

66

64

68

58

56

56

54

52

50

Feb.

48

44

50

44

45

45

47

40

V7

40

37

V7

35

35

33

35

33

32

31

31

32

35

QQ

00

00

31

31

31

Mar.

32

33

35

54

50

37

70

70

56

58

43

37

43

44

37

43

135

120

120

135

135

120

120

180

330

280

185

145

110

88

78

Apr.

70

72

62

105

674

1,200

1,100

1,100

1,000

750

637

600

564

457

300

312

284

264

264

312

600

674

790

712

582

406

327

390

1,100

1,200

May

910

637

422

312

253

208

187

168

177

239

201

182

242

216

180

226

221

170

141

128

141

224

177

144

124

108

96

92

85

74

67

June

61

61

50

50

48

48

51

87

114

83

61

50

45

40

35

32

32

32

28

24

26

24

20

20

18

18

16

18

24

21

July

19

16

19

16

15

14

14

13

12

11

11

11

12

12

11

18

17

17

15

12

11

11

11

11

11

12

11

22

27

26

21

Aug.

17

16

14

12

11

11

11

11

10

9.1

8.3

7.5

8.3

8.3

7.5

6.7

6.0

6.7

7.5

7.5

6.7

6.0

6.0

5.3

6.0

,5.3

6.0

6.0

1813^

12

Sept.

10

10

7.5

6,7

6.0

6.0

5.3

6.0

6.0

6.7

7.5

6.7

6.7

6.0

6.0

6.0

5.3

5.3

5.3

4.6

28

20

18

19

17

14

12

13

13

22

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 2 to Apr. 6; daily discharge based on gage heights 

corrected for effect of ice.
MEERIMACK EIVEB BASIN 57 

Monthly discharge of Smith River near Bristol, AT. H.,for the year ending Sept. 30,

[Drainage area, 78.5 square miles]

Month

January

March __ ___ ..... __ .. _ .. _ ...

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

June ... __ .. __ __ _ . ._

July..................... _-..-.....--......

August . ______________ . ...........

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

51 

61 

39 

300 

50 

330 

1,200 

910 

114 

27 

18 

28

1,200

Minimum

IS 

21 

17 

50 

31 

32 

62 

67 

16 

11 

5,3 

4.6

4.6

Mean

26.9 

31.3 

22.3 

100 

37 

97.5 

567 

218 

41.2 

14.8 

9.2 

10.2

97.6

Per 

square 

mile

0.330 

.399 

.284 

1.28 

.472 

1.24 

7.22 

2.78 

.525 

.189 

.117 

.130

1.24

Run-off in 

inches

0.38 

.44 

.33 

1.48 

.49 

1.43 

8.06 

3. 20 

.59 

.22 

.13 

.14

16.89

CONTOOCOOK RIVER NEAR ELMWOOD, N. H.

LOCATION. At covered highway bridge on county road between Hancock and 

Greenfield, Hillsboro County; half a mile below mouth of Kimball Brook 

and 1-Hi miles south of Elmwood railroad station.

DRAINAGE AREA. 168 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 20, 1917, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain on upstream side of bridge; read by Mrs. G. M. Elliott.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Stream bed is covered with.boulders and gravel; control at low stages is rock ledge about 50 feet below gage and is well defined; 

at high stages control is probably at a storage dam 3 miles downstream.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 10.4 feet at. 

8.15 a. m. April 6 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 3,150 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 1.32 feet at 7 a. m. August 7 (discharge, 13 secondfeet).

1917-1923: Maximum open-water stage recorded, that of April 6, 1923. 

A stage of 11.9 feet was recorded March 10, 1921, but the channel was 

obstructed by ice. Minimum stage recorded, that of August 7, 1923.

ICE. Eiver is usually covered with ice for several months during winter.

REGULATION. Considerable storage has been developed in Nubanusit Lake 

and other reservoirs on the main river and tributaries. Water power is used 

at various places on the river above the station; the first dam above the 

gage is at North Peterboro, 4 miles upstream. Records obtained from 

self-registering gage'used during August and September, 1921, showed very 

little diurnal fluctuation.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent, except when affected by ice. Rating curve fairly well defined between 50 and 1,200 secondfeet. Gage read twice daily to hundredths except during winter, when it was 

read once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to 

mean daily gage heights, with corrections for effect of ice during winter. 

Records fair.
58 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Discharge measurements of Contoocook River near Elmwood, N. H.t during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

Date

Nov. 24

Dec. 29

Jan. 29

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr .... 

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.35

"2.62

"3.63

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

102

121

251

Date

Feb. 27

Apr. 11

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr ... __ ..

-...do ........

Gage 

height

Feet 

 3.43

5.80

1.97

Discharge

See.-ft. 

189

1,080

68

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Contoocook River near Elmwood, N. H., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

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 ________

01

Oct.

47

39

52

56

43

39

43

52

280

250

201

176

129

108

. 66

88

88

101

76

66

61

39

43

95

160

122

88

101

61

71

82

Nov.

122

144

71

82

47

56

122

144

144

129

129

71

101

101

115

95

71

88

52

82

184

137

122

108

144

122

82

82

82

82

Dec.

76

82

52

71

88

129

82

101

88

56

56

82

82

115

101

66

56

.43

66

82

70

96

76

66

66

60

96

120

130

110

52

Jan.

640

544

425

250

220

200

170

150

145

170

200

190

185

160

145

240

520

450

420

370

300

250

185

17H 175

Feb.

250

210

200

175

210

220

210

210

200

200

135

150

175

190

200

210

190

175

175

185

185

185

170

150

120

135

170

210

Mar.

200

230

240

270

340

320

250

250

270

260

240

250

260

270

290

520

760

540

660

640

680

700

820

1,200

2,000

1,900

1,360

1,100

745

745

515

Apr.

450

425

710

1,680

2,670

2,940

2,310

2,130

1,990

1,450

1,060

980

780

605

560

514

425

396

396

369

396

396

484

484

425

344

300

321

2,580

2,710

May

2,080

1,180

745

574

454

344

344

260

300

344

290

260

321

344

280

300

280

280

230

184

201

280

220

184

108

115

137

152

152

102

115

June

130

102

61

71

95

102

102

201

201

144

130

130

115

88

82

95

31

56

71

61

76

76

76

56

52

61

66

76

76

71

July

56

52

47

35

35

39

35

31

28

61

66

71

82

76

52

52

66

101

95

71

61

56

52

43

66

88

47

88

144

168

184

Aug.

168

108

66

76

52

39

19

71

88

76

95

25

39

61

61

66

56

56

22

52

43

61

76

76

71

66

61

66

71

82

76

Sept,

76

71

28

66

43

31

28

28

28

28

31

31

71

61

52

25

25

47

39

35

82

116

96

101

101

96

88

76

66

43

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dee. 19-31 and Jan. 7 to Mar* 25; discharge based on 

gage heights corrected for effect of ice.
MEREIMACK BIVEB BASIN 59

Monthly discharge of Contoocook River near Elmwood, N. H., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 192S

(Drainage area, 168 square miles]

Month

March ____________________

June ____________________ ~.

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

August

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

280 

184 

130 

640 

250 

2,000 

2,940 

2,080 

201 

184 

168 

115

2,940

Minimum

39 

47 

43 

122 

120 

200 

300 

102 

31 

, 28 

19 

25

19

Mean

94.4 

104 

81.2 

290 

185 

, 607 

1,1040 

360 

91.8 

69.3 

66.0, 

56.8

254

Per square 

mile

0.662 

.619 

.483 

1.73 

1.10 

3.61 

6.19 

2.14 

.546 

.414 

.393 

.338

1.51

Run-off in

inches 

<

0.65 

.69 

.56 

1.99 

1.14 

4.16 

&91 

2.47 

.61 

.48 

.45 

.38

20.49

NtTBANTTSIT BROOK NEAR PETERBORO, N. E.

LOCATION. At highway bridge 1J^ miles above Peterboro, Hillsboro County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 54.3 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 18, 1920, to September 30, 1623.

GAGES. Gurley water-stage recorder on left bank, referenced to gage datum by 

hook gage inside well; an inclined staff is used for auxiliary readings. 

Recorder inspected t>y F. E. Moore.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control formed by boulders 75 feet below gage; bed 

covered with small boulders, probably permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 5.2 feet at 

6.30 p. m. April 6 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 880 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded during year, 1.51 feet from 7 p. m. July 26 to 8 

p. m. July 27 (discharge, 1.3 second^eet; water held back by dams).

1920-1923: Maximum open-water-stage recorded, 5.4 feet at noon March 

10, 1921 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 1,050 second-feet, revised; 

a stage of 5.6 feet was recorded at 8.30 a. m. January 21, 1921, but the channel was obstructed by ice at the time); minimum stage during period, that 

of July 26 and 27, 1923.

ICE. Ice forms along banks and on rocks below gage; stage-discharge relation 

affected.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow affected by operation of mills at West Peterboro half a mile upstream. There are several storage reservoirs on main 

stream and its tributaries above gage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation probably permanent. Operation of waterstage recorder satisfactory except for short periods indicated in footnote to 

daily-discharge table. Rating curve fairly well defined below 200 secondfeet. Daily discharge ascertained by use of discharge integrator. Records 

good.

24175 25 WSP 561 5
60 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Discharge measurements of Nubanusit Brook near Peterboro, N. H., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Nov. 24

Dec. 29

Jan. 23

Feb. 25

25

Made by 

.....do . ______ . ...

H.F. Hill, jr..... ......

._ do .

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.03

"5.25

"6.61

"5.28

o £, *\ft

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

101

53

56

30.2

30 7

Date

Feb. 26

June 21

July 27

Aug. 19

19

Made 'by 

H. F. Hill, jr _ _ .

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

H. F. Hill, jr. _ . __ ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

«6.74

2.91

1.51

1.61

1.63

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

106

87

1.3

2.9

2.9

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Nubanusit Brook near Peterboro, N. H., for the 

year ending Sept. 30, 192$

Day

1 _____ _ _

2 ___ ........

3.. __ .. *..

5. ____ . __ -

6.-... __ - _

7 

8... -----

Q

10 ______ . ..

11 

12. ___ . .......

13 

14 

16. - - 

17 

18 _ . _ ....

19... _ . ...

20 ______

21 ___ . ....

22 ___ -.. _ ....

23.. _ .... -.-

24. ___ . _ ....

25. _ ..........

26.-.. ......

27.. 

28 

29 

30... ___ ......

31-.. _____ ..

Oct.

3.2

24

17

35

34

38 i

16

7.2

45

52

41

36

27

19

7

44

35

3946 '

38

19

3.0

36

44

43

42

43

22

3.2

36

40

Nov.

37

44

36

1Q

5.0

,36

44

44

43

44

27

14

42

42

42

38

40

17

3.4

40

43

55

51

43

22

9

55

45

43

4.3

Dec.

40

1Q

4.1

42'

44

46 :

47

40i P;

3.0

48

4ft

40

36

33

11

3.2

20

36

40

40

44

4.3

3.2

15

26

26

33

15

4.3

Jan.

20

AQ

13ft

>: 240

91ft

m

"

130

QQ

76

62

58

52

40

52

CO

52

58

58

62

76

98

130

175

220

175

130

98

58

62

58

-,58,

Feb.

52

58

48

44

44

44

58

48

36

20

58

36

52

44

36

23

20

44

52

30

33

36

18

20

40

23

33

Mar.

40

44

48

68

98.

130

98

90

98

90

, 62

68

76

82

98

115

150

240

210

175

150

210

350

580

620

500

350

310

260

220

210

Apr.

190

190

180 <Mn

470

800

710

670

630

510

410

350

810

240

175

175

163

151

151

113

105

88

141

131

122

89

113

113

630

710

t ' 

May

590

470

310

275

257

!MO

205

190

175

163

163

151

141

131

113

97

98

90

68

51

78

85

86

82

75

56

46-

58. 52 :

19

48

June

36

16

3

34

35

35

40

50

20.

18

52

42

34

34

36

IB

3.1

32

34

39

, 38

34

16

1.9

36

36

,,38

44

38

26

July

2.0

Q Q

1 9

ft ft

2.0

4 0

2.0

6.0

OO

34

35

44

38

16

2.0

36

39

36

32

41

21

2.0

1.9

2.0

4.0

1.3

1.3

6.0

4.0

32

40

Aug.

36

43

41

2.6

40

50

32

41

2.1

2.0

2.0

44

44

32

38

39

14

2.3

42

41

34

36

41

18

2.1

,89

- 42

39

44

40

Sept.

28

2.0

1.7.

1 7

1.7

1.7

I Q

1.8

1.7

1.7

3.2

1.9

1.8

1.8

36

40

36

4G

40

25

4.0

41

42

34

41

37

18

2.5

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation afleeted by ice Dec. 16 to Apr. 5; daily discharge for these periods 

 based On gage Heights' corrected for effect of ice'. Operation of water-stage recorder unsatisfactory Dec. 

8-16 and May 4-16; discharge for these periods estimated by comparison with records on other rivers and 

cliniatic data. , , ' , l ; .
Monthly discharge of Nubanusit Brook near Pet erboro, N. H., for the year ending

Sept. 30,

[Drainage area, 54. 3 square miles]

Month

October _____________________

November __________ ________

December ____ ________ . ______

February _ '. _________________ . ....

July. .. .. . .. ..._ .. .._...-_

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

52 

55 

48 

240 

58 

620 

800 

590 

52 

44 

50 

42

800

Minimum

3.0 

3.4 

3.0 

20 

18 

40 

88 

19 

1.9 

1.3 

2.0 

1.6

1.3

Mean

30.1 

34.3 

26.9 

W.I 

39:4 

188 

303 

150 

30.6 

17.1 

30.5 

16.4

80.5

Per 

square 

mile

0.554 

.632 

.495 

1.79 

.726 

3.46 

5.68 

2.76 

.564 

.315 

.562 

.302

1.48

Run-off in 

inches

0.64 

.70 

.57 

2.06 

.76 

3. 9» 

6.23 

3. 1& 

.63 

.36 

.65 

.34

20.11

STTNCOOK RIVER AT NORTH CHICHESTER, N. H.

LOCATION. 100 feet below highway bridge and 500 feet from Chichester depot, 

. North Chichester, Merrimack County, 2% miles above mouth of Little 

Suncook River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 157 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 21, 1918, to September 30, 1920, and June 15, 1921, 

to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley water-stage recorder on left bank, referred to gage datum by a 

hook gage inside well; a vertical staff gage is used for auxiliary readings. 

Recorder inspected by M. H. Gamage.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Stream bed covered with gravel and other alluvial deposits. Low-water control at head of rapids 150 feet below gage; at high 

water the control is probably formed by crest of an old dam near Epsom.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, 13.0 feet during early 

morning of April 7 (discharge, from extension of rating curve, 4,300 secondfeet); minimum stage during year, from water-stage recorder, 0.80 foot at 10 

p. m. November 25 (discharge, from extension of rating curve, 2 second-feet). 

1918-1923: Maximum stage during periods of record, that of April 7,1923; 

minimum stage, that of November 25, 1923.

ICE. River is covered with ice for several months during winter.

REGULATION. Storage has been developed at several points above Pittsfield. 

The operation of mills at Pittsfield causes a large variation in discharge during the days when the mills are in operation.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation apparently permanent except when affected, 

by ice. Rating curve well defined between 10 and 800 second-feet and at 

two measurements between 2,100 and 2,200 second-feet. Daily discharge 

ascertained by discharge integrator except from December 16 to May 6 and. 

July 29 to September 17, when mean daily gage heights from recorder 

sheets were used. Records good.
Discharge measurements of Suncook River at North Chichester, N, H., during the 

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Dec. 20

Jan. 23

Feb. 17

Mar. 20

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr ..........

-...do.. ......-.....

Oage 

height

Feet 

» 0.24

« 4.59

"2.63

« 5.15

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

12.1

193

40.2

350

Date

9

Made by 

H.F. HiU, jr .....

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

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

Oage 

height

Feet

8.74

8.66

1.13

1.08

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

2,180

9 14A

12.2

9.3

0 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Suncook River at North Chichester, N. H., for the

year ending Sept. SO,

Day

1 

3 ..... 

4 - __

5 ___ . ....

6 . .... .....

7... _

8 

9 .... 

10 __ . ...

11 

12 .,.

13..... _ ...

14 __ ..........

15.... .

16. __

17 

18 __ . _ ...

19... ___ .....

20 __ . ... ...

21 _____ . .....

22 .. ......

23 . .......

25 , ...

26. ..- _ 

27 .......

28 _ ....... _ .

29 _ . _ . ...

 sn

31 ___ . ...

Oct.

12

85

103

100

90

92

57

19

19

35

45

65

95

56

15

92

37

35

33

30

47

13

94

35

39

102

97

59

16

oo

30

Nov.

27

24

23

37

13

98

97

25

15

19

56

1 K

89

97

18

27

28

23

16

104

116

106

19

21

15

14

98

96

15

14

Dec.

20

15

10

92

104

14

12

16

18

13

inn

120

17

16

17

48

12

105

110

20

12

13

14

25

14

86

28

11

14

21

20

Jan.

60

390

450

440

410

300

1QK

105

105

94

38

120

105

94

105

105

62

44

86

110

110

115

110

86

88

94

86

78

Feb.

86

80

60

42

140

86

80

92

86

78

46

110

110

. 105

98

86

64

50

165

110

90

86

86

70

92

150

86

86

Mar.

86

74

70

94

145

110

110

. 110

105

86

140

240

230

230

250

230

280

300

300

280

270

260

280

400

940

620

490

390

340

300

250

Apr.

220

240

250 74a

1,800

2,300

3,350

2,400

2,210

1,760

1,380

1,170

980

835

710

660

660

597

548

524

560

610

810

810

685

560

488

560

2,250

2,650

May

2,070

1,520

1,100

810

647

560

460

400

330

355

285

9Afi

380

400

340

284

280

240

190

170

195

390

370

275

230

195

161

174

137

78

152

June

107

52

47

132

95

105

Iftd

125

85

137

160

116

107

105

105

77

11

98

98

95

88

82

55

10

93

96

98

101

99

47

July

11

Q7

95

IS

92

95

12

91

99

93

Q1

92

58

10

94

92

82

87

88

92

12

105

, 105

122

111

104

81

28

19

23

Aug.

20

34

36

32

21

26

34

26

23

21

10

15

14

15

15

19

13

10

16

15

12

5.5

9.6

11

11

16

18

42

27

20

Sept.

Id

11

S

O

7.3

16

16

15

15

8.7

W

15

16

16

15

15

9.1

16

32

31

34

33

34

16

35

34

37

40

39

38

20

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 16-31 and Jan. 7 to Apr. 6; daily discharge based 

on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.
MERRIMACK RIVJER BASIN

Monthly discharge of Suncook River at North Chichester, N. H.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 157 square miles]

Month

December ___ ________________

January _____ _____ . __ . ______

Febraary ______ ____ ___ ____ . _

March.. ___________ _. ____ . __

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

May _________ . _ .. __ __ . ______

June . _ . ___________________

July.. ..__.-..................................

August. ________________ __ ___

September. ___ ______ ___ ____ ._

The year __ . _ . ____________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

103 

116 

120 

450 

165 

940 

3,350 

2,070 

160 

122 

42 

40

3,350

Minimum

12

13 

10 

38 

42 

70 

220 

78 

10 

10 

5.5 

7.3

5.5

Mean

56.3 

45.5 

36.6 

146 

90.0 

258 

1,110 

434 

91.0 

72.4 

19.4 

21.8

198

Per

square 

mile

0.359 

.290 

.233 

.930 

.573 

1.64 

7.07 

2.76 

.580 

.461 

.124 

.139

. 1.26

Run-off in 

inches

0.41 

.32 

.27 

1.07 

.60 

1.89 

7.89 

3.18 

.65 

.53 

.14 

.15

17.10

SOTJHEGAN RIVER AT HERRIMACE, N. H.

LOCATION. At head of Atherton Falls, 7 miles below mouth of Beaver Brook 

and 1J^ miles above confluence of Souhegan and Merrimack rivers at Merrimack, Hillsboro County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 168 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 13, 1909, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Gurley printing water-stage recorder on left bank 350 feet above falls 

installed October 15, 1913; vertical staff and chain gages used prior to installation of water-stage recorder. Recorder inspected by employee of W. H. 

McElwain Co.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading below falls at low stages or from 

cable at high stages.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel opposite gage is a pool in which velocity is 

very low. Control of this pool is a rock ledge at head of Atherton Falls and 

is permanent.

ICE. Ice forms on control for short periods during some winters.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 7.65 feet at 1.30 p. m. April 6 (discharge, by extension of 

rating curve, 3,170 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder. 

1.90 feet at 7 a. m. to 5 p. m. August 24 (discharge, 19 second-feet).

1909-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 9.6 feet on August 5, 1915 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 4,930 second-feet); minimum discharge 

recorded, 15 second-feet on September 8, 1909.

REGULATION. Flow affected by operation of mills at Milford, 8 miles above.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well denned below 2,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory 

except for period noted in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean gage heights. Records 

. good.
64 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Discharge measurements of Souhegan River at Merrimack, N. H., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Made by H. F. Hill, jr.]

Date

Feb. 16 _ .. __ ...........

Apr. 10 _____ . __ ... __

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.90

5.03

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

167

1,230

Date

Sept. IS...... ..- . 

19 __ __

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.01

2.10

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

19.4

26.4

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Souhegan River at Merrimack, N. H., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

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 __ ,. .....

i

Oct.

40

45

48

SI42

44

45

58

148

198

225

250

172

152

112

104

112

108

102

90

84

64

70

120

160

158

140

116

92

90

Nov.

88

on

88

92

68

78

100

142

162

160

130

104

112

114

104

98

90

74

88

158

175

140

132

118

104

86

100

96

86

Dec.

86

100

86

74

82

76

70

78

84

66

68

64

84

90

90

76

80

84 ' 72

76

80

78

72

84

82

88

104

86

84

78

Jan.

RO9

665

OQO

335

260

213

204

225

210

192

180

165

178

207

185

175

180

175

198

637

692

535

470

398

359

315

295

288

260

Feb.

253

267

256

250

260

260

225

216

219

207

180

192

213

201

192

195

201

182

180

198

219

204

178

190

195

168

192

190

Mar.

180

182

192

210

402

351

292

270

256

232

239

246

256

274

270

465

748

, 720

665

610

535

830

2,030

2,030

1,540

1,140

1,010

665

720

610

Apr.

496

510

637

1,640

2,650

2,970

2,490

2,030

1,890

1,260

1,010

890

802

692

590

610

605

535

478

438

429

420

429

452

406

363

311

315

1,720

2,570

May

1,680

1,010

775

637

530

478

442

384

359

367

343

319

496

478

367

343

343

319

270

240

260

330

280

230

200

201

155

165

1.58

128

116

June

135

118

90

96

104

98

100

162

311

246

190

155

128

112

104

92

62 '74

88

76

66

70

70

51

49

70

54

42

62

39

July

48

41

43

34

36

37

35

32

34

32

32

32

45

44

30

^49

106

94

68

58

54

43

58

57

42

62

60

68

98

142

125

Aug.

94

82

72

60

44

43

54

43

52

36

37

31

34

43

32

24

26

24

20

20

30

26

20

22

41

30

26

33

38

41

44

Sept.

38

32

28

31

30

28

38

28

28

26

26

24

26

27

29

27

25

27

26

28

32

80

110

80

60

48

33

42

37

34

NOTE. Recorder not in operation Oct. 23-26, Jan. 4, May 19-25; Aug. 17-22, 28-31, and Sept. 1-5; discharge estimated by comparison with records in adjacent drainage basins.
MEBKIJMfACK BASIK 65

Monthly discharge of Swhegan River at Merrimaek, N. H.,for the year ending Sept; 

, V 80,192$ : ... .' 

[Drainage area, 168 square miles]

Month

November ___ . _ . ____ .. _______

February _____________________

March _________ _____ ______

April._._ .._.__._..._.....__._.______

June ___ ; _________ __ ... .........

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

August- __ . _________ .. __ . ......

September ... __ ,,. - .......

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

250 

175 

104 

692 

267 

2,030 

2,970 

1.680 

311 

- 142 

94 

110

2,970

Minimum

40 

68 

64 

135 

168 

180 

311 

116 

39 

30 

20 

24

20

Mean

108 

109 

81.2 

320 

210 

598 

1,020 

400 

104 

56 

39.4 

37.6

257

Per square 

mile

0.643 

.649 

.483 

1.90 

1.25 

3.56 

6.07 

2.38 

.619 

.333 

.234 

.224

1.53

Run-off in

inches

0.74 

.72 

.56 

2.19 

1.30 

4.10 

6.77 

2.74 

.69 

.38 

.27 

.26

20.72

SOUTH BRANCH OF NASHUA RIVER BASIN(WACHUSETT DRAINAGE BASIN) NEAR

CLINTON, MASS.

LOCATION. At Wachusett dam, near Clinton, Worcester County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 119 square miles 1896-1907; 118.19 square mile's 1908-1913 ;

108.84 square miles 1914-1923.

RECORDS AVAILABLE.-1 July, 1896, to September, 1923. . 

REGULATION. Flow affected by storage in Wachusett reservoir and other

ponds. Beginning with 1897, the determinations of discharge have been

corrected for gain or loss in the reservoir and ponds, so that the record

shows approximately the natural flow of the stream.

The yield per square mile is the yield of the drainage area including the

water surfaces. For the year 1896 to 1902, inclusive, the water surface

amounted to 2.2 per cent of the total area; 1903, 2.4 per cent; 1904, 3.6 per

cent; 1905, 4.1 per cent; 1906, 5.1 per cent; 1907, 6.0 per cent; 1908 and

subsequent years, 7.0 per cent. 

COOPERATION. Record-furnished by the water division of the Metropolitan

District Commission; rearranged in form of climatic year by engineers of

the Geological Survey.

Yield and rainfall in South Branch of Nashua River basin (Wachusett drainage 

area) near Clinton, Mass., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1928

[Drainage area, 108.84 square miles]

Month

April ....... - . ...ii.-^. ....

May ....-.. __ .. ......:. .......

August _ ; __ . _ .. . .................

Total 

yield 

(million 

gallons)

1, 463. 5 

1,724.9 

1,867.1 

75. 950. 9 

.3,059.2 

10, 360. 7 

9, 919. 8 

4,423.6 

2. 008. 5 

1,000.9 

499.2 

300.2

42,578.5

Yield per 

square mile

Million 

gallons 

per day

0.434 

.528 

.553 

1.764 

1.004 

3.071 

3.042 

1.311 

.615 

.297 

.148 

.092

1.072

Secondfeet

0.671 

.871 

.856 

2.729 

1.553 

4751 

4.707 

2.029 

.952 

.459 

.229 

.142

1.658

Run-off

In inches

0.774 

.912 

.987 

3.146 

1,617 

5.478 

5.244 

2.339 

1.062 

.529 

.264 

.159

22. 511

Per cent 

of rainfall

32.1 

57.3 

24.5 

39.6 

70.5. 

166.3 

95.0 

162.1 

30.3 

14.2 

12. 9 

15.3

57.97

Rainfall 

in inches

2.41 

1.59 

4.02 

7.95 

2.30 

3.29 

5.52 

1.44 

3.51 

3.72 

2.04 

1.04

38.83
66

SUDBURY RIVER AND LAKE COCHITUATE BASINS NEAR FRAMINGHAM ANi> 

COCHITUATE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MASS.

DRAINAGE AKEA. Area of Sudbury basin from 1875 to 1878, inclusive, was 77.8 

square miles; 1879-80, 78.2 square miles; 1881-1923, 75.2 square miles. 

Area of Cochituate basin from 1863 to 1909, inclusive, was 18.87 square 

miles; 1910, 17.8 square miles; 1911 to 1923, 17.58 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. Of Sudbury River, January, 1875, to September, 1923; of 

Lake Cochituate, January, 1863, to September, 1923. Records of rainfall 

have been kept in the Sudbury basin since 1875 and in the Cochituate 

basin since 1852, but the latter are considered of doubtful accuracy previous 

to 1872.

REGULATION. The greater part of the flow from these basins is controlled by 

storage reservoirs operated by the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board. 

Lake Cochituate, which drains into Sudbury River a short distance below 

Framingham, is controlled as a storage reservoir for the Metropolitan 

waterworks system. In the Sudbury River basin the water surfaces exposed 

to evaporation have been increased from time to time by the construction 

of additional storage reservoirs. From 1875 to 1878, inclusive, the water 

surface amounted to 1.9 per cent of the total area; from 1879 to 1884, to 3 

per cent; 1885 to 1893, to 3.4 per cent; 1894 to 1897, to 3.9 per cent; 1898 

and subsequent years, 6.5 per cent.

DETERMINATION OF DISCHARGE. In determining the run-off of the Sudbury 

and Cochituate drainage areas the water diverted for the municipal supply 

of Framingham, Natick, and Westboro, which discharge their sewerage outside the basins, is taken into consideration; the results; however, are probably lesjs accurate since the sewerage diversion works were constructed. 

Water from the Wachusett drainage area also passes into the reservoirs 

in the Sudbury basin and must be measured to determine the yield of the 

Sudbury basin; the small errors unavoidable in the measurement of large 

quantities of water decrease the accuracy ol the determination of the Sudbury water supply during the months of low yield for years subsequent to 

1897.

COOPERATION. Record furnished by the water division of the Metropolitan 

District Commission; rearranged in form of climatic year by engineers of 

the Geological Survey. i

Yield and rainfall in Sudbury River basin near Framingham, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 75.2 square miles]

Month

October.... ____ ___ ________

December _________ _______

February _________ .. _______

April ... _ ». . _ -.. .... _ . _ ...... ..

July - - .- .... ....- ... :.. . 

September _______ . _________

Total 

yield 

(million 

gallons)

635.2 

835.0 

953.6 

3, 631. 6 

1, 969. 1 

7, 395. 6 

5, 484. 9 

2, 743. 6 

873.1 

155. 3 

-169.4 

-129.8

24, 377. 8

Yield per square 

mile

Million 

gallons 

per day

0.272 

.370 

.409 

1.558 

.935 

3.172 

2.435 

1.177 

.387 

.067 

-.073 

-.057

' -.888

Secondfeet

0.422 

.573 

.633 

2.410 

1.447 

4.908 

3.767 

1.821 

.599 

.103 

-.112 

-.089

; 1. 374

Run-off

In inches

0.486 

.639 

.730 

2.779 

1.507 

5. 659 

4.197 

2.099 

.668 

.118 

-.130 

-.099

18. 653

Per cent 

of 

rainfall

21.3 

47.8 

21.4 

36.4 

65.3 

173.9 

78.4 

207.3 

16.2 

4,0 

-6.0 -6.5

49.91

Rainfall 

in inches

2.28 

1.34 

3.42 

7. 64 

,2.31 

3.25 

5.35 

1.01 

4,12 

-.-.. 2.94 

2.17 

1.64

37.37
TAUNTON RIVER BASIN 67

Yield and rainfall in Lake Cochituate basin near Cochituate, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 17.58 square miles]

Month

October. .. __ ________ . _ __ __

November..., ________________

December ______ __________

January.. . ______________ ____

February __ _______ . _____ . ...

March _______ ___________

June.. ___________________

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

August _ _ ______ ______ __

The year.. . ___________ . _

Total 

yield 

(mUlion 

gallons)

302.1 

260.6 

262.6 

995.3 

565.3 

1, 716. 1 

1, 072. 2 

514. 6 

208.1 

88.2 

11.3 

6.2

6, 002. 6

Yield 

per square mile

Millions 

gallons 

per day

0.554 

.494 

.482 

1.826 

1.148 

3. 149 

2.036 

.944 

.395 

.162 

.021 

.012

.935

Secondfeet

0.858 

.765 

.746 

2. 826 

1.777 

4.872 

3.150 

1.461 

.611 

.250 

.032 

.018

1.446

Run-Off

In inches

0.99 

.85 

.86 

3.26 

1.85 

5.62 

3.51 

1.68 

.68 

.29 

.04 

.02

19.65

Percent 

of 

rainfall

42.2 

68.8 

23.5 

43.2 

76.2 

161.4 

68.7 

171.9 

21.4 

9.6 

1.7 

1.6

53.91

Rainfall 

in inches

2.33 

L24 

3.66 

7.55 

2.43 

3.48 

5.11 

.98 

3.18 

3.01 

2.16 

1.28

36.41

TAUNTON RIVER BASIN

TAUNTON RIVER AT TITICTJT, NEAR BRIDGEWATER, MASS.

LOCATION. At Summer Street Bridge on road between Bridgewater and 

Middleboro, Plymouth County, half a mile from the Titicut railroad 

station and 1 mile above confluence of Namasket and Taunton rivers.

DRAINAGE AREA. 185 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 1, 1920, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain on upstream side of highway bridge; read by Emily Pratt.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel deep, with hard bottom covered with rocks 

and gravel. River overflows banks at high stages.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum open-water stage recorded during year, 

9.62 feet at 7.30 a. m. March 26 (discharge, 1,560 second-feet); minimum 

stage recorded during year, 0.94 foot at 8.25 a. m. July 3 (discharge, by 

extension of rating curve, 48 second-feet).

1920-1923: Maximum stage of 15.5 feet occurred March 19, 1920 

(determined from high-water marks; approximate discharge from extension of rating curve, 5,150 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, that of 

July 3, 1923.

ICE. River freezes over; stage-discharge relation occasionally affected by ice.

REGULATION. Nearest dam above gage is at Paper Mill Village, near Bridgewater, where water power is used by a paper mill. The operation of this 

mill does not materially affect the distribution of flow at the gage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation occasionally affected by backwater from 

dam at East Taunton, a supplementary rating curve being used for periods 

when backwater occurred. Standard rating curve well defined between 

200 and 3,400 second-feet and fairly well defined between 100 and 200 

second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights. Records fair.

,24175 25 WSP 561 6
Q8 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY; 1923, PART I

Discharge measurements of Taunton River at Titicut, near Bridgewater Mass., during 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 18

18

24

" 24

Made by 

.....do ____ ._.......

 .do 

Gage 

height

Feet 

4.93

4.80

5.24

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

215

160

220

338

Date

Nov. 8

8

Jan. 24

Made by Gage 

height

Feet 

4.21

4.19

8.86

2.82

Discharg e

Sec.-ft. 

179

184

1,350

109

Dailydischarge, in second-feet, of Taunton River at Titicut, near Bridgewater, M(t$s» r 

for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1__ _ ... ......

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

3 .........

4- _ -._ . S-:... ........

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 .

81..............

Get.

194

140

104

80

85

120

210

275

320

350

365

320

200

194

188

245

215

194

180

194

220

235

400

340

166

225

200

102

140

162

Nov.

182

170

170

188

255

195

176

170

152

164

188

188

188

170

135

130

135

135

130

146

164

158

188

255

220

158

125

135

Dec.

112

138

150

170

130

220

182

220

170

116

118

138

146

146

174

152

140

138

138

126

138

180

156

128

118

136

140

146

Jan.

375

960

800

435

510

485

570

540

485

460

435

435

410

410

385

1,100

1,270

1, 410

1,350

1,270

1,040

930

760

600

360

295

Feb.

OKR

315

460

540

620

570

485

435

335

255

205

176

188

188

195

255

295

 275

275

-295

255

275

295

315

315

275

235

Mar.

235

275

360

385

385 315-

275

235

235

 275

410

540

760

1,130

1, 320.

1/300

1,270

1,240

1,210

l,2lO

1,300

1,440

1, 520 .

1,240

1,070

850

620

485

Apr.

485

570

680

820

1,100

1,180

1,100

990

880

760

650

570

510

570

510

600

460

410

. 435

385

385

335

335

335

295

220

205

275

1,070

May

1,320

1,270

1,070

880

460

460

410

335

360

360

335

315

410

435

360

360

275

220

188

255

275

220

205

188

220, 275'

220

195

188

182

June

164

188

235

235

188

158

140

140

164

195

255

235

182

120

115

125

146

146

130

103

111

 99

103

115

140

152

146

135

140

103

July

77

53

50

53

95

107

115

140

158

89

99

83

SO

103

107

103

92

99

,103

111

115

107

99

103

92 '86

, 83

92

103

135

Aug.

115

89

89

.95

103

103

107

111

107

103

. Ill, :. m!<;M?S<

95

09

;; ' '107

111

115

130

125

95

86

 74

,74

83

89

92

. 116

107 ids ,111

Sept.

125

140

146

13&

92

80

74

89

99

107

89

80

65

83

89

95

 83

80

77

80

86

99

107

111

107

93

109

107

107

111

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Jan. 7-19, 27-31, Feb. 1, and Mar. 8-22; discharge based 

in gage heights corrected for effect of ice. ' ', '
PB0WDEl*eE

Monthly discharge of Tentnton*Riser at

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 185 square miles]

ear

Month

October. ____

November _. ___

December _ _____ . __ ....

January. __ _.,.., __ __ __ ......

February __________ . _____ .

March.. ............

April ......

May _ ... .. .

June __ ____ ..

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

August _____________ .. _ . .

September ....

The year ___________ ......

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

400 

255 

220 

1,410 

620 

1,520 

1,180 

1,320 

255 

158 

130 

146

Minimum

80 

125 

106 

194 

176 

195 

205 

182 

99 

50 

74 

65

1,520 1 50

Mean

208 

170 

150 

648 

324 

726 

584 

425 

154 

96.7 

102 

98

308

Per

square 

mile

1.13 

.920 

.811 

3.50 

1.75 

3.92 

3.16 

2.30 

.833 

.523 

.551 

.530

1.66

Run -off 

in inches

1.30 

1.03 

.94 

4.04 

1.82 

4.52 

3.53 

2.65 

.93 

.60 

.64 

.59

22.59

PROVIDENCE RIVER BASIN

BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WORCESTER, MASS.

LOCATION. 150 feet below highway bridge on Webster Street, 3 miles southwest 

of municipal building, city of Worcester, Worcester County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 31.5 square miles (measured on United States Geological 

Survey topographic maps). "

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 14 to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder on right bank; referred to gage 

datum by hook gage inside well. Recorder inspected by R. Brown.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Stream bed covered with gravel and alluvial deposits; 

subject to a growth of aquatic vegetation during summer. Control for low 

stages is well-defined riffle 200 feet below gage; control for high stages in 

vicinity of railroad bridge, half a mile below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period August 14 to September 30, from water-stage recorder, 1.45 feet at 4 p. m. September 16 (discharge, 

33 second-feet); minimum stage during period, from water-stage recorder, 

0.30 foot from 4 a. m. until noon September 3 (discharge, 2.7 second-feet).

DIVERSIONS. Water is diverted from Kettell Brook for part of the municipal 

supply of Worcester. Amount of diversion not known.

REGULATION. Power plants above the gage cause large fluctuations of discharge 

during low water. Storage is obtained at several small ponds in the basin.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation during summer subject to change on 

account of aquatic vegetation in river. Rating curve fairly well defined for 

stages obtained during period of record. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by use of discharge integrator. 

Records fair.
fG SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Bischeergs measurements ef fflaekstone River at Worcester, Mass., during the period

Aug. 14 to Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Aug. 13

13

13

13

25

Made by 

.....do. __ ..... . 

...-do.... ... .......

...--do.-. . ........ ..

H. F. Hill, jr. ..........

 .-do...-.- .- ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.32

1.32

.76

.66

1.35

1.34

Discharge

Sec.-Jt. 

32.0

35.0

 7.9

7.8

28.3

28.5

Date

Sept. 26

26

26

27

27

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr.... -

 -do- - - 

. do. - - .

.- do ----------------

. ..-do -------------

Q age

Feet 

0.31

.31

1.29

.36

.36

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

2.44

2.85

26.7

3.40

3.67

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Blackstone River at Worcester, Mass., for the 

period Aug. 14 to Sept. SO, 192S

Day

2

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

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

«.... __ ._.- -

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

8 ..... ....

9 ...... ....

10-.. __ .....

Aug. Sept.

8.6

3.0

2 7

13

10

11

12

7.6

3.1

14

Day

11 . ____

12...... ___ ...

10

14 . 

16... ___ .....

17-. ____ . ....

18- __ ........

19-. ___ .....

30 ..

Aug.

10

15

14

9.6

4.6

13

Sept.

14

4.9

10

5.7

13

11

2.6

7.8

11

Day

21.-. _____ .

22-. .........

23-- - _ ..

24-. . .....

25.. .....

26.. __ .

27..... _ ......

28 

29--- .--. _ ..

30 

31... ......

Aug.

12

15

14

14

12

3.9

15

14

16

14

Sept.

8.2

7.9 * 7

12

13

12

12

7.2

3.2

PAWTUXET RIVER AT FISKEVILLE, R. I.

LOCATION. At an unused mill dam in Fiskeville, Providence County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 101.8 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1916, to September 30, 1923.

DETERMINATION OF DISCHARGE. Discharge determined from records of stage 

obtained by Gurley water-stage recorder. The dam, which is about 140 

feet long, has been rated by laboratory tests on a full-sized model and by 

current-meter measurements made at bridge a short distance upstream. 

Rating curve well denned below 1,400 second-feet.

REGULATION. Previous to April, 1919, there were four reservoirs in the basin 

having a capacity of 385 million cubic feet; since April, 1919, there have 

been five reservoirs having a total capacity of 441 million cubic feet. 

Monthly discharge has been corrected for gain or loss in amount of water 

held in storage. A few small mill ponds near Fiskeville hold back water 

Saturday afternoons and Sundays, when the stage of the river is low.

DIVERSIONS. The Pawtuxet Valley Water Co. diverts part of the flow from 

1.3 square miles just above Fiskeville, correction for which has been made.

COOPERATION. Data collected and compiled under the direction of Frank E. 

Winsor, chief engineer, city of Providence Water Supply Board.

s Includes a water area of 2.5 square miles and a swamp area of 2 square miles.
PROVIDENCE BIVEB BASIN 71

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Pawtuxet River at Fiskeville, R. I., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1... __ ... ...

2. ___ ... ....

3... _ ........

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

5- _ ... ...

6 ... .

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

8 __ ... ..

9.. ... ...

10. __ .........

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

12... _ ..... _

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

14. _ .. .....

15. ___ ..... _

16.......... _ .

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

18. __ ..... ...

19..... _ .. ....

20 ___ ..... ...

21... _ ... __ .

22 __ . .........

23... _ ........

24. ___ ..... ..

25... _ .... _ .

26. _ ..........

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

28 __ . ......

9Q

30... _ --. ..

01

Oct.

127

158

155

145

149

141

120

170

209

202

222

219

190

140

140

146

125

111

105

97.3

55.8

48.5

125

206

206

187

153

154

133

158

158

Nov.

146

142

114

112

151

153

149

127

125

149

148

134

143

145

115

105

139

143

138

118

111

62.7

75.5

126

111

99.3

8.8

Dec.

109

63.6

CQ 0

121

133

126

123

127

82.3

102

144

136

148

144

146

113

126

162

160

135.

146

148

121

112

124

159

149

145

152

131

139

Jan.

283

363

OKO

97 Q

219

181

238

316

284

240

222

193

196

245

215

191

184

192

176

391

759

787

590

593

528

410

339

389

395

273

Feb.

246

OKQ

O7Q

362

234

203

205

200

194

183

201

207

196

186

214

242

204

256

285

307

327

337

373

369

337

328

255

Mar.

230

211.

202

229

351

302

266

300

262

217

186

248

325

422

408

570

1,543

1,307

974

776

645

651

865

1,184

863

622

488

424

355

323

304

Apr.

258

OQ7

264

263

480

900

719

478

511

423

353

311

284

263

234

319

331

297

265

245

218

187

208

204

204

187

189

178

472

1,035

May

910

539

392

326

281

258

270

242

236

234

234

223

276

316

278

254

252

228

204

177

203

220

202

188

177

160

142

161

155

117

148

June

123

71.5

101

146

141

108

105

104

108

114

155

122

103

87.2

92.4

58.2

61.9

126

116

100

103

126

79.1

103

153

125

120

151

166

188

July

132

 153

125

101

150

130

97.9

85.7

117

84.5

58.4

64.5

53.2

33.5

3.5

73.2

65.2

55.9

48.7

45.5

26.4

2.7

70.7

72.4

92.9

90.5

92.8

56.2

96.3

165

98.6

Aug.

93.2

76.1

44.3

42.7

102

58.4

41.6

37.9

2.8

18.5

35.0

94.7

43.5

46.5

58.9

68.8

39.7

40.2

111

83.1

75.3

44.4

54.7

35.3

51.2

94.1

48.2

37.5

38.3

49.3

Sept.

29. &

1 t

27.3

83. 9

71.8

72.6

72.5

38.7

29.7

88.2,

50.1

38.2,'

43.2?

42.3

5.3

2.7

98.8

67.6

62.0

68.8

76.1

42.9

30.7

121

71.6

87.7

87. 9

95. 9

61.7

57.1

Monthly discharge of Pawtuxet River at Fiskeville, R. I., for the year ending Sept.

0f) 1 Q&Hl ou, L iy&o 

[D rainage area, 101.8 square miles]

Month

April........... __ .

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

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

The year ......

Observed discharge 

(second-feet)

Maximum

222 

166 

162 

787 

373 

1,543 

1,035 

910 

188 

165 

111 

121

1,543

Minimum

48.5 

8.8 

59.8 

176 

183 

186 

178 

117 

58.2 

2.7 

2.8 

2.7

2.7

Mean

150 

125 

129 

338 

258 

518 

352 

258 

115 

82.0 

56.3 

57.6

203

Gain or 

loss in 

storage 

(millions 

of 

cubic feet)

10.8 

27.8 

21.4 

77.5 

43.3 

54.7 

48.0 

58.7 

27.8 

67.4 

56.3 

91.2

224

Discharge corrected 

for storage 

(second-feet)

Mean

146 

115 

121 

367 

240 

538 

371 

236 

104 

56.8 

35.3 

22.4

196

Per 

square 

mile

1.44 

1.13 

1.18 

3.61 

2.36 

5.29 

3.64 

2.32 

1.03 

.558 

.347 

.220

1.93

Kun-off 

in inches

1.66 

1.26 

1.37 

4.16 

2.46 

6.10 

4.06 

2.68 

1.15 

.64 

.40 

.25

26.19

Rainfall 

in inches

2.92 

1.41 

3.11 

6.78 

1.82 

3.73 

5.92 

1.4$ 

4.9S 

2.7S 

2.35 

2. 15

39.3*

NOTE. The rainfall was computed as a weighted mean of records obtained at Hopkins Mills, Rocky 

Hill, South Scituate, and Fiskeyijle, using: weights of 2, 2, 2, and 1, respectively.
72 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1933, PART I

THAMES RIVER BASIN

QUINEBAUG RIVER AT JEWETT CITY, CONN.

LOCATION. 1,000 feet below railroad bridge and 570 feet below outlet of canal 

from Slater Mills (mouth of Pachaug River); Jewett City, town of Griswold, 

New Londoji County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 712 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 17, 1918, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Water-stage recorder on left bank referenced to gage datum by hook 

gage inside well; an inclined staif is used for auxiliary readings. Recorder 

inspected by Edward Thorn ton.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel of gravel and alluvial deposits; control for 

low stages is fairly well defined riffle a few hundred feet below gage, at high 

stages the control is at head of rapids 2^ miles below gage.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 13.16 feet at 5 p. m. March 17 (discharge, by extension of rating 

curve, 7,180 second-feet); minimum stage, from water-stage recorder, 3.83 

feet at 11.30 a. m. September 9 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 

64 second-rfeet; water held back by dams).

1918-1923: Maximum stage, approximately 16.3 feet during high water 

of March 14-19, 1920 (approximate discharge, by extension of rating curve, 

10,800 second-feet); minimum discharge, 30 second-feet August 23, 191& 

(water held back by dams).

ICE. Not affected by ice.

REGULATION. Flow of Pachaug River, which drains 59.7 square miles and 

enters Quinebaug River through the canal 570 feet above'the gage, is 

tinder almost complete regulation. Numerous small reservoirs and power 

developments on the main river and tributaries above the station also affect 

the distribution of flow. The operation of mills at Jewett City causes a 

large variation in discharge.

ACCUEACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. .Rating curve well 

defined between 200 and 6,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder was satisfactory except for June 23-26, Aug. 16-28, and Sept. 27-29, 

for which discharge was estimated by comparison with Pawtuxet River. 

Daily discharge ascertained by use of discharge integrator. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Quinebaug River at Jewett City, Conn., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

Date

July 27

Sept. 26

26

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr.... ................ .._ _ _ - _,-_, ... .

(JO .. __ ___ _ . __ __ ___ __ __

Qage 

height

Feet 

5.62

5.51

5.53

Discharge

sec.-ft.

602

547

639
THAMES BIYER BASIX 73

Daily discharge, in second-fe&, of'Quinebauff< -River at Jewett City, Conn., for the 

year en ding Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1 __ . _ . __ .

2.. ___ . .....

3. ____ . __ .

4 _____ . ___

5 _________

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

T. ...... .......

8. _ . ........

9. ... . ...

10 __ ,. ...

11... __ .... ...

12 __ . _____

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

14 __ . _ ......

tK

16 -.

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

18 _____ J .

19 

20... ______ .

21.. ___ ... ...

22.. ___ .. .....

23. 

24... ___ . .....

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

26. ___ .......

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

28 

29..... _ ......

30 _ . __ ......

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

Oct.

400

750

820

655

745

740.

510

505

1,180

1,100

1,080

1,140

1,030

750

CQC

695

875

840

685

700

535

405

760

1,370

1,300

1,130

925

725

520

690

760

Nov.

775

715

655

570

425

725

775

815

835

820

610

574).

740

775

665

730

730

490

760

895

850

740

730

475

660

690

640

380

Dec.

595

585

380

690

720

635

655

630

510

430

630

695

770

695

7QC

640

405

775 750

630

690

700

555

380

470

720

720

770

620

540

440

Jtan.

960

4,050

3,419

1,880

1,990

1,580

1,300

1,360

1,400

1,520

1,330

1,290

1,070

880

1,130

1,340

1,150

1,090

1,420

980

1,400

3,950

4,150

3,500

3,320

3,050

2, 510

1,780

1,900

1,840

1,540

Feb.

1,570

1,700

1,500

1,260

1,520

1,470

1, 350

1,310

1,320

1,150

915

1,220

1,280

1,250

1,170

,1,100

980

815

980

1,000

1,020

1,040

1,040

910

710

960

1,050

1,030

Mar.

980

990

995

1,300

2,000

2,050

1,810

1,540

1,440

1,160

$40

1,380

1,960

2,600

2,600

3,050

6,780

6,150

5,350

4,450

3,950

3, §50

4,350

5,750

6,050

5,150

4,150

3,590

3,050

2,690

2,420

Apr.

1,940

2,080

1,990

2,090

3,050

4,950

5,150

4,150

4,050

3,410

3,050

2,600

2,330

1,980

1,540

2,050

2,140

1,940

1,770

1,650

1,420

1,010

1,340

1,350

1,330

1,180

1,160

935

2,600

5,550

May

6,350

4,950

3,590

3, 050

2,510

1,870

2,010

1,920

1,700

1,670

1,560

1,350

1,440

1,990

1,870

1,590

1,550

1,390

1,240

770

1,200

1,450

1,350

1,220

1,140

915

630

880

640

530

750

June

690

545

375

590

775

760

675

850

1,050

1,000

1.130

1,060

830

760

710

595

395

605

655

570

555

505

470

410

760

750

725

690

925

955

July

590

670

725

390

620

590

415

260

495

555

530

505

515

400

175

395

485

475

425

350

290

215

390

375

425

430

360

355

955

835

Aug.

700

585

485

,430

325

440

555

505

515

250

195

150

435

420

dfin

490

560

380

190

620

510

400

290

310

250

170

680

470

400

445

430

Sept.'

310

175

155

350

35$

'86

350

255

78

315

305

325

380

370

200

78

235

315

255

385

440

120

85

390

580

550

550

570

390

170

Monthly discharge of Quinebaug River at Jewett City, Conn., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 712 square miles]

Month

January ... __ ____ T _____ ... ...

April................. .. .__..T.. ...... ......

July... _ . __ . __ .. ____ .. _______

August ___ . ___ . _____ . _______

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,370 

895 

785 

4,150 

1,700 

6,780 

5,550 

6,350 

1,130 

955 

700 

580

6,780

Minimum

400 

380 

380 

880 

710 

930 

935 

530 

375 

175 

150 

78

78

Mean

804 

679 

620 

1,940 

1,160 

3,050 

2,390 

1,780 

712 

475 

418 

304

1,200

Per 

square 

mile

1.13 

.954 

.871 

2.72 

1.63 

4.28 

3.36 

2.50 

1.00 

.667 

.587 

.427

1.6S

Run -off 

in inches

1.30:

1.06 

1.00 

3.14 

1.70 

4.93 

3.75 

2.88 

1.12 

.77 

.68 

.48

22.81
74 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN 

SECOND CONNECTICUT LAKE NEAR PITTSBURG, N. H.

LOCATION. At dam of Upper Connecticut River & Lake Improvement Co., at 

outlet of Second Lake, 12 miles northeast of Pittsburg, Coos County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 41.5 square miles. (Reported by engineers of Upper Connecticut River & Lake Improvement Co.),

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 1, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff on eribwork of dam.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 14.2 feet on 

June 7 (water stored, 914.2 million cubic feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.7 foot February 1 to March 19 (water stored, 30.3 million cubic feet).

1919-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 15.0 feet on May 25, 1919 (water 

stored, 979 million cubic feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.7 foot February 1 

to March 19, 1923 (water stored, 30.3 million cubic feet).

REGULATION. Capacity of the lake is 979 million cubic feet at gage height 15 

feet. Records show fluctuations in level of the lake and are used in making 

corrections for effect of storage to observed records of flow of Connecticut 

River. Additional storage has been developed in Third Lake, but that was 

not used for regulation of flow during 1922-23.

Daily gage height, in feet, of Second Connecticut Lake near Pittsburg, N. H., for 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1928

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.. ......... _

9Q

3Q .... ....

31.. ___ .. _ .

Oct.

5.6

5. 1

4.75

4.0

3.2

2.85

2.6

2.5

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.65

1.6

1 5

1.5

1.45

1.5

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.65

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.6

Nov.

1.65

1.75

1.8

1 A

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.9

1.85

1.85

1.75

1.65

1.6

1.7

1.75

1.8

1 O

1.95

2.0

2.0

1.95

1.9

1.8

1.75

1.7

1.65

1.6

1.55

1.5

Dec.

1.5

1.5

1.45

1.45

1.45

1.45

1.4

1.35

1.3

1.3

1.2

1.25

1.2

1.2

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.1

1.1

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.0

1.0

1.0

.95

.95

Qfi

.9

.9

Jan.

0.9

1.25

1.3

1.3

1.25

1.2

1.15

1.15

1.1

1.1

1.05

1.05

1.0

.95

.95

.9

.9

.9

.85

.85

.85

.8

.8

.8

.8

.75

.75

.75

.75

Feb.

0.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

Mar.

0.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.7

.76

.75

.75

.85

.9

.95

.95

1.0

1.0

1.0 1.0"

1.0

Apr.

1.0

.95

.95

1.05

1.3

1.6

1.6

1.65

1.7

1.75

1.75

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.15

2.2

2.25

2.2

2.15

2.15

2.25

3.4

5.1

5.8

5.9

5.8

5.7

6.1

7.0

9.3

May

10.9

10.7

9.9

9.95

10.3

10.65

10.6

10.5

10.6

10.8

10.65

10.4

10.2

10.0

10.3

10.9

11.8

12.6

13.1

13.0

12.86

12.7

12.6

12.4

12.5

12.65

12.8

12.9

13.0

13. 0

13. 0~.

June

13.0

13.0

12.95

12.95

13.05

14.0

14.2

13.65

13.1

12.6

12.75

12.8

1285

12.85

12.9

12.85

12.85

12.85

12.85

12.8

12.8

12. 75

12.65

12.65

12.65

12.8

13.15

13.15

13.25

13.3

July

13.35

13.35

13.35

13.35

13.4

13.6

13.75

13.7

13.65

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.6

13. 55

13.6

13.8

13.85

13.75

13.65

13.65

13.65

13.65

13.65

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.65

13.7

13.75

13.75

Aug.

13.7

13.7

13.65

13.75

13.8

13.8

13.75

13.7

13.65

13.65

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.6

13.55

13.55

13.55

13.6

13.7

13.7

13.75

13.75

13.75

13.75

13.75

13.8

13.8

Sept.

13.8

13.8

13.8

13.7

13.7

13.7

13.7

13.7

13.65

13.65

13.65

13.0

12.2

11.5

10.85

10.25

9.7

9.2

8.8

8.45

8.5

9.15

9.35

8.7

8.0

8.1

8.15

8.2

8.3

8.3
CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN 75

FIRST CONNECTICUT LAKE HEAR PITTSBUR0, N. H.

LOCATION. At dam of Upper Connecticut River & Lake Improvement Co., at 

outlet of First Lake, 6 miles northeast of Pittsburg, Coos County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 81.4 square miles (from survey by Connecticut Valley Lumber Co.).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 1,1916, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Four staffs, one near each outlet gate, all to the same datum which is 

0.9 foot above the sill of the lowest outlet gate.

EXTREMES OF STAGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 22.6 feet June 10 

(water stored, 2,446 million cubic feet); 3 minimum stage recorded, 2.25 feet 

April 1-3 (water stored, 265.3 million cubic feet),a

1917-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 24.15 feet December 11-14, 1918 

(water stored 2,645 million cubic feet); 3 minimum stage recorded 2.1 feet 

February 17, 1917, and March 6, 7,1922 (water stored, 252.5 million cubic 

feet).3

REGULATION. Capacity of the lake is 2,651 million cubic feet at gage height 

24.2 feet. Dam is controlled by three gates, the sills of the gates varying 

from 0.9 foot to 14.4 feet on the gage. Records show fluctuation in the level 

of the lake and are used in making corrections for effect of storage to observed 

records of flow of Connecticut River. Additional storage has been developed 

in Second Lake and on tributary streams.

Daily gage height, in feet, of First Connecticut Lake near Pittsburg, N. H., for the 

year ending Sept. 80, 1923

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..

17.7

17.3

17.0

16.7

16.35

16.0

15.55

15.1

1465

142

14.25

14.0

13.95

14.0

14.05

14.1

14. 15

14.15

14.2

13.9

13.55

13.15

12.8

12.55

12.2

11.85

11.5

11.1

10.8

10.5

10.15

Nov.

9.7

9.35

8.95

8.6

8.25

7.8

7.4

7.05

6.6

6.25

5.9

5.5

5.35

5.1

5.0

475

4.55

4.95

5.1

5.25

5.4

5.6

5.7

5.8

5.9

6.0

6.1

6.2

6.25

6.3

Dec.

6.45

6.55

6.65

6.7

6.75

6.85

6.9

7.0

7.1

7.15

7.15

7.25

7.25

7.25

7.3

7.35

7.45

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.45

7.45

7.45

7.45

7.45

7,45

7.45

7.45

7.45

7.' 45

Jan.

7.45

7.65

7.75

7.8

7.9

8.0

8.05

8.1

8.25

8.35

8.4

8.45

8.5

8.55

ae

8.6

8.6

8.55

8.6

8.6

8.6

8.65

8.65

8.6

8.6

8.6

8.6

8.6

8.55

8.55

8.4

Feb.

8.4

8.35

8.4

8.35

8.35

8.35

8.3

8.05

7.65

7.2

6.75

6.3

6.05

5.6

5.3

5.05

4.8

4.6

4.4

4.2

4.0

3.9

37.5

3.6

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.2

Mar.

3.1

3.1

3.0

3.0

2.95

2.85

2.75

2.7

2.7

2.6

2.R

2.55

2.5

2.5

2.45

2.45

2.45

2.45

2 4

2 4

2.4

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.3

2.3

Apr.

2.25

2.25

2.25

9 Q

2.3

2.6

2.75

2.95

3.4

3.8

4.1

43

4.5

4.7

4.9

5.05

5.2

5.2

5.7

6.25

7.4

8.1

8.6

9.1

9.3

9.75

10.55

11.9

May

13.5

14.6

15.45

16.15

16.8

17.5

18.25

18.7

19.1

19.45

19.95

20.15

20.3

20.7

20.9

21.0

21.2

21. 35

21.5

21.7

22.05

22.0

21.95

21.95

21.9

21.85

21.85

21.75

21.6

21. 45

21.25

June

21.1

20.8

20.6

20.3

20.2

20.76

21.5

22.15

22.45

22.6

22.35

21.95

21.6

21.6

21.65

21.7

21.8

21. 85 .

21.95

22.0

22.0

22.05

22.05

21.75

21.45

21.15

20.9

20.7

20.4

20.3

July

20.2

20.05

19.75

19.5

19.15

18.9

18.65

18.5

18.2

17.9

17.6

17.3

17.15

16.85

16.6

16.75

16.8

16.9

16.95

16.95

16.9

16.8

16.75

16.7

16.7

16.65

16.65

16.6

16.6

16.6

16,6

Aug.

16.55

16.55

16.55

16. 55

16.55

16.5

16.5

16.35

16.05

15.75

15.5

15.2

14.9

14.75

14>45

14.25

13.95

13.7

13.35

13.2

12.9

12.65

12.1

12.15

11.85

11.6

11.35

11.1

10.8

10.55 iaa

Sept.

10.0

9.7

9.5

9.35

9.0

8.5

8.2

7.8

7.55

7.35

6.9

6.8

7.2

7.25

7.25

7.1

7.05

6.95

6.85

6.7

6.45

6.4

6.15

6.2

6.25

5.9

5.6

5.3

5.1

4.85

3 Does not include water stored in Second Lake or tributaries.
76

CONNECTICUT RIVER AT FERST!jCONNECTICtyT LAKE, NEAR PITTSBURG, N. H.

LOCATION. At outlet of First Connecticut Lake1, 6 miles northeast of Pittsburg, 

Coos County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 81.4 square miles. (From surveys by engineers of Connecticut Valley Lumber Co.)

RECORDS AVAILABLE. April 1, 1917, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder on right bank one-fourth mile 

below outlet dam, referred to gage datuni by hook gage inside'well; inclined 

staff gage is used for auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by H. H. 

Young. - - ., : ' 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from" cable 200 feet above gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed rough, with rock bottom; channel at cable section 

has been improved by removal of rocks and ledges. Control for river gage 

is rock ledge extending completely across stream; about 3 feet of fall 

immediately below ledge.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 3.30 feet October 4 (discharge, 813 second-feet; water being released 

from storage); minimum discharge during year, 5 second-feet during several 

days in April (gates closed at dam).

1917-1923: Maximum discharge during period, 1,460 second-feet at 1.45 

a. m. April 9, 1921; minimum discharge during period, 3 second-feet during 

several days in April, 1917 (gates closed at dam).

ICE. During extremely cold weather, when stage of river is low, ice occasionally 

forms on rocks at the control for a few hours each day. Gage heights corrected by comparison of recorder graph with records of gate'openings at dam.

REGULATION. About 4.1 billion cubic feet of storage has been developed in lakes 

and ponds above gage; records of monthly discharge have been corrected 

for effect of storage in First Lake since April, 1917, and for effect of storage 

in Second Lake since October, 1919.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation subject to occasional changes by reason of 

gravel deposits on bank opposite gage, and temporarily affected at times by 

presence of logs. Rating curve well defined below 800 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory throughout year. Discharge ascertained by applying rating table to gage heights, using weighted mean 

discharge for days when variations occurred from opening and closing gates 

at dam. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Connecticut River at First Connecticut Lake, near Pittsburg, N. H., during the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Made by C. H. Pierce]

Date

21 __ . ....

21 __ . ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.145

2.04

1.79

Discharge

Sec.-ft. ' 

122

91

Date

July 23.. .......

23.........

Gage 

height

Feet 

1 74

1.82

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

25.3

35.3

Date

July 2$.........'

23.........

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.96

2.07

charge

Sec.-ft. 

64

94
COIOTECTICUT KIV1R BASIN

Daily discharge, in*s'ecbri~d'-fdbir'of Connecticut River at First Connecticut Lake, nea 

Pittsburg, N. H.,for the year ending Sept. SO,1923, ,

Day

1 _____ . _

2... ..

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

4. ....... 

5 .

6...... __ . _

7 ______ : _

8.... .... 

9

10........... _

11... _ .. _ 

12. 

13 _ ...........

14 _ ..... ...

15... __ -

16. ____ .......

17 .. 

18 .^ 

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

20. _ -. __ ....

21..... __ .....

22 ____ . _ u..

23,. -, ...

24. .. . .

25 ___ ........

26 

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

28. _

90

01

Oct.

796

796

796

804

796

787

796

796

787

295

103

370

18

18

18

18

18

18

261

513

542

547

540

. 547

540

547

532

538

533

535

540

No,V.

540

532

547

547

1 540

540

§33

"533 533

493

.'498

465

432

406

334

393

178

6

6

6

6

6

6

, 6

6

6

6

6

6

6

Pec.

6,

6

6

6

7

7

 7

7

7

7

, 7

7

7

7

8

8

8

8

32

60

55

51

44

44

44

44

44

44

44

44

44

 Jan.

26

8

8

8

8

8

«8"

8

8

8

8

8

8

31

50

50

50

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

59

78

78

78

85

100

Feb.

91

71

55

55

55

55

 180

450

505

512

. 498,

485

445

383

362

328

296

264

243

223

195

186

168

156

144

136

124

116

Mar.

105

102

95

88

93

98

: 96

88

85

81

75

72

69

66

63

63 ; !:i 63

60

55

55

'53

50

48

48

49

48

46

44

44

42

.42

Apr.

42 ' 42 4

40

,- 40

19

5

... 5

5

5

, 5

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

6

7

9

8.

8

9

9

265

258

16

18

22

,May

'25 '27

' -S29

30

' 35

36

136.

401

436

353

325

525

227

50

50

52

52

52

52

52

'362

,545

465

316

142

138

191

345

339

333

341

June

428

485 ; 47l'

451

' 458

411

212

408

628

655

698

666

393

44

44

44

44

44

44

44

' 44

46

364

512

498

498

492

485

333

245

July

245

414

: 485

492

487

471

 478

485 '492

519

485

36?

337

496

309

86

61

32

45

122

102

 126

. 86

115

115

116

115 "84

61

61

61

Aug.

.61

61 '«61

61 '81

61

. 1S1

400

393

393

393

410

412

406

400

406 466

406

412

406

406

406

400

400

400

 406

406

400

381

389

400

Sept.

420

445

445

. 438

m

432

432

437

447

445

432

438

438

445

451

444

438

438

438

432

, 432

425

419

419

432

412

381

339

322

292

Monthly discharge of Connecticut River at First Connecticut Lake, near Pittsburg, 

N. H., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 81.4 square miles] \

Month

January . . ...............

March . ...............

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

July...... .-...... _._ 

Observed discharge 

(second-feet)

Maximum

804 

547 

. 60 

100 

512 

105 

265 

545 

698 

519 

412 

.451

804

Minimum

18 

6 

6 

8 

55 

42 

5 

25 

44 

32 

61 

292

5

Mean

476 

271 

23.2 

36.3 

243 

67.2 

29.6 

208 

340 

257 

329 

322

224

Gain or 

loss in 

storage in 

First and 

Second 

lakes 

(millions 

of cubic 

feet)

-1,142.7

070 Q

+82.3 

+87.4 

487 9

--64. 1 

+ 1,418.4 

+ 1,346.6

R7 7

AQ*> K

QKA fi

1 97H ft

Discharge corrected 

for storage 

(second-feet)

Mean

48 

125 

54 

69 

41 

43.2 

577 

712 

306 

105 

74 (°)

179

Per 

square 

mile

0.590 

1.54 

.664 

.854 

.504 

.531 

7.08 

8.75 

3.76 

1.29 

.909 

<«)

2.21

Run-off 

in inches

0.68 

1.72 

.76 

.98 

.52 

.61 

7.90 

10.09 

4.19 

 1.49 

1.05 («)

29.99

"Apparent depletion of storage during September exceeded total discharge past the g"age during the month.
78 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

CONNECTICUT RIVER AT SOUTH NEWBUKY, VT.

LOCATION. At covered highway bridge between South Newbury, Orleans 

County, Vt., and Haverhill, Grafton County, N. H.; half a mile below 

Oliverian Brook and 4 miles above mouth of. Waits River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 2,830 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 22,1918, to December 20,1921, and August 19, 1922, 

to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain on downstream side of bridge; datum is 8.8 feet higher than 

datum of gage at Orford.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of bridge and from cable 

300 feet above bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel wide and deep, with gravelly bottom; control 

not clearly defined, except that several distinct riffles appear between South 

Newbury and Orford.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during periods October 1 

to December 20, 1921, and August 19 to September 30, 1922, 14.8 feet at 8 

a. m. November21 and 9a. m. December 19 (discharge, 17,400 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 0.4 foot at 8 a. m. October 1 (discharge, 500 

second-feet).

Maximum stage recorded during year ending September 30, 1923, 30.65 feet at 

7 a. m. May 1 (discharge, from extension of rating curve, 43,600 secondfeet) ; minimum stage recorded, 0.32 foot at 6 p. m. August 7 and 7 a. m. 

August 11 (discharge, 468 second-feet).

1918-1923: Maximum stage recorded, that of May 1,1923 (discharge, from 

extension of rating curve, 43,600 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.30 

foot September 24, 1921 (discharge, 460 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice, usually from December to March; 

ice cover generally remains in place throughout winter.

REGULATION. About 4,100 million cubic feet of storage has been developed at 

First and Second Connecticut lakes and tributary streams above Pittsburg. 

There are several power developments above the station, but the operation 

of these mills does not seriously affect the distribution of flow.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed slightly during spring of 1922 

Rating curves well defined between 500 and 28,000 second-feet. Chain gage 

read to half-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

rating table to mean daily gage heights, with corrections for effect of ice 

during winter. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Connecticut River at South Newbury, Vt., during the 

years ending Sept. 80, 1922 and 1923

Date

1922 

Aug. 22

Oct. 27

1923 

Feb. 2

Mar. 15

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ......

H. F. Hill, jr... .......

Gage 

height

Feet 

4.48

4.67

 3.94

 3.45

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

3,550

3,750

1,780

1,240

Date

1923 

Apr. 18

19

27

27 

28

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr _____

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

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

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

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

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

Gage 

height

Feel

8.87

8.09

14.75

14128 

13.65

2.70

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

8,390

7,500

16,100

15,600 

15,500

2,010

'Stage-discharge relation affected "by ice.
COH3TECTICTJT RIVER BASI1SF

Daily discharge, vn second-feet, of Connecticut River at South Newbury, Vt., 

years ending Sept. SO, 1922 and 1923

Day

1921-22 

I 

2. ......

3. ___ ..

4...... _

5.........

6.........

1 ...... ...

8 

9.........

10-.....,..

11.. ___

12..... _ .

13.........

14. ......

15.........

Oct.

520 

615 

690 

565 

590

590 

640 

590 

665 

990

1,200 

1,340 

2,350 

3,300 

3,300

Day

1922-23 

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........

Nov.

1,420 

1,500 

2,170 

2,900 

2,710

2,350 

2,170 

1,900 

1,660 

1,660

1,500 

1,660 

2,080 

2,080 

1,900

Oct.

1,450 

1,380 

1,450 

1,590 

1,520

1,590 

1,590 

1,660 

2,380 

3,200

3,800 

3,500 

2,650 

2,470 

2,060

1,820 

1,590 

1,450 

1,450 

1,520

1.450 

1.520 

1,740 

2,140 

3,700

4,320 

3,700 

3,300 

2,920 

2,560 

2,380

Nov.

2,220 

2,220 

2,140 

2,140 

1,980

1,900 

2,060 

2,060 

2,220 

2,220

2,380 

2,220 

2,140 

2,220 

2,380

2,380 

2,740 

2,920 

2,560 

2,300

2,740 

3,100 

2,830 

2,470 

2,220

1,900 

1,660 

1,660 

1,590 

1,590

Dec.

3,520 

3,000 

4.400 

6,940 

6,700

5,980 

4,730 

4,840 

5,390 

5,060

4,840 

4,730 

4,290 

4,180 

3,630

Dec.

1,660 

1,820 

2,220 

2,470 

2,300

2,140 

1,980 

1,980 

1,980 

1,980

1,980 

1,900 

1,900 

1,900 

1,980

1,900 

1,820 

1,820 

1, 660 

1, 60

1,660 

1.660 

1,740 

1,820 

1,820

1,740 

1,660 

1,520 

1,380 

1,240 

1,240

Aug.

Jan.

2,470 

8,340 

8,830 

9,090 

7,980

7,020 

5,860 

5,090 

4,430 

4,100

3,900 

3,700 

3,600 

3,300 

2,920

2,920 

2,650 

2,300 

2,300 

2,380

2,740 

3,010 

3,300 

3,300 

3,010

2,920 

2,650 

2,300 

2,060 

1,980 

1,740

Sept.

2,380 

2,140 

1,600 

1,820 

1,900

1,900 

1,660 

1,240 

1,240 

1,590

1,380 

1,590 

1,980 

2,560 

2,650

Feb.

1,310 

1,520 

.1,520 

1,450 

1,380

1,520 

1,520 

1,520 

1,450 

1,520

1,380 

1,380 

1,820 

1,820 

1,820

1,740 

1,660 

1,590 

1,590 

1, 520

1,450 

1,310 

1,240 

1,170 

\, 240

1,310 

1,450 

1,450

Day

1921-22 

16. . 

17.. 

18 

19

20.. 

21

22.........

23 

24.........

25.. ___ ..

26 

27. _ .....

28. ___ ...

29. ____ .

30

31 ....... ..

Mar.

1,450 

1,380 

1,380 

1,380 

1,520

1,660 

1,520 

1,820 

1,740 

1,520

1,590 

1,590 

1,450 

1,590 

1,380

1,450 

1,740 

2,740 

3,200 

3,500

3,300 

3,200 

3,200 

5,200 

7,020

7,140 

6,420 

5,750 

5,200 

4,650 

4,100

Apr.

3,800 

3,700 

3,600 

3,900 

7,700

21,600 

27,900 

27,200 

25,200 

21,100

18,700 

19,200 

19,000 

16,300 

13,700

12,400 

10,100 

8,580 

7,620 

7,140

9,610 

19,500 

28,300 

31,600 

29,900

24,300 

17,700 

15,400 

28,600 

37,700

l 

Oct. I Nov.

1

2,440 

1,900 

1,340 

1,270 

1,270

1,820 

3,300 

3,300 

2,800 

2,350

2,170 

2,440 

1,740 

1,500 

1,580 

1 270

1,740 

1,660 

1,990 

6,000 

14,800

17,400 

15,600 

11,500 

8,030 

4.400

3,000 

3,520 

3,740 

4^400 

3,740

1

May

43,500 

42,200 

36,700 

26,300 

18,000

15,500 

14,400 

12,700 

11,100 

12,100

11,000 

9,740 

9,220 

9,220 

8,220

8,220 

9,480 

10,000 

8,830 

7,500

6,900 

7,980 

8,220 

7,380 

6,300

5,310 

4,760 

4,000 

3,800 

3,700 

3,400

June

3,200 

2,920 

2,830 

2,560 

2,830

4,540 

8,700 

9,740 

9,610 

9,350

8,220 

6,420 

5,200 

4,320 

3,900

3,200 

2,920 

2,830 

2,650 

2,380

2,140 

1,980 

1,660 

1,590 

1,520

1,820 

1,900 

1,900 

2,220 

2,740

Dec.

3,300 

3,520 

4,510 

17,000 

12,500

July

2,740 

2,140 

1,820 

1,170 

1,900

1,820 

2,080 

2,060 

1,980 

1,900

1,820 

1,590 

1,520 

1,590 

1,380

2,220 

2,140 

2,220 

1,820 

1, 450

1,380 

1,070 

1,100 

1,310 

1,170

1,170 

1,070 

1,380 

1,380 

1,660 

1,820

Aug.

1,590 

3,400

6,080 

3,800 

2,650 

2,140 

1,980

2,380 

5,530 

5,640 

4,100 

3,200 

2,920

Aug.

1,380 

1.240 

1,100 

920

800

1,380 

540 

860 

800 

565

740 

980 

1,100 

1,450 

1,380

1,170 

1,170 

1,170 

1,070 

890

860 

1,100 

1,380 

1,170 

1,450

1,240 

950 

1,100 

1,520 

1,240 

1,310

Sept.

5,200 

4,980 

3,700 

2,830 

2,300

2,060 

1,660 

1,520 

1,450 

1,380

1,590 

1,740 

1.590 

1,520 

1,450

Sept.

1,450 

1,170 

1,010 

860 

1,010

1,040 

1,100 

1,010 

920 

1,170

1,520 

1,380 

1,380 

1,040 

1,170

1,170 

1,100 

1,100 

950 

980

1,170 

1,590 

3,010 

3,010 

2,140

1,660 

1,660 

1,310 

1,450 

1,520

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 6-31. 1922, and Jan. 10 to Apr. 5,1923; discharge 

for these periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice. No record obtained Dec. 21, 1921, to 

Aug. 18, 1922.
SURFACE WATER. SUPPM,. 1923,. PART I

discharge of Connecticut River at South Newbury, Vt.+for the years ending 

Sept. 30, 1922 and 192S

[Drainage area, 2,830 square miles]

Month

1921-22 

October _________ .. __

November __ ___ _____ _

December 1-20 __ . _ ... .......

August 19-31 . __________

1922-23 

October _____ . ___ ... _

November _____ . ....

December . __ ^; ___ -.. ......

February _________ . .....

April... __ . _

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

June....................... ..

July ______________

September , ____ ....

The year!,-,, __ ... _ ....

Observed discharge 

(second-feet) , .

Maxi* 

, mum

3,300 

17,400 

17, 000 

6,080 

5,200

4.320 

3,100 

2,470 

9,090 

1,820 

7,140 

37, 700 

43,500 

9, 740 

2,740 

1,520 

3,010

43,500

Minimum

520 

1,420 

3,000 

1,590 

1,240

1,380 

1,590 

1,240 

1,740 

1,170 

1,380 

3.600 

3,400 

1,520 

1,070 

540 

860

540

Mean

1,630 

4. 370 

5,650 

3,490 

2,100

2,250 

2,240 

1,820 

3,940 

1,490 

2,930 

, 17,400 

12,400 

3,930 

1, 670 

"1,100 

1,370

v: 4,380

Gain or 

loss in 

storage at 

First and 

Second ' 

Connecticut lakes 

(millions 

of cubicfeet)

+ 179.0

+420.6 

+81.9 

+ 143.7 

-1,062.8

-1,142.7

-378. 8 

+82.3 

+87.4 

-487. 9

 64. 1 

+ 1,418,4 

+ 1,346.6 

-87. 7'

-407.2

 682. 5 

-954. 6

-i, 270. 8

Discharge corrected 

for storage (second-feet)

Mean

1,700 

4,530 

5,700 

3,620 

1,690

1,820 

2,090 

1,850 

3,970 

1,290 

2,910 

17.900 

12,900 

3,900 

1,520 

845 

1,000

4,330

Per

square 

mile

0.601 

1.60 

2.01 

1.28 

.597

.643 

.739 

.654 

1.40 

.456 

1.03 

6.33 

4.56 

1.38 

.633 

.299 

.354

1.53

Run-off 

in 

inches

0.69- 

1.78 

1.50 

.62 

.67

.74 

.82 

.75 

1.61 

.4» 

' 1.19- 

7.C6 

5.26 

1.54 

.62 

.34 

.40

20.82

CONNECTICUT RIVER AT WHlTfrE RIVER JUNCTION, VT.

LOCATION. At railroad bridge between Westboro, Lebanon Township, Grafton 

County, N. H., and White River Junction, Hartford Township, Windsor 

County, Vt. Mascoma River enters from east 1 mile below gage.

DRAINAGE AREA. 4,120 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 1, 1911, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Graduations painted on downstream end of pier near west end of 

bridge used from November 1, 1911, to June 15, 1918; chain gage over west 

channel installed June 16, 1918. Gage read by F. H. Chipman.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS.' Made at highway bridges one-fourth mile above 

gage, flow in White River and in Connecticut River above confluence of the 

two streams being measured separately, sum of the two being the discharge at

*," the gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel deep, bed covered with alluvial deposits, gravel, 

and rock ledge; control formed by rock outcrop extending across river at 

various places below gage; control for high water is probably at Quechee 

Falls, 7 miles downstream.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 22.0 feet at 4 

p. m. May 1 (discharge, from extension of rating curve, 64,800 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded during year, 3.2 feet at 8 a. m. and 4 p. m. August 

5, and 4 p. m. August 12, and 8 a. m. September 30 (discharge, 820 secondfeet).

1912-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 26.8 feet April 12, 1922 (approximate discharge, from extension of rating curve, 88,500 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.8 feet September 8,1913 (discharge, from extension of 

rating curve, 560 second-feet).
BASH* 81

ICE. River covered with ice each winter,., usually from December to March; 

stage-discharge relation seriously affected;

REGULATION. Distribution of flow not seriously .affepted by power plants, except 

for low water on Sundays caused by Sunday shutdown of paper refill at 

Wilder, 2 miles above, gage. About 4,100 million cubic feet of storage at Connecticut lakes and tributary streams above Pittsburg, N. H., has some 

effect on the low-water discharge.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except when affected 

by ice. Rating curve well denned between 900 and 52,000 second-feet. 

Gage read to tenths twice daily.. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

rating table to mean daily gage heights with corrections for effect of ice 

during winter. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Connecticut River at White River Junction, Vt., during 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Feb. 2

Mar. 16

Apr. 29

Made by 

H. F. Hill, ji1 ... .................................... _ ..:._...._. 

. _ .do.. ...... .............. __. __ ....... . -...- .-

Gage 

height

Feet 

"6.98

"5.73

19.10

Discharge

Sec.-ft: 

2,520

1, 760

51,. 200

0 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Connecticut River at White River Junction, Vt., 

for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1.,... ....

2.........

3.. .......

4........

5... __ ..

6 ...

7- . _

8 ......

9.........

10.... _ ..

11.... __ .

12.........

IS14.........

15 .... ,_'

16.........

17.........

18.........

19. ....

20 ___ ...

21 _ 

22.........

23.........

24 __. _ sis.........

26.. _ ,..__

27...,. :

28.........

29...... ...

30..... _ i.

31 ......

Oct.

1,720

1,850

1,980

2,110

1,720

2,250

2,820

1.600

2,,250

3,860

4,980

4,980

4,410

3,500

2,250

2,820

2,820

2,390

2,250

2,25,0

3,860

1,500

1,850

3,150

3,680

4,980.

4,7$)

4,220

3,320

3,860

?'? *>

Nov.

3,150

3,320

3,150

1.720

2,820

3,. 150

2,820

3,500,

3,500

3,320

1,980

3,500

3,320

3,150

3,320

3, 1£0

3,860

3, 150-

3,680

3,8§0

4,220

4,220

3. 860 ,

3, 500

2,250

 2,980

2,670

2,530

2,390

,.,'-, .

Dec.

2,390

2,390

1,850

2,820

2,820

3,300

2,500

2V OOP

2,100

2,300

2,800

2,700

.2,700

2,500

2,500

 2r 200

2,200

2,700

2,400

, .2, 400

2,800

2,200

f 1, 850

'2,000

2! 500

2,6WO

2,300

2,200

2,200

2,200

Jan.

2,700

14,500

13,500

10,400

7,800

5,800

6.400

'5,900

5,800

5,400

5,100

4,700

4,600

4,800

4,000

4,000

3,800

3,200

2,400

3,400

3,400

3,400

3,200

3,200

3,300

2,500

3,500

3, 100

3, pOO

Feb.

3,000

2,800

2,700

2,400

2,400

2,200

2,100

2,000

2,000

1,800

2,500

2,400

2,500

2,500

2,500

2,500

1,800

2,500

2,200

2,200

2.200

2,200

2,200

1,800'

2,000

1,900

2,200

Mar.

2,000

1 300

2,000

2,100

2.000

2,000

2,000

1,300

2,000

2,000

1,700

1,800

1,800

2,100

2,400

3,200

3,300

3,100

3,000

3,000

15,400-

14,100

12,300

11,400

9,800

9,000

7,900

. 6,700

, -Apr.

5,' 800

4,800

3,800

5,200

9 ©Art

31*200

34,900

40,900

4.q ftflfl

34,900

29,200

30,800

29,200

25,400

22,200

19,000

17,000

14800

13,200

12,300

16,100

26,200

36, 600

41, 800

40,000

34,900

25, 400

21, 800

46,200

55,!200:

May

63,800

54,300

4A nAA

21,800

19,700

17, 700

IS 3fifl

17,300

15, 400

14.5QO

13,800

13,200

13, 200

14,100

14,100

13,800

11, 700

10,600

12,000

12,000

11,400

10,000

8, 690

7,440

6,960

6,270

5,810

5,390

June

5,180

4,980

3,320

4,220

5,390

8,430

12,000

12,600

11,700

9,770

7,680

6,270

5,830

5,390

3,500

4,600

3,860

.3,500

3,500

3,150

2,820

1,720

2,670

2,530

. 1, 986

2,530

2,820

-.2,820

July

2,250

3,150

3,500

2,820

2,530

2,530

1,300

2,820

3,150

2,530

2,530

2,530

1,980

1,300

2,250

2,820

2,820

2,530

2,670

2,110

1,500

2,110

2,820

1,500

1,500

1,600

1,600

'1,720

2,530

2,390

Aug.

2, 390

2,250

2.250

1,660

820

1,600

1,850

1,500

1,5.00

1,300

1,500

890

925

1,500

1,980

1,850

1,720

1,500

l;3Qo:

1,720

1,500

1,110

1,600

1,600

1,600

1, 030

1,980

1,720

1,200

1..980

1,980

Sept.

1,980

995

1,110

1, 600

1,400 "

1,400

1,300

 1, 110

1,300

1,720

1,720

2,250

1,980

1,600

1,600

1,110

1,500

1,600

1,600

1,600

1,300

1,720

2,110

4,040

3,680

3,150

2,820

2,250

2,250

960

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 7 to'Jan. .1 and Jan. 5 to Apr. 6; discharge for these 

periods basted on ga^e.'heigtits corrected for eflect-of ice. < ' ' -,-' ' ;
82 STJEFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

Monthly discharge of Connecticut River at White River Junction, Vt., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 19%8

[Drainage area, 4,120 square miles]

Month

February ____________

April. __ . ._.. ._._

May _______ . .............

June __ __ ___ ___ ..

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

September _______ . .......

Observed discharge 

( second-feet )

Maximum

4,980 

4,220 

3,300 

15,400 

3,000 

15,400 

55,200 

63,800 

13,200 

3,500, 

2,390 

4,040

63,800

Min 

mum

1,500 

1,720 

1,850 

2,400 

1,800 

1,300 

3,800 

5,390 

1.720 

1,300 

820 

960

820

Mean

3,010 

3,170 

2,420 

5,380 

2,270 

4,400 

25,700 

18,700 

5,390 

2,280 

1,590 

1,820

6,350

Gain or 

loss in 

storage at 

First and 

Second 

Connecticut lakes 

( millions 

of cubic 

feet)

-1,142.7

-378.8 

+82.3 

+87.4 

-487. 9 

-64.1 

+ 1,418.4 

+ 1,346.6 

-87.7 

-407.2 

-682. 5 

-954.6

-1,270.8

Discharge corrected 

for storage

Mean

2,580 

3,020 

2,450 

5,410 

2,070 

4,380 

26,200 

19,200 

5,360 

2,130 

1,340 

1,450

6,310

Per 

square 

mile

0.626 

.733 

.595 

1.31 

.502 

1.06 

6.36 

4.66 

1.30 

.517 

.325 

.352

1.53

Run -off 

in inches

0.72 

.82 

.69 

1.51 

.52 

1.22 

7.10 

5.37 

1.45 

.60 

.37 

.39

20.76

CONNECTICUT RIVER AT STTNDERLAND, MASS.

LOCATION. At five-span steel highway bridge at Sunderland, Franklin County, 

on road leading to South Deerfield, 18 miles in direct line and 24 miles by 

river above dam at Holyoke. Deerfield River enters Connecticut River 

from west 8 miles above station.

DRAINAGE AREA. 8,000 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. March 31, 1904, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Chain on downstream side of bridge; Gurley water-stage recorder'on 

left bank near downstream side of bridge. Gage read and recorder inspected 

by F. W. Leete and H. E. Russ.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel deep, with bottom of coarse gravel and alluvial 

deposits. Control at low stages not well defined but practically permanent. 

At high stages the control is at crest of dam at Holyoke.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 25.2 feet at 10 a. m. April 7 (discharge, 85,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.30 foot by chain gage at 6.30 p. m. September 3 

(discharge, by extension of rating curve, 600 second-feet).

1904-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 30.7 feet during night of March 

28, 1913, determined by leveling from flood marks (approximate discharge, 

by extension of rating curve, 108,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.0 foot August 29, 1921 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 450 

second-feet).

ICE. River usually freezes over early in winter but ice is likely to break up at 

times of sudden rises in stage and at those times it occasionally forms ice 

jams at Northampton, 10 miles below station, causing several feet of backwater at gage.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow affected by operation of power plants at 

Turners Falls, and by regulation of Deerfield River (see Deerfield River at 

Charlemont, Mass.). Effect of regulation is shown by low water at gage on 

Sundays and Mondays. Storage in Somerset reservoir and First Connecticut Lake has little effect on monthly discharge as measured at Sunderland.
BASIST

ACCUEACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except when affected 

by ice. Rating curve for chain gage well defined between 750 and 70,000 

second-feet. Chain gage read to half-tenths once daily and used for comparison with water-stage recorder; operation of water-stage recorder was 

generally satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table 

to mean daily gage heights corrected for effect of ice during winter. Records 

good.

Discharge measurements of Connecticut River at Sundvrland, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. 30,1923

Date

Jan. 12

Mar. 1

Made by 

.. . do ...

Gage 

height

Feet 

-7.43

-6.87

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

9,350

6,890

Date

Mar 16

28

Made by 

H. F. Hill jr...........

Gage 

height

Feet 

"6.22

-13.84

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

5,300

23,300

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Connecticut River at Sunderland, Mass., for the

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1 ...

2 

B.. .......

4.. _ ....

5 . .....

6 

7.........

8 

9 . ....

10.... .....

11 

12... 13... -:

14. __ . ...

15 

16 

17 

18 

19...... ...

20. __ . _

21.......;.

22 

23.. _ ....

24 

25- ___ 

2S

27- ___ ..

28 

29 

30., 

31> 

Oct.

1,620

1,960

3,330

3,850

3,500

3,670

3,020

1,960

4,590

6,720

7, 910

8,960

4,990

5,410

4,990

4,790

4,590

4,990

4, 210

1,960

2, 870

4,400

4,030

4,030

6,720

7,420

4,990

4,990 A Q&n

Nov.

5,410

4,990

4,990

4 030

1,960

3,500

7,180

7,660

5,830

5,620

2.-200

4,400

6,950

5,830

5,410

5,410

4,790

2,200

3,850

7,420

7,660

7,660

P,490

6,490

3,020

4 7Qft

7,180

5,200

2,450

Dec.

3,330

3,670

1,730

2,720

4,790

5,200

5,620

6,700

5,400

2,900

3,200

5,000

5,000

5,200

4 4fW1

2,600

4,400

5,400

5,600

5,400

5,200

4,400

2,700

2,100

4,600

6,000

5,600

5,400

5,600

3,300

Jan.

3,000

10,000

1 *i nfln

15,500

14,500

13,500

5,200

9,000

8,200

8,200

8 9IYI

7,200

3,800

5,200

8

Af)f\

8,400

9,000

8,400

7,600

4,800

8,600

10,000

9,800

10,500

11,000

9,800

5,600

7,200

9,000

7,200

Feb.

7,000

7,000

7,000

4,600

5,000

7,000

7,400

6,400

6,400

6,200

3,700

4,200

5,400

6,400

6,800

6,800

5,400

3,200

4,200

6,000

6,400

6,200

6,200

5,600

3,000

4.800

6,200

6,800

Mar.

6,200

6,000

5,600

3,000

5,600

7,000

7,000

8,000

6,200

3 on/i

7 000

7 600

7,200

6,400

6,400

6,800

6,400

12,000

14. unri

12,500

24,000

32,000

30,000

23,000

18,500

16,500

16,000

Apr.

is; ooo

14,000

17 400

40,000

71 800

83,700 oft Ann

80,000

71,800

61,300

RA CftA

52,900

43,500

44, 300

41 600

36,100

26,600

25,800

'22; 800

28,500

40,400

46,200

52,100

53,300

 60, 900

43,900

36,900

54,500

75,100

May

75,500

75, 500

72,200

63,300

53,300

40,800

35,300

31,500

24,700

32,700

33,100

29,300

28,100

27,400

25,800

25,100

25,100

25,800

21,400

19,200

20,600

22,500

20,300

18,100

17,400

10,700

14, 700

12,600

7,910

. 7, 910

June

8,960

7,910

3,330

5,620

7,660

6,490

6,720

13,300

21,000

21,400

19,500

18,500

14,300

13,300

11, 300

7,910

4,400

6,720

6,720

5,410

4,990

6,050

4,990

2,080

, ,3, 330

4,990

4,030

3,670

3,670

3,670

July

1,960

3, 330

3,850'

3,020

3,670

4,790

4,210

2,320

2,720

3,850

3,330

3, 67.0

4,590

3,020

1,400

3,020

5,830

5,410

4,590

4,'400

3,020

1,510

1,960

3, 670

4,210

3, 670.

3,330

3,170

3,850

3,670

4,400

Aug.

4,030

4,990

3,850

2,870

1,730

2,320

3,330

3,170

3,500

1,960

1,400

1,180

2,320

3,170

2,870

2,870

2,720

1,840

1,290

1,730

2, 870

.2,870

2,580

2,580

,1,960

1,400

1,400

2,580

2,580

4,030

4,400

Sept.

3,850

1,730,

780

1,840

3,330

3,020

2,720

2,580

1,400

1,400

2,800

2,800

2,870

2,580

3,020

2,080

2,080

2,870

2,580

2,580

3,850

, 3,330

2,870

2,720

5,200

5,410

4,590

5,200

4,600

1,960

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 8 to Apr. 6. Daily discharge for this period based 

on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.
84 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of Connecticut River at Sunderland, Mass., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

Month

October. ____ _____ 1. ___ __ ____

February . _________ ____________

April. _______ . _______________

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

August _________ . __________

The year... _ ... __ . _ . ______

' Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

8,960 

7,660 

6,700 

15,500 

7,400 

32,000 

83,700 

75,500 

21,400 

5,830 

4,990 

5,410

83,700

Minimum

1,620 

1,960 

1,730 

3,000 

3,000 

3,000 

14,000 

7,910 

2,080 

1,400 

1,180 

780

780

Mean

4,620 

5,160 

4,440 

8,780 

5,760 

11,700 

46,000 

30,400 

8,400 

3,530 

2,660 

2, 950

11,200

Per 

square 

mile

0.578 

.645 

.555 

1.10 

.720 

1.46 

5.75 

3.80 

1.0£ 

.441 

.332 

.369

1.40

Run -off 

in inches

0.67 

.72 

.64 

1.27 

.75 

1.68 

6.42 

4.38 

1.17 

.51 

.38 

.41

19.00

WHITE RIVER AT WEST HARTFORD, VT.

LOCATION. 500 feet above highway bridge in West Hartford, Windsor County,

7 miles above mouth of river. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 687 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 9, 1915, to September 30,1923. 

GAGE. Inclined staff on left bank; read by F. P. Morse. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from'cable 1,500 feet below gage or by

wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel wide and of fairly uniform cross section at

measuring section; covered with gravel and small boulders. Control formed

by rock ledge 100 feet below gage; well defined. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 12.5 feet at

7 a. m. April 6 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 14, 300 second-feet);

minimuni stage recorded during year, 2.05 feet at 7 a. m. June 27 (discharge,

by extension of rating curve, 19 second-feet).

1915-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 16.9 feet, April 12, 1922 (discharge,

by extension of rating curve, 24,500 second-feet); minimum stage recorded.

that of June 27, 1923 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 19 second-,

feet). The high water of March 27, 1913, reached a stage of 18,9 feet, as

determined from reference point on scale platform opposite gage (discharge,

about 30,000 second-feet). 

ICE. River freezes over at gage; control usually remains partly open; although

ice on rocks and along shore affects stage-discharge relation. 

REGULATION. There are several power plants on main strea-m and its tributaries

above the station, the nearest being that of Vermont Copper Cp. at Sharon;

when this plant is in operation it causes some diurnal fluctuation in discharge

at low stages. The effect of power plants farther upstream is practically

eliminated by the large amount of pondage at Sharon. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent, except when affected

by ice. Rating curve well defined between 130 and 5,000 second-feet. Staff

gage read to quarter-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by

applying rating table to mean daily gage heights, with corrections for'effect

of ice during winter. Records good.
CONNECTICUT RIYER BASIN

Discharge measurements of White River at West Hartford, Vt., during the year

ending Sept. 30,1923

Date

Feb. 3

Mar. 17

Made by 

H. F. Ball, jr.. ...

Gage 

height

Feet 

-4.00

" 6. 52

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

445

1, 410

Date

Apr. 26

July 1

Made by 

H. F. Hffljr 

 do 

Gage 

height

Feet 

5.96

3.47

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

2,400

331

"Stage-discharge relation affected by ice. , .. ,.,,

Daily discharge, in'second-feet, of White River at West Hartford, Vt., for theyear\

ending Sept. 30, 1923 -"',..'<

Day

2.. .. __

3... ___ . _ .

4... _______

5-.... _____

«... ___ ......

8- _ . __ .

0 . .. __ .

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

11.. ...- _ .

12... ..

13..... . __ .

14.. .-. ...

15- . __ ....

16..... _ ......

17.... _ . ...

18.. _ ......

19. ___ . ......

20. __ ......

21 . _ - ...

22..... _ ... ...

23.... _ - _ -

24..... ___ . ...

25 . 

26 . ..

27 . 

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

29.... __ .....

30... .. _ ......

31.. . .......

Oct.

148

122

150

155

158

247

175

187

960

652

395

305

265

230

200

230

oqfl

230

230 '230

187

265

500

345

114

148

230

247

230

Nov.

91 f\

215

215

230

230

230

247

230

305

445

395

305

305

265

247

445

345

305

325

395

500

395

345

 325

' 265

247

230

285

230

Dec.

247

395

305

325

OAK

265

175

247

265

*V>A

230

285

OJ.7

OQA

200

215

91 f\

200

Ofln

200

200

200

200

175

200

210

Jan.

345

4,360

2,700

1,460

860

740

660

560

600

560

820

720

700

660

620

600

540

520

520

490

480

620

74fl

700

580

560

520

520

520

500

500

Feb.

AA(\

AK(\

410

340

JAft

390

400

380

07O,

«MA

320

QOA

340

330

qoA

OOA

OOA

320

320

QJA

°.ftft

300

^fift

OAA

^ftft

340

340

Mar.

OOA

QK(T

360

400

450

420

400

360 Q*>A

QAA

OAfl

330

Q1A

01 n

290

340

1,100

1, 250

1,100

900

780

920

2,080

f, Qflfl

3,300

2,440

1,750

1,650

1 f\Af\

1,370

1,200

Apr.

ofin

925

q oAn

8,950

13,800

9, 790

9,580

8,320

4,730

6,500

4,730,

Q fiAf}

3 14.fl

2,84Q

2,440

2,320

O onfl

2,080

6,flOO

5,700

t fUfl

9 Q4O

-2,,440'

2,700

11 700

7,700

May

5,300

3,820

3,140

O 7Aft

2 030

1,860

1,650

2,990

2,440

2,200

2

AA(\

2,200

1,970

2,700

2,700

o qon

1,860

1,550

1,550

2,200

1,650

1,460

1,280

1, 120

1,0,40

925

890

750

750

June

652

652

530

590

590

717

855

1,040

1,860

1,750

1,200

890

717

590

472

445

420

420

420

370

285

325

140

162

54

30

81

187

187

247

July

265

200

187

187

215

187

167

162

152

167

175

157

Ida

130

124

187

247

230

187

162

175

140

130

140

142

162T

140

187

395

530

200

Aug.

187

187

170

150

172

160

172

162

157

132

130

118

112

116

116

132

138

120

120

124

112

104

116

112

110

110

. 102

102

110

104

108

Sept.

i«xk

112

108

100

108

100

102

102

118

285

1'44

120

112

110

118

118

116

118

110

104

157

370

247

157

157

136

152

136

136

136

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dee. 22-31 and Jan.fi to Mar. 22; discharge for these 

periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice by means of discharge measurements, observer's 

notes, and weather records.
86 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of White River at West Hartford, Vt.,for the year ending- Sept.

SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 687 square miles]

Month

October... ..

November.. _

December. __ .

January __ . __ .. .

February.. __

March _____

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

May _________ .

June _____

July. .......... " "" """ ~" ""

August ______ 

September ____ . _ __

The year..... _ ....... _ .......... __

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

960 

500 

395 

4,360 

450 

5,900 

13,800 

5,300 

1,860 

530 

187 

370

13,800

Minimum

114 

215 

175 

345 

300 

290 

925 

750 

39 

124 

102 

100

39

Mean

276 

302 

237 

815 

350 

1,OM) 

4,920 

2,060 

563 

193 

131 

140

918

Per

square , mile

0.402 

.439 

.345 

1.18 

.510 

1.51 

7.16 

3.00 

.820 

.281 

.191 

.204

1.34

Run-Off 

in inches

0.4& 

.49 

.40 

1.36 

.53 

1.74 

7.99 

3.46 

.91 

.32 

.22 

.23

18.11

MASCOMA RIVER AT MASCOMA, IT H.

LOCATION. rOn left bank, 250 feet below railroad bridge and 500 feet below 

outlet of Mascoma Lake, in Mascoma, Grafton County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 148 square miles (measured on Walker map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 16 to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder on left bank, referenced to gage 

datum by a hook gage inside well; an inclined staff is used for auxiliary 

readings. Recorder inspected by John Greeley.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from railroad bridge or by wading above 

, railroad bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel opposite gage is a pool in which velocity is 

very low. Control is well defined at head of rapids 200 feet below gage..

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period August 16 to September 30, 2.08 feet from water-stage recorder at 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. August 18 

(discharge, 95 second-feet); minimum stage, 1.71 feet from 8 p. m. to 10 

p. m. September 27 (discharge, 36 second-feet).

ICE. Not affected by ice.

REGULATION. Operation of gates in storage dam 500 feet above ga^e causes 

considerable fluctuation in discharge during low-water periods.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation probably permanent. Rating curve well 

defined below 100 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to gage heights 

using weighted mean discharge for days when variations occurred from 

opening and closing gates at dam. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Mascoma River at Mascoma, N. H., during the period

Aug. 16 to Sept. 80, 1923

[MadebyH.F. Hill, Jr.]

Date

Aug. 16. _ .....

17.. 17. __ . _

Sept. 2. ____

Qage 

height

Feet 

1.90

2.00

1.82

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

62

82

90

63

Date

16.... _ -

Qage 

height

Feet 

1.82

1.96

1 73

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

59

78

39.2

Date

16... ....

17.. _

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.73

1.56

1.87

Discharge

Sec.-ft 

39.7

21.3

58
CONNECTICUT"BIVEB BASIN

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Mascoma River at Mascoma, N. //., for the 

period Aug. 16 to Sept. 30, 1923

Day

.} ..,. 

2. ____ _ ..

2.. __ .... ....

4..... __ ......

5.. ____ ......

6. __ . _ .......

7. ____ ......

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

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

10.. _ . __ . _

Aug. Sept.

51

66

66

63

63

63

62

53

63

Day

11 __ ..........

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

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

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

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

16........... _

17........... _

IS

1Q

20. .... _. 

Aug.

77

85

86

67

85

Sept.

61

61

CO

58

54

41

eq

CO

52

52

Day

21 

22.... ___ .....

23 .

24. __ ......

25 __

26.... __ ... _

27......... -..-...

28. 

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

30 __ . _ ......

31.. ..

Aug.

82

on

7ft

7S

77

64

7Q

7Q

7Q

77

78

Sept.

61

51

40

50

49

52

AQ

55

55

45

WEST RIVER AT NEWFANE, VT.

LOCATION. At covered highway bridge 1*4 miles northeast of Newfane, Windham County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 310 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 13, 1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain on downstream side of highway bridge.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and ledge; well-defined riffle just above island 

800 feet below gage; probably permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 10.1 feet at 8 

a. m. April 29 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 5,930 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded during year, 3.64 feet several times during July and 

August (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 46 second-feet).

1919-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 12.0 feet April 12, 1922 (approximate 

discharge, by extension of rating curve, 8,120 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded, 3.55 feet September 10, 1921 (discharge, by extension of rating 

curve, 35 second-feet).

ICE. River freezes over and stage-discharge relation seriously affected.

REGULATION. A few small mills above station do not seriously affect distribution 

of flow.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation apparently permanent except when affected 

by ice. Rating curve fairly well defined between 70 and 2,000 second-feet. 

Gage read to half-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by 

applying rating table to mean daily gage heights, with corrections for effect 

of ice during winter. Records good.

Discharge measurements of West River at Newfane, Vt., during the year ending

Sept. 80, 1923

Date

Feb. 1

8

Made by 

H. F. Hill, ^r.. ........................ ........... ....... ... .............

Gage 

height

Feet 

"5.46

4.58

4.56

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

255

460

413

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
88 SURFACE'WATER SUPPL¥r 192$, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of West River at Newfane, Vt., for the year ending1

Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1 ____ . __

2 ___ .

3 _____ .. _

4 . __ - ....

5- - 

6- .-. ...

7 

8 

10 . , 

11 ____

12 _____ ......

13 __ ....... 

14. _ ..........

15- 

16 __ .... ......

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

18 

19. _ -

20 

21. _ .. __ ....

22-. _ -

23 .......

24 __ . _ ......

25 

26 __ ....... ...

27 __ .........

28 _ - _ - ....

29 __ ..........

30

31. _ ... _ .

Oct.

55

48

52

55

55

55

55

80

115

130

206

170

124

106

88

88

95

88

75

75

75

75

75

100

124

100

100

100

100

115

106

Nov.

100

88

80

88

95

106

292

352

309

265

206

150

130

130

130

225

170

138

138

138

292

215

162

162

215

170

150

115

124

130

Dec.

106

192

180

192

225

130

106

160

1fiO

160

170

165

155

150

160

185

200

190

170

160

165

160

160

160

160

155

160

175

190

210

Jan.

560

1,990

430

290

230

170

190

210

ion

170

160

160

170

195

210

175

160

140

145

195

500

470

430

400

350

310

300

300

280

280

Feb.

260

260

260

230

220

220

220

210

210

195

190

240

240

210

210

240

230

210

195

210

210

190

210

220

220

220

190

Mar.

195

200

IQfk

210

260

280

240

210

170

145

185

200

180

160

150

165

720

860

820

600

520

470

980

3,650

'2,820

1,580

1,310

950

780

848

763

Apr.

«7a

570

QQO

2,510

5,090

5,190

4,370

3,850

3,130

2 1 on

1,940

o ion

 1,580

1,310

1,130

1,060

907

865

882

3,230

2,720

1,680

1,400

1,080

1,060

1,400

5,300

2,510

May

1,680

1,310

848

737

610

530

413

1,220

1,630

1,100

959

1,350

986

788

1,120

1,220

856

644

538

434

924

644

507

392

346

220

260

250

201

174

June

158

158

146

121

127

210

1,140

1,100

703

392

260

210

174

146

121

103

103

97

85

85

73

73

73

73

73

73

73

73

73

July

73

63

63

63

69

63

63

57

ei>

KO

46

46

46

46

' 434

392

134

112

}03

m

73

57

69

63

57

69

166

326

346

210

Aug.

7'vi

07

Q9

85

73

63

63

63

63

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

53

46

50

69

63

63

57

53

50

46

46

46

134

97

69

Sept.

S3

- 3

57

57

53

59

53

53

85

103

85

73

73

73

73

63

63

53

53

53

97

210

188

210

166

112

127

97

103

112

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation aflected by ice Dec 9-31 and Jan. 4 to Mar. 23; discharge for these 

periods based on gage heights corrected for efieet of ice by means of one discharge measurement, observer's 

notes, and weather records.

Monthly discharge of West River at Newfane, Vt.,for the year ending Sept. 80, 

[Drainage area, 310 square miles]

Month

April-.. ___________ . _ . ... ..; .'. ....

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

The year ____ . . __ :.- _______

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

206 

352 

265

3,650 

5,300 

1,680 

1,140 

434 

754 

210

5,300

Minimum

48 

80 

106 

140 

190 

145 

570 

174 

73 

46 

46 

53

46

Mean

93.1 

169 

170 

350 

219 

671 

2,220 

770 

214 

115 

86.0 

90.8

429

Per 

square 

mile

0.300 

.545 

.548 

1.13 

.706 

2.16 

7.16 

2.48 

.690 

.371 

.277 

.293

1.38

Run-off in 

inches

0.35 

.61 

.63 

1.30 

.74 

2.49 

7.99 

2.86 

.77 

.43 

.32 

.33

18.82
CONNECTICUT RIVEB BASIN

, ASHUELOT RIVER NEAR GILSUM, N. H.

LOCATION. 60 feet above stone-arch highway bridge on Keene-Newport road, 

1 mile below Gilsum and 8 miles north of Keene, Cheshire County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 68.5 square miles (measured on Hitchcock map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 18, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE.-* A continuous water-stage recorder on right bank, referenced to gage 

datum by hook gage inside the well; an inclined staff is used for auxiliary 

readings. Recorder inspected by employee of Keene Gas & Electric Co.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from highway bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel rough, with steep slope; control formed by 

rocks and boulders near highway bridge.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during the period August 18, 1922, 

to September 30, 1923, from water-stage recorder, 8.25 feet at 4 p. m. 

April 29 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 1,460 second-feet); minimum discharge approximately 1 second-foot October 6 and July 10, when 

water was held back by dams.

REGULATION. Flow affected by operation of mills at Gilsum. Several lakes 

and ponds above gage provide opportunity for storage, but little if any 

utilization is made of the storage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed during high water of April, 1923; 

two rating curves used during year; both curves well defined below 70 

second-feet and fairly well defined below 1,100 second-feet. Operation of 

water-stage recorder~satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

rating table to mean daily gage heights, with correction for ice during 

winter. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Ashuelot River near Gilsum, N. H., during ike period 

Aug. 17, 1922, to Sept. 30, 1923

Date

1922 

Aug. 17

18

13

13

Oct. 6

Nov. 22

Made by 

 do 

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

 do 

.... .do ...-..,.... ...

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.70

1.99

2.04

2.38

2.32

1.45

2.46

"2.02

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

18.4

33.0

40.9

69

68

8.4

72

11.1

Date

1923 

Jan. 30

Feb. 23

6

June 22

22

Aug. 17

18

18

Sept. 27

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr. ____ ...

..... do 1 

 do 

 -do ... ..... 

 do .

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

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

.... -do... ... ... .. ..... .

. .do...-..... .

Gage 

height

Feet 

"3.40

°2.19

7.74

7.86

1.82

1.73

1.56

1.33

1.31

2.28

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

103

41.6

»1,060

H, 100

31.2

23.9

18.0

9.4

8.9

70

1 Stage-discharge relation aflected by ice. ^Accuracy doubtful.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ashuelot River near Gilsum, N. H., for the period 

Aug. 18, 1922, to Sept. 30, 1923

Day

-I . '..:';-

, 2 ........

3.. .... ..... ;._.

4 __ ....... _

5.. __ 

s 6- _ _.. 

7.... ...... _ .

8. . 

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

10- .. .... ....

Aug. Sept.

43

36

32

32

36

39

36

32

31

- 30

Day

11- ;. 

12. ._.. -

13. __ ..... ....

14. .- ....

15 . 

16 

17..- 

18..... _ i._ 

10

20 ....

Aug.

28

39

33

Sept.

32

39

53

57

120

97

63

64

48

Day

21 ...

22. ___ __ 

23 _ . _ ....

24 _ . 

25 _ .. ,. .

26 __ - ..

27 __ __ - _ -

28 - 

29 __ __ ...

30 __ - ..

31 

Aug.

27

29

30

25

30

72

77

89

96

77

56

Sept.

20

24

24

19

18

14

13

10

11

11
90 SURFACE WATER, SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ashuelot River near Gilsum, N. H., for the period 

. 18, 1922, to Sept. 30, 1928 Continued

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

10

8.1

6.5

6.0

5.8

5.8

7.0

6.2

11

23

74

107

74

53

39

39

38

30

36

32

30

28

45

47

35

39

33

28

24

35

Nov.

33

20

21

34

27

31

48

53

52

60

44

31

41

40

42

45

43

33

31

45

82

72

59

41

37

43

70

72

49

43

Dee.

39

22

20

17

13

17

22

38

42

40

41

50

56

52p-O

54

56

>;B

60

fid

70

78

80

50

38

23

25

19

Ifi

14

12

Jan.

230

555

505

230

198

175

145

135

100

84

78

78

84

52

ft9

62

62

66

62

«o

 toe

270

270

170

14ft

125

115

100

84

, Feb.

82

62

45

17

49

fid

4Q

AS

45

40

36

4Q

45

35

37

43

36

31

32

45

40

34

34

so

47

43

32

39

Mar.

40

40

A9

°.Q

JO

52

52

36

90

26

23

26

90

on

9Q

43

190

220

175

155

96

on

96

270

300

260

160

125

OR

90

90

Apr.

125

120

120

393

910

1,300

1,240

1,210

1,120

825

635

580

505

495

359

315

283

259

235

227

307

455

530

505

435

341

291

307

1,210

1,150

May

(W;

580

405

Oft?

OKQ

OOQ

220

203

187

172

158-

145

182

174

i en

147

148

106

96

inn

135

123

111

QA

86

65

55

59

42

43

June

37

33

34

32

25

25

27

. 51

73

,60

33

26

26

OO

26

32

22

22

18

16

17

18

15

16

16

15

19

16

19

July

15

14

10

17

14

13

10

8.0

1.6

4.8

25

27

25

25

71

63

44

40

38

*»

27

22

33

48

40

36

44

67

54

44

Aug.

46

44

25

24

25

20

25

27

30

99

27

20

27

on

Ifi

25

18

1Q

19

23

31

33

23

23

26

17

20

25

OR

50

33

Sept.

28

22

18

1O

25

22

23

23

24

21

24

10

16

9.5

6 9

4.1

17

11

8.0

9

K

44

51

35

42

51

44

34

30

34

30

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 6-31 and Jan. 7 to Apr. 3; discharge for these periods 

based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Ashuelot River near Gilsum, N. H.,for the period Aug. 18,1922,

to Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 68.5 square miles]

Month

1922

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

1922-23

December ____ _____ ___________

January __ ___ . ______ ... ........

March _____ ... _______ ................

June ______ ___ ___ ______ ......

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

August _______________________

September. __ __ . ...................

The year ________ _ ______

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

96 

120

107 

82 

80 

555 

82 

300 

1,300 

825 

73 

71 

96 

51

1,300

Minimum

25 

10

5.8 

20 

12 

52 

31 

23 

120 

42 

15 

1.6 

17 

4.1

1.6

Mean

50.6 

37.3

32.1 

44.5 

40.1 

157 

43.3 

96.7 

557 

185 

26.9 

29.7 

28.7 

24.6

105

Per

square 

mile

0.739 

.545

.469 

.650 

.585 

2.29 

,632 

1.41 

8.13 

2.70 

.393 

.434 

.419 

.359

1.53

Run-oft 

in inches

0.38 

.61

.54 

.73 

.67 

2.64 

.66 

1.63 

9.07 

3.11 

.44 

.50 

.48 

.40

20.87
CONNECTICUT E1VER BASIN 91

ASHUELQT RIVER AT HINSDALE, N. H.

LOCATION. At lower steel highway bridge a quarter of a mile below dam of 

Fisk Paper Co. and 1^ miles above mouth of river at Hinsdale, Cheshire 

County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 440 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 22, 1907, to December 31, 1909, and July 11, 

1914, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain gage on downstream side of bridge, read by Teresa Golden.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel covered with coarse gravel and boulders. 

Control is a short distance below gage and is practically permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 7.54 feet at 

4 p. m. April 7 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 5,250 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 1.87 feet at 8 p. m. August 12 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 5 second-feet).

1914-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 9.98 feet March 29, 1920 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 8,940 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded that of August 12, 1923.

ICE. Ice forms below bridge on control, affecting stage-discharge relation for 

short periods.

REGULATION. The mills immediately above station are operated continuously 

except Sundays and holidays, but cause little fluctuation in stage. Several 

reservoirs and ponds on the river and its tributaries have some effect on 

distribution of flow.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except when affected by ice. Rating curve fairly well defined below 4,000 second-feet. 

Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Discharge ascertained by applying 

rating table to mean daily gage heights, with corrections for effect of ice 

during winter. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Ashuelot River at Hinsdale, N. H., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 6

Feb 28

Made by 

H. F. Hill, jr. . . ...

Gage 

height

Feet

2

QR

"460

"3.61

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 107

475

308

Date

Aug. 18

19

Mad6 by 

H. F. Hill, jr.... ___

.....do. ___ . __ ....

.....do. ...... .._ .-. 

Oage 

height

Feet 

3.01

2.78

2.60

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

178

86

67

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice. 

24175 25 WSP 561 7
92 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART 1

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ashuelot River at Hinsdale, N. H., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 ___ ..

2 _________

3 ___

4. _ ____

5 . 

7. _______ -

8 __ 

10- __ - ___ 

11. . 

12 _____ . _ -

13 . 

14 ___ 

15- 

17 

18. ___ 

19

20 

21- 

22 . -

23. ___ - 

24. ____ - ___

25 __ ....

26 _____

27 

28. ____ - __

9Q

^n

01

Oct.

124

340

150

173

142

137

176

158

520

555

695

625

520

310

282

264

282

291

247

282

231

167

243

231

268

255

300

223

173

231

247

Nov.

197

215

273

255

68

223

330

430

375

185

296

345

282

291

255

264

282

264

251

243

490

590

400

350

223

235

235

231

255

260

Dec.

145

206

191

167

255

282

82

400

200

200

260

220

260

96

170

280

320

300

280

2CO

140

280

220

' 170

220

220

240

220

Jan.

375

1 050

1,550

1,210

770

700

660

620

600

490

490

520

660

560

520

560

560

700

1,000

1,400

1. 550

1,000

780

660

600

520

490

Feb.

430

400

380

380

430

400

380

380

350

350

300

280

300

330

300

260

280

300

460

560

600

460

400

350

300

240

220

240

Mar.

260

280

350

380

460

560

700

780

780

490

400

300

300

300

400

600

770

1,000

855

740

740

820

1,100

1,800

2,200

1,650

1,200

860

860

860

Apr.

780

740

740

1,670

3,860

4,740

5, 190'

4,740

4,440

4,300

3,140

2,580

2,300

2,040

1,670

1,610

1,430

1,260

1,150

1,150

1,100

1,210

1,490

1,619

1,490

1,370

1,050

950

2,720

4,150

May

4,150

2,860

2,300

1,610

1,370

1,210

900

900

950

1,370

1,150

1,000

1,260

1,150

1,000

950

950

855

770

660

660

770

730

730

555

460

460

430

350

320

340

June

330

340

247

282

247

286

320

520

770

460

460

350

264

264

239

231

182

212

212

239

167

161

185

94

185

182

197

170

215

188

July

75

120

167

176

145

155

65

106

139

96

167

104

111

86

215

430

260

215

179

90

60

145

164

179

182

209

273

490

520

340

Aug.

247

219

176

ion

170

167

145

113

68

11

106

94

155

118

206

129

62

92

145

179

147-

161

73

66

90

203

296

231

Sept.

167

04

139

46

167

150

139

86

62

96

145

115

150

247

150

79

106

79

62

158

115

82

124

255

300

255

212

200

282

375

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 11-31, Jan. 7 to Mar. 17, and Mar. 21 to Apr. 3, 

daily discharge for these periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Ashuelot River near Hinsdale, N. H., for the year ending Sept.

oU, qn J. 100^ ty&o 

[Drainage area, 440 square miles]

Month

July . _ - __ . - _... .

The year. ______________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

695 

590 

400 

1,550 

600 

2,200 

5,190 

4,150 

770 

520 

310 

375

5,190

Minimum

124 

68 

82 

375 

220 

260 

740 

320 

94 

60 

11 

46

11

Mean

285 

286 

224 

746 

360 

744 

2,220 

1,070 

273 

188 

146 

154

558

Per 

square 

mile

0.648 

.650 

.509 

1.69 

.818 

1.70 

5.05 

2.43 

.620 

.427 

.332 

.350

1.27

Kun-ofl 

in inches

0.75 

.72 

.59 

1.95 

.85 

1.96 

5.63 

2.80 

.69 

.49 

.38 

.39

17.20
CONNECTICUT KIVEK BASIN 98

SOUTH BRANCH OF ASHtTELOT RIVER AT WEBB, NEAR MARLBORO, N. H.

LOCATION. At highway bridge on State road between Keene and Troy, one-fourth 

mile.from Web'b railroad station, Marlboro, Cheshire County.

DRAINAGE ABBA. 38.6 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 16, 1920, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Friez water-stage recorder on right bank, downstream side of bridge, 

referenced to gage datum by hook gage inside well; inclined staff is used for 

auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by W. L. Goodell.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Large pool opposite gage, water awift above and below. 

Control is formed by boulders 50 feet below gage; probably permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 5.2 feet at 9 a. m. April 29 (discharge, from extension of rating curve, 

1,020 second-feet); minimum stage during year, from water-stage recorder, 

1.00 foot at 9 p. m. September 12 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 

2.5 second-feet). ^

1920-1923: Maximum open-water stage from water-stage recorder, that of 

April 29, 1923 (a stage of 5.8 feet was recorded at 10* p. m. March 9, 1921, 

but the channel was obstructed by ice at the time); minimum discharge by 

water-stage recorder, that of September 12, 1923.

ICE. Channel obstructed by ice during winter.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow affected by operation of mills at Troy, 4 

miles upstream; several small storage ponds on main stream and tributaries 

above gage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation not permanent, owing to movement of rocks 

at control; apparently no change occurred during year. Rating curve fairly 

well defined between 3 and 500 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory except for periods indicated in footnote to daily-discharge 

table. Daily discharge October 1 to December 6 and March 26 to June 30 

ascertained by use of discharge integrator; for remainder of year by application of rating table to mean daily gage heights, as determined from 

inspection of recorder sheets,with correction for effect of ice during winter. 

Records good.

Discharge measurements of Snuth Branch of Ashuelot River at Webb, near Marlboro, N. H., during the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 5

Nov. 2323-

Jan. 29

Fetn 24

24

Made by 

Armstrong and Granger.

W. E. Armstrong ___

__ .do ______ . .....

.....do . .. __ .

H. F. Hill, jr __ ... _

__ .do. __ ... .........

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.21

1.87

1.93

«1.54

«3.90

«2.32

"3.16

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

7.1

54

57

19.9

71

26.9

34.2

Date

Apr. 7

7

July 27

1Q

Made by 

H. F. Hilljr. .......

. _ .do. __ .-.. ____

.....do..... .... __

H. F. Hill, jr..........

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.64

3.55

1 fi^t

1.09

1.03

1.03

Discharge

Sec.-ft 

474

442

49.6

4.4

3.2

3.

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
94

Daily di

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

f, in second-feet, of South Branch of Ashuelot River at Webb, near 

Marlboro, N. H.,for the year ending Sept. 80,192S

Day

1 __ ...... ....

2 

3 

4 __ ...... __

5 - 

6.-..- . ... -

7 __ - __ . __

8. ..... -----

9 

10 . .....

13- _ ... _--

14

15

17 

18 

1Q

20 

21 . _ ....

22

23 .....

f)A

25 

26

27

9S

29 _ .... -

30

31. _ ..........

Oct.

7.4

14

12

9.8

8.2

9

7

20

66

67

76

51

38

30

21

30

30

32

23

28

22

12

26

36

32

31

30

26

19

29

24

Nov.

9Q

30

Oft

OK

14

24

42

 42

46

37

26

23

32

25

30

30

28

#6

20

61

90

47

41

44

51

36

64

37

24

21

Dec.

18

99

30

18

20

24

31

28

25

20

31

27

31

24

11

39

39

33

31

14

 17

19

17

39

24

24

11

14

18

Jan.

Qfl

ion

90

68

80

90

98

QQ

CO

88

88

74

68

58

58

52

52

43

68

145

88

58

52

47

39

39

31

35

31

I Feb.

is

31

94.

31

35

35

33

33

31

9Q

24

31

47

39

58

31

17

7

97

16

7

14

11

11

14

11

Mar.

9

31

97

17

14

11

11

g

11

20

24

135

43

39

43

47

52

98

240

230

220

188

166

192

136

91

Apr.

114

108

430

665

630

COK

490

400

OQK

OAK

230

1CA

128

108

Qfi

Q7

110

112

140

92

74

65

116

805

460

May

280

198

146

96

so

92

81

Q7

106

76

74

96

79

76

QA

74

50

47

62

87

64

54

44

32

23

34

34

20

29

June

99

14

24

24

68

104

65

41

36

32

28

26

17

16

8.6

23

1 C

1Q

25 .

12-

8

7.8

13

12

11

12

July

5.6

10

1Q

7.0

5

0

6.5

9 n

0 0

3 1

2.7

o 7

5.1

7:0

TO

34

91

5

0

9 8

3

K

4.0

4.2

5 6

*, 1

4.2

27

39

42

13

Aug.

7

7

9 4

11

5.1

9 0

4.6

7 ft

4.2

3

0

q O

3.3

3.3

9 8

10

10

9 4

4.8

4.4

4.2

4.0

6.3

6.5

18

Sept.

9 : ft

M

4.2

a

rt

t

«>

fi

3

c

5

1

4.2

2.9

6.3

10

10

6.0

13

K 1

A ft

5.6

. 351

46

48-

22

25

16

49

9<i

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 7 to Mar. 25; discharge for this period based on 

gage heights corrected for effect of ice. Clock not in operation Oct. 1-4, June 18-21, 26-27, July 31, Aug. 

1-2,14-15; discharge for these periods estimated by comparison with records in adjacent drainage basins.

Monthly discharge of South Branch of Ashuelot River at Webb, near Marlboro, N. H., 

for the year ending Sept, SO, 19&S

[Drainage area, 36.6 square miles]

Month

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

July....-...- .. .... - 

September... ....

The year __ 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximnm

76 

90 

39 

270 

58 

240 

805 

280 

104 

42 

18 

49

805

Minimum

7.4 

14 

11 

31 

5.8 

9 

65 

20 

7.8 

2.7 

3.3 

2.9

2.7

Mean

27.9 

35.8 

24.4 

79.8 

24.9 

69.7 

245 

82.7 

25.2 

11. 1 

6.6 

13.7

53.8

Per 

square 

mile

0.76,2 

.978 

.667 

2.18 

.680 

1.90 

6.69 

2.26 

.689 

.303 

.180 

.374

1.47

Run-off in 

inches

0.88 

1.0& 

.77 

2. SI 

.71 

< 2.19 

7.46 

2.61 

.77 

.35 

.21 

.42

19.97
CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN 95

MILLERS RIVER NEAR WINCHENDON, MASS.

LOCATION. At steel highway bridge known as Nolan's bridge, half a mile 

below mouth of Sip Pond Brook and 2 miles west of Winchendon, Worcester County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 80.0 square miles.

RecoRDS AVAILABLE. June 5, 1916, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Water-stage recorder on right bank below highway bridge referenced 

to gage datum by hook gage inside well. Staff on bridge abutment used for 

auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by H. D. Sawyer.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from the highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel covered with gravel and alluvial deposits. 

Control for low and medium stages is gravel bar 80 feet below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, from water-stage re-j 

corder, 8.2 feet at 5 p. m. April 30 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 

1,160 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 2.72 feet at 

noon July 5 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 13 second-feet; water 

held back by dams).

1916-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 8.65 feet June 25, 1922 (discharge, 

by extension of rating curve, 1,280 second-feet); .minimum stage recorded, 

2.02 feet at 5 a. m. September 20, 1918 (discharge, practically zero; water 

held back by dams).

ICE. Ice cover usually forms during winter and, owing to large diurnal fluctuation caused by operation of power plants near Winchendon, water frequently 

overflows ice.

REGULATION. The distribution of flow is affected by operation of power plants 

at and below Winchendon and by storage in Lake Monomonac and other 

reservoirs.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation somewhat shifting on account of gravel 

bar 80 feet below gage. Two well-defined rating curves used during the 

year. Operation of water-stage recorder was satisfactory throughout year 

with exception of periods indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. 

Daily discharge for open-water periods ascertained by discharge integrator 

and during winter by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights with 

corrections for effect of ice. Records good for open-water periods when 

water-stage recorder was in operation, and fair for other times.

Discharge measurements of Millers River near Winchendon, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Jan. 10 

Feb. 17 

Mar. 31

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ___ 

~iT~F. HifCjr" "I "I

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.19

 5.14 

"6.10 

4.23

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

36.9

151 

230 

256

Date

Mar. 31

May 16 

July 6 

13

Made by 

H. F. Hill, Jr. .......

Armstrong and Pierce. . 

W. E. Armstrong. ..... 

. do .--. .

Gage 

height

Feet 

4.21

4.41 

3.39

3 fifi

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

246

204

122 

168

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
96 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART 1

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Millers River near Winchendon, Mass., for the

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

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.

38

59

60

55

58

66

34

66

76

125

110

125

80

35

75

85

94

80

74

33

22

64

144

ion

80

76

62

28

39

72

Nov.

72

65

63

43

26

44

78

92

77

82

54

34

65

54

68

66

62

64

36

55

76

69

58

66

45

24

47

AQ

48

Dec.

50

38

OQ

53

58

QA

Ftf

01

27

48

56

84

74

84

27

20

42

56

64

84

94

81

9ft

20

74

105

94

105

64

27

Jan.

74

270

onn

260

240

1Q5

 125

115

115

115

105

64

115

105

Qd

84

36

84

ion

onn

onn

290

ocn

aqn

170

190

170

Feb.

135

150

125

' 84

1 9^

135

150

135

150

84

150

170

170

160

170

190

84

150

150

170

170

1 CA

94

56

125

105

19^

Mar.

115

125

48

125

135

1 1t\

125

125

48

150

160

170

o^n

390

470

430

410

070

365

OCR

360

340

oon

97H

220

Apr.

160

280

Ann

700

960

1,010

860

820

720

540

500

455

400

355

OQK

295

265

1CW.

 ice

qoe

184

650

May

920

600

450

330

250

210

210

210

205

200

164

140

250

225

200

205

174

138

70

176

182

1C A

174

166

ion

64

142

138

40

106

June

108

72

29

90

110

102

80

110

114

42

106

112

106

95

88

70

26

74

70

81 ! 

55

July

I 52

80

59

27

28

48

69

80

70

66

21

57

72

66

66

66

44-

23

72

78

74

 64

70

72

42

76

95

Aug.

108

94

94

78

34

66

86

104

80

31

68

28

80

82

63

64

78

55

29

53

63

70

72

56

40

33

60

49

59

59

70

Sept.

35

21

47

57

43

44

49

41

30

38

41

37

41

43

53

21

35

51

49

51

39

23

26

31

39

32

26

32

32

21

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 7 to Jan. 1 and Jan. 8 to Mar. 24; daily discharge 

for these periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice. Water-stage recorder not in operation 

Oct. 11-17, Dec. 18, 19, Jan. 13-31, Mar. 4-7, Apr. 23-26, and June 21 to July 5; discharge for these periods 

stimated by comparisons with other stations in the Millers River basin.

Monthly discharge of Millers River near Winchendon, Mass., for the year ending Sept.

80, 1928

[Drainage area, 80.0 square miles]

* Month

October. ____ . .. _ . ___________

February __ _________________

April.. ____________________ ...

May ...... ___ . __________

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

September ___________________

The year. __________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

144 

92 

105 

300 

190 

490 

1,060 

920 

114 

95 

108 

57

1,060

Minimum

22 

24 

20 

36 

56 

48 

160 

40 

26 

21 

28 

21

20

Mean

71.0 

56.9 

57.6 

171 

136 

255 

465 

224 

74.8 

59.7 

64.7 

37.6

139

Per 

square 

mile

0.888 

.711 

.720 

2.14 

1.70 

3.19 

5.81 

2.80 

.935 

.746 

.809 

.470

1.74

Run-off 

in inches

1.02 

.79 

.83 

2.47 

1.77 

3.68 

6.48 

3.23 

1.04 

.86 

.93 

.52

23.62
CONNECTICUT ETVER BASIN 97

MILLERS BIVEB AT ERVING, MASS.

LOCATION. One-fourth mile below dam at Erving, Franklin County, 8 miles 

above confluence of Millers River with Connecticut River, and below all 

important tributaries.

DRAINAGE AREA. 372 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 1, 1914, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE.- Stevens water-stage recorder on right bank, referred to gage datum by 

hook gage inside well; vertical staff attached to downstream end of factory 

wall is used for auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by Napoleon Lemire.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable near gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel covered with coarse gravel and boulders; 

control section is a short distance below gage and remained practically permanent until July, 1922, when debris deposited at right bank somewhat 

affected the control.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 5.44 feet at 3.45 a. m. April 7 (discharge, 5,050 second-feet); minimum stage, from water-stage recorder, 1.00 feet at 9 a. m. August 27 

(discharge, 10 second-feet; water held back by dams).

1914-1923: Maximum open-water stage recorded, 5.74 feet at 10 a. m. 

March 28, 1920 (discharge, 5,800 second-feet; a stage of 5.97 feet was recorded at 8.30 a. m. February 27, 1918, but the stage-discharge relation was 

affected by ice); minimum discharge, practically zero at various times during 1915 and 1916, when water was held back by dams above gage.

ICE. River freezes over below gage at various times during winter; ice considerably broken by rising and falling stages due to power operations; stagedischarge relation is seriously affected.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow affected by operation of various power plants 

and storage reservoirs above the station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent during the year, except when affected by ice. Rating curve well defined between 90 and 4,000 

second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory throughout 

year. Daily discharge for open-water periods ascertained by use of discharge integrator, and during winter from mean daily gage heights corrected for effect of ice. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Millers River at Erving, Mass., during the year ending

. Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Oct. 7

Dec. 12

Jan. 11

Made byHill and Armstrong __

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.13

2.12

 3.28,

Discharge

Sec.-ft.

971

244

841

Date

Feb. 24

Mar. 29

May 15

Made by 

H.F.Hill,jr. ..........

Armstrong and Pierce. .

Gage 

height

Feet 

"3.68

3.74

2.60

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

398

1,490

481

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
98 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Millers River at Erving, Mass., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 __ ..

2.. _ .........

3 ___ ........

4. ___ ........

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

7--....-.... ...

8- .... .. ...

9 _ .. . ..

10 . . 

il ..............

12. __ . ____ .

13. __ . ........

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

15. __ .. ....

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

17 

18 

19.. _ . _ .

20 

21. ____ ....

22 ___ . ___ ...

23 _____ 

24. __ . _ .. 

25. _ 

26 ___ . __ ....

27 ___ . _ .....

28 

29. __ ..... 

30 

31 ___ 

Oct

82

265

91 (\

OAn

230

220

260

148

400

410

560

470

550

500

430

275

335

360

340

210

235

330

370

520

455

380

350

260

380

280

Nov.

oon

315

260

01 n

194

OAK

480

490

430

460

^ti i

330

310

340

355

'3A K

290

235

385

395

410

375

385

380

174

405

385

290

240

Dec.

310

97 e

91ft

360

285

OQrt

Kirt

385

1 CO

440

AKK

295

380

162

375

420

4if;

410

325

176

240

285

345

355

tf30

AQf)

Jan.

KAft

1,100

1,100

f\Af\

o-m

700

750

640

' 600

640

640

660

570

510

KAf)

640

K. 4.0

570

700

1,400

1,550

1,400

960

1,100

1,050

Feb.

QQft

800

onn

Qon

1,100

920

760

800

eon

Ken

4cn

620

con

e^n

600

560

640

660

640

600

.540

540

370

540

500

Mar.

480

AQ(\

460

410

enn

520

AK(\

490

eon

600

640

600

600

800

i iin

1,450

2,000

1,500

2,150

2,350

2,050

1,800

1,440

1,400

Apr.

970

880

1,920

3,700

4

eert

4,700

4,500 A nnn

3 onn

9 9flO

1,840

1 440

1,300

1,280

940

950

900

750

850

940

830

780

790

2,550

3,950

May

4

nnrt

3,200

2,200

1,700

QKrt

980

870

880

920

860

790

ocn

800

780

780

680

450

570

730

770

660

610

560

350

470

400

. 355

325

June

onn

070

Of)c

QO/j

OQK

qxn

580

480

385

A(\Z

380

oo n

320

one

230

250

255

255

196

192

285

215

240

215

225

186

July

14.fi

240

1554

290

195

1 Kf\

210

148

146

142

148

66

136 \AO

102

126

90

66

ICO

138

140

158

142

170

140

355

295

Aug.

OKA

184

O9

205

170

148

110

QO

1ft

1559

1 *iH

120

126

22

110

134

130

132

152

82

19

102

136

140

158

126

Sept.

Q*>

rt/>

«m

180

14ft

120

75

24

108

118

70

24

1(M

96

97

90

45

54

24

120

118

118

112

116

73

22

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Jan. 7-22 and Jan. 29 to Mar. 17; daily discharge for 

these periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Millers River at Erving, Mass., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1923

[Drainage area, 372 square miles]

Month

December __ _ ____________

March .... . _ .... _________

ADril 

June _ ____ _____ .

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

August. .....

September ___ ... ____ . . .

The year _ ..... ..

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

560 

490 

630 

1,550 

1,100 

2,350 

4,700 

4,000 

610 

855 

250 

180

4,700

Minimum

82 

174 

152 

510 

370 

410 

750 

325 

186 

66 

18 

22

18

Mean

330 

343

344 

881 

656 

1,110 

1,940 

990 

316 

160 

131 

91.3

606

Per 

square 

mile

0.887 

.922 

.925 

2.37 

1.76 

2.98 

5.22 

2.66 

.849 

.430 

.352 

.245

1.63

Run-off 

in inches

1.02 

1.03 

1.07 

2,73 

1.83 

3.44 

5.82 

3.07 

.95 

.50 

.41 

.27

22.14
CONNECTICUT BIVEB BASIN 99

SIP POND BROOK NEAR WINCHENDON, MASS.

LOCATION. 500 feet above highway bridge, one-fourth mile below Massachusetts-New Hampshire State line, 1^ miles below outlet of Sip Pond, and 3 

miles northwest of Winchendon, Worcester County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 18.8 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 29, 1916, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Gurley graph water-stage recorder on left bank 500 feet above highway bridge, with hook gage inside well; a vertical staff is used for auxiliary 

readings. Prior to June 26, 1917, an inclined staff on right bank 50 feet 

above highway bridge was used. Recorder inspected by Mary N. Greenall.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from footbridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel fairly uniform in section in vicinity of gage; 

control clearly defined about 100 feet below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 8.97 feet at noon April 6 (discharge, 269 second-feet); minimum 

stage from water-stage recorder, 4.77 feet at 11 p. m. September 17 (discharge, 1.2 second-feet).

1916-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 9.34 feet at 1 p. m. May 23, 1919 

(discharge, by extension of rating curve, 339 second-feet); minimum' discharge during period, 1.1 second-feet, August 16, 1919.

ICE. Channel usually remains open during winter, although stage-discharge 

relation is occasionally affected, and ice forms in float well, interfering with 

operation of water-stage recorder.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow is considerably affected by operation of 

mills at State Line, N. H., and by storage in Pearly and Sip ponds.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation subject to slight changes. Rating curve 

well defined below 250 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder was 

generally satisfactory throughout year except occasionally during winter, 

when it was affected by ice in float well. Daily discharge determined by 

applying rating table to mean daily gage heights with corrections for effect 

of ice during winter. Records good during open-water periods, and fair 

during winter.

Discharge measurements of Sip Pond Brook near Winchendon, Mass., during the 

year ending Sept. $0, 1923

Date

Jan. 10 

Feb 16

Apr. 1

1

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong __ 

_ ..do _____ . __ .

H. F. Hill, jr...........

Gage

height

Feet 

«6.15 

-6.71

6.58

6.58

Discharge

Sec. ft. 

23.5 

29.0

49.6

49.1

Date

May 16 

July 12

12

Made by 

Armstrong and Pierce .

.....do...- 

Gage 

height

Feet 

6.15 

5.40

5.38

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

33.4 

8.4

10.3

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice. 

24175 25 WSP 561 -8
100 SURFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Sip Pond Brook near Winchendon, Mass., for the 

year ending Sept. 80, 1923

Day

1 ________

2 _____ . .....

3. ____ - .___.

4. ____ . ...

5-. ,.... ..

6 __ . _____

7. _______

8.. ______ -

9. ______ ..

10 _______ ..

11 ____ .. _ .

12 ________ .

13.. _ . _ . _ -

15 _______ ..

16 _____ . _ ..

17 ____-__ 

18 ___ _ -

19. __ .. __ ...

20- _______ .-

21 ___ - ....

22.. ...._.......

23- ___ - ....

24... ___ . .....

25... ___ .- ....

26... ___ i ....

27... ___ ......

28 ___ - __

29... ___ .. ....

30. ___ . ....

31 

Oct.

6.8

18

16

10

14

11

9.1

8.6

27

32

34

34

34

OQ

16

9Q

26

18

15

24

23

13

24

32

25

26

19

12

25

26

Nov.

24

20

18

1Q

9

ft

24

26

28

28

30

30

23

27

9Q

30

97

26

23

16

32

34

30

28

27

23

20

10

10

11

13

Dec.

19

17

14

1ft

99

10

12

10

1Q

6.6

1 5

17

12

10

10 .

lH

12

9 Q

11

12

15

9 6

Q Q

8 A

7 ft

12

9

Q

Q Q

8 ft

8.3

10

Jan.

09

44

30

9.9

34

OQ

9ft

26

22

94.

24

26

9fi

99

99

24

20

20

24

30

32

37

37

34

34

00

32

32

28

Feb.

Q7

00

09

30

OQ

30

QO

0*7

99

90

20

24

99

20

22

20

9rt

16

20

IS

1ft

1ft

1ft

16

16

16

1 ft

22

Mar.

20

1ft

16

10

14

iq

14

14

-10

14

1ft

99

20

20

20

20

16

9fi

97

09

94,

42

57

76

ftft

84

Qft

80

fiQ

63

Apr.

63

66

60

92

onfl

OF; A

OCA

250

200

160

114

96

Q9

ftft

69

fiQ

60

51

AQ

C1

57

60

54

48

40

40

170

240

May

nf\f\

92

76

76

60

AQ

OQ

00

OQ

34

36

AQ

34

34

qo

qo

DA

34

24

34

36

32

30

30

19

13

1Q

19

16

17

Tune

17

10

17

14

17

16

16

10

13

1ft

21

1 Q

23

21

26

15

o n

16

13

1°.

11

10

7.0

11

11

11

8

fi

9 A

9.6

7

0

July

ft 9

Q A

7.6

ft 9

7 9

7.6

7

Q

8 A

8.6

9.6

10

9 4

Q 0

5.9

5.6

11

10

9 4

9.2

8.4

9.4

8 9

7.4

9 0

11

11

9.4

15

14

16

16

Aug.

14

15

14

19

10

14

15

12

10

8 A

7.8

11

9.4

10

11

7.6

10

A 9

6.8

7.2

4.4

3.9

7.0

4.2

4.7

3.9

4.2

5.3

5.1

3.7

Sept.

3.5

3.3

5.8

4.0

5.2

4.3

3.1

3.2

5.1

3.2

3.0

3.6

3.3

3.1

2.9

3.6

1.2

1.3

2.2

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.6

2.2

2.0

2.0

1.9

4.3

4.0

3.7

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Jan. 7 to Mar. 23; discharge based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Sip Pond Brook near Winchendon, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 18.8 square miles]

Month

April............ ............ _ .. __ ......

July. ... .__. _. 

September.. __________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

34 

34 

22 

44 

37 

88 

261 

200 

26 

16 

15 

5.8

261

Minimum

6.8 

9.6 

6.6 

20 

16 

10 

40 

13 

7.0 

5.6 

3.7 

1.2

1.2

Mean

21.2 

23.3 

12.3 

28.5 

23.0 

34.6 

114 

44.9 

14.3 

9.55 

8.38 

3.17

28.0

Per 

square 

mile

1.13

1.24 

.654 

1.52 

L22 

1.84 

6.06 

2.39 

.761 

.508 

.446 

.169

1.49

Kun-ofl 

in inches

1.30 

1.38 

.75 

1.75 

1.27 

2.12 

6.76 

2.76 

.85 

.59 

.51 

.19

20.23
CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN 101

PRIEST BROOK NEAR WINCHENDON, MASS.

LOCATION. At highway bridge 3 miles above confluence of Priest Brook and 

Millers River and 3J^ miles west of Winchendon, Worcester County.

DBAINAGE AREA, 18.8 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 25, 1916, to September 30, 1917, and July 18, 1918, 

to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Sloping staff on left bank 200 feet below highway bridge; read by Moses 

Supry and Louisa Thibault.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel above the station is straight with fairly 

uniform section and gravel bottom. Control is formed by foundation of an 

old dam 30 feet below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.22 feet at 

7.15 a. m. May 1 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 457 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 2.24 feet at 7.10 p. m. July 1 (discharge, 0.8 

second-foot).

Maximum stage during the periods May 25, 1916, to September 30, 1917, 

and July 18, 1918, to September 30, 1923, estimated as 6.5 feet (water over 

top of gage) at 7 a. m. March 28, 1919 (discharge, by extension of rating 

curve, 700 second-feet); minimum discharge durjng these periods, 0.4 

second-foot at 8 a. m. August 21, 1921.

ICE. Brook freezes over at gage but usually remains open at control; stagedischarge occasionally affected.

REGULATION. Flow not appreciably affected by regulation.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent during year. Rating curves 

used well defined between 1 and 150 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to 

mean daily gage heights with corrections for ice during winter. Records 

good.

Discharge measurements of Priest Brook near Winchendon, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Jan. 10 

Feb. 23

Mar. 31

Made by 

Armstrong and Hill... 

W. E. Armstrong __

H. F. Hill.jr. __ _ .

Gage 

height

Feet 

«3.27 

«3.26

a Q fit{

Discharge

Sec. -ft. 

28.8 

13.4

66

Date

May 16 

July 13

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ...... 

. do...._... ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.36 

2.36

Discharge

See<-ft. 

44.0 

2.1

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
102 SURFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1&23, PABT 1

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Priest Brook near Winchendon, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 ___ ... .....

2. __ ... _ . ...

3. ____ . ....

4... ____ . ...

5.... __ ......

6-......._____.

7. __ . ........

8 __ ....... ...

^. .............

10 __ ...... ....

11.......... _ .

12 __ ...... ....

13 _ ...........

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

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

16..... __ ....

17 _ ....... ....

18... ____ ....

19..... _ ......

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

21 _ .... __ ...

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

23 __ . _ .. ....

24..... .

25 .._......__

26 _ ...........

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

28 ____ . .....

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

30. _ ...... _ .

31-..... .

Oct.

3

3

3

5

9.8

3.0

2.4

5.8

30

19

23

24

23

17

11

14

19

15

12

14

15

9.8

8.0

26

15

12

14

12

9.8

3.9

14

Nov.

13

5.1

17

5.8

14

5.1

25

23

25

19

25

15

9.8

14

19

15

9.8

9.0

12

12

21 ,

21

14

12

13

12

7.1

4.4

6.4

9.8

Dec.

5.8

19

7.1

9.0

17

5.8

5.1

8.0

5.8

5.8

15

6.4

5.8

9.0

8.0

9.8

8.0

6.4

Q f>

8.0

8.0

12

9.0

8.0

7.4

19

7.1

7.1

Jan.

15

58

63

60

45

47

41

33

30

25

25

24

23

21

23

24

23

21

23

26

36

46

52

54

48

46

44

40

36

33

Feb.

33

33

30

31

29

32

28

25

24

24

23

22

21

21

21

20

20

19

18

 17

17

17

17

17

18

18

Mar.

17

18

19

21

25

27

26

26

26

28

24

23

22

23

25

28

32

39

47

52

47

49

62

78

140

140

130

100

84

72

68

Apr.

50

70

61

138

248

292

324

303

292

256

155

149

103

106

84

83

74

63

57

59

£8

52

68

70

57

48

46

49

239

308

May

305

173

101

96

72

56

50

45

36

43

37

38

52

42

46

44

45

43

37

33

55

52

34

50

36

24

15

9.4

20

10

8.7

June

20

12

12

10

14

6.8

30

33

48

24

17

37

14

11

10

5.6

4.6

5.1

6.8

3.0

4.1

2.1

3.4

3.4

4.8

8.7

1.6

9 1

3.3

3.6

July

2.0

1.6

1.6

1.7

1.6

2.0

2.0

2.3

1.5

1.3

1.2

1.0

1.2

.9

.9

5.8

7.7

2.4

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.9

1.8

1.4

8.0

24

32

28

Aug.

18

11

5.8

4.4

3.6

3.4

3.4

7.1

6.4

2.9

2.3

2.0

2.2

3.4

1.7

7.4

2.4

1.3

1.2

1.1

1.2

2.1

1.5

1.2

1.1

.9

.9

1.1

5.3

3.0

2.1

Sept.

1.6

1.7

1.4

1.4

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.5

1.5

2.7

1.4

2.0

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.4

1.3

1.3

1.4

1.8

2.4

2.2

6.4

2.7

1.8

2.1

1.5

4.8

2.7

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Jan. 10 to Mar. 31; discharge for these .periods based on 

gage heights, corrected for effect of ice. Gage not read Oct. \-A, Feb. 12-22, and 24; discharge estimated 

by comparison with records at near-by stations.

Monthly discharge of Priest Brook near Winchendon, Mass., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

. [Drainage area, 18.8 square miles!

Month

December _ _____ .... ...............

January

April . ..._.._ ......................

Jnly ....

September. .. __ .. ... __ . ...

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

30 

25 

' 19 

63 

33 

140 

324 

305 

48 

32 

18 

6.4

324

Minimum

2.4 

4.4 

5.1 

15 

17 

17 

46 

8.7 

1.6 

.9 

.9 

1.3

.9

Mean

12.8 

13.8 

9.01 

35.7 

23.0 

49.0 

132 

55.2 

12.0 

4.70 

3.59 

1.96

29.3

Per 

square 

mile

0.681 

.734 

.479 

1.90 

1.22 

2.61 

7.02 

2.94 

.638 

.250 

.191 

.104

1.56

Run-off in 

inches

0.79 

.82 

.55 

2.19 

1.27 

3.01 

7.83 

3.39 

.71 

.29 

.22 

, .12

21.19-
CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN 103

HAST BRANCH OF TtTLLY RIVER NEAR ATHOL, MASS.

LOCATION. At highway bridge half a mile below mouth of Lawrence Brook and 

3^ miles north of Athol, Worcester County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 50.2 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 13, 1916, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff on downstream side of right abutment; read by 

W. A. Thompson.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Two channels under bridge, one channel above; 200 

feet below gage the channel is divided by an island. Control well de» 

fined by rocks and boulders near head of island.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.9 feet at 

7 a. m. April 6 and 7 a. m. April 7 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 

800 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.28 foot several times during 

July and August (discharge, 2.8 second-feet).

1916-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 4.2 feet at 7 a. m. March 29, 1920 

(discharge, by extension of rating curve, 1,000 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded, 0.22 foot several times during August and September, 1921 (discharge, 2.2 second-feet).

ICE. River freezes slightly along banks, but stage-discharge relation is seldom 

affected.

DIVERSIONS. About half a mile below station water is at times diverted through 

a canal into Packard Pond. The following measurements of this diversion 

were made: October 7, 1922, 0.7 second-foot; July 12, 1923, no water diverted.'

REGULATION. Flow not seriously affected by regulation.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent during year. Rating curve 

well defined below 300 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily, 

except from January 1 to March 17, when it was read once daily. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights 

Records good.

Discharge measurements of East Branch of Tully River near Athol, Mass., during 

the year ending Sept. 3, 1923

Date

Oct. 7 

Mar. 30

Made by 

Armstrong and Granger 

H. F. Hill, jr.. .........

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.66 

2.25

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

11.7 

176

Date

May 15

Made byArmstrong and Pierce..

Gage 

height

Feet

1.94 

.34

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

116 

4.3
104 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of East Branch of Tully River near Athol, Mass., 

for the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

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 .............

26 _______ ..

27 ____ .......

oo

29 ........

30 . .......

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

Oct.

14

13

12

12

12

11

12

20

50

60

74

83

76

48

40

34

32

28

29

9Q

26

24

24

37

44

44

39

34

28

26

25

Nov.

23

22

22

OO

21

22

48

74

77

64

56

44

38

QC

37

35

32

30

OQ

34

61

64

53

44

37

33

28

27

26

25

Dec.

26

26

24

OK

9*

24

21

91

99

21

1Q

19

91

20

91

on

21

22

21

21

22

21

21

21

22

22

24

24

25

25

24

Jan.

35

106

187

1 QQ

143

noc

106

QO

on

70

72

67

67

63

61

57

55

CE

EO

78

166

170

158

136

106

109

103

95

Feb.

ft7

CO

00

on

7fi

Qfl

74

79

/JO

61

^Q

59

CQ

55

53

CA

50

49

AQ

46

AK

44

42

42

42

40

40

Mar.

40

OQ

40

/»0

76

72

GO

66

61

61

KQ

61

65

65

97

154

i Rft

145

139

166

253

408

326

019

9SQ

176

160

Apr.

129

1 £O,

283

628

Con

605

690

618

460

q/IO

OAQ

9fiQ

277

224

195

170

152

141

146

162

164

166

1AS

125

106

' 114

665

May

cqo

070

211

174

150

129

114

106

lOK

120

107

127

115

114

85

80

114

110

Q1

76

60

cn

42

07

2A

31.

June

27

cyst

24

99

24

Oc

58

7fi

65

53

45

41

0.7

OQ

IS

15

13

10.

19

9.5

9 0

8.5

8

n

8 A

7 9

7.8

6

O

6.0

E Q

July

5.8

i a

4 S

5.0

4.6

5.0

6.0

5.5

4.8

4.4

3

Q

3.4

3

O

2.9

4 n

25

OA

00

15

11

Q Q

7.2

6.2

6.0

6.0

5.5.

1 9

61

106

Q4.

Aug.

42

Oft

1Q

15

19

10

10

9 2

0 O

7.0

6 9

5.5

4.8

4.4

4.0

q A

3 9

3 ft

4 4

q o

8

O

3.8

3 A

2.8

2

O

Q 9

12

Sept.

11

/» O

5.2

4.0

O J

3

O

O A

2 A

3

O

q 0

q Q

4.0

3.4

3.6

3.2

3 A

3 A

4. 0

4.6

7.0

8.5

Q A

7.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Feb. 17 to Mar. 1 and Mar. 7-10; discharge based on 

gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of East Branch of Tully River near Athol, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 50.2 square miles]

Month

April . ____________

July . - -- - 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

83 

77 

26 

187 

87 

408 

690 

532 

78 

106 

66 

11

690

Minimum

11 

21 

19 

35 

40 

39 

106 

31 

5.8 

2.9 

2.8 

2.9

2.8

Mean

33.6 

38.8 

22.3 

105 

58.9 

136 

296 

132 

24.3 

15.8 

10.7 

6.1

73.2

Per 

square 

mile

0.669 

.773 

.444 

2.09 

1.17 

2.71 

5.90 

2.63 

.484 

. 315 

.213 

.101

1.46

Run-off in 

inches

0.77 

.8« 

.51 

2.41 

1.22 

3.12 

6.58 

3.03 

.54 

.36 

.25 

.11

19.76
CONNECTICUT EIVER BASIN 105

MOSS BROOK AT WEND ELL DEPOT, MASS.

LOCATION. One-fourth mile above confluence with Millers River and one-fourth 

mile from Wendell Depot, Franklin County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 12.2 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 7, 1916, to September 30, 1923. From June 4 to 

October 16, 1909, records were obtained at a station near mouth of stream 

and from April 25 to August 27, 1910, at a weir a short distance below 

present location.

GAGE. Sloping staff gage on left bank; read by M. C. Eno.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel composed principally of ledge rock and boulders; control formed by large boulders 25 feet below gage.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum open-water stage recorded during year, 

3.81 feet at 5 p. m. April 29 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 181 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.81 foot at 7 a. m. August 19 (discharge, 0.7 second-foot).

1916-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 3.8 feet on March 28, 1919, and 

June 22, 1922 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 190 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, that of August 19, 1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during some winters.

REGULATION. Flow not affected by regulation.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed with going out of ice on March 30. 

Rating curve used previous to ice formation well denned below 60 second-feet; 

rating curve used subsequent to March 30 well defined below 35 second-feet. 

Gage read to hundredths twice daily, except from December 5 to March 17, 

when it was read once daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating 

table to mean daily gage heights with corrections for effect of ice during some 

days in winter. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Moss Brook at Wendell Depot, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1928

Date

Jan. 11

Feb. 26

Mar. 29

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong.. 

H. F. Hill, Jr. -_-_ 

Gage 

height

Feet 

 2.06

 1.49 

»2.43

Discharge

Sec.-ft.

14. Q

8.2 

50

Date

May 15

July 12

Made by 

Armstrong and

W. E. Armstrong..

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.00

.99

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

33.2

1.8

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
106 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Moss Brook at Wendell Depot, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

Day

l _____ ....

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 ___ .........

9Q

30 ___ 

31. ___ .... 

Oct.

5.7

5.3

5.3

4.9

4.8

4.8

4.6

16

17

19

'26

20

13

11

9.7

8.8

9.7

9.0

8.5

7.6

7.4

7.1

7.6

9.0

10

9.0

8.5

7.9

7.4

7.1

S.8

Nov.

6.3

5.5

6.0

8.5

11

15

20

25

20

16

13

11

9.7

9.0

10

11

9.7

9.0

9.0

21

23

16

16

16

14

16

20

15

12

9.7

Dec.

8

7

8

8

10

10

12

11

9

8

7

6

5

6

6

8

7

6

7

7

7

6

6

6

7

6

6

7

7

7

7

Jan.

70

47

37

32

29

25

20

19

16

15

14

12

12

10

10

11

9

8

8

9

12

40

52

46

34

32

25

21

17

16

13

Feb.

12

13

14

17

13

11

10

8

7

7

13

12

10

11

10

10

9

9

10

9

9

 9

9

9

8

8

8

9

Mar.

10

12

14

12

16

21

22

21

21

15

12

12

14

14

17

22

29

43

62

74

68

70

74

80

90

76

70

62

60

54

39

Apr.

37

35

42

83

156

' 158

134

138

121

93

78

74

66

59

53

50

47

42

36

32

32

35

32

30

26

24

21

35

1G8

152

May

91

61

57

45

40

34

30

26

43

49

45

57

54

47

39

36

38

32

27

25

35

41

35

29

16

13

16

15

12

10

9.6

June

9.6

8.0

7.6

7.6

8.3

8.5

9.6

16

38

26

14

11

9.6

8.8

8.3

8.0

7.6

7.2

6.8

6.4

5.3

5.1

4.7

6.8

7.2

6.8

4.7

3.7

4.4

4.1

July

3.4

3.2

3.7

3.5

3.2

3.7

5.0

3.4

2.3

2.1

2.0

1.8

1.8

1.7

2.3

3.7

3.2

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.3

1.6

3.2

2.9

1.8

17

40

23

9

Aug.

6.8

5.4

4.5

4.1

3.4

2 7

4.1

3.2

2.5

2.2

2.1

1.9

2.5

1.7

1.3

.8

.8

.7

.8

1.1

.7

3.3

1.6

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.3

1.4

7.2

4.2

2.5

Sept.

2.0

1.7

1.7

1.4

1 Q

1.3

1.2

2.5

9 ft

1.3

1.2

5.6

3 A

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.4

1.3

1.3

9 f\

1.7

2.7

4.1

2.6

2.2

2.1

2.0

4.7

3.4

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 1 to Mar. 30; discharge based on gage heights 

corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Moss Brook at Wendell Depot, Mass., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 12.2 square miles]

Month

April __ .. __ ... _ . _ .... ,

July.. . - ... ..... .......

August __ . ..... _ . ..............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

26 

25 

12 

70 

17 

90 

168 

91 

38 

40 

7.2 

5.6

168

Minimum

4.6 

5.5 

5 

8 

7 

10 

21 

9.6 

3.7 

1.3 

.7 

1.2

.7

Mean

9.6 

13.4 

7.4 

23.3 

10.1 

39.0 

69.6 

35.7 

9.3 

5.1 

2.5 

2.2

18.9

Per 

square 

mile

0.786 

1.10 

.607 

1.91 

.828 

3.20 

5.70 

2.93 

.762 

.418 

.205 

.180

1.55

Run-off in 

inches

0.91 

1.23 

.70 

2.20 

.86 

3.69 

9.40 

3.38 

.85 

.48 

.24 

.20

21.14
CONNECTICUT KIVER BASIN

DEERFIELD RIVER AT CHARLEMONT, MASS.

107

LOCATION. One mile below village of Charlemont, Franklin County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 362 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 19, 1913, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Friez water-stage recorder on left bank, referenced to gage datum by a 

hook gage inside well; an inclined staff gage is used for auxiliary readings. 

Recorder inspected by E. F. Spear.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel covered with coarse gravel and boulders; 

fairly uniform section; control practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum open-water stage during year, from stage 

recorder, 9.14 feet at 9 a. m. April 29 (discharge, by extension of rating, 14,900 

second-feet; a stage of approximately 20 feet about midnight March 23 

was caused by an ice jam); minimum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 1.52 feet several times during July and September (discharge, 52 

second-feet; water held back by dams at power stations above gage).

1913-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 15.7 feet on July 8, 1915 (discharge, 

by extension of rating curve, 45,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.70 foot on June 17, 1921 (discharge, practically nil; water held back by 

dams).

ICE. River usually frozen over during greater part of winter; ice jams occasionally form below gage, causing several feet of backwater.

REGULATION. Flow during low and medium stages largely regulated by storage 

reservoir at Somerset, Vt. Several power plants above station cause diurnal 

fluctuation.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent, except when 

affected by ice. Rating curve well defined below 10,000 second-feet. 

Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory throughout year except as 

shown in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge during open 

water period ascertained by discharge integrator; during remainder of year 

by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights from recorder sheets 

with corrections for effect of ice. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Deerfield River at Charlemont, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Feb. 27

Mar. 17

June 14

Made byArmstrong and Hill . _________ ___________________

Gage 

height

Feet

"8.84

"8.67

2.26

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

705

1,030

364

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
108 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART ]

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Deerfield River at Charlemont, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. 80, 1928

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.

320

370

385

395

310

375

275

375

475

530

600

510

385

420

130

375

480

415

455

440

310

94

415

520

460

400

345

250

86

310

330

Nov.

320

350

310

190

S8

335

750

550

420

390

345

152

365

355

330

395

410

320

102

450

600

380

360

340

290

110

370

310

305

135

Dec.

112

265

260

320

285

225

160

170

280

114

240

280

260

340

270

230

170

185

220

210

240

240

390

135

120

180

260

300

290

300

220

Jan.

1,440

2,550

1,340

880

690

500

295

270

145

180

280

380

200

370

440

360

300

330

420

410

1,700

1,250

800

780

640

560

520

520

460

450

Feb.

500

540

Kftf)

qert

con

640

640

620

640

520

460

640

580

560

520

540

490

490

520

580

570

580

500

340

300

320

620

500

Mar.

400

370

470

560

600

680

600

540

440

340

370

500

470

440

540

1,150

1,050

1,150

920

870

1,000

2,700

5,700

3,600

2,000

1,350

1,000

870

790

715

Apr.

620

600

1 ftfif)

3,450

9,750

9,300

6,400

6 son

4,950

2,850

2,450

3,050

2,500

2,050

1,740

1,440

1,160

950

870

1,080

4,950

5,200

4,100

2,250

1,420

1,180

1,160

1,940

9,900

3,400

May

1,880

1,340

QQfl

850

800

520

700

540

1,160

1,920

1,160

1, 060

1,920

1,240

980

1,160

1,100

820

510

910

1,080

840

700

480

450

230

395

355

210

June

390

186

93

215

315

240

445

3,200

3,550

1,520

860

620

370

345

330

300

108

275

250

255

265

400

97

65

355

355

330

315

355

205

July

73

260

240

83

196

340

81

61

180

175

160

185

56

59

500

270

194

146

70

67

108

196

270

265

198

600

770

295

285

Aug.

215

172

130

108

66

70

102

83

68

66

62

70

. 106

156

225

156

83

67

64

69

100

180

134

87

56

67

58

62

720

520

192

Sept.

168

60

55

54

66

67

74

110

405

245

146 1150

190

150

130

70

126

192

265

210

870

540

550

720

425

300

250

210

255

265

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 7-31 and Jan. 8 to Mar. 24; daily discharge for 

this period based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice by discharge measurements, observer's notes, 

weather records, and comparisons with power-plant records at New England Power Co.'s plant No. 4 at 

Shelburne Falls. Water-stage recorder not in operation Mar. 24-27 (gage house damaged by ice) and 

Sept. 11-14; discharge estimated by comparison with power-plant records.

Monthly discharge of Deerfield River at Charlemont, Mass., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[ Drainage area, 362 square miles] .

Month

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

September. _______ ...

Observed discharge in secondfeet

Maximum

600 

750 

390 

2,550 

640 

5,700 

9,900 

1,920 

3,550 

770 

720 

870

9,900

Minimum

86 

88 

112 

145 

300 

340 

600 

210 

65 

56 

52 

48

48

Mean

366 

338 

234 

636 

522 

1,050 

3,290 

911 

554 

226 

139 

243

706

Gain or 

loss in 

storage at 

Somerset, 

Vt. (in 

millions 

of cubic . 

feet)

-462 

- 74

47

+133

Aftfl

+119 

+742 

+250 

54 -136

- 38 

- 33

0

Discharge without 

storage (second-feet)

Mean

193 

309 

216 

686 

357 

1,090 

3,580 

1,000 

533 

175 

125 

230

706

Per 

square 

mile

0.533

.854 

.597 

1.90 

.986 

3.01 

9.89 

2.76 

1.47 

.483 

.345 

.635

1.95

Run-off 

in inches

0.61 

.95 

.69 

2.19 

1.03 

3.47 

11.03 

3.18 

1.64 

.56 

.40 

.71

26.46

NOTE. The increase or decrease of water held in storage at Somerset, Vt., during the month computed 

by engineers of the Geological Survey from data of storage increase or decrease furnished by the company 

operating the reservoir.
CONNECTICUT BIVEE BASIN 109

WARE RIVER AT GIBBS CROSSING, MASS.

LOCATION. Between highway and electric railway bridges at Gibbs Crossing, 

Hampshire County, three-quarters of a mile above mouth of Beaver Brook, 

and 3 miles below Ware.

DRAINAGE AREA. 201 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 20, 1912, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Water-stage recorder on right bank referred to gage datum by a hook 

gage inside well; an inclined staff gage is used for auxiliary readings. 

Recorder inspected by Marion G. Moore.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from electric railway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel rough and subject to a growth of aquatic 

vegetation during summer. Control free from weeds and at ordinary stages 

well defined at a section near gage; shifts occasionally; at high stages control is probably at the dam at Thorndike, 4 miles below gage.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, from water-stage 

recorder, 6.00 feet at 11 a. m. April 6 (discharge, 2,820 second-feet); minimum 

stage, from water-stage recorder, 1.22 feet at 8 a. m. September 17 (discharge, 

16 second-feet; water held back by dams).

1912-1923: Maximum open-water stage recorded, 6.00 feet on March 27, 

1920, and April 6, 1923 (discharge, 2,820 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded, 1.20 feet on October 26, 1914 (discharge, 5 second-feet; water held 

back by dams).

ICE. River usually freezes over, and the stage-discharge relation is affected by 

ice during most winters.

REGULATION. Flow affected by operation of mills at Ware, which at low stages 

causes a large variation in discharge on days when the mills are in operation 

and a low discharge on Sundays and holidays.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent throughout year except when 

affected by ice. Rating curve well defined below 1,800 second-feet, and faiily 

well defined below 2,700 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder was 

satisfactory throughout year. Daily discharge during open-water period 

ascertained by discharge integrator; during remainder of year by applying 

rating table to mean daily gage heights with corrections for effect of ice. 

Records good.

Discharge measurements of Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923 '

Date

Jan. 18 

Mar. 4

Made by 

Armstrong and Hill .... 

H. F. Hill, jr. ... -

Gage 

height

Feet 

«3. 12 

2.72

Discharge

See.-ft. 

412 

442

Date

May 3 July 22

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ......

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.72 

1.45

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1,210 

34.7

> Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
110 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

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- __ ... .....

90

30 ___ . ...

31 

Oct.

26

82

124

120

67

76

63

69

280

325

300

275

270

205

116

205

215

136

116

122

82

51

172

240

305

260

250

176

124

200

196

Nov.

130

114

136

95

70

190

215

265

260

215

156

114

210

210

164

162

156

130

102

200

260

215

176

162

91

89

164

170

136

28

Dec.

134

102

104

170

110

91

fii

33

78

124

120

96

92

78

56

120

100

110

100

100

823'8

110

120

105

96

120

210

Jan.

nin

1,180

980

680

520

440

390

380

390

qrn

320

qin

280

280

270

240

210

200

220

400

960

940

790

700

620

510

AAf\

qon

400

Feb.

370

340

qqn

300

320

310

260

240

210

175

220

230

220

220

210

165

100

175

175

160

155

180

140

76

175

190

210

Mar.

200

240

180

290

340

310

320

01 r

285

265

250

290

270

315

340

520

1,360

1,340

1,280

1,060

960

1,040

1,580

2,200

2,000

1,780

1,460

1,180

850

830

740

Apr.

580

580

640

1,100

2,020

2,700

2,460

2,020

1,400

1,100

920

750

620

570

610

590

530

470

460

420

365

385

375

355

335

300

330

1 360

2,200

May

1,900

1,460

1 f\Af)

760

590

500

475

385

380

370

360

410

465

395

365

365

325

245

225

305

500

455

375

285

245

190

235

230

76

190

June

205

90

Qfi

200

184

164

162

480

355

305

240

188

168

148

90

44

162

134

126

106

74

64

56

174

138

128

118

114

104

July

fi9

QO

100

98

102

Or

1 J.9

100

76

66

38

26

65

83

70

73

80

64

28

66

80

85

66

67

45

31

69

116

Aug.

1fi9

Oft

60

106

136

116

106

on

22

24

en

82

90

89

66

31

24

38

60 59

51

46

36

20

21

23

55

53

65

Sept.

66

24

24

50

66-

68-

6ft

46-

24

44

fid.

55-

53-

50

30

17

56-

43-

43-

50

58-

40

21

62

63

71

93-

62

44

22

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 11, 14-30, Jan. 13-19, 29-31, Feb. 1-27, and Mar. 

5,6; discharge for these periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, Mass., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 201 square miles]

Month

December. . ______ . . ...................

JanuaryT __ . ...

March ______ ..... .....................

June . __________ . .

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

September.. ______________ ......

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

325 

265 

210 

1,180 

370 

2,200 

2,700 

1,900 

480 

142 

136 

93

2,700

Minimum

26 

28 

33 

200 

76 

180 

300 

76 

44 

26 

20 

17

17

Mean

169 

160 

102 

487 

218 

787 

941 

468 

164 

73.8 

63.4 

49.2

307

Per 

square 

mile

 0.84] 

.79P 

.508 

2.42 

1.08 

3.92 

4.68 

2.33 

.816 

.367 

.315 

.245

1.53

BUli-off in 

inches

0.97 

.89 

.68 

2.79 

1.12 

4.52 

5.22 

2.69 

.91 

.42 

.3& 

.27

20.74
CONNECTICUT BIVER BASIN 111

SWIFT RIVER AT .WEST WARE, MASS.

LOCATION. 1,000 feet below old wooden dam opposite West Ware station of Boston & Albany Railroad, Hampshire County, 6 miles downstream from Enfield, 

and 3 miles below confluence of East and West branches of Swift River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 186 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 15, 1910, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder on left bank, referenced to gage 

datum by hook gage inside of well; an inclined staff is used for auxiliary 

readings. Recorder inspected by H. C. Davis.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and alluvial deposits; some aquatic vegetation 

in channel during summer. Control has shifted slightly at various times, the 

greatest change occurring during high water of April 3, 1916, when dam 

above gage was washed out; at high stages the control is probably at dam at 

Bondsville, 4 miles below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, 9.08 feet at 4 p. m. April 

7 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 2,390 second-feet); minimum stage, 

from water-stage recorder, 1.92 feet several times during September (discharge, 37 second-feet).

1910-1923: Maximum discharge recorded, that of April 7,1923; minimum 

discharge recorded, 22 second-feet on September 22, 1914.

ICE. River usually freezes over, and stage-discharge relation is affected by ice 

during most winters.

REGULATION. Operation of mills at Enfield, 6 miles above station, has at times 

affected distribution of flow at low and medium stages; not seriously affected 

during present year.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation has changed at infrequent interval?, a 

change taking place at time of high water April 7, 1923; rating curve well 

defined between 100 and 1,500 second-feet. Operation of water-stage 

recorder was satisfactory throughout year except as indicated in footnote to 

daily-discharge table. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table 

to mean daily gage heights determined by inspection of gage-height graph : 

with corrections for effect of ice during winter. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Swift River at West Ware, Mass., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1983

Date

Jan. 19

Mar. 4

Made by 

H. F.HUl.jr.... __ ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

"2.98

"3.46

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

238

233

Date

July 22

Made by 

W.E.Armstrong.. 

__ .do...- 

Gage 

height

Feet 

4.98

2.14

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

840

68

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ire.
112

Daily di

SURFACE WATER SUPP3UY, 1923,' PART I

, in second-feet, of Swift River at West Ware, Mass., for the year 

ending Sept. SO, 1923

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

124

136

131

136

130

121

115

135

246

300

334

323

288

251

218

198

192

178

167

162

156

151

155

226

277

288

266

226

204

186

176

Nov.

176

174

176

173

167

169

216

OKI

266

255

233

208

192

186

186

190

186

180

174

176

204

216

208

196

182

165

156

162

160

151

Dec.

i w

164

151

1 f\ft

1 P»ft

158

1 ^fi

1 Kfi

id.*

145

150

155

150

151

165

153

150

14K

155

151

150

151

143

145

156

156

173

ICE

208

Jan.

266

500

655

685

CQQ

514

446

QQO

ORQ

346

090

311

290

275

277

266

255

OQft

245

OAfi

570

700

715

655

612

556

486

446

4O7

Feb.

oeo

07^

382

OQK

370

320

300

280

97ft

260

270

240

OQft

220

210

200

iQrt

180

180

175

175

170

170

165

165

175

Mar.

180

190

91 (\

230

260

260

240

9Qfl

91ft

210

220

240

230

240

460

670

745

715

700

670

808

1 140

i 3fift

1,300

1,100

930

760

700

612

Apr.

528

Aofi

KOQ

745

1,380

2,120

2,380

2 200

1,920

1,660

1,340

1,080

940

840

7 en

705

660

615

585

540

511

483

469

455

497

400 070

400

1,030

1,800

May

1,880

1,480

1,050

870

735

630

PLA(\

497

497

585

570

KAf\

585

585

555

525

4Q7

AK.K.

427

386

400

540

555

511

347

308

295

970.

242

June

242

230

997

240

225

007

O47

469

4.97

347

295

252

999

200

Ifcfi

IRQ

1 P»Q

157

143

135

1W

137

135

132

137

132

July

107

115

113

110

110

Iftfc

105

QQ

105

105

105

105

101

95

OQ

103

103

103

101

101

95

81

97

89

89

97

93

97

107

109

105

Aug.

95

97

107

124

107

115

109

120

103

103

95

89

91

93

95

91

76

76

93

83

81

85

83

72

68

76

74

89

93

91

Sept.

QO

70

68

76

72

70

74

72

70

85

83

7&

74

70

55

45

68

57

48

52

54

55

57

83

89

87

83

85

85

6&

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 11,13,14,19, 20, 30, Jan. 13,14,17-20, and Feb. 8 

to Mar. 17; discharge for these periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice. Water-stage 

recorder not in operation Mar. 7-10 and July 2-7; discharge estimated by comparison with records in 

adjacent drainage areas.

Monthly discharge of Swift River at West Ware, Mass., for the year ending Sept*

SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 186 square miles]

Month

October _ ______ ____________ .

November. ________ _ ___ __ ___

December. ________________ __

January _ ______________

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

The year ____ __________ ,._

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

334 

266 

208 

715 

395 

1,300 

2,380 

1,880 

469 

115 

124 

89

2,380

Minimum

115 

151 

136 

230 

165 

180 

373 

242 

132 

81 

68 

45

45

Mean

200 

191 

156 

432 

245 

522 

945 

587 

215 

102 

92.9 

70.4

313

Per

square 

mile

1.08 

1.03 

.839 

2.32 

1.32 

2.81 

5.08 

3.16 

1.16 

.548 

.500 

.378

1.68

Run-off in 

inches

1.24 

1.1S 

.97 

2.68 

1.38 

3.24 

5.67 

3.64 

1.29 

.63 

.68 

.42

22.89
CONNECTICUT EIVER BASIN 113

QTTABOAG RIVER AT WEST BRIMFIELD, MASS.

LOCATION. At two-span highway'bridge near West Brimfield station of Boston & 

Albany Railroad, Hampden County, one-third mile above mouth of Blodgett Mill Brook.

DRAINAGE AREA. 150 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 23, 1909, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder formerly at downstream end of 

center pier of bridge was relocated on left bank, upstream side of bridge 

May 31, 1923; referenced to gage datum by means of a hook gage inside 

well; a vertical staff on upstream side of right abutment of bridge is used 

for auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by Mrs. G. G. Alien.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Stream bed covered with boulders, gravel, and alluvial 

deposits; slight shifts in control below bridge have occurred at various times, 

but control for section above bridge has remained practically permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum open-water stage during year from waterstage recorder, 4.42 feet at 8 a. m. March 26 (discharge, 1,430 second-feet); 

minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 1.83 feet at 4 a. m. August 25 

and 10 a. m. September 17 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 13 

second-feet; water held back by dams).

1909-1923: Maximum open-water stage recorded, 5.3 feet at noon March 

17, 1920 (discharge, 1,980 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.40 feet 

on September 17 and 18, 1910 (discharge, 2.5 second-feet; water held back 

by dams).

ICE. River usually freezes over, and the stage-discharge relation is affected 

during most winters.

REGULATION. Flow affected by operation of power plants at several places 

above gage. At low stages this causes a large variation in discharge on days 

when the mills are in operation and a low discharge on Sundays and 

holidays.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation has changed slightly at various times. 

Rating curves well defined for periods used. Operation of water-stage 

recorder was satisfactory throughout year. Daily discharge for open-water 

periods ascertained by discharge integrator, and during winter by applying 

rating table to mean daily gage heights corrected for effect of ice. Records 

good.

Discharge measurements of Quaboag River at West Brimfield, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

Bate

Dec. 7 

Jan. 19

Mar. 3

May 2

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ___ 

__ do. __ . ____ ...

H. F. Hill, jr .._.__

W. E. Armstrong ......

Gage 

height

Feet 

"2.57 

"4.59

-4.13

3.57

Dis- > 

charge

Sec.-ft. 

82 

188

187

737

Date

June 2 

3

July 19

21

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong. ___._

.....do -.... __

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.50 

2.52

2.12

2.02

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

133 

130

58

37.1

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
114 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Quaboag River at West Brimfield, Mass., for the 

year ending Sept. 30, 1928

Day

2........ ___

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

4.. ...._ ... ...

6___. ..........

7-.- _ .... 

8.. 

9 ___ ......

10..-- 

12-... -

13-- .- .

17.. 

18-.. .- 

19

20 

22... __ .... 

23 

24...- 

25. 

26.. . .-

28 -

9Q

30

31 

Oct.

146

136

134

138

116

164

194

178

200

182

176

178

178

172

164

156

138

146

140

144

152

176

162

152

146

148

140

134

Nov.

136

142

162

188

184

164

164

166

164

156

150

154

156

154

156

154

160

172

150

150

150

128

130

130

150

130

105

Dee.

100

98

74

80

68

72

64

78

76

74

74

76

76

72

74

78

68

72

72

98

105

100

98

U05

115

140

Jan.

250

740

APA

enn

JCA

400

QQfl

360

QQrt

270

270

9on

280

250

220

ion

200

460

700

580

500

500

440

380

360

330

280

250

Feb.

220

OOfl

175

160

165

155 ME

125

120

110

110

105

105

100

100

100

110

130

Mar.

1QC

orifl

195

1QC

190

175

170

130

1AK

Q9

880

OOfl

1 080

1.320

1,220

1,300

1,260

1,180

980

1,100

Apr.

860

840

1,100

1,050

1,050

i n^n

980

880

800

740

700

660

650

580

, 485

440

420

400

385

360

400

760

840

May

cAfi

840

CAfi

700

con

500

470

440

450

460

440

400

380

340

«MA

320

320

320

310

290

270

250

240

205

170

135

June

142

1 OQ

1OO

160

285

260

220

196

ififi

168

154

140

124

110

132

120

110

118

110

148

July

122

120

108.

114

114

110

108

110

104

OQ

90

84

79

82

OR

81

86

81

76

65

68

72

62

66

64

66

72

89

88

79

Aug.

70

inc.

150

154

132

110

Ififi

no

Q9

77

on

81

84

55

66

72

. 60

62

58

60

60

56

88

72

56

68

77

Sept.

62

45

60

74

dft

flfi

55

44

CA

44

45

48

46o*>

40

39

35

32

30

32

41

49

49

35

44

42

36

42

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Nov. 27 to Mar. 23; discharge for this period based on 

gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Quaboag. River at West Brimfield, Mass., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 150 square miles]

Month

November... _______________ . ......

December __ __________________

February _____ . ______________ ..

April __ . _ .... .... .. _ .... __ .. ____ ....

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

September . __________________ ....

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

200 

188 

140 

740 

380 

1,320 

1,100 

840 

305 

122 

178 

74

1,320

Minimum

116 

105 

64 

190 

100 

92 

360 

135 

110 

62 

55 

30

30

Mean

155 

152 

87.6 

393 

154 

581 

735 

434 

162 

89.0 

88.5 

45.0

257

Per 

square 

mite

1.03 

1.01 

.584 

2.62 

1.03 

3.87 

4.90 

2.89 

1.08 

.593 

.560 

.300

1.71

Run-oft in 

inches

1.19 

1.13 

.67 

3.02 

1.07 

4.46 

5.47 

3.33 

1.20 

.68 

.68 

.34

23.24
CONNECTICUT EIVEB BASIN 115

WESTFIELD RIVER AT KNIGHTVILLE, MASS.

LOCATION. At single-span steel highway bridge known locally as Pitcher Bridge, 

in Knightville, in town of Huntington, Hampshire County, 1 mile north of 

outlet of Norwich Lake and 3 miles above confluence with Middle Branch 

of Westfield River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 162 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 26, 1909, to Septembe'r 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain attached to downstrean side of highway bridge; read by J. A. Burr.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel rough, covered with boulders and ledge rock; 

control practically permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.32 feet at 

7 a. m. April 5 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 3,990 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 0.87 foot several times in July and August (discharge, 17 second-feet).

1909-1923: Maximum open-water stage recorded, 9.5 feet on August 4, 

1915 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 8,520 second-feet; minimum 

stage recorded, 0.60 foot on August 10, 1913 (discharge, 4 second-feet).

ICE. Ice usually forms in the river early in the winter and affects stage-discharge relation.

REGULATION. Flow not seriously affected by regulation.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except when affected 

by ice; although individual discharge measurements have at times appeared 

erratic, the rough and irregular channel causes difficulty in obtaining accurate 

discharge measurements. Rating curve fairly well defined below 3,500 

second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily, except from December 

17 to January 1 and January 17 to March 22, when it was read once a day. 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage 

heights, with corrections for effect of ice during winter. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Westfield River at Knightvitte, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Jan. 15 

Mar. 2

14

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong...... 

Hill and Armstrong _

W. E. Armstrong __ ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

"3.01 

"2.50

 2.92

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

170 

153

251

Date

May 7

July 24

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ......

.....do.- ...........

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.15 

2.13

.90

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

281 

262

18.7

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
116 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1933, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Westfield River at Knightville, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

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.

50

49

4.0

44

42

40

42

123

390

205

196

158

117

92

104

100

85

79

81

79

82

108

113

102

85

79

79

77

76

Nov.

76

73

77

76

76

77

194

257

130

117

106

93

70

95

111

109

99

89

108

225

168

132

110

96

88

90

96

100

96

Dec.

88

110

135

88

76

70

72

96

82

76

92

86

70

76

72

96

92

88

72

76

74

70

74

76

96

105

96

90

92

80

Jan.

185

980

A OK

412

97 *.

160

145

160

160

170

160

170

170

145

135

135

195

660

480

310

410

330

290

260

280

260

240

Feb.

240

260

OQA

170

185

145

160

125

125

135

135

130

120

115

115

110

110

110

105

105

105

115

Mar.

115

135

1QK

370

330

290

240

185

195

9drt

290

350

480

440

410

440

1,450

2,030

1,280

1,120

877

747

595

540

435

Apr.

412

350

567

2,470

3,830

3,180

2,360

2,140

1,540

1,120

877

845

567

512

460

435

685

625

512

485

370

330

275

370

2,360

945

May

625

512

QQfl

330

275

257

240

225

625

655

435

460

910

512

412

435

595

412

330

275

390

845

370

310

257

210

194

175

163

148

130

June

123 ' 99

128

99

81

77

412

2,030

595

257

205

168

158

134

117

106

99

89

79

67

67

67

74

87

79

68

54

57

73

July

57

50

77

123

67

67

67

50

30

35

30

26

25

22

23

29

30

31

28

25

22

19

18

18

29

67

46

275

257

158

109

Aug.

70

61

50

45

Q737; 

26

21

43

43

30

20

22

32

46

53

37

26

20

20

24

24

45

58

35

26

22

25

61

84

82

47

Sept.

39

27

25

21

17

18

19

21

202

87

56

37

50

53

41

36

28

26

21

22

30

121

99

240

130

102

79

56

64

65

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Nov. 24 to Jan. 1 and Jan. 9 to Mar. 22; discharge for these 

periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Westfield River at Knightville, Mass., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 162 square miles]

Month

April __ . ____ . _____ . ...........

June _______________________

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

August . ___ .. ____ . ____ .. ............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

540 

257 

125 

980 

290 

2,030 

3,830 

910 

2,030 

275 

84 

240

3,830

Minimum

40 

73 

70 

135 

105 

115 

275 

130 

54 

18 

20 

17

17

Mean

116 

113 

85.7 

273 

150 

493 

1,050 

391 

195 

61.9 

39.8 

61.1

252

Per 

square 

mile

0.717 

.698 

.529 

1.69 

.926 

3.04 

6.48 

2.41 

1.20 

.382 

.246 

.377

1.56

Run-off in 

inches

0.83 

.78 

.61 

1.95 

.96 

3.51 

7.23 

2.78 

1.34 

.44 

.28 

.42

21.13
CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN 117

WESTFIELD RIVER HEAR WESTFIELD, MASS.

LOCATION. At Trap Rock Crossing, 1 mile below mouth of Big Brook, 2 miles 

below mouth of Westfield Little River, and 3 miles east of Westfieldi 

Hampden County.

DRAINAGE ABBA. 496 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 27, 1914, to September 30, 1923. f 

 GAGES. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder on right bank, referenced to 

gage datum by means of a hook gage inside well; an inclined staff gage is 

used for auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by Andrew Kelly.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable or by wading.

 CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed covered with gravel and alluvial deposits; some 

aquatic vegetation in channel during summer. Riffle of boulders 200 feet 

below gage forms control at low and medium stages. At high stages control is probably formed by crest of storage dam at Mittineague, 3 miles 

below the station.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 13.22 feet at 5 a. m. April 6 (discharge, by extension of rating 

curve, 11,100 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 3.20 

feet several times during August and September (discharge, by extension of 

rating curve, 90 second-feet).

1914-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 17.4 feet on August 4, 19*15, and 

May 22,1919 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 17,400 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 2.78 feet on October 2, 1921 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 9 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seldom, if ever, affected by ice. River freezes 

over above and below gage, but control remains open throughout winter.

DIVERSIONS. Water is diverted from Westfield Little River and carried to 

Springfield for municipal use.

REGULATION. There are several power plants above station but diurnal fluctuation is small; nearest dam is at Westfield.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation for low stages subject to slight changes. 

Rating curves well defined between 100 and 7,500 second-feet. Operation 

of water-stage recorder was satisfactory throughout year. Daily discharge 

ascertained by application of rating table to mean daily gage heights as 

determined from recorder sheets. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Westfi&d River near Westfield, Mass., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Made by W. E. Armstrong]

Day

Dec. 6 ... .....

Mar. 15. ......

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.73

4.74

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

261

755

Day

IVTav 6

Gage 

height

Feet 

4.92

5.69

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

814

1,460

Day

July 23 ........

23 ...__ 

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.45

3.51

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

152

170
118 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Westfield River near Westfield, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. 80,1923

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.

246

231

249

219

204

189

195

249

985

681

985

800

569

336

309

332

2S2

276

267

267

267

285

270

279

336

OflO

285

225

243

252

Nov.

246

228

255

249

332

632

496

340

316

QH9

285

282

282

295

270

97fl

288

410

OCA

97ft

243

207

243

246

231

Dec.

ORO

279

249

258

279

228

ISO

177

237

234

258

91 0

237

228

216

252

222

222

207

228

99 c

201

9QO

267

97fi

240

Jan.

QKfl

3,660

1,700

1,320

950

737

555.

478

478

520

466

425

430

410

466

466

400

410

390

370

611

2,450

1,740

1,210

1,100

800

01 A

786

716

Feb.

ecQ

702

aid

751

667

597

576

520

508

490

son

484

430

445

450

466

405

415

576

405

410

, 460

405

qoo

OCA

OAA

348

Mar.

O7fl

4.nn

445

835

1,360

1,170

1,020

828

765

590

555

660

702

807

765

878

2,350

2,120

1,780

1,780

4,260

6,560

3,000

2,400

1,700

1,700

Apr.

1,170

1,210

1,550

5,170

8,650

8,350

5,720

5,170

4,020

2,800

2,400

2

Af\f\

2,070

1,820

1,580

1,470

1,360

1,250

1,210

1,210

1,400

1,400

1,280

1,250

1,020

Qlfl

814

918

4,780

2,900

May

1,900

1,550

1,250

1,100

985

870

856

772

1,550

2,160

1,430

1,280

2,070

1,510

1,210

1,210

1,400

1,170

950

765

1,130

2,120

1,360

1,020

870

730

562

639

450

395

496

June

336

306

490

460

vi^

385

1,470

2,550

1,580

985.

695

460

410

344

285

370

285

258

225

246

901

243

273

273

270

210

216

195

July

201

189

210

207

225

243

201

189

177

198

174

1 W

168

165

195

168

165

171

157

157

147

157

1 C7

147

150

1 ^fl

171

249

709

299

Aug.

243

183

168

207

177

160

147

137

132

142

132

130

150

107

107

140

132

!32

160

145

132

140

168

140

130

150

130

155

155

155

Sept.

155

140

155

132

140

iolf

loO

201

125-

Hr

150 ier

157

140 132"

120

115

135

155 243-

51*

352

9.4O207

162 192-

162-

Monthly discharge of Westfield River near Westfield, Mass., for the year endingSept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 496 square miles]

Month

October ___ . _____ ......

November _________ ..__

February. _________ ......

March ___ _____ .......

May _______________

June _ . __ . __ . __ .....

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

September. _ . __ ............

The year . _____ ......

Observed discharge in 

second-feet

Maximum

985 

632 

299 

3,660 

814 

6,560 

8,650 

2,160 

2,550 

709 

243 

514

8,650

Minimum

189 

207 

177 

370 

332 

370 

814 

395 

195 

147 

107 

115

107

Mean

350 

299 

237 

902 

494 

1,660 

2,580 

1,150 

512 

208 

149 

176

726

Diversion 

from Westfield 

Little 

River in millions of 

gallons

404.69 

390.17 

402.47 

422. 41 

383.41 

402. 04 

385. 95 

420. 57 

440. 40 

439. 72 

441. 52 

471. 18

5,004.53

Total discharge in 

second-feet

Mean

370 

319 

257 

923 

515 

1,680 

2,600 

1,170 

535 

230 

171 

200

747

Per

square 

mile

0.746 

.643 

.518 

1.86 

1.04 

3.39 

5.24 

2.36 

1.08 

.464 

.345 

.403

1.51

Run-off 

in inches'

0.86- 

.72 

.60 

2.14- 

1.08 

3.91 

5.85- 

2.72 

1.20 

.53- 

.40 

.45

20.46.

NOTE. The effect of storage in Borden Brook reservoir not taken into account in computing the total 

discharge.
CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN 119

MIDDLE BRANCH OF WESTFIELD RIVER AT GOSS HEIGHTS, MASS.

LOCATION. At highway bridge in Goss Heights, Hampshire County, half a mile 

above confluence of Middle and North branches of Westfield River and 1)4 

miles above Huntington.

DRAINAGE AREA. 53 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 14, 1910, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Water-stage recorder on right bank upstream side of bridge abutment; 

referenced to gage datum by means of a hook gage inside of well; an inclined 

staff is used for auxiliary readings.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel covered with coarse gravel and boulders. 

Control somewhat shifting.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder 4.59 feet at 11 p. m. April 5 (discharge, from extension of rating 

curve, 2,010 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 0.75 

foot several times during August (discharge, 2 second-feet).

1910-1923: Maximum open-water stage recorded, 7.33 feet on July 8, 

1915 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 4,500 second-feet; a gage 

height of 7.8 feet was recorded on March 13,1920, but channel was obstructed 

by ice at that time); minimum discharge, practically zero on October 26 

and 27, 1914.

ICE. River usually frozen over during greater part of winter; ice jams occasionally form below gage, causing several feet of backwater.

REGULATION. Flow affected at times by operation of small power plant 2 miles 

above station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed when ice went out in March, 1923. 

Rating curves used during year well defined below 1,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory throughout year. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights determined 

by inspection of gage-height graph with corrections for effect of ice during 

winter. Records good during open-water periods and fair during winter.

Discharge measurements of Middle Branch of Westfield River at Goss Heights, Mass, 

during the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Dec. 8

Jan. 15

Mar. 2

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ___ 

H. F. Hill, Jr.. .........

Gage 

height

Feel

 1.22 

"2.19

 2 27

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

20.6 

76

45.4

Date

Mar. 14

July 24

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ___ 

__ do _ . _______

__ do . ................

Gage 

height

Feet 

"2.56 

1.26

.79

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

94 

78

4.0

«Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
120 SURFACE WATER STJPPILY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Middle Branch of Westfield River at Goss Heights, 

Mass., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

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

17

17

17

17

18

18

81

120

65

117

71

44

35

31

30

27

30

28

27

26

25

26

35

37

32

30

27

27

26

25

Nov.

23

23

25

27

27

29

71

77

53

43

39

34

32

31

30

39

37

31

30

46

79

52

39

38

35

32

31

29

28

28

Dec.

30

34

34

33

32

30

28

27

26

23

20

22

22

28

34

25

24

23

22

27

28

31

31

30

30

28

34

30

27

28

27

Jan.

400

270

170

115

105

80

78

76

72

68

66

62

«;a

.68

58

48

50

56

48

170

310

155

130

145

120

120

110

88

70

78

Feb.

68

88

as

8ft

76

68

78

58

68i»fl

46

QO

44>tft

40

39 ' 43

39

40

43

43

44

40

35

38

35

38

43

Mar.

43

43

43

130

155

98

88

78

68

50

50

50

58

78

68

78

170

120

110

78

68

110

650

430

290

240

210

185

174

179

147

Apr.

134

142

260

945

1,360

1,120

7sn

682

440

314

276

280

233

201

171

155

142

132

122

125

160

158

142

134

106

92

81

120

682

270

May

182

145

122

108

99

90

81

72

212

184

127

158

233

150

122

129

152

118

97

88

190

215

134

108

94

76

66

58

54

44

41

June

37

34

32

35

34

29

39

206

390

171

94

68

54

46

41

37

32

29

24

20

19

15

14

16

16

12

10

9

10

12

July

10

11

11

9.0

11

12

12

8.0

7.0

6.0

5.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

6.0

7.0

6.0

7.0

7.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

5.0

7.0

9.0

7.0

85

68

32

19

Aug.

11

8.0

7.0

6.0

5.0

5.0

4 0

5.0

4.0

4.0

3.5

5.0

4.0

4.0

5.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

3.0

4.0

3.5

7.0

10

5.0

3.5

3.5

4.0

4.0

11

12

s n

Sept.

7.0

6.0

6.0

5.0 5.0°

5.0

5.0-

5.0

24

16

O. flj

6.0

4.0

» (V

5.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

11

22

58

28

15

8.0

8.0

7.0

9.0

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Nov. 25-30, Dec. 3,4,5-31, Jan. 1, and Jan. 6 to Mar. 28j 

discharge for these periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Middle Branch of Westfield River at Goss Heights, Mass., for 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 53 square miles]

Month

November _________________ .....

April. __ . ____ . ____ . ___________

TVTnv

July ... ........ __ .. . . _ 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

120 

79 

34 

400 

98 

650 

1,360 

233 

390 

85 

12 

58

1,360

Minimum

16 

23 

20 

48 

35 

43 

81 

41 

9.0 

4.0 

2.5 

3.0

2.5

Mean

36.8 

37.9 

28.0 

114 

52.7 

140 

332 

121 

52.8 

13.0 

5.42 

10.1

78.5

Per 

square 

mile

0.694 

.715 

.528 

2.15 

.994 

2.64 

6.26 

2.28 

.996 

.245 

.102 

.191

1.48

Run-off 

in inches

0.80 

.80 

.61 

2.48 

1.04 

3.04 

6.98 

2.63 

Lll 

.28 

.12 

.21

20.10
CONNECTICUT E1VER BASIN 121

FARMINGTON RIVER NEAR NEW BOSTON, MASS.

LOCATION. At highway bridge a quarter of a mile below Clam River and 1 

mile south of New Boston, Berkshire County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 92.7 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 27, 1913, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder on left bank, downstream side 

of bridge, referenced to gage datum by a hook gage inside well; a vertical 

staff on bridge abutment is used for auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected 

by George Snow.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from a cable or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel rocky and covered with boulders; control 

practically permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 6.4 feet at 11.30 p. m. April 5 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 

1,800 second-feet); minimum stage, from water-stage recorder, 2.35 feet at 

7.30 a. m. July 21 (discharge, 8.8 second-feet; water held back by dam).

1913-1923: Maximum open-water stage from water-stage recorder, 7.64 

feet on October 26, 1913 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 3,200 

second-feet); minimum stage, from water-stage recorder, 2.22 feet on August 

27, 1913 (discharge, 4.4 second-feet; water held back by dam).

ICE. River usually frozen over during greater part of winter with oceasional ice 

jams below gage.

REGULATION. Flow affected by storage in Otis reservoir, about 5 miles above 

New Boston, which has a capacity of 880 million cubic feet, and by operation 

of a woodworking shop just above station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except when affected 

by ice. Rating curve well defined below 1,700 second-feet. Operation of 

water-stage recorder satisfactory throughout year. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights determined by 

inspection of gage-height graph, with corrections for ice during winter. 

Records good.

Discharge measurements of Farmington River near New Boston, Mass., during the

year ending Sept. 30,1923

Date

Jan. 17 

Mar. 6

Made byHill and Armstrong __

Gage 

height

Feet 

°6.00 

«6.68

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

91 

190

Date

May 10 

July 25

Made by 

W. E. Armstrong ___ 

.. do. . .... . 

Gage 

height

Feet 

4.62 

3.40

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

412 

119

' Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
122 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Farmington River near New Boston, Mass., for the 

year ending Sept. 30, 1928

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.

74

75

93

99

96

96

108

139

218

218

257

151

105

81

71

65

87

85

80

77

77

73

77 -108

94

88

80

82

78

78

76

Nov.

74

71

75

75

7Q

74

no

110

108

64

90

86

81

77

. 84

99

91

84

81

93

107

96

87

87

85

87

81

76

81

75

Dec.

80

82

77

76

76

77

78

120

130

120

115

120

120

195

175

160

160

160

160

150

140

120

60

44

44

90

90

78

66

64

60

Jan.

540

720

340

270

185

160

140

160

210

340

185

140

120

140

140

120

90

90

105

90

410

640

380

270

210

185

160

150

140

130

120

Feb.

105

140

120

115

105

90

84

82

78

76

66

64

62

60

62

50

cn

<IQ

49

48

46

44

44

44

49

54

Mar.

60

65

90

185

150

140

120

105

98

90

78

90

120

90

120

640

500

420

380

340

540

840

910

650

500

445

375

302

269

210

Apr.

210

1Q7

269

910

1,550

1,500

1,020

1,060

910

680

500

477

415

364

320

289

270

250

227

224

227

218

197

183

173

162

945

575

May

399

289

247

210

149

131

123

427

383

244

254

341

269

232

276

244

195

158

356

500

299

2i(7

195

176

154

133

118

106

96

June

on

86

106

149

114

137

379

491

205

158

123

100

96

86

77

70

65

63

55

50

53

52

45

50

- 80

64

58

41

July

31

32

68

 55

80

87

76

39

28

68

91

88

91

98

96

93

90

86

35

15

31

36

65

88

90

86

104

105

73

70

Aug.

62

46

42

36

QA

118

118

116

84

45

73

123

112

QQ

49

. 50

73

143

120

158

102

39

35

45

106

106

141

120

106

Sept.

40

on

54

110

ins

107

OR

OQ

51

3Q

OK

40

ins

108

104

52

75

108

199

1OK

1OK

143

QA

63

60

59

56

43

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 7 to Mar. 22; discharge for these periods based on 

gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Farmington River near New Boston, Mass., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 92.7 square miles]

Month

October __ _________ ____ ....... ...

March __ __ __ ____ ____ ____ ....

April.... _._.__.._ . 

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

September ______ ___ r ...............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

257 

110 

195 

720 

140 

910 

1,550 

500 

491 

105 

158 

143

1,550

Minimum

65 

71 

44 

90 

44

eo

162 

96 

41 

15 

35 

33

15

Mean

103

86.4 

106 

228 

71.2 

293 

492 

235 

120 

69.4 

85.7 

81.0

165

Per

square 

mile

1.11 

.932 

1.14 

2.46 

.768 

3.16 

5.31 

2.54 

1.29 

..749 

.925 

.874

1.78

Run -off in 

inches

1.28 

1.04 

1.31 

2.84 

.80 

3.64 

5.92 

2.93 

1.44 

.86 

1.07 

.98

24.11
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I 123

HOTTSATONIC RIVER BASIN

HOTTSATOOTC RIVER NEAR GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS.

LOCATION. At highway bridge one-fourth mile northeast of Van Deusenville

station of New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad (Berkshire division ) and 2 miles north of Great Barrington, Berkshire County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 280 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 17, 1913, to September 30, 1923. 

GAGE. Inclined staff attached to concrete anchorages on downstream side of

left abutment of highway bridge; vertical high-water section attached to

bridge abutment; read by Mrs. Herbert Armstrong. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of highway bridge or

by wading. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed composed of sand and gravel; control for high

stages is not well defined; at low stages control is riffle a few hundred feet

below gage. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 7.35 feet at

8 a. m. April 6 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 4,650 second-feet);

minimum stage recorded, 0.45 foot at 6 a. m. September 9 (discharge,

5 second-feet).

1913-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 8.0 feet on March 31, 1916 (discharge, by extension of rating curve, 5,300 second-feet ). Zero flow recorded

at various times caused by storage of water at dams above. 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seldom, if ever, affected by ice, although river

freezes over a few hundred feet downstream from gage. 

REGULATION. Storage above dam of a paper mill a mile above station causes

low flow on Sundays and holidays. 

ACCURACT. Stage-discharge relation has changed slightly at infrequent intervals. Rating curve fairly well defined between 10 and 2,000 second-feet.

Gage read to quarter-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by

applying rating table to mean daily gage heights. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Housatonic River near Great Barrington, Mass., during 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Made by W. E. Armstrong]

Date

Mar. 3. _ . ___ ... ___ .

3.. ___ . ....._.... 

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.35

O 97

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

506

459

Date

July 24 ____ . .

Oage 

height

Feet 2.34

1.26

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

462

91

24175 25 WSP 561-
124 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART 1

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Housatonic River near Great Barrington, Mass., for 

the year ending Sept. 30,

Day

I..... _ ......

2.... _ .......

4 .-

6_. _ - . 

9

10_. _ - -

19

1°.

16 - -

17-. ----

1 Q

19

20

21 

99

24 . .....

oe

26- . 

97 . 28

29.. . ...

30..- _ ....

01

Oct.

280

300

110

175

175

1 OK

42

415

CCA

550

580

4.Q9

205

415

175

205

205

127

140

175

162

175

190

162

37

280

Nov.

175

175

175

240

lie

162

300

205

14.^

31

240

175

162

222

oeft

240

260

320

190

222

222

84

240

205

240

41

Dec.

175

1 OK

175

162

145

205

205

20

OOA

415

205

IQft

OAK

ion

190

205

175

465

205

24

Jan.

 

320

1,410

1,270

885

745

342

440

390

415

365

320

09

342

280

222

65

1,130

1,060

1 '850 060

850

415

580

675

7/JC

Feb.

415

415

365

990

520

162

222

440

280

320

260

240

342

520

240

320

222

240

190

130

320

240

300

Mar.

240

320

342

190

520

675

492

520

390

492

415

415

920

1,130

990

1,200

1,570

2.65D

2,560

2,650

2,130

1,650

1,200

1,200

990

Apr.

850

650

1,200

1,340

3,010

4,500

4,400

3,820

2,740

2,050

1,490

1,200

920

885

920

885

780

780

640

610

850

710

710

580

492

440

1,060

1,570

May

1,410

990

850

710

580

390

640

850

745

745

675

990

990

780

815

885

885

780

780

640

415

280

610

780

260

415

June

300

320

175

320

260

300

710

1,130

850

492

415

260

280

280

222

300

205

320

240

320

365

280

175

205

320

320

July

240

280

280

92

175

48

55

no

42

100

80

150

240

205

222

240

162

88

94

76

117

110

162

150

190

465

640

Aug.

390

342

222

120

61

300

205

150

175

125

24

63

82

110

112

135

125

63

27

222

175

300

365

240

162

51*

240

222

142

162

342

Sept.

162

31

34

96

127

110

110

58

5

300

260

260

280

300

205

145

222

205

145

135

162

137

47

440

280

175

55

190

222

256

Monthly discharge of Housatonic River near Great Barrington, Mass., for the year

ending Sept 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 280 square miles]

Month

October. ______________________

December. __________ ___ __

March.... ___ ___

April. __ ... _ ... _ ... . 

June . __ ________ __ _

July .. __ .. __ ........ __ . __ . __ . _ .

September _________ __

The year _______________ ....

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

580 

320 

465 

1,410 

990 

2,650 

4,500 

1,410 

1,130 

640 

390 

440

4,500

Minimum

37 

31 

19 

65 

130 

190 

440 

260 

175 

42 

24 

5

5

Mean

254 

196 

175 

581 

348 

965 

1,480 

727 

401 

185 

176 

165

471

Per 

square 

mile

0. 606 

.700 

.625 

2.08 

1.24 

3.45 

5.29 

2.60 

1.43 

.661 

.629 

.589

1.C8

Run-off in 

inches

1.04 

.78 

.72 

2.40 

1.29 

3.98 

5.90 

3.00 

1.60 

.76 

.73 

.66

22.86
HOUSATONIC RIVER BASIN 125

HOtTSATONIC RIVER AT FALLS VILLAGE, CONST,

LOCATION. Half a mile below power plant of Connecticut Power Co. at Falls 

Village, Litchfield County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 644 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 11, 1912, to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder on left bank, referenced to 

gage datum by hook gage inside well; chain gage 300 feet upstream used 

for auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by an employee of the Connecticut Power Co.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 150 feet above gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel deep and fairly uniform in cross section; one 

channel at all stages. Control not clearly defined except at low stages.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, from water-stages 

recorder, 9.9 feet at 2 p. m. April 6 (discharge, 5,570 second-feet); minimum*, 

stage, from water-stage recorder, 0.28 foot at 5.45 a. m. August 18 (discharge, practically nil; water held back by dam).

1912-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 13.3 feet on March 29, 1914 (discharge, 8,830 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, zero flow at various 

times when water was held back by dam.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during some winters.

REGULATION. Low-water flow is completely regulated by power plant at Falls^ 

Village.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation fairly permanent. Rating curve well defined between 100 and 7,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory. Daily discharge for open-water periods ascertained by use of 

discharge integrator, and during winter from mean daily gage heights corrected for effect of ice. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Housatonic River at Falls Village, Conn., during the 

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Made by W. E. Armstrong]

Date Gage 

height

Feet 

«3.72

3.66

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

706

1,210

Bate

July 26 .. .... ...... _

25 _. .

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.22

1.54

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 47$-

204«.

"Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
126 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Housatonic River at Falls Village, Conn., for the

year ending Sept. 80, 1923

Day

1 ____ __

2 _____ . .....

3 ____ ...

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

5, ____ . __ .

6.... . ...

7 __ ...... ...

8 ____ ._ . ...

9 ____ . .....

10 __ . _..__

V..............

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

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

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

15 ____ . .....

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

17 ________

18 ____ . .....

19 __ ..........

20, ____ ......

21 _____ . ...

22 _____ . .....

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

24 ________

25.. _ .'........

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

27 ___ .... .....

28 ____ ......

29. ____ . .....

30 __ . _ .......

31 ____ . __ .

Oct.

136

325

300

250

230

215

250

240

670

740

710

710

640

530

320

330

350

430

405

370

325

156

290

305

330

355

350

460

200

290

290

Nov.

310

305

300

315

162

320

365

375

395

400

380

165

405

350

300

315

325

385

235

295

430

465

390

305

380

180

285

290

275

215

I

Dec.

290

380

108

300

300

320

300

295

105

335

320

385

295

255

300

125

280

300

340

310

260

270

120

110

250

290

310

780

780

400

Jan.

620

1,900

2,100

1,950

1,650

1,350

1,050

1 Qf^ft

920

1,000

880

860

780

640

740

700

600

740

520

700

700

1,650

1,750

1,900

1,750

1,650

1 600

1,450

1,300

1,250

1,150

Feb.

1,100

Qi(\

1,050

820

1,000

1,050

QAfl

1 ftftft

940

820

760

740

860

820

700

740

700

700

740

640

600

560

580

460

500

640

600

Mar.

700

700

880

820

920

1,050

1,000

1,200

1,050

Qon

880

Qon

920

980

980

1,200

2,400

2,800

3,250

3,000

2,550

2,700

3,600

4,800

5,200

4 onn

3,700

2 Qftft

2,600

2,300

Apr.

1 Qftn

1,780

1,680

9 40f)

4,150

5,400

5,300

5,300

4,550

3,800

3,100

2,600

2,300

1,950

1,800

1,660

1,520

1,420

1,540

1,100

1,000

1,220

1,080

1,100

1,020

onn

960

1 700 9 4fln

-

May

9 qen

2 000

1,750

1 4flft

i Oen

1,120

1,000

Qon

1,180

1,540

1,520

1,360

1,240 i un

1,480

1,140

1,380

I

Aftfl

1,340

950

1,160

1,620

1,680

1 460

l|l40

Qi n

7Qrt

760

750

455

510

June.

530

44 H

455

545

760

CAA

710

1,180

1,850

2,050

1 74ft

1,420

1,020

845

7«Jc

700

470

540

460

4nn

520

365

97 K

315

one

A(V\

370

470

AW

July

001

oon

1 eo

47*.

550

con

154 o-in

280

280

OOfi

97ft

220

one

*Mn

345

«>ftn

285

OQfl

245

110

265

285

280

9QK

295

510

ooe

7nn

705

Aug.

560

1QQ

365

qon

265

1QQ

200

140

99ft

*y?c

97n

196

255

124

305

405

OXA

360

275

265

260

260

Sept.

300

200

94fl

255

9ftft

QCK

485

445

425

-14ft

420

Ob/J

280

240

245

9tA

 too

34ft

710

' 640

Af\K

300

410

4Kfl

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 16-24 and Dec, 28 to Mar. 18; discharge for these 

periods based on gage heights corrected for effect of ice.

Monthly discharge of Housatonic River at Falls Village, Conn., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1928

[Drainage area, 644 square miles]

Month

April.. .. ..._.... _-. . . 

July _ ___ ..... .- ____ - _ . ------ .

September 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

740 

465 

780 

2,100 

1,100 

5,200 

5,400 

2,350 

2,050 

835 

615 

710

5,400

Minimum

136 

162 

105 

520 

460 

700 

900 

455 

275 

110 

124 

118

105

Mean

371 

321 

307 

1,200 

770 

2,130 

2,390 

1,260 

715 

354 

301 

327

871

Per 

square 

mile

0.576 

.498 

.477 

1.86 

1.20 

3.31 

3.71 

1.96 

1.11 

.550 .467- 

.508

1.35

Run-off in 

inches

0.66 

.56 

.55 

2.14 

1.25 

3.82 

4.14 

2.26 

1.24 

.63 

.54 

.57

18.36
HOTTSATONIC RIVER BASIN 127 

RIVER NEAR NAUGATUCK, CONN.

LOCATION. One-fifth mile above Beacon Hill Brook and 1.3 miles below Naugatuck, New Haven County.

DRAINAGE ABE A. 247 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 15, 1918, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley water-stage recorder on left bank installed August 12, 1919, 

referenced to gage datum by hook gage inside well; an outside staff gage is 

used for auxiliary readings. Recorder inspected by T. C. Melbourne.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel deep and fairly uniform in section at gage; 

control is well-defined riffle a few hundred feet downstream.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 7.13 feet at 7 p. m. January 1 (discharge, by extension of rating 

curve, 4,750 second-feet); minimum discharge, 59 second-feet at 6 a. m.. 

September 16 (water held back by dams).

1918-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 9.95 feet March 8, 1922 (discharge 

by extension of rating curve, 7,920 second-feet); minimum discharge recorded, 

34 second-feet August 31, 1921, and several times during October, 1921 

(water held back by dams).

ICE. Some ice forms near the gage, but the stage discharge is apparently not 

affected.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow somewhat affected by operation of mills at 

Naugatuck and towns above, also by several small reservoirs.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation subject to occasional changes. Rating 

curve well defined between 90 and 2,500 second-feet. Opeiation of waterstage recorder satisfactory throughout the year. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily gage heights, as taken from 

recorder sheets. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Naugatuck River near Naugatuck, Conn., during the 

year ending Sept. 80, 1928

[Made by W. E. Armstrong]

Date

July 26. __ .. __ .. __ .... _____ . __ ___ . ___________ . _____ . __

26_-_.__-..__ .. . .... . .. . . . .. -... ..-.. . -. . 

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.14

.97

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

152

106
128 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Naugatuck River near Naugatuck, Conn., for the

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1.. 2

3

4

5

6.. . 

7

8

9

11

12

14

15_._... ........

16 ...

17 _ 

18 --

19 . . .

20 .....

 21

22 ... .

23. _____ ....

24 ___ ... ....

25... _ ___ ...

26... ____ . ...

27........ __ ..

28

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

30

31. .

Oct.

88

90

1 f\4.

173

O9J.

365

855

365

570

375

OKA

181

184

190

1QQ

173

145

187

qn7

9fiQ

176

163

124

130

Nov.

128

128

130

176

1 58

136

122

118

110

199

156

136

116

102

108

108

112

Dec.

114

118

98

ino

10A

120

120

1OO

QQ

' 124

1 °.O

116

130

134

130 '122

124

128

181

158

122

Jan.

1,920

982

674

COC

460

374

oen

394

ojo

285

979

091

1,270

870

680

620

560

525

495

455

362

Feb.

445

41 ^

QQQ

OVA

334

303

309

291

276

279

264

267

264

267

258

249

228

243

249

258

288

Mar.

300

390 704

989

782

620

435

410

415

626

884

1,780

3,300

2 O4O

1,870

1, 750

3,030

3,220

2,310

1,710

1,430

1,310

933

905

821

Apr.

fi74

716

1 9^A

2 400

i fi^ft

S7O

758

686

5£0

510

540

495

425

410

386

354

354

342

327

297

282

300

2,400

1,150

May

919

a A A

 1QK

435

398

370

338

710

fi98

1,080

740

578

545

596

398

465

680

485

338

303

288

273

255

225

216

June

207

197

190

o eo

334

350

4QH

coo

315

255

199

228

197

179

190

177

167

152

152

135

133

137

167

204

167

179

154

July

1 9Q

1^5

i on

152

135

124

120

1 OQ

QO

114

103

OQ

95

80

95

QO

110

101

99

187

216

145

126

Aug.

110

101

oo

na

QK

on

77

74

QO

95

Ofi

QO

QO

00

fiQ

Q7

QO

95

92

QO

82

67

85

92.

137

114

95

Sept.

Q<>

!*>*>

92

Qfl

Q^

92

on

on

79

93

960"=;

QQ

QA

66

87

88

87

87

95

80

145

9W

140

118

106

99

87

67

Monthly discharge of Naugatuck River near Naugatuck, Conn., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 247 square miles]

Month

March __ .

April

May

June - -- -- _

July ........ _ ...... .. ...............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

855- 

206 

181 

2,160 

445 

3,300 

2,580 

1,430 

632 

285 

137 

252

3,300

Minimum

88 

102 

98 

273 

228 

300 

282 

216 

133 

80 

67 

66

66

Mean

224 

134 

124 

600 

312 

1,247 

821 

547 

245 

129 

93 

100

382

Per 

square 

mile

0.907 

.543 

.502 

2.43 

1.26 

5.05 

3.32 

2.21 

.99 

.522 

.377 

.405

1.54

Run-off 

in inches

1.05 

.61 

.58 

2.80 

1.31 

5.82 

3.70 

2.55 

1.10 

.60 

.43 

.45

21.00
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I 129

HUDSON RIVER BASIN

HUDSON RIVER AT GOOLEY, NEAR INDIAN LAKE, N. Y.

LOCATION. 1 mile above Gooley, Essex County, 1 mile below mouth of Cedar 

River, 1^ miles above mouth of Indian River, and 6 miles'northeast of 

Indian Lake Village, Hamilton County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 418 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 30, 1916, to September 30, 1923.

'GAGE. Gurley printing water-stage recorder,on right bank; inspected by Earle 

Husson.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 100 yards below gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL, AND CONTROL. Solid ledge overlain with coarse gravel; practically 

permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 7.90 feet at 1.30 a. m. May 18 (discharge, 8,660 second-feet); 

minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 1.38 feet from 8 p. m. August 22 

to 10 p. m. August 23 (0.05 foot backwater effect from logs on control, discharge, 44 second-feet).

1916-1923: Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, 10.0 feet at 8.15 

 a. m. April 12, 1922 (discharge, 13,900 second-feet); minimum stage from 

water-stage recorder, that of August 22 and 23, 1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION. Large diurnal fluctuation due to logging operations during 

spring. Seasonal distribution of flow slightly affected by storage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except as affected 

by ice from December to April, and by backwater from logs on control 

from June to September. Rating curve very well defined between 200 and 

7,500 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory except 

during periods indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage height 

obtained by averaging the hourly gage heights, or for days of considerable 

variations in stage, by averaging the hourly discharge. Records good, 

except during periods of ice and log effect and estimate, for which they 

are fair.

Discharge measurements of Hudson River at Gooley, near Indian Lake, N. Y., during 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Oct. 26

Jan. 11

Feb. 19

Mar. 15

Made by 

E. B. Shupe ______

.....do. __ .. __ ......

Gage 

beight

Feet. 

1.95

'3.28

«2.76

«3.47

Discharge

Sec.- ft. 

246

370

161

220

Date

July 11

Made by Gage 

beight

Feet. 

4.58

H.81

"1.76

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

2,690

161

164

0 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

* Stage-discharge relation affected by logs on control.
130 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hudson River at Gooley, near Indian Lake, N. Y., 

for the year ending Sept. 30] 1923

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.

190

)

227

215

211

207

211

O4. K

I)KA

f)A K

f)A K

241

o«q

249

Nov.

236

227

9S9

241

OOfi

236

306

*MQ

354

Q7«

OQQ

370

316

01 ft

OKQ

388

418

412

406

430

KQ7

495

516

488

450

KftO

430

JQft

376

Dec.

097

4nn

400

oen

260

240

300

Ortrt

240

260

99ft

200

IQft

170

Jan.

600

360

360

340

280

260

3nft

Ortrt

onn

300

I 280

Feb.

190

160

150

160

140

140

14ft

130

110

100

Mar.

130

130

9ftft

1 Qft

ion

9nft

94n

240

220

300

480

550

'cArt

460

480 finft

750

750

700

700

600

600

500

Apr.

AR(\

400

550

800

1,500

3,400

4,800

5,390

3 940

3 7nft

q IQA

3,320

3,040

2,620

2,620

1,540

1,310

1,200

1,190

2,560

5,030

6,330

5,210

4,510

3,420

3,180

3,040

5,540

5,730

May

4,850

2 440

1,970

1,490

2,100

2,250

1,550

663

2 250

3 91ft

2,300

1,860

1,660

1,850

600

9 fi4ft

4,120

4,980

2,940

2,960

1,750

1,620

1 QQO

1.630

1,280

1,130

747

860

332

1,060

June

746

976

590

QQfl

1,530

1,810

1,170 i ftftft

1,200

1 Af\f\

1,300

1,100

900

750

550

440

4ftft

380

qjn

320

260

240

99ft

200

200

200

320

July

280

220

200

IQft

170

160

150

140

130

180

200

180

170

160

150

140

130

120

120

120

120

110

110

MO

110

Aug.

110

110

100

QK

90

85

85

807c

70

70

65

60

55

55

55

50

48

46

46

46

46

44

44

46

46

48

55

60

75

150

Sept.

300

150

140

160

180

170

150

ISO

120

120

110

100

100

180

. 260

420

420

320

260

240

200

180

170

NOTE. Discharge for the following periods estimated from comparison with record of Hudson River 

at North Creek and Indian River near Indian Lake: Oct. 1-17, Dec. 15-31, Jan. 1-10, 20-31, Feb. 1-18, 

Mar. 2-8, June 27-30, July 1-7, Sept 1-8, and Aug. 31, as indicated in above table; mean daily gage heights, 

Dec.14, Jan. 19, July 8, and Sept. 9, estimated from automatic record; water-stage recorder not operating 

satisfactorily. Discharge, Dee. 3 to Apr. 7, determined from gage heights corrected for ice effect from 

three discharge measurements, study of gage-height graph and weather records, and comparison with 

North Creek and Indian Lake records. Discharge, June 8 to Sept. 3, determined from gage heights corrected for backwater effect from logs on control from two discharge measurements.

Monthly discharge of Hudson River at Gooley, near Indian Lake, N. Y., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 418 square miles]

Month

October ___ ....

November. ________ ______ . ....

December _____________________

January _________ ________ ....

February ______ _______________

March ________________________

April ____________________ .....

May _______________________

June ___________________

July. ._ _ _. 

September __________ _________

The year _________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

263 

537 

400

750 

6,330 

4,980 

1,810

150 

420

6,330

Minimum

227

260 

100 

130 

400 

332 

200 

110 

44 

100

44

Mean

210 

372 

218 

392 

170 

370 

3,050 

2,040 

683 

179 

68.1 

223

664

Per

square 

mile

0.502 

.890 

.522 

.938 

.407 

.885 

7.30 

4.88 

1.63 

.428 

.163 

.533

1.59

Run-off in

inches

0.58 

.99 

.60 

1.08 

.42 

1.02 

8.14 

5.63 

1.82 

.49 

.19 

.59

21.55
HUDSON RIVER BASIN 131

HUDSON RIVER AT NORTH CREEK, N. Y.

LOCATION. At two-span steel highway bridge in North Creek, Warren County, 

immediately above mouth of North Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. 804 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 21,1907, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain at upstream side of left span of bridge; read by William Alexander.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of highway bridge or 

by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Heavy gravel; fairly permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 7.50 feet at

7.30 a. m. May 18 (discharge, 10,400 second-feet); minimum stage recorded,

 1.92 feet at 7.30 a. m. and 5 p. m. September 2 (discharge, 128 second-feet).

1907-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 12.0 feet during evening of March

27, 1913 (discharge, about 30,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded,

that of September 2, 1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION. The numerous lakes and ponds ja the basin of the upper Hudson 

have a decided effect on the low-water flow, especially the reservoir at Indian 

Lake. Many of the reservoirs are used to make flood waves in the spring 

in connection with log driving.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent, except as affected 

by ice from December to April. Rating curve well defined between 250 

and 7,000 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily' discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Openwater records good except during log-driving season when mean daily gage 

height computed from two gage readings a day may be in error owing to 

large variations in stage caused by operation of sluice gates in logging dams 

above station. Records for period of ice effect, fair.

Discharge measurements of Hudson River at North Creek, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept, 80, 1923

Date

Oct. 22

27

Jan. 12 

Feb. 17

Made by 

A. W. Harrington _

 .do ____ 

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.97

2.41

«3.52 

"4.23

Discbarge

Sec.-ft. 

782

353

552 

799

Date

TWar Id

May 25

Made by 

A. W. Harrington .....

Gage 

height

Feet 

«4. 18

5.95

4.54 

2.48

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

628

6,030

3,000 

403

".Stage-discharge relation affected by ice. 

24175 25 WSP 561 10
132 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hudson River at North Creek, N. Y.,for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

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.

920

920

870

870

870

820

820

870

1,030

870

550

411

375

770

770

770

720

720

675

770

820

920

870

477

357

340

590

720

770

Nov.

920

920

720

720

720

720

550

590

630

590

590

550

514

477

444

477

550

550

550

630

720

720

630

630

550

477

514

720

630

Dec.

630

675

820

720

399

307

O4A

500

500

500

480

440

380

480

750

800

550

380

300

260

440

420

460

360

340

Jan.

700

orfl

1 200

1,100

1 9ftft

1,100

900

900

onn

7^0

650

500

500

550

460

400

420

550

400

600

900

700

460

460

480

500

600

1,000

900

950

Feb.

950

800

600

650

700

700

900

1,000

950

850

800

750

750

800

800

850

800

800

800

800

750

700

700

650

650

650

600

550

Mar,

550

550

550

KCf\

600

650

600

600

600

650

650

650

550

600

750

850

950

7cfl

600

550

600

1,100

1,600

1,500

1,200

1,100

1,000

850

750

Apr.

600

800

1,400

4,200

5,500

6 940

5,910

5,420

4,720

4,070

3,280

2, 750

2,100

1,950

1 QKfl

4,950

8,040

10, 100

8,040

5,910

4,950

4,500

5,180

8,320

8,320

May

4,950

3,470

2,420

3,470

2,260

920

2,750

2,920

3,470

3,860

2,260

2,920

1,200

2,920

3,470

7,210

4,070

5,180

3,470

2,100

2,750

2,100

2,420

1,520

3,280

820

1,520

550

477

June

1,260

381

1,260

2,750

1,200

1,660

1,590

1,390

1,260

720

550

514

477

477

630

630

590

514

324

1,200

770

477

351

550

630

July

477

477

411

4/1 c

381

351

329

296

550

590

630

590

550

770

920

444

387

514

630

590

720

920

1,140

1,140

920

820

820

590

550

770

Aug.

1,030

975

870

820

920

975

920

920

920

870

870

820

820

820

820

820

770

770

770

720

720

720

720

720

720

675

675

675

720

675

550

Sept.

266

128

514

318

550

514

444

387

550

630

590

630

590

590

550

514

514

477

550

630

770

820

444

514

399

318

281

246

218

196

NOTE. Mean daily gage heights, Aug. 7-9, estimated by interpolation; chain gage out of order. Discharge, Dec. 8 to Apr. 7, determined from gage heights corrected for ice effect by means of three discharge measurements, study of gage-height graph and weather records, and comparison with records of 

Hudson River at Hadley and Sehroon Kiver at Riverbank.

Monthly discharge of Hudson River at North Creek, N. Y., for the year ending Sept.

[Drainage area, 804 square miles]

Month -

December. ___________ ____ ........

January ______ __________ ..........

June ___ ______ ___ ___ ._ .......

July .. . 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,030 

920 

820 

1,200 

1,000 

1,600 

10,100 

7, 210 

2,750 

1,140 

1,030 

820

10, 100

Minimum

340 

444 

260 

400 

550 

550 

550 

477 

324 

296 

550 

128

128

Mean

719 

618 

505 

715 

761 

763 

4,750 

2,940 

977 

623 

800 

471

1,220

Per 

square 

mile

0.894 

.769 

.628 

.889 

.947 

.949 

5.91 

3.66 

1.22 

.775 

.995 

.586

1.52

Run-off in 

inches

1.03 

.86 

.72 

1.02 

.99 

1,09 

6.59 

4.22 

1.36 

.89 

1.15 

.65

20.57

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and run-off in inches shown by the 

table do not represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage, mainly in Indian Lake 

reservoir. The yearly discharge and run-off doubtless represent more nearly the natural flow.
HUDSON KIVEE BASIN 13S

HUDSON RIVER AT HADLEY, N. Y.

LOCATION. At Hadley, Saratoga County, a quarter'of a mile above mouth of 

Sacandaga River and dam of Nuera Paper Co., and just below mouth of 

Lake Luzeme outlet.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,660 square miles (from Fourth Annual Report of New 

York State Water Supply Commission).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 15, 1921, to September 30, 1923. Comparable 

records at station at Thurman, 13 miles above, September 1, 1907, to September 30, 1920.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder on right bank installed August 9r 

1921; inspected by J. F. Kelly.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 100 yards above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Solid ledge about 200 feet below gage, with some 

large boulders, permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 12.91 feet at 7.30 p. m. April 9 (discharge, 18,700 second-feet)- 

minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 1.19 feet at 9.30 a. m. September 

3 (discharge, 362 second-feet).

1921-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 19.71 feet at 3.30 p. m. April 12, 

1922 (discharge, 33,100 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage 

recorder, that of September 3, 1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION. Discharge regulated to some extent by the storage reservoirs at 

Indian, Schroon, and Brant lakes and mills on Schroon River.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent, except as affected by ice. Rating curve well denned between 700 and 25,000 second-feet. Operation of 

water-stage recorder satisfactory except as indicated in footnote to dailydischarge table. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table 

mean daily gage height determined by inspection of gage-height graph, or 

for days of considerable fluctuation by averaging discharge for intervals of 

the day. Records excellent.

Discharge measurements of Hudson River at Hadley, N. Y., during the years ending:

Sept. 30, 1921-1923

Date

1921 

July 28

8

Dec. 8

15 

28

1922 

Jan. -27

Feb. 25

Mar. 10

30

30

Apr. 14

15

17

Made by 

B. F. Howe.. __ , __

.. do -._.--.-_.....__.

Shupe and Howe . ..... 

E.B. Shupe.. __ . __ .

C. C. Covert...... __

. .do.... _ ..........

. _ .do . _______ ....

Howe and Granger __

. _ .do......... _ . __

__ .do. __ --__.....--

Gage 

height

Feet. 

3.50

2.25

3.01

"5.77

"3.80 

"2.88

"3.00

"3.59

«5.05

9.68

9.38

15.79

13.50

10.80

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1,980

835

1,460

2,850

1,260 

1,180

1,280

1, 850

3,630

11,600

11,400

24,500

20,100

14,400

Date

1922 

Apr. 19

22

23

24

May 3

Sept. 20 

1923

Feb. 16

Apr. 23

Sept. 6

Made by 

__ .do. _ ..... ____ .

.....do _ . 

Covert and Shupe _. 

A. W. Harrington 

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

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

11.45

9.94

7.21

6.95

5.20 

8.95

2.68

"2.92

"2.51

"2.85

"2.76

11.29

2.41

DischargeSec.-ft. 

15, 500

12,300

T,55fr

7,100

4,21O 

10,700

1, 17O

1, 330'

935

1,240

1,080*

15, 100

927

0 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

NOTE. Gage heights for measurements made in 1921 and 1922 supersede the figures published in 

previous reports.
134 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hudson River at Hadley,, N. Y., during the years 

ending Sept. 30, 1921-1923

Day

1921 

1 ___ . __ . ______

2... _ ... _______ ...

3 ___ . ____ . ___ ....

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

5_ .. ... ... 

6.. __ .. __ .....__ ...

7 ___ . ___ .... _ .....

^... .....................

9... ..... _ .............

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

11 .........._ -...

12. __ .. ___ ... .........

13 ... -_-.-.

14 ___ . ___ . __ .... ...

35 ......... ... .. ....

July

2,910

Aug.

1,180

890

824

978

1,020

992

984

1,400

1,400

1,320

1,270

1,650

1,500

1,400

1,360

Sept.

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,140

872

9?r

1,140

1,100

1,100

1,140

1,270

1,220

1,220

1,140

1,100

Day

1921 

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

17...... _____ . _ ._ 

18. __ .... ___ . _ . .....

19... __ .. _ . ____ _ 

20 ......^ ____ .

21. _______ .. _ .. _ .

22 _________ . _ . .....

23. __ ........ _ .. ... ...

24.. __ ... __ . _ : .... .

25.. _ .... ___ .. __ ....

26... ___ . _ ... _ ... ...

27. ____ ... __ . _ . _ .

28 ... ..... ..

29 . - 

30 _ ___________

31. __ . __ . ___ . .....

July

2,720

2,360

2,080

1,920

2,240

2,780

2,360

2,020

1,750

1,600

1,450

1,800

2,190

2,140

1,970

1,600

Aug.

1,320

1,100

1,020

1,060

1,010

971

950

926

1,100

1,180

1,140

1,270

1,320

1,320

1,320

1,270

Sept.

1,140

1,180

1,180

1,140

1,180

1,180

1,220

1,180

1,180

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,220

1,360

1,360

Day.

1921-22 

1 .... ...__...

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

5 ___ . ___ ..

4....... ___ ..

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

«... _ . ___ .

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

8 ___ . .......

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

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

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

12 ___ . ___ .

13 __ . .......

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

16 ___ . ___ .

16. __ . .....

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

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

19 ______ ..

20. __ . .......

21 _______

22

23.. __ .. __ .

24 ___ . .....

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

26 ___ .......

27 _______ .

28. ______ ..

29.. __ . __ 

30 _ . ___ .

81--.-..--......

Oct.

1,400

1,320

1,270

1,270

1,220

1,220

1,180

1,180

1,180

1,180

1,270

1,360

1,400

1,140

1,060

957

964

914

896

938

1,270

1,450

1,600

1,600

1,450

1,270

1,100

999

920

866

836

Nov.

860

1,550

1,450

1,360

1,180

1,140

1,140

1,010

1,010

1,060

1,140

1,140

1,320

1,270

1,180

1,360

1,320

1,860

3,180

4,810

4,810

4,050

3,600

2,980

2,660

2,600

2,300

2,190

2,240

2,080

Dec.

1,970

1,970

4,800

5,450

4,400

3,800

3,200

2,800

2,600

2,600

2,400

2,200

1,900

1,600

1,300

1,000

1,400

2,400

3,200

2,800

2,600

1,800

1,500

1,600

1,600

1,500

1,200

1,200

1,100

1,100

1.000

Jan.

1,000

1,100

1,100

1,300

1,400

1,400

1,300

1,100

1,000

1,100

1,000

900

900

950

950

950

1,300

1,400

1,600

1,500

1,500

1,400

1,400

1,400

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,500

1.600

Feb.

1,600

1,600

1,700

1,300

1,100

1,400

1,600

1,600

1,500

1,500

1,500

1,500

1,600

1,600

1,600

1,500

1,500

1,500

1,500

1,500

1,600

1,500

1,500

1,700

1,900

1,900

2,000

1,900

Mar.

1,800

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,800

1,900

4,200

4,400

3,600

3,200

3,000

3,000

3,600

5,000

5,610

4,810

4,200

3,900

4,050

4,350

3,900

3,530

3,600

3,750

3,900

5,290

8,230

13,400

12,000

12.000

Apr.

10,800

9,310

8,050

7,330

6,460

6,460

6,800

9,310

14,900

16,400

22,600

31,600

29,900

24,400

20,200

17,200

14,100

13,900

16,200

14,300

13,600

10,900

8,590

7,690

7,150

5,070

6,460

6,120

7,860

4,200

May

4,200

4,200

4,350

5,480

5,200

7,510

8,410

8,050

8,590

7,330

6,290

5,570

5,330

5,190

4,530

3,650

3,520

3,180

5,250

6,460

7,050

7,450

4,870

5,450

4,500

3,900

3,900

3,600

3,320

3,040

2.540

June

2,240

2,190

2,840

4,650

4,970

5,130

5,130

4,350

3,460

3,110

3,180

3,110

2,600

2,140

1,860

1,700

1,650

2,620

4,970

4,350

6,750

11,500

14,700

12,200

9,490

7,690

6,120

5,290

5,610

7,150

July

7,330

7,870

7,690

6,970

5,950

6,130

4,200

3,750

3,390

2,980

2,600

2,360

2,190

2,020

1,860

1,750

1,650

1,700

1,600

1,400

1,270

1,220

1,020

1,160

2,130

1,870

1,220

1,010

896

775

1,020

Aug.

1,100

1,400

1,360

1,500

1,550

1,270

1,650

2,720

2,720

2,360

1,970

1,800

1,650

1,400

1,220

1,100

950

1,100

1,140

1,100

1,180

1,180

1,140

1,180

1,140

1,320

1,360

1,320

1,270

880

720

Sept.

836

902

1,010

1,100

1,400

1,400

1,450

1,400

1,360

1,320

1,360

1,550

1,600

1,220

1,320

1,750

1,800

1,650

1,450

1,270

1,220

1,320

1.360

1,360

1,320

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,180
HUDSON RIVER BASIN

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hudson River at Hadley, N. Y., for the years 

ending Sept. SO, 1921-192S Continued

Date

1922-23 

1 . .

2 ____ - ....

3.... __ .. 

4 __ .. ........

5 __ ..... .....

6 

7 ___ .. _ ...

8... _ ........

9 ____ . ......

10... ______ .

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

12 ____ . 

13. ___ . __ .

14 ____ . .....

16 . 

16 

17 ____ . __ .

18. ... __ .

19 

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

21..,.. ____ .

22 _____ ......

23. 

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

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

26 ___ ........

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

28

29. __ . .......

30 . 

31 

Oct.

1,270

1,060

1,180

1,140

1,140

1,140

1,060

1,140

1,270

1,550

1,220

964

860

842

1,030

1,220

1,220

1,140

1,060

1,060

1,060

1.060

1,220

1,400

1,400

1,270

902

819

786

1,060

1,140

Nov.

1,270

1,270

1,320

1,180

1,180

1,220

1,400

1,270

1,220

1,220

1.180

1,100

1,060

971

950

944

957

957

978

992

1,020

1,020

1,060

1,060

992

844

827

858

957

1,020

Dec.

1,060

1,140

985

1,100

1,270

1,180

742

615

742

850

850

800

850

850

850

800

750

750

750

1,100

1,000

1,100

800

650

600

650

750

700

550

900

750

Jan.

850

2,000

2,000

1,900;

1,700

1,700

1,500

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,200

1,100

1,100

1,000

1,000

1,100

1,000

900

900

950

1,100

1,200

1,600

1,400

1,100

1,000

1,000

950

950

1,300

1,300

Feb.

1,300

1,400

1,400

1,300

1,200

1,300

1,300

1,400

1,500

1,400

1,400

1,300

1,400

1,300

1,400

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,300

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,300

1,200

1,200

1,200

Mar.

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,200

1,300

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,200

1,400

1,600

1,900

1,900

1,500

1,500

1,700

3,000

3,400

3,000

2,600

2,400

2,200

2,200

2,000

Apr.

1,900

1,800

1,800

2,600

5,500

9,500

13,000

14,900

16,800

14,100

12,600

13,900

12,800

11,100

10,000

8,770

7,510

6,460

5,780

5,450

7,870

12,200

14, 900

14,100

11,300

10,600

8,410

8,230

12,400

13,900

May

12,000

10,800

7,520

6,460

5,700

5,610

5,290

3,930

4,280

6,180

5,810

5,780

4,200

5,130

3,790

4,390

7,330

11,500

7,690

7,150

6,460

4,970

5,290

3,820

4,650

3,250

4,700

2,780

2,630

2,250

1,800

June

2,510

1,800

2,620

1,770

2,880

3,220

3,260

2,600

2,840

3,040

3,040

2,720

2,480

2,140

1,860

1,500

1,320

1,220

1,140

1,100

1,220

1,140

1,100

1,060

1,700

1,500

1,270

999

957

1,360

July

1,220

1,010

1,060

1,020

1,020

1,010

978

932

878

1,140

1,180

1,140

1,100

1;060

1,060

1,360

1,320

836

753

848

878

1,100

1,360

1,400

1,450

1,320

1,100

1,180

1,270

939

808

Aug.

1.180

1,360

1,270

1,140

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,220

1,180

1,180

1,140

1,270

1,180

1,060

1,060

1,060

1,140

1,100

1,060

1,020

1,020

1,100

1,060

1,060

1,020

1,140

971

990

1,320

1,060

984

Sept.

872

617

604

681

684

932

93T

1,020

1,100*

1,140*

1,010*

964

992

93*

8722

90S

83®

764

7311

824J

1.33O

1,660

1,500*

1, 140'

1,01ft

812

661

650

720

650

' NOTE. Discharge Sept. 1-3, Oct. 16, 17, 1921, Jan. 14, and May 13, 1923, determined from estimated 

mean daily gage heights; water-stage recorder not operating. Discharge July 15 to Aug. 8,1921, ascertained from mean daily gage heights determined by plotting gage readings, obtained during construction,. 

on recorder graph for later period.

Discharge Apr. 12, and 13, 1922, ascertained by use of mean daily gage heights determined from graph 

based on readings above or below a reference point and reduced to datum of gage; water-stage recorder 

removed to safety because of flood. Discharge Dec. 5, 1921, to Mar. 15,1922, and Dec. 10, 1922, to Apr. 

7, 1923, determined from gage heights corrected for ice effect by means of discharge measurements, study 

of gage-height graph and weather records, and comparison with records of stations in upper drainage. 

The records from July 15, 1921, to Sept. 30, 1922, supersede those published in Water-Supply Papers521 and 541.
136 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of Hudson River at Hadley, N. Y., for the years ending Sept. SO,

1921-192S

[Drainage area, 1,660 square miles]

Month

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum Minimum Mean

Per

square

mile

Run-off in 

inches

1921

July 15-31........__.__..__..__. ._. 2,910

August..__...____.______________ 1,650

September ______.______ ______ 1,360

1921-22

October....__.______.__.______ 1,600

November______________.______ 4,810

December____ __________,_____ 5,450

January_.________ __.______ 1,600

February....._........_____.__.__ 2,000

March__..______ __ __.__ __ 13,400

April.__.______.__.__.__.__ 31,600

May ..._..._.__.__.__.__.__. 8,590

June__________ _____ __ _ 14,700

July.........._..._.__.......___.__ 7,870

August__._____________________ 2,720

September-_________._______.... 1,800

The year.___._________.__ 31,600

1922-23

October....____.________.______ 1,550

November _____.__.___________ 1,400

December_____________._______ 1,270

January____________________ .__ 2,000

February _______________ _____ 1,500

March _.....___________________ 3,400

April._______________._______.. 16,800

May .__._____...___________.__ J2.000

June ..________________________ 3,260

July __________......__________ 1,450

August _______________________ 1,360

.September_____________________ 1,650

The year__.______.________ 16,800

1,450

824

872

2,110

1,180

1,160

1.27

.711

lrOOO

900

1,100

1,700

4,200

2,540

1,650

775

720

1,180

2,000

2,260

1,240

1,680

4,480

12,600

5,220

5,090

2,840

1,410

1,330

.711

1.20

1.36

.747

.952

2.70

7.59

3.14

3.07

1.71

.849

.801

720 3,430 2.07

786

827

550

850

1,200

1,100

1,800

1,800

957

753

964

604

1,120

1,080

854

1,250

1,310

1,640

9,670

5,590

1,910

1,090

1,130

918

.675

.651

.514

.753

.789

.988

5.83

3.37

1.15

.657

.681

.553

550 2,290 1.38

0.80 

.82 

.78

.82

1.34

1.57

3.11

8.47

3.62

3.42

1.97

28.04

.78

.73

.59

.87

.82

1.14

6.50

3.88

1.28

.76

.79

.62

18.76
HUDSON RIVER BASIN 137

c

HUDSON RIVER AT SPIER FALLS, N. Y.

LOCATION. Half a mile below Spier Falls dam, Saratoga County, and 11H 

miles below mouth of Sacandaga River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 2,800 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 7, 1912, to March 31, 1923, when station was 

discontinued. Shortly after 9 a. m. on March 29 the stage-discharge rela_ 

tion was affected by backwater from Sherman Island dam, 3 miles downstream.

GAGE. Gurley two-day water-stage recorder on right bank; inspected by chief 

operator of power plant.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 1,000 feet downstream from 

gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed composed of coarse gravel and boulders. Control 

probably permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period, October 1, 1922, to 9 

a. m. March 29,1923, from water-stage recorder, 6.36 feet at 8.45 a. m. March 

26 (discharge, 9,780 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 

0.90 foot at 4 p. m. November 26 (discharge, 129 second-feet).

1912-1923: Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, 18.59 feet at 

12.25a. m. March28,1913 (discharge, about 89,100 second-feet); minimum 

stage, 0.12 foot at 4 p. m. September 23, 1917, observed during currentmeter measurement (discharge, about 5.5 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice for a short time during extremely 

cold periods.

REGULATION. Large diurnal fluctuation in discharge is caused by operation of 

the Spier Falls power plant. Seasonal flow affected by storage at Indian 

Lake and many small lakes and reservoirs in the upper part of the drainage basin.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent; not affected by 

ice. Rating curve well defined for all stages except about 9 feet where 

curve may be 4 or 5 per cent large. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory except as indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily 

discharge ascertained by averaging results obtained by applying gage 

heights for one-hour intervals to rating table. Records good.

COOPERATION. Record of hourly discharge from October 1 to January 31 computed by engineers of International Paper Co.

The following discharge measurement was made by Shupe and Harrington: 

November 26, 1922: Gage height, 0.95 foot; discharge, 145 second-feet.
138 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hudson River at Spier Falls, N. Y., for the period 

Oct. 1, 1922, to Mar. 81, 1928

Day

l. ___ . . . ___________

2-.. . __ .. __ - __ . __ .. ___ ____

3 _____ ; ______ . _____ _ . _

7.- __ - __ - __ _ .. __ .

g

g

10. _ ___ - ___ . __ - __ ............ _

11 __ . _______ . _________ . _ .

19is.-. _ ... _ - _ - _ - ___ - -- '- 

14. _ - 

15. _ - . - . - ___ .

16. _ .- . _ ....... ...

17 __ - -

18 - __ __ - - _______ ____ - __ .

19.- _ ..... . - - .... ____ . ...

20....-. ....... ......... ................ ........

21.. ___ . _______ . ___________ . ___ .. ____

22.. ___ . ___ . _______ . ___ . ___ . ____ ... .....

23.. ___ ... . . . . ____ ... -

24.. ___ . ___________ . _______ . ____ . _ ....

25.. ___ . ___ . _____________ .... _ . ___ . .....

26 -- . -.. 

27 _ . _________ . _______ - ___ - __ ........ ...

28 ____ - .... . _____ ...... _ .

29.. ___ . __ - _______________ ... _ . _._. _.

30... __ ... _ .. _ .... ______ . _______ .... .

31. _ ...... ...... .... .. ___ ..-. 

Oct.

650

1.860

1,310

1,240

2,320

2,870

2,760

2,870

2,390

2,320

1,360

*2, 310

1,820

2,140

1,960

1,700

2,180

1,220

2,070

2,040

2,420

2,020

1,800

1,840

1,200

1,800

1,860

Nov.

1,650

2,090

1,800

1,370

1,990

2,410

2,360

2,490

2,310

2,630

1,320

2,350

1,740

1,680

1,900

1,910

2,510

1,100

2,300

1,990

1,990

2,080

2,050

2,490

825

2,000

1,550

1,580

1,350

Dec.

1,750

1,200

1,650

1,760

1,250

1,100

870

1,600

1,320

1,670

1,580

1,570

1,620

597

1,360

1,400

1,550

1,700

1,670

2,000

601

1,300

1,430

1,400

1,670

1,310

1,060

815

Jan.

2,500

4,850

5,420

5,700

5,380

4,100

4,170

3,C90

2,700

2,940

1,560

2,420

2,170

2,250

2,150

2,000

2,620

1,470

3,130

3,340

3,550

2,900

2,910

3, 350

1,600

2,770

2,830

2,550

Feb.

2,540

2 Qfift

2,110

1 Q3ft

S

oon

1,990

2 QQft

1,420

2,470

1 980

2,080

1,960

1,820

2,660

1,680

1,970

1,960

2,480

1,540

1,780

2,350

1,110

1.730

1,660

1,900

Mar.

1 840

9 nnn

2

9<V\

1,400

2,140

2,470

2

91fV

2,670

9 QOA.

2

7QA

1,760

2

*>9fk

2,160

2,230

2,100

2,450

9 QQft

1,830

4,080

4,130

3,940

3,730

3,820

5,780

7,430

7,330

6,920

6,510

6,300

5,900

5,600

NOTE. Discharge for part of day estimated Oct. 2, 27, 29, 30, Nov. 13, 20, 27, 28, 30, Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 

11,16, 20, 21, 25, 31, Jan. 1, 2, 18, and 19; water-stage recorder not operating satisfactorily. Discharge, 

Mar. 29 and 31, estimated from comparison with records of Hudson and Sacandaga rivers at Hadley; 

stage-discharge relation affected by backwater from Sherman Island dam.

Monthly discharge of Hudson River at S'pier Falls, N. Y.,for the period Oct. 1,

to Mar. 31, 1923

[Drainage area, 2,800 square miles]

Month

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

2,870 

2,630 

2,440 

5,700 

2,960 

7,430

Minimum

650 

825 

597 

1,470 

1,110 

1,400

Mean

1,890 

1,930 

1,450 

3,160 

2,090 

3,600

Per 

square 

mile

0.674 

.689 

.518 

1.13 

.746 

1.29

Run-off in 

inches

0.78 

.77 

.00 

1.30 

.78 

1.49

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and run-oft in inches shown by the table 

do not necessarily represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage, mainly in Indian 

Lake reservoir, Sehroon and Brant lakes.

HUDSON RIVER AT MECHANICVILLE, N. T.

LOCATION. At Duncan dam of West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co. in Mechanicville, 

Saratoga County, 3,700 feet above mouth of Anthony Kill, 1J^ miles below 

mouth of Hoosic River, and 9 miles above mouth of Mohawk River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 4,500 square miles.
HUDSON EIVEE BASIN 139

RECORDS AVAILABLE. 1888 to September 30,1923.

GAGE. Water-stage recorder at the dam, installed in 1910; staff gage used previous to that date.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum daily discharge during year, 43,700 secondfeet April 9; minimum daily discharge, 743 second-feet, October 8.

1888-1923: Maximum discharge recorded, 120,000 second-feet at 6 a.m. 

March 28,1913. The plant is occasionally shut down and the flow of the 

river stored in the pond so that the discharge below the station at these 

times becomes practically zero.

DIVERSIONS. Water is diverted from Hudson River through the Glens Falls 

feeder and the old Champlain canal into the summit level of the Barge Canal. 

A portion flows north into Lake Champlain. No correction has been made 

for this diversion.

ACCURACY. Discharge over spillway determined from a rating curve based on 

coefficients derived by the United States Geological Survey for dams of ogee 

section. Discharge through turbines computed from records of their operation. Discharge at lock and through Barge Canal turbines at lock 

computed from records of the number of lockages per day.

COOPERATION. Discharge over the spillway and through turbines of the West 

Virginia Pulp & Paper Co. furnished by Mr. W. J. Barnes, engineer of the 

company. Record of lockages obtained from the office of New York 

State Department of Public Works.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hudson River at Mechanicwftle, N. Y., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 _

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

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

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

6 ...

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

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.

1,110

1,320

1,680

1,720

1,610

1,460

1,210

743

1,280

3,630

4,050

3,660

3,460

3,020

2,030

2,460

2,910

2,990

2,620

2,790

2.500

1,760

1,880

2,770

3,230

3,150

3,040

2,740

1,510

1,730

1,870

NOT.

1,940

2,030

2,030

1,870

1,780

2,190

3,020

3,380

3,310

3,020

2,860

2,190

2,360

2,980

3,300

2,410

2,670

2,320

1,740

2,260

3,060

2,800

2,600

2,350

2,430

1,830

1,700

2,130

2,200

1,820

Dec.

2,270

1,820

1,360

2,110

2,660

2,710

2,180

2,350

1,670

1,330

1,680

1,860

2,320

2,210

1,870

1,610

1,260

1,490

1,600

1,890

1,790

1,910

1,640

1,690

,1,130

1,580

1,820

1,900

1,960

1,730

1,260

Jan.

7,040

10,200

8,160

6,680

6,060

5,610

3,550

5,400

5,420

5,470

4,430

4,920

4,420

2,980

3,380

3,370

3,110

2,960

3,090

2,' 780

2,950

5,400

5,860

5,920

5,790

5,250

4,850

4,860

4,220

4,470

4,210

Feb.

3,630

4,160

4,640

3,160

4,020

3,060

3,040

2,820

3,660

3,480

2,640

3,180

3,230

2,820

2,760

2,760

2,400

2,140

3,240

3,160

2,920

2,720

2,746

2,220

1,900

2,610

2,280

2,060

Mar.

2,240

2,720

2,840

2,350

4,330

4,640

4,480

4,070

4,030

3,720

2,800

3,750

4,400

3,630

3,750

4,760

8,710

6,870

9,040

8,160

8,030

7,760

15,200

18,500

16,700

14,500

11,900

10,400

8,290

8,470

8,470

Apr.

7,120

7,480

9,390

13,600

27,300

38,500

38,000

42,200

43,700

39,700

33,600

32,400

30,200

27,800

24,400

22,400

19,000

15,700

14, 500

12,900

15, 800

23, 400

28,900

30, 400

27,308

23, 800

20,500

20,900

32, 300

32, 700

May

30,600

26, 600

21,800

16,000

15,800

14,000

12,900

10,500

9,410

12,600

13,300

12,300

12,500

11,000

11,000

9,490

14,000

18, 100

17, 300

14, 600

16,000

13,700

11,900

11,200

9,660

9,900

6,170

8,930

6,190

4,980

4,090

June

3,500

3,290

3,660

3,960

3,890

4,100

5,900

8,120

9,470

7,750

8,410

7,180

5,680

5,210

4,540

3,520

2,530

2,720

2,700

2,840

1,920

1,460

1,320

1,940 1,540:

2,600

^2,560

2,280

2,240

2,270

July

2,260

2,410

2,370

1,960

1,990

1,780

2,230

1,460

1,830

1,680

1,650

1,570

1,970

1,830

1,410

1,690

2,410

2,210

2,000

1,610

1,510

$53

1,260

If 340

1..460

1,660

1,820.

2,820

2,860

2,330

1,670

Aug.

1,700

1,410

1,460

1,540

1,680

1,410

1,270

1,490

1,620

1,400

1,450

1,270

1,240

1,260

1,430

1,480

1,340

1,340

1,010

1,090

1,070

1,270

1,200

1,110

1,150

909

1,020

991

1 340

1,390

Sept.

1,380

1,270

1,260

1,370

1,910

1,610

1,150

1,320

951

1,380

1,130

1,400

1,610

1,190

1,590

1,500

1,390

1,260

1,380

1,660

1,950

1,960

1,920

2,970

2,790

2,080

1,900

1,900

1,620

1,260

NOTE. From Mar. 1-16, inclusive, flashboards were in bad condition from ice movements; at 4.50 

p. m. Mar. 23, about 90 per cent of flashboards were carried away; from Apr. 1-3, inclusive, 95 per cent of 

flashboards were off the dam; between midnight Apr. 3 and 1 a. m. Apr. 4, the ice above the dam passed 

out, carrying away the remainder of the flashboards. Discharge estimated accordingly.
140 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of Hudson River at Mechanicville, N. Y,, for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 4,500 square miles]

Month

April... _ .. __ . ___ _ 

July .. . . _. . _. _ ......

August __ . ____________________

The year _ __ __ . _______

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

4,050 

3,380 

2,710 

10, 200 

4,540 

18,500 

43,700 

30,600 

9,470 

2,860 

1,700 

2,970

43,700

Minimum

743 

1,700 

1,130 

2,780 

1,900 

2,240 

7,120 

4,090 

1,320 

853 

909 

951

743

Mean

2,320 

2,420 

1,830 

4,930 

2,980 

7,080 

25, 200 

13, 100 

3,970 

1,870 

1,300 

1,600

5,710

Per 

square 

mile

0.516 

.538 

.407 

1.10 

.662 

1.57 

5.60 

2.91 

.882 

.416 

.289 

.356

1.27

Run-off in 

inches

0.59 

.60

.47 

1.27 

.69 

1.81 

6.25 

3.36 

.98 

.48 

.33 

.40

17.23

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and run-off in inches shown by the 

table do not necessarily represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage. See 

"Diversions," above.

INDIAN LAKE RESERVOIR NEAR INDIAN LAKE, N. Y.

LOCATION. At masonry storage dam at outlet of Indian Lake, 2 miles south of 

Indian Lake Village, Hamilton County, and 7^£ miles above mouth of 

Indian River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 131 square miles, including 9.3 square miles of water surface 

of Indian Lake at the elevation of crest of spillway (measured on topographic

RECORDS AVAILABLE. Records of stage and gate openings from July 22, 1900, 

to September 30, 1923.

GAGES. Elevation of water surface in reservoir is determined by chain gage on 

dam near gate house; prior to November 17, 1911, a staff gage was used at 

same site. Mean elevation of crest of spillway is at gage height 33.38 feet. 

Widths of sluice gate openings determined by gage scales at sides of gate 

stems inside gatehouse. Gages read by Lester Savarie from October 1 to 

November 30 and by Frank Brown from December 1 to September 30.

EXTREMES OF STAGE. Maximum elevation of water surface in reservoir, 33.8, 

feet June 19 and 20; minimum elevation, 5.9 feet March 20.

1900-1923: Maximum elevation recorded, 38.8 feet March 28, 1913; minimum elevation recorded, 2.0 feet March 9-18, 1907, and January 3-17, 1910.

REGULATION. At ordinary stages discharge is completely regulated by operation 

of sluice gates. Water is held in storage until needed to supplement the 

flow of the. upper Hudson during the low-water period. Storage capacity 

is about 4.7 billion cubic feet, equivalent to a flow of about 600 second-feet 

for 90 days.

COOPERATION. Record of gate openings furnished by the Indian River Co.
HUDSON RIVER BASIN 141

height, in feet, of Indian Lake reservoir near Indian Lake, N. Y., for the 

year ending Sept. SO,

Day

1.. __

2 _____ ......

3..- __ .. .....

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

5 . _ ;... ...

6..... _____

7-. .. ....

8.. ____ . _

9-.- ... _ ..

10,.... _ . ___

11 _________

12.. ___ .__ ..

13.. ___ .. __

14.... _ .. __ .

16..,.. _ ......

16 .. _ ... ...

17. . _ . __ .

18... __ .. _ .

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

20... .. ..

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

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

23..... _____ .

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

25.. ___ . ___ .

26.. .:. .....

27.. __ .

28.. ___ ....

29 

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

31..... _ ......

Oct.

20.75

20.35

20.0

19.65

1«.3

18.95

18.65

18.4

18.15

18.1

18.4

18.45

18.25

18.0

17.8

17.6

17.45

17.3

17.15

1ft QK

16.65

16.4

16.1

16.15

16.1

15.95

15.8

15.5

Nov.

15.2

15.0

14.9

14.75

14.6

14.55

14.65

14.75

14.85

Id. QP»

15.05

15.1

15.3

15.4

15.5

15.6

15.7

15.75

15.8

15.85

IRQ

15.9

15.85

15.85

15.8

Dec.

15.8

15.7

15.7

15.6

15.65

15.65

15.6

15.55

IKK

15.45

15 4

1 K OK

15.25

15.2

15.15

15. 05

14.9

14.65

14.3

14.3

id. °.

14 25

14.2

14.1

14.05

14.0

14.0

13.95

Jan.

13.9

14.2

14. 5

14 8

15.1

15.45

15.55

15.8

15.95

16.0

16.2

16.25

16.3

16.35

16.4

16.5

16.5

16.4

16.45

16.5

16.55

16.6

16.65

16.4

16.2

16.1

Feb.

16.0

15.9

15.7

15.5

15.3

15.2

14.9

14.4

14 0

1 O Q

13.55

13.3

13.0

12.7

12.5

12.35

12.2

11.9

11.65

11.4

11.1

10.9

10.7

10.45

10.2

10.0

9 8

Mar.

9.6

9.4

9.2

8.9

8.7

8.5

8.4

8.2

7 O

7.65

7.4

7.15

6.9

6.7

6.5

6.2

6.25

6.0

5.9

6.1

6.2

6.35

6.6

7.0

7.2

7.45

7.8

8.0

8.3

Apr.

8.55

8.85

9.05

9

0

9.65

9.95

10.75

11.95

14.4

15.95

16.6

17.4

17.95

18.45

18.85

19.05

19.3

19.45

19.65

20.3

21.95

23.75

24.55

25.3

26.0

26. 55

27.15

28.2

May

29.0

29.4

29.35

29.3

29.5

29.7

30.0

30.2

30.35

30.6

30.9

31.15

31.35

31.55

31.75

31.9

32.2

32 8

33.2

33.45

33.55

33.4

33.5

33.6

33.6

33.65

33.65

33.7

33.7

33.7

33.7

June

33.7

33.7

33.7

33.75

33.2

33.1

33.15

33.2

33.35

33.45

33.55

33.65

33.7

33.7

33.7

33.75

33.75

33.75

33.8

33.8

33.65

33.55

33.4

33.2

32.8

32.65

32.5

32.55

32.55

32.5

July

32.55

32.6

32.6

32.6

32.7

32.7

32.65

32.65

32.45

32. 25

32.1

31.9

31.75

31.5

31.25

31.1

31.15

31.0

30.8

30.6

30.4

30.0

29.6

29.2

28.8

28.5

28.2

27.9

27.8

27.65

Aug.

27.3

26.9

26.55

26.35

25.9

25.5

25.15

24.7

24.3

23.9

23 5

23.1

22.8

22.4

22.0

21.65

21.3

20.9

20.5

20.25

19.85

19.45

19.1

18.7

18.3

18.0

17.8

17.5

17.2

17.0

12.75

Sept.

16.45

16.45

16.45

16.5

16.5

16.55

16.6

16.65

16.65

16.55

16.4

16.2

16.0

15.8

15.65

15.4

15.2

15.0

14.8

14.5

14.25

14.15

14.15

14.2

14.2

14.25

14.3

14.35

14.4

14.5
142 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Gate openings, in inches, at Indian Lake reservoir near Indian Lake, N. Y., for theyear ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date Gate A GateB

Oct. 1, noon, to Oct. 9,7 p. m ..................................... ................. 60

Oct. 1, noon, to Oct. 10,1 p. m _____________.. ________________ _ .. 54 

Oct. 33, 6 p. m., to Oct. 25, noon __.______.__.............................. .......... 54-

Oct. 21, 2 p. m., to Oct. 24,1 p. m ....__.__.__.__.__....... . _.__ 60

Oct. 28,1 p. m., to Nov. 6,10 a. m _ _ . .... ____.___. .......................... 54.

Oct. 30, 5 p. m., to Nov. 2,11 a. m ...__. ...__.__.__..__.,.__.._ 60

Nov. 27, 4 p. m., to Dec. 5,4 p m__.__.__.................................... 60

Dec. 7,1 p. m., to Dec. 21, 4 p. m______________________________ 60

Dec. 18, 11 a. m., to Dec. 21, 4-p. m............................................................ 54

Dec. 24, 9 a. m., to Jan. 1,2 p. m__.__.__..._..__.__.______.__ 60

Jan. 20, 1 p. m., to Jan. 22, 3 p. m__.____________________________ __. __ . 54

Jan. 27, 9 a. m., to Mar. 15, 5 p. m...___.___________________... _ 54

Feb. 6, 3 p. m., to Feb. 7, 10 a. m._____._________.___________ 34 

Feb. 7, 10 a. m., to Mar. 16, 3 p. m _______________________ __.__ 60 

Mar. 16, 4 p. m., to Mar. 19,11 a. m......_.__.................................. .__.... 54

Mar. 17, 4 p. m., to Mar. 19,10 a. m..._______________________:___ 60 

Apr. 21, 8 a. m., to Apr. 21, 4 p. m______........................................ 60

Apr. 30,7 p. m., to May 3,6 p. m__________.__________________ 60

May 1, 8 a. m., to May 3,7 p. m.________________________.___ __ 54

May 21, 6 a. m., to May 21, 3 p. m____________ _______________ . ......... 54

June4, 7 a. m., to June4, 7 p. m.-__.__________...___._______ 54

June 5, 7 a. m., to June 5,11 a. m. _____.______.__._________ _... __ 54

June 19, 11 a. m., to June 23, 8 a. m____.__._________________. __ | 30

June 23,8 a. m., to June 26,11 a. m_____________________________! 60

June 28, 12.30 p. m., to June 29,10 a. m __.__._______.__.__.__... | 60

July 7, 5 p. m., to July 9,5 p. m...___..____.__________ ____... 30

July 9, 5 p. m., to July 16,10 a. m____________________________ 60

July 14, 2 p. m., to July 16,10 a. m_____ .__.__ _________________ -_-__ 24

July 17,6 p. m., to July 18,6 p. m._____.__.__________ .___.___.__ 30

July 18, 6 p. m., to Aug. 31,8.30 a. m... _________._________________ 60

July 21,12.30 p. m.,to July 25, noon.._________.___.__ __ ._ ._ 54-

July 25, noon, to July 28, noon ____________________ _________ _____ 24

July 30,6 p. m., to July 31,9 a. m....___._____...._.. ___ .. __.. __..._ 42"

July 31, 9 a. m., to Aug. 2,9.30 a. m_________________________. ___ _____ 54 

Aug 2, 9.30 a. m., to Aug. 4,10 a. m___________ _______ _____.. .....__ SO

Aug 4, 10 a. m., to Aug. 31, 9 a. m...___________________________ _____ 54-

Sept. 8, 9 a. m., to Sept. 22, 9 a. m. _______________-___________ _____ 

Sept. 18,4 p. m.,to Sept. 21,10 a. m ___________...______ __.. 60 

Sept. 29, 4 p. m., to Sept. 30, midnight- __... .. - .. ~-_ _ 54

NOTE. Small logway open 15 feet during following periods: 5 a. m. to 3 p. m. May 21; 7 a. m. to 

7 p. m. June 4; 7 a. m. to 7.30 p. m. June 5; 4 a. m. to 2 p. m. June 24. Small logway open 8 feet 7 p. m. 

June 23 to 4 a. m. June 24.

INDIAN RIVER NEAR INDIAN LAKE, N. 7.

LOCATION. Three-fourths of a mile below dam at outlet of Indian Lake, 2 miles, 

south of Indian Lake village, Hamilton County, 1 mile above mouth of 

Big Brook, and 63^ miles above mouth of Indian River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 132 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 1,1912, to June 30, 1914; June 5, 1915, to Septem~ 

ber 30,1923; also miscellaneous measurements in 1911.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day graph water-stage recorder; installed August 30,1916, 

on right bank at same datum as staff gage previously used. Recorder inspected by Lester Savarie from October 1 to November 30, and by Frank 

Brown from December 1 to September 30.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 75 feet below gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control is a reef of coarse gravel; permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 5.55 feet at 8.30 a. m. May 21 (discharge, 1,860 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 0.02 foot at 4 a. m. September 8- 

(discharge, 1.1 second-feet).

1912-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 7.8 feet at 4 p. m. March 28, 191S 

(discharge, 3,460 second-feet); minimum discharge, 0.7 second-foot at midnight September 30,1918.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.
HUDSON EIVER BASIN 143

^REGULATION. Discharge is regulated by operation of sluice gates at Indian 

Lake dam.

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

between 15 and 1,500 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory except as indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage height determined by inspection of gage-height graph, or for days when there have 

been changes in openings of sluice gates at Indian Lake dam, by averaging 

the discharge for intervals of day. Records good except for periods 

during which recorder did not operate satisfactorily, for which they are fair.

-Discharge measurements of Indian River near Indian Lake, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Peb. 18

Apr. 27

Made by 

E. B. Shupe ______

Gage 

height

Feel 

2.60

.46

Discharge

Sec. -ft, 

468

13.2

Date

July 13

Made by Gage 

height

Feet 

2.38

2.38

Discharge

Sec.-ft . 

391

399

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Indian River near Indian Lake, N. Y., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

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.

684

684

664

664

643

643

623

623

563

210

2.9

1.6

51

382

382

379

379

375

372

372

410

564

564

469

206

3.3

1.9

126

363

400

545

Nov.

545

448

356

353

353

148

4.2

2.9

2.3

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.7

1.9

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.6

37

176

176

176

Dec.

176

174

174

174

124

5.8

68

178

178

176

176

172

172

172

172

172

170

351

526

508

384

3.3

2.1

88

156

154

154

152

154

114.

152

Jan.

100

5.8

3.5

2.7

2.3

2.3

2.3

2.1

2.1

1.9

1.9

1.9

1.9

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.8

344

249

2.0

J360

Feb.

I 360

400

550

550

540

530

520

510

510

500

490

480

480

470

453

436

436

418

418

415

411

405

108

392

Mar.

385

375

363

353

344

334

328

322

319

316

310

307

301

295

248

129

221

286

135

3.5

2.7

2.3

3.9

8.3

6.8

4.2

3.5

3.1

9 7

1 0

1.9

Apr.

1.9

1.8

1.9

5.5

16

17

13

13

9.5

6.2

6.8

9.9

6.2

5.0 4 2'

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.3

3.3

276

8.6

6.2

4.7

6.2

9.0

13

16

30

121

May

749

897

729

28

27

' 27

28

28

28

29

29

28

29

29

29

29

31

33

35

so

774

232

234

232

232

232

222

200

174

172

172

June

172

108

168

1,010

851

23

22

22

21

20

20

18

18

18

18

19

19

19

167

304

301

304

483

692

453

209

11

154

204

11

July

10

9.9

9.9

9.5

9.5

9.5

62

286

313

402

402

402

388

486

643

259

68

293

369

369

550

800

800

800

700

600

600

469

331

488

810

Aug.

810

681

584

694

788

788

767

767

767

746

746

746

725

725

704

704

704

684

684

664

664

643

643

623

623

603

603

584

584

584

254

Sept.

2.9

1.8

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.2

1.2

214

379

379

375

372

369

369

360

360

360

420

550

550

440

177

3.1

1.6

1.7

1.7

1.7

1.8

44

310

NOTE. Discharge for the following periods estimated as follows, from gage-height graph and record of 

gate openings and water-surface elevations of Indian Lake reservoir: Jan. 23-26, Jan. 28 to Feb. 5, 

Feb. 6-18, June 6, 7, July 21-27, and Sept. 15-21, estimated as indicated in above table; water-stage 

recorder not operating satisfactorily.
144 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of Indian River near Indian Lake, N. Y., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 132 square miles] \

Month

December _____________________

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

The year ______ ____ ______

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

684 

545 

526

550 

385 

276 

897 

1,010 

810 

810 

550

1,010

Minimum

1.6 

1.6 

2.1

1.8

1.9 

1.8 

27 

11 

9.5 

254 

1.2

1.2

Mean

398 

93.6 

180 

81.7 

447 

184 

20.9 

186 

207 

379 

674 

202

254

Per 

square 

mile

3.02 

.709 

1.36 

.619 

3.39 

1.39 

.158 

1.41 

1.57 

2.87 

5.11 

1.53

1.92

Run-off in 

inches

3.48 

.79 

1.57 

.71 

3.53 

1.60 

.18 

1.63 

1.75 

3.31 

5.89 

1.71

26.15

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and run-off in inches shown by the 

table do not represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage in Indian Lake reservoir.

SCHROON RIVER AT RIVERBANK, N. Y.

LOCATION. At steel highway bridge near Riverbank post office, Warren County, 

near Tumblehead Falls, 9 miles below Schroon Lake and 9 miles above 

Warrensburg.

DRAINAGE AREA. 534 square miles. ,

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 2, 1907, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain on upstream side of bridge; read by J. H. Roberts.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS, Made from upstream side of highway bridge or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel; occasionally shifting. - Logs become lodged on 

control at times nearly every year.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.70 fe£t at 4 

p. m. on April 12 and 13 (discharge, 4,670 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.18 feet at 2 p. m. on September 2 and 5 (discharge, 111 secondfeet).

1907-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 10.7 feet at 5 p. m. March 28, 1913 

(discharge, about 13,500 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.85 foot at 

5 p. m. October 17, 1909 (discharge, 28 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION. Flow affected by storage in Schroon and Brant lakes.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except as affected 

by ice from December to April. The previous rating was revised below 500 

second-feet to agree more closely with current discharge measurements, and 

new rating used throughout year. Rating curve well defined between 150 

and 7,000 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths once daily, except during 

periods of high water when it is read twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Open-water records 

good except for days when the sluice gates in dams above station are operated, for which one gage reading per day may not give the true mean daily 

gage height. Records for period of ice effect, fair.
HUDSON EIVER BASIN 145

Discharge measurements ofSchroon River at Riverbank, N. Y.t during the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 22

Jan. 27

Feb. 21

Mar. 13

Made by 

E. B. Shupe __ . ......

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.76

«2.43

«2.40

"2.52

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

241

299

241

252

Date

Apr. 24

July 22

Sept. 7

Made by 

. __ do __ . ............

Gage 

height

Feet 

6.15

4.00

1.49

1.80

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

3,890

1,600

179

254

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Schroon River at Riverbank,'N. Y.,for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

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.

190

203

190

203

190

172

155

160

261

261

277

277

261

261

155

151

158

177

203

217

231

190

277

261

261

246

246

246

246

246

246

Nov.

246

246

231

231

231

246

246

261

261

293

310

293

293

293

277

277

293

277

261

277

261

261

261

246

246

231

231

246

231

231

Dec.

231

231

231

231

220

220

220

200

190

190

180

180

170

170

160

160

150

160

160

160

150

150

160

160

140

140

160

130

140

130

130

Jan.

160

240

220

190

190

190

200

200

190

220

200

220

240

240

260

280

280

280

280

280

280

240

180

180

180

200

280

260

260

240

240

Feb.

240

240

240

220

200

200

200

200

200

190

200

200

200

220

220

240

240

240

240

220

240

240

240

240

220

220

220

200

Mar.

200

220

240

220

200

170

170

170

180

180

190

220

240

240

220

240

260

280

260

240

240

260

320

360

400

360

380

360

360

380

360

Apr.

460

500

550

700

920

1,740

2,580

3,520

4,150

4,410

4,670

4,670

4,670

4,540

4,020

3,760

3,280

2,800

2,470

2,360

2,250

3,160

3,520

3,890

3,760

3,400

2,920

2,690

3,280

3,520

May

3,640

3,520

3,040

2,800

2,360

2,040

1,940

1,740

1,740

1,740

1,640

1,550

1,740

1,640

1,550

1,640

1,940

2,040

1,940

1,940

1,840

1,940

1,550

1,550

1,370

1,370

1,210

1,060

1,060

1,060

920

June

860

860

800

800

535

490

585

772

860

800

1,060

800

920

990

635

585

535

490

468

424

402

402

662

468

445

445

718

690

718

690

July

293

424

512

920

800

800

772

277

745

745

310

293

277

277

293

327

327

327

293

190

177

175

165

177

177

172

177

190

172

165

153

Aug.

158

153

163

165

170

163

153

170

163

165

153

151

149

153

140

132

130

130

128

121

123

121

123

119

116

119

118

121

123

121

119

Sept.

112

111

114

112

111

125

261

231

231

246

231

217

203

190

190

151

140

142

140

130

153

163

151

155

151

151

147

151

149

140

NOTE. Mean daily gage height, Mar. 12, estimated by interpolation; gage height missing. Discharge 

Dec. 5 to Apr. 4, determined from gage heights corrected for ice effect by means of three discharge measurements, study of gage-height graph and weather records, and comparison with records of Hudson River, 

or North Creek and Hadley.
146 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of Schroon River at Riverbank, N. Y., for the year ending Sept.

[Drainage area, 534 square miles]

Month

April _..... . ....... _ . __.---.. _-...

July.. ............ ___ .... ___ ...... .

September...... _ . ______________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

277 

310 

231 

280 

240 

400 

4,670 

3,640 

1,060 

920 

170 

261

4,670

Minimum

151 

231 

130 

160 

190 

170 

460 

920 

402 

153 

116 

111

111

Mean

220 

260 

174 

229 

220 

262 

2,970 

1,840 

664 

358 

140 

163

624

Per 

square 

mile

0.412 

.487 

.326 

.429 

.412 

.491 

5.56

a 45

1.24 

.670 

.262 

.305

1.17

Run-off in 

inches

0.48 

.54 

.38 

.40 

.43 

 .57 

6.20 

3.98 

1.38 

.77 

.30 

.34

15.86

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and run-off in inches shown by the 

table do not necessarily represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage in S enroon 

and Brant lakes.

SACANDAGA RIVER NEAR HOPE, N. Y.

LOCATION. 1^4 miles below junction of East and West branches, 3J^ miles above 

Hope post office, Hamilton County, and 12 miles above Northville.

DRAINAGE ABE A. 494 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 15, 1911, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Staff in two sections on left bank, the lower inclined, the upper vertical; read by Melvin Willis.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 100 feet below gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky; probably permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 7.21 feet at 

7.30 a. m. April 6 (discharge, 10,300 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

1.28 feet at 7.15 p. m. on August 27 and September 6 (discharge, 65 secondfeet).

1911-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 11.7 feet during flood of March 25 

 to 30, 1913, determined by leveling from flood marks (discharge, above 

limits of rating curve); minimum stage recorded, 1.17 feet at 7.55 a. m. 

September 30, 1913 (discharge, about 16 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge" relation affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent, except as affected 

by ice from December to April. The previous rating was revised below 300 

second-feet to agree more closely with current discharge measurements and 

new rating used throughout the year. Rating curve fairly well defined 

between 100 and 10,000 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating 

table. Records good except during period of ice effect, for which they are 

fair.
HUDSON RIVER BASIN 147

Discharge measurements of Sacandaga River near Hope, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

Date

Nov. 11

Feb. 27

Apr. 28

Made by 

J. L. Lamson _____

 do. 

ton __________

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.32

 3.54

5.31

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

379

273

4,740

Date

July 7

Sept 11

Made by 

.....do-. .

.....do 

Gage 

height

Feel 

2.17

2 14

1.67

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

342

283

135

o Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Sacandaga River near Hope, N. Y., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1928

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.

127

127

122

118

114

114

110

122

171

310

»

465

495

405

350

320

350

385

350

301

284

270

266

262

400

370

320

301

279

266

254

243

Nov.

235

227

258

266

.258

275

438

525

465

395

370

340

320

301

370

465

443

421

400

421

460

400

350

340

310

279

235

204

210

235

Dec.

350

400

375

350

335

330

320

300

320

300

300

300

280

280

260

260

260

260

240

220

220

240

320

360

340

340

340

340

300

280

280

Jan.

1,800

2,600

2,400

2,200

1,900

1,700

1,500

1,300

1,100

900

700

600

550

500

500

500

550

550

550

600

900

1,100

950

850

800

750

700

700

650

600

600

Feb.

550

500

480

460

440

440

460

440

440

420

400

380

380

400

420

380

340

300

280

280

300

340

320

300

260

260

280

300

Mar.

300

320

360

440

550

600

600

550

600

550

550

600

600

600

650

800

1,000

1,300

l,30a

1,200

1,100

1,200

1,600

1,800

1,800

2,000

1,900

1,900

1,800

1,600

1,400

Apr.

1,500

1,500

1,700

3,000

6,500

9,900

8,830

8,490

8,160

7,530

4,990

4,990

4,730

4,730

4,230

3,540

2,930

3,130

3,330

4,230

6,070

7,230

6,930

6,070

4,990

4,480

4,230

4,480

5,250

4,990

May

4,480

3,990

3,130

2,560

2,230

1,940

1,680

1,440

1,680

1,680

1,560

1,440

.1,280

1,110

910

910

960

1,680

2,560

2,230

1,940

1,680

1,440

1,330

1,010

740

660

525

495

438

400

June

370

350

350

326

288

258

258

590

820

590

454

370

335

288

246

220

201

188

174

165

155

150

150

155

150

145

400

320

526

590

July

465

438

400

410

360

310

284

258

220

201

188

182

171

160

150

180

201

171

162

155

145

136

129

122

114

103

99

114

122

114

129

Aug.

122

116

110

105

99

92

89

84

80

76

73

79

103

103

96

92

85

79

79

73

76

96

82

76

73

68

66

160

210

165

136

Sept.

122

103

87

79

70

66

70

114

227

171

145

122

108

103

97

90

96

85

85

114

660

700

600

500

380

300

240

230

210

171

NOTE. Discharge, Apr. 5, Sept. 11, and 23-28, estimated as indicated in above table, and mean daily 

gage heights Apr. 20-27, Sept. 21 and 22, estimated by comparison with record of Sacandaga River at 

Hadley; gage heights either missing or doubtful. Discharge, Dec. 7 to Apr. 5, determined from gage 

heights corrected for ice effect by means of one discharge measurement, study of gage-height graph and 

weather records, and comparison with Hadley record.
148 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of Sacandaga River near Hope, N. Y., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1923

[Drainage area, 494 square miles]

Month

October _____ ______ ___ __ ......

April... _____ _______ _________

July. __ ......... ____ ..... _ ... _ ......

August ______________________ September ______ ........................

The year. ___________ , ...........

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

495 

625 

400 

2,600 

550 

2,000 

9,900 

4,480 

820 

465 

210 

700

9,900

Minimum

no

204 

220 

500 

260 

300 

1,500 

400 

145 

99 

66 

66

66

Mean

270 

341 

303 

3,020 

377 

1,020 

5,090 

1,620 

319 

206 

98,2 

205

903

Per

square 

mile

0.547 

.690 

.613 

2.06 

.763 

2.06 

10.3 

3.28 

.646 

.417 

.199 

.415

1.83

Rutt-ofl in 

inches

0.63 

.77 

.71 

2.38 

.79 

2.38 

11.49 

3.78 

.72 

.48 

.23 

.46

24.82

SACANDAGA RIVER AT HADLEY, N. Y.

LOCATION. Half a mile west of railroad station at Hadley, Saratoga County,

I mile above mouth of river, and 4J^ miles below site of proposed storage 

dam at Conklingville. *

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,060 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1911, to September 30, 1923. September 

13, 1907, to December 31, 1910, at upper bridge station; September 24, 

1909, to midsummer of 1911, at lower bridge station.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day repeating graphic water-stage recorder on left bank; 

inspected by J. F. Kelly.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge half a mile below 

gage or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Very rough but probably permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 10.12 feet at 11 p. m. April 8 (discharge, 20,000 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 2.38 feet at 4 p. m. August 27 and 2 

a. m. on August 28 (discharge, 110 second-feet).

1911-1923: Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, 12.36 feet from

II a. m. to noon March 28, 1913 (discharge, about 35,500 second-feet); 

minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 2.25 feet all day September 

16, 1913 (discharge, about 61 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically ^permanent except as affected 

by ice from December to April. The previous rating curve was revised 

below 500 second-feet to agree more closely with current discharge measurements, and new rating used throughout year. Rating curve well defined 

between 150 and 12,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory except as indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage height 

determined by inspection of gage-height giaph, or for days of considerable 

fluctuation, by averaging discharge for intervals of day. Records good 

except during period of ice effect, for which they are fair.
HUDSON EIVER BASIN 149

Discharge measurements of Sacandaga River at Hadley, N. Y., during the year end- 

' ing Sept. SO, 1928

Date

'Oct. 28

Nov. 12

Jan. 10

26

Feb. 16

Made by 

E. B. Shupe ...........

B. B. Shupe ___ . ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.48

3.67

M.96

°5.23

«4. 41

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

729

885

1,590

1,670

1,140

Date

Mar. 13

7

10

Made by 

.....do....- _ .....

. .do. ... ....

Gaga 

height

Feet 

"4.61

5.75

5.72

2.57

2.86

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1,030

3,900

3,870

168

311

"Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Sacandaga River at Hadley, N. Y.,for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

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

 2 ... ... ...

3 .

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

5 .... ...

6 ___ . .....

7 _ .........

8... ......

9... _ ......

10 _ ......

11. __ . ......

12. ___ ......

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

15 

16.... _ .....

17 .........

38 _ .........

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

20 .........

121. __ .......

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

23. ______ .

24....... _ ..

'25 _ .........

26 __ ... .....

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

28 __ ........

29. __ .......

30 _____ ....

31 _ . ___ ..

Oct.

272

262

252

248

238

233

238

347

686

1,010

1,220

1,460

1,340

1,110

929

814

774

822

830

774

718

686 6-18

694

798

857

798

742

686

648

602

Nov.

581

553

546

560

581

602

726

1,020

1,110

992

911

830

758

734

830

983

1,000

956

911

929

974

911

830

718

670

610

588

618

Dec.

632

718

830

830

798

750

750

700

650

600

650

650

600

600

600

550

600

500

500

500

600

650

600

650

650

700

700

700

550

Jan.

1,100

3 9ftn

4,400

3,800 Q onh

3,400

2,600

2,200

1,800

1,600

1,400

1,200

1,100

1,100

1,200

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,200

1,500

2,000

2,000

1,800

1,700

1,500

1,500

1,400

1,400

1,400

Feb.

1,300

1,000

1,000

850

900

900

900

850

900

900

850

800

750

750

700

700

700

650

700

750

700

650

650

750

650

600

Mar.

700

700

Qftft

1,100

1,200

1,200

1,100

1,000

950

1 000

950

950

900

1,400

2,000

9 fiftfi

2,600

2,400

2,200

2,400

3,200

3,600

3,800

4,000

4,000

3,800

3,600

Apr.

3,200

2,800

2,600

3,400

8,000

13,000

18,900

19, 400

18,000

15,200

13,500

13,000

11, 900

10, 400

9,370

8,050

6,700

5,860

5,340

6,270

8,700

12, 200

13, 900

12,600

10,800

9.370

8,370

9,710

10,800

May

10,800

9,370

8,050

6,700

5,860

4,950

4,220

3,460

3,260

3,460

3,360

3,260

3,080

2,800

2,460

2,890

4,340

5,210

5,210

4,820

4,460

4,220

3,880

3,460

2,890

2,300

1,850

1,550

1,330

1,190

1,050

June

947

875

830

814

798

718

662

875

1,620

1,920

1,710

1,390

1,110

8S«i

742

640

560

511

455

410

371

340

317

311

306

311

322

511

790

902

July

884

758

670

618

511

511

476

436

390

340

317

294

278

262

283

306

359

347

294

252

223

202

185

174

167

159

202

248

272

267

Aug.

262

257

243

223

206

181

174

167

159

149

145

142

136

130

133

136

139

]36

130

121

124

127

133

133

136

127

115

139

365

511

490

Sept.

416

347

278

228

194

174

156

159

219

294

353

317

289

267

252

243

219

. 202

189

177

310

1,080

1,180

1,010

884

734

581

490

490

469

. NOTE. Mean daily gage heights Dec. 23-26, 29,30, Jan. 13, 14, 23-25, and Sept. Sestimated from recorder 

graph; water-stage recorder not operating. Discharge Dec. 6 to Apr. 6 determined from gage heights 

orrected for ice effect by means of four discharge measurements, study of gage-height graph and weather 

ecords, and comparison with records of Hudson River at Hadley and Spier Falls.
150 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

Monthly discharge of Sacandaga River at Hadley, N. Y., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 1,060 square miles]

Month

January ____ . _________________

April ________________________

May ____ . ___ . _____

July -_. . . .. .... .... . .

August ________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,460 

1,180 

830 

4,400 

1,300 

4,000 

19,400 

10,800 

1,920 

884 

511 

1,180

19,400

Minimum

233 

546 

500 

1,100 

600 

' 650 

2,600 

1,050 

306 

159 

115 

156

115

Mean

701 

794 

647 

1,840 

807 

1,940 

9,890 

4,060 

765 

363 

186 

407

1,860

Per 

square 

mile

0.661 

.749 

.610 

1.74 

.761 

1.83 

9.33 

3.83 

.722 

.342 

.175 

.384

1.75

Run-ofl in 

inches

0.7ft

.84 

.70 

2.01 

.79- 

2.11 

10.41 

4.42 

.81 

.39 .20' 

.43

23.87

BATTEN KILL AT BATTENVILLE, N. Y.

LOCATION. 1 mile southwest of village of Battenville, Washington County, 3 

miles below mouth of Whitaker Brook (outlet of Cossayuna Lake), and 11 

miles above mouth, just above Schuylerville.

DRAINAGE AREA. 397 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 1, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day graph water-stage recorder on left bank; inspected by 

employee of Blandy Paper Co.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 400 feet below gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Solid rock ledge extending practically across channel, 

overlain with some gravel on right side; probably permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 8.31 feet at 3 a. m. January 2 (stage-discharge relation affected by 

ice); maximum open-water stage recorded 8.13 feet at 1 a. m. April 7 (discharge, 5,630 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 1.79 

feet at 5.30 p. m. August 16 and 8 p. m. August 18 (discharge, 55 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice.

REGULATION. Some diurnal fluctuation, due to operation of mills at Battenville and above, is noticeable during low water.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent except as affected by ice from 

December to March. Rating curve well defined between 80 and 6,000 

second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory except as indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge ascertained by 

applying to rating table mean daily gage height determined by inspection 

of gage-height graph, or for days of considerable fluctuation, by averaging 

discharge for intervals of day. Records good.
HUDSON KIVEE BASIN 151

Discharge measurements of Batten Kill at Battenville, N. Y., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1928

Date

Oct. 8

13

Nov. 7

Dec. 13

Jan. 8

24

Feb. 8

22

Mar. 8

21

24 

24

Apr. 4

4

6

Made by 

B.- F. Howe ______

E. B. Shupe. .....' .....

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

.....do ...._....._......

E. B. Shupe ___ ... ...

A. W. Harrington . ....

J. L. Lamson. __ . ....

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

Oage 

height

Feet 

2.31

1 2.46

2.72

«2.40

«3.80

«4.49

«4.30

-4.01

«4. 14

"6.31

6.57 

6.58

4.64

4.78

8.08

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

170

262

380

203

780

730

444

335

395

1,390

3,710 

3,750

1,740

5,410

Date

10

10

3

6

30

9

19

July 22

Sept. 3

Made by 

J. L. Lamson, .........

__ do __ ...... .......

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

... -do .................

A. W. Harrington .....

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

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

A. W. Harrington .....

Harrington and LamGage 

height

Feet 

8.07

5.79

5.71

4.51

4.49

3.85

2.93

3.82

3.94

2.54

' 2.21 

2.01

1.95

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

5,540

2,820

2,730

1,670

1,600

1,040

501

1,030

1,140

298

158 

97.5

86.5

» Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Batten Kill at Battenville, N. Y., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 19%S

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.. ............

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

26 ____ .. ...

27... __ ......

28.... __ ......

29 - .........

on

31... ___ ......

Oct.

,

I 150

1 *\d

118

154

172

190

9W

310

285

252

230

222

210

202

190

202

194

190

183

218

325

325

295

262

239

222

202

1QA

Nov.

202 9/va

97fl

239

206

206

300

qce

335

340

310

315

295

305

397

350

280

280

315

397

370

295

305

290

248

230

226

230

218

Dec.

oon

qnn

257

234

198

266

220

220

260

260

220

220

220

220

240

240

220

200

200

180

190

240 240'

240

170

200

200

Jan.

1,100

9 ftfWl

1,500

1,100

1,100

Q'nn

800

750

650

480

500

420

420

^Af>

340

280

300

300

380

320

380

1,000

750

750

700

550

700

650

650

600

Knn

Feb.

550

480

480

460

440

400

500

500

400

400

400

400

320

340

340

320

320

340

340

340

340

340

340

360

340

320

Mar.

300

oon

440

600

550

400

360

400

380

380

380

380

360

300

650

1,700

1,900

2,000

1,500

1,400

1,400

2,410

3,740

3,050

2,220

1,720

1,430

1,120

1,160

980

Apr.

830

798

882

1,650

2,880

5,330

4,820

3,860

3,500

2,830

2,220

1,950

1,820

1,590

1,390

1,230

1,080

980

915

882

1,130

1,820

2,000

1,720

1,310

1,080

1,020

1,340

3,920

4,340

May

2,830

2,040

1,640

1,390

1,230

1,120

980

882

915

1,190

1,120

1,020

1,230

1,120

1,020

1,080

1,230

1,120

948

850

980

1,190

1,080

948

837

746

672

618

582

518

468

June

436

500

1,310

1,160

772

582

496

452

414

392

365

330

305

275

262

244

234

226

234

234

239

218

222

230

July

198

183

183

183

186

194

156

153

147

147

136

131

129

129

120

448

513

266

206

176

170

168

157

138

143

165

148

220

463

392

266

Aug.

214

190

169

177

176

148

140

139

136

135

129

106

136

125

121

120

117

102

93

116

134

124

113

104

103

92

119

104

143

198

173

Sept.

141

116

98

124

122

111

113

123

250

242

194

149

153

144

153

130

130

110

122

114

185

360

289

252

252

202

186

158

202

218

NOTE. Mean daily discharge, Oct. 1-3, estimated by extrapolation; June 3-8, estimated from gage 

heights estimated on recorder graph; water stage recorder not operating. Mean daily gage heights, Oct. 

4-31, determined by plotting staff gage readings, obtained during construction, on recorder-graph sheets 

and a comparison with records from recorder after completion of installation. Mean daily gage heights 

lor Oct. 15 and Nov. 3 and 4 estimated from recordergraph; recorder not operating. Discharge Dec. 11 to 

Mar. 22 determined from gage.heights corrected for ice effect by means pf seven discharge measurements 

and study of gage-height graph and weather records.
152 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

Monthly discharge of Batten Kill at Baiten'jille, N. Y., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1923

[Drainage area, 397 square miles]

Month

July . 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

325 

397 

300 

2,600 

550 

3,740 

5,330 

2,830 

1,310 

513 

214 

360

5, 330

Minimum

148 

202 

170 

280 

320 

280 

798 

468 

218 

120 

92 

98

92

Mean

219 

287 

229 

704 

396 

1,100 

2,040 

1,080 

434 

207 

135 

171

584

Per 

square 

mile

0.552 

.723 

.577 

1.77 

.997 

2.77 

5.14 

2.72 

1.09 

.521 

.340 

.431

1.47

Run-off 

in inches

0.64 

.81 .67' 

2.04 

1.04 

3.19 

5.74 

3.14 

1.22 

.60 

.39 

.48

19.96-

HOOSIC RIVER NEAR EAGLE BRIDGE, N. Y.

LOCATION. l^Ms miles southeast of village of Eagle Bridge, Rensselaer County, 

half a mile below mouth of Walloomsac River, 2 miles above Owl Kill, and 

22 miles above mouth, just below Stillwater.

DRAINAGE AREA. 512 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 13, 1910, to March 31, 1922, and July 25 toSeptember 30, 1923. Comparable records at station at Buskirk, 4 miles 

below, September 25, 1903, to December 31, 1908.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day graph water-stage recorder on left bank; inspected by 

J. E. Sherman.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable half a mile below gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel, somewhat shifting.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage from water-stage recorder during the 

period, July 25 to September 30, 1923, 4.73 feet at 11 p. m. July 28 (discharge, 1,170 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 2.02 

feet at 6 p. m. August 26 (discharge, 52 second-feet).

1910-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 13.5 feet at 7.30 a. m. July 9, 1915 

(discharge, about 16,700 second-feet), possibly higher stages previous to 

August 17, 1914, as gage was inaccessible at extremely high water; minimum, 

stage recorded, 6.1 feet (old datum) at 5 p. m. September 14,1913 (discharge,, 

practically zero).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation usually affected by ice.

REGULATION. During medium and low stages there is considerable diurnal 

fluctuation in flow caused by the power plant of the Walter A. Wood Co. at 

Hoosick Falls, about 3J^ miles above gage, and by sawmills on Walloomsac 

River.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent during the period* 

Rating curve fairly well defined between 50 and 10,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by 

averaging discharge for bi-hourly intervals of day. Records good.
HUDSON RIVER BASIN 153

Discharge measurements of Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge, N. Y., during the period

Jidy 25 to Sept. 80, 1923

Date

Aug. 17

Sept. 3

Made by- Gage 

height

Feet 

2.72

2.20

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

160

72.8

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge, N. Y., for i 

period July 25 to Sept. 80, 1923

Day

1 . _ .....

2 __ .. ...

3 __ . ....

4 __ . ....

5 ..... __

6 .........

7 __ . ....

8.... .....

9 ... ......

10... ...

July Aug.

271

228

224

212

157

169

169

199

198

152

Sept.

185

121

114

150

199

174

148

156

441

382

Day

11 ... __ .

12 .. ___ .

13 . .......

14 ........

15 ........

16 ........

17 ........

18 ........

19 ........

20 .........

July Aug.

159

108

178

216

182

169

156

152

151

133

Sept.

233

222

243

243

174

130

172

167

157

177

Day

21 . .......

22 .. __ ..

OQ

24 ____ .

25 . ___ .

26 ... .....

27 ........

28 ........

29 ........

30 . .......

31 ........

July

208

324

219

549

753

467

323

Aug.

136

136

140

165

122

90

122

154

576

410

240

Sept.

300

580

341

442

381

293

264

262

347

294

Monthly discharge of Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge, N. Y., for the period July

25 to Sept. 30, 192S

[Drainage area, 512 square miles]

Month

July 25-31..... __ .__.. -... --_ -_- 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

753 

576 

580

Minimum

208 

90 

114

Mean

406 

189 

250

Per

square 

mile

0.793 

.369

.488

Run-off in 

inches

0.21 

.43 

.54

MOHAWK RIVER AT VISCHER FERRY DAM, N. Y.

LOCATION. At Vischer Ferry dam of Barge Canal (Lock No. 7), 1 mile above 

Stony Creek and Vischer Ferry, 7 miles below Schenectady, Schenectady 

County, and 11 miles above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 3,430 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. Discharge, June 24, 1913, to September 30, 1919; water 

surface elevations only, October 1, 1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder (showing head on crest of spillway) in the southerly corner of the basin near upper end of Barge Canal 

lock. Staff gage in masonry of outer lock wall just above upper gates. 

Datum of staff gage 12.1 feet lower than that of recorder. Recorder inspected 

by engineers from the Albany office of the United States Geological Survey. 

Staff gage read by lock tenders.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control is crest of spillway.
154 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

EXTREMES OF STAGE. Maximum stage from water-stage recorder for year ending 

September 30, 1920, 3.26 feet at 10.15 p. m. March 13 (caused by ice jam 

above station); minimum stage occurred during period from 3 a. m. May 2 

to 8 p. m. May 5, when flood gates were opened and water drawn below 

crest of spillway. 

Maximum stage from water-stage recorder for year ending September 30,

1921. 3.69 feet at 2.30 a. m. March 4 (caused by ice jam above station); minimum stage occurred during period, 2 a. m. March 6 to 6 a. m. March 7 when 

flood gates were opened and water drawn below crest of spillway.

Maximum stage from water-stage recorder for year ending September 30,

1922. 4.18 feet at 1.30 p.m. March 8 (caused by ice jam above station); 

minimum stage, 0.02 foot at 12.45 p. m. September 28.

Maximum stage from water-stage recorder for year ending September 30,

1923. 3.75 feet at 1.45 p. m. April 29; minimum stage, 0.18 foot at 4 p. m. 

December 5.

1913-1923: Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, 7.6 feet just before 

noon March 28, 1914, determined by leveling from flood marks. This stage 

lasted but a few moments and was caused by breaking of an ice jam near 

Schenectady. Minimum stage occurred during periods when the flood gates 

were opened and water drawn below crest of spillway.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. 1913-1919: Maximum discharge, about 140,000 

second-feet just before noon March 28, 1914 (estimated by engineers of the 

Department of New York State Engineer and Surveyor); minimum discharge, 

about 290 second-feet from 4 a. m. to 5 a. m. and 4 p. m. to 6 p. m. October 

31, 1914.

DIVERSIONS. Barge Canal Lock No. 7 at south end of dam was put in operation 

May 15, 1915. Discharge records included flow over spillway and through 

lock and water wheels.

REGULATION. Considerable diurnal fluctuation is caused by operation of Lock 

No. 7 and movable dams upstream. Seasonal regulation affected by operation of Hinckley and Delta reservoirs.
HUDSON EIVEE. BASIN

Daily gage height, in feet, of Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam, N. Y., for the 

years ending Sept. 30, 1920-1923

Day

1919-20 

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. .........

1920-21 

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.

0.52

.56

.58

.59

.53

.55

00

.67

.77

.87 

.95

.82

.70

.73

.67

.82

1.11

.88

.85 

.80

.78

1.23

1.33

1.12

.88

.97

1 10

1.33

1.09

1.09 

1.24

2.9

1 9%

.79 

.93 

.97

.80

.77 

.73 

.70

.65

.58

.60 

.59

.57 

.57

.52 

.47 

.55 

.63 

.59

.56 

.57 

.52 

.53 

.45

.50 

.53 

.62 

.73 

.67 

.63

Nov.

1.66

1.66

1.50

1.16

1.60

1.44

1.16

.98

.89

.85 

.89

1.32

1.43

1.44

1.22

1.08

.92

.88

.84 

.81

.70

.69

.96

1.00

.90

.98

2.35

1.69

1.28

1.37 

.62

.68

1.01 

1.08 

.89

.72

.73 

.70 

.70

.66

.58 

.61

.64 

.82 

.82 

.22 

.60

.70 

.63 

1.43 

1.40 

.46

.61 

.93 

.64 

.70 

.67

Dec.

1.31

1.16

1.14

.85

.94

1.45 

1.50

1.22

1.12

1.70

-----

.77 

.75

.68

o o

1.27 

.64 

1.36

2.5

.87 

.25 

.68

.87

SO

.83

ftl

.96 

2.55

1.53 

1.00 

.64 

.66

~".~92~ 

.89 

1.07 

1.03

.~5l"

.74 

.77 

.79

Jan.

0.75

.71

.66

.65

.62

.58

.62

.65

.68

.69 

.68

.64

.66

.66

.64

.62 

.65

.69

.67

.65

.64

.65

.64

.62

.58

.57

-.56 

.54

.81

01

1.37 

1.40 

1.25

1.27

.......

.......

 

.65 

.85 

1.12 

1.06

"~.~68~

Feb.

0.55

.54

.53

.54

.49

.49

.50 

.52

.52

.52

.51

.50

.51

.52

.54

""."64"

.79

.86 

.84

 

.64

 - 

.63 

.63 

.69

Mar.

0.48

40

.41

.44

.85 

.84

.86

1.87

2.55

1.95

1.84

2.55

2.75

*

1.07

1 3^

1.84 

2.35

.74

"l.~79~

O 1

2.5

1.57

1.20 

1.15

1.20 

.87

1.12 

1.35 

1.04 

.80 

84

1.36 

1.30 

1.08 

1.20 

1.42

1.61 

1.86 

1.68 

1.62 

1.49 

1.35

Apr.

2.2

2.1

1.67

1.43

2.1

1.33

.88

.50

.25 

.19

.22

.38

1.17

.78

.67

1.17

1.00

.75 

.44

.30

1.24

1.41

1.33

1.09

.63

1.06

.89 

1.62

1.66

1.44 

1.27 

1.21

1.13

1.06 

.79

.82

.82

.......

.......

.50

""."94"

.82 

.84 

1.67

May

0.49

.90

.92

.82

.89

.93 

.89

.82

.88

.78

.81

.70

.63

.65

.77 

.62

.78

.98

.92

.75

84

.65

.70

.65

.57

.52 

.52

2.05

1.26

1.46 

1.17 

1.02

.97

.93 

.82 

.75

fiQ

.68

.65 

.66

.68 '.68

.62 

.62 

.59

.57

fi9

.53 

.54 

.48 

.51

.57

.65 

.65 

.53

.52 

.49 

.50

June

0.52

.59

.52

.48

.43

.41

.41

.46

.45

.67

1.37

1.25

.92

.78

.71

.69

.60

.54

.49

.38

.43

.39

.53 

.57

.46 

.46 

.45

.42

.41

.41 

.39

.29 

.28

.27 

.24

.37 

.36 

.31 

.31 

.34

.34 

.32 

.32 

.32 

.32

July

0.45

.49

.47

.42

.40

.41

.42

.46

.43

.44 

.45

.44

.44

.55

.52

.62

.51

.47

.51 

.79

.65

.50

.54

.53

.63

.47

.48

.50

.46

.49 

.53

.48

.48

.41

.48 

.40

.38

.41 

.40 

.39

.40

.42

.78 

.61

.52 

.70

.97 

.67 

.52 

.59 

1.16

.97

' "."44" 

.53 

.63

Aug.

0.54

54

56

56

45

46

48

45

- -

.95

.75

.82

.74

.69 

.64

.65

.62

.55

.59

.55

.53

.50

.48

.49

.48 

.43

.46

.47

.48 

.47 

.44

.42

.43 

.41 

.38

.45

.45

.51

.58

.55 

.44

.45 

.46 

.52

.55 

.59

.51

.47 

.45 

.45 

.45

.43 

.39 

.39 

.37 

.36 

.35

Sept.

0.58

.48

.48

.41

.39

.38

.36

.39

.35

.45 

.45

.64

1.81

.97

.79

.66

.69

.64

.58

.58

.50

.43

.55

.55

.58

.44

.47

.69

.73

1.00

.......

-------

-----

24175 25f WSP 561 11
156 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART 1

Daily gage height, in feet, of Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam, N. Y., for the 

years ending Sept. 80, 1920-1928 Continued

Day

1921-22 

1 ________

2 _________

3..... _ . __ -

4 ____ .. ....

6......- ...

6... _ ... __ .

7. ____ . .....

8.. ___ .. ....

9 _____ . ___

10. __ .. __ -

11. __ . ____ -

12 _____ . _ .

13 

14 -. 

16. ____ - 

16 ____ .. _ ..

17 ____ - .

18. __ 

19... ___ ......

20. __ - _ -

21. . 

22......... 

23. _ . ___ . ...

24 _____ . .....

26 

26 

27 

28

29. ____ . _ -

30. _ . _ ... 

31. _ ....

1922-23 

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.

" "6.~44~ 

.50

.48

.48

.42

.41

.45 

.44

.53

.67

.71

.71

.69

.64

.53

.55

.55

.47

.58

.53

.49

.45 

.48

.52

.57 

.52

.52 

.48 

.43

.46

Nov.

0.62

.67

no

01

.62

.78

.63

.73

.63

.80

.97

CO

.83

.77

7Q

.96

1.33

1.89

1.73

1.99

1.67

1.47

1.13

1.12

1.25

1.35

3.31

2.55

2.15

1.44 

.49

.47 

.50

.59

.53

.49

 

------

.52 

.52

Dee.

1.86

1.42

2.36

1.17

.74

.77

.66

1.01

t fW

Ql

.87

QQ

.96

.95

1.10

QO

.67

.68

.66

.70

.71

.71

.47 

.52

 -

.

.85 

.84

.67

.......

.51

Jan.

0.74

Ql

.75

.75

87

1.11

Q9

70

.75

.74

64

fifl

.58

.61

.59

.62

.65

.65

.61

^Q

.58

fifi

.53 

.50

.55

1 ^11

1.62

1 9ft

1. 03

.96 

.81

.66

.61 

.68

.65

.67

.63fit

64

.66

69

.70 

.76

1.21 

1.08

1.00 

.97

QO

.90 

.85 

.81

CM

Feb.

0.53

54

69

1.03

on

.88

.84

.78

.75

.70

.65

64

.66

.71

.69

.63

.70

.62

fit

1.11

1.69

1.70

1.39

1.10

.70

.84

sn

.82

00

.82

.83 

.84

.82

.80 

.77

.73

.68

.67

.68

.65

.65

.65

.65

.......

.......

Mar.

0.56

88

79

Oft

89

.85

1.04

2.5

1 fift

1.50

1.17

00

7*

1.25

2.5

2.0

1.17

.59

.25

.74

1.72

1.22

.70

.47

.77

.78

1.34

1.83

2.5

2.15 

1.48

.64

.63

.65

.68

.87

1.29 

1.42

.......

1.45

.......

-------

. .

Apr.

1 24

1.11

(K

1.10

1 ^1

2 9

2.3

2.25

2.2

1 Q4.

1.99

o o

2.5

1.72

1.44

1.78

1.28

1.35

1.51

1.17

01

R9

.91

.85

.67

.71

.57

.88

.80

.76

. .

 -

......

.......

.......

____

3.T

May

0.70

.67

.66

.77

1.66

1.85

1.56

1 QR

1.20

.97

on

.85

.68

.60

.71

.64

fiQ

.89

1.39

CM

.87

.79

.74

.67

1.19

.99

.75

.66

.54 

.49

- 

.97 

1.27

1.15

1.12

1.10

1.02

.96

1.18

1.94

1.91

1.46

1.09

1.06 

1.19

1.00 

.93

.79

.70 

.65

.65 

.60 

.66

.61

June

0.58

.53

.85

1 69

1.47

1.05

.99

.67

.55

.52

1 QQ

3.45

2 OK

1.63

1.03

.70

.42

.63

1.08

.94

1 V3

9 7

2.5

2.05

1.34

1.05

1.02

.90

1.17

1.32 

.48

.47

.47

.48

.56

.55 

.54

1.14

1.33

1.24

.80

.59

.63

.59

.60

.58

.56

.52

.52

.53

.51 

.48

.46 

.46

.42 

.43

.53 

.51 

.53

July

1.21

1 A9

1.47

1 30

95

1.01

.86

.70

.70

.74

.67

55

.50

.57

.52

.50

.46

.54

.66

.55

.51

.41

.44

.44

.62

.64

.43

.56

.57

.56 

.50

.50

.44

.40

.39

.35

.30 

.32

.34

.35 

.33

.36

.37

.36

.36

.36

.39

.59

.41

.41

.38

.38 

.39

.38 

.37

.39

.37 

.36

.49

.75 

.39

.43

Aug.

0 46

54

.55

.63

.68

.63

1.00

1.79

1 30

1.06

.63

.55

.64

.62

.52

.53

.50

.53

.56

.58

.55

.45

.51

.54

.66

.80

.76

.61

.66

.60 

.56

.46

.45

.43

.41

.38

.36

.37

.33

.33 

.36

.36

.37

.36

.......

.......

Sept.

0 54

44

4.Q

AQ

.41

.42

.46

4n

On

.44

.34

x 9.9

.42

.44

.37

.52

.53

.32

.36

.35

"U

.37

.27

.43

.29

.27

.40

.30

.38

.48

.35 

.35

.37

.41 

.44

.47

.45

.42

.44

.41

.40

.40

.38

.38

.38

.73 

1.16

.83 

.62

.56

.41

.4?

;!

.62

NOTE. Water level below crest of spillway part or all of the following days: Dec. 7, 1919; Apr. 27, 28, 

May 2-5,1920; and from 2 a. m. Mar. 6 to 6 a. m. Mar. 7,1921. No gage-height record Dec. 4-6, 15-29, 

1919; Jan. 16, 17, Feb. 1-10, 17, 27, 28, Mar. 2, 3, 7-9, 19-31, Apr. 1, June 1-7, Aug. 9-14, Nov. 11-13, Dec. 

20, 21, 26, 27, 1920; Jan. 7-20, 25-30, Feb. 1-4, 9-13, 15-25, Apr. 11-15, 17-26, June 2-6, 18-20, July 22-28, 

Sept. 1-30, Oct. 1-30, Dee. 16-19, 22-25, 1921; Jan. 3, 17-20, 26, 27, Feb. 17, 18, Oct. 21, 22, Nov. 2-5, 10-12, 

14-24,27-30, Dec. 1-4,7-20,24-30,1922; Jan. 13-15, Feb. 17-18,21-28, Mar. 8-20,22-31, Apr. 1-29, May 1-8, Aug. 

14-31, and Sept. 1-5, 1923; water-stage recorder not operating. Gage heights partially estimated from 

recorder graph Dec. 14, 1920; Mar. 19, 30, 31, Apr. 16, May 7, Oct. 31, 1921; Jan. 24, 25, 28, Feb. 25-27, 

Nov. 25, 1922; and Mar. 21, 1923.
HUDSON RIVER BASIN 157

MOHAWK RIVER AT CRESCENT DAM, N. Y.

LOCATION. At Crescent dam of Barge Canal, 3 miles above mouth of river at 

Cohoes, Albany County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 3,490 square miles (furnished by the Department of State 

Engineer and Surveyor).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 1, 1917, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Au continuous water-stage recorder installed November 25, 1922, on left 

bank about 50 feet above guard gate at head of Waterford flight of locks 

and 200 yards from left end of spillway; inspected by operator from Barge 

Canal power house at the dam. Previous to this a Gurley seven-day graph 

water-stage recorder was installed at the same site. Recorders inspected 

by Mark Gribbon.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from steel highway bridge at Crescent, 1>£ 

miles upstream.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Control is crest of spillway.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 8.93 feet at 7 p. m. April 6 (discharge, 53,900 second-feet); minimum mean daily discharge, 1,040 second-feet, August 24.

1917-1923: Maximum stage recorded 9.24 feet at 4 p. m. March 27,1920 

(discharge, 67,200 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 4.04 feet at 6 a. m. 

August 21, 1918 (discharge, 157 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Water is diverted at this point for canal purposes through Lock 6 

and is not returned to the river. The following tables of discharge include 

the flow over spillway, through Barge Canal power house, and that diverted 

through and around Lock 6.

REGULATION. Seasonal distribution of flow regulated by the Delta reservoir on 

the upper Mohawk, and by Hinckley reservoir on West Canada Creek. 

Large diurnal fluctuations occur during low, water caused by operation of 

movable dams upstream.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent; not affected by ice. Rating 

curve well defined between 4,000 and 50,000 second-feet. Operation of 

water-stage recorder satisfactory except as indicated in footnote to dailydischarge table. Daily discharge for spillway ascertained by applying to 

rating table mean daily gage height determined from inspection of recorder 

graph, or for days of considerable fluctuation, by averaging discharge for 

intervals of day. To this is added the discharge through power plant, 

computed from records of run of turbines, and diversion through and around 

Lock 6. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Mohawk River at Crescent dam, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

Date

Apr. 7

11

Made by 

Lamson and HarringQage 

height

Feet 

a 48

6.44

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

46,400

17,300

Date

May 17 

25

June 9

Made by 

Lamson and Shupe ....

E. B. Shupe. _____

Gage 

height

Feet 

6.27 

4.96

5.85

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

16,700 

4,450

12,600
158 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, -in second-feet, of Mohawk River at Crescent dam, N. Y., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1928

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.

1,880

1,780

1,650

1,100

1,260

1,480

1,580

1,910

2,950

3,500

3,260

3,830

3,170

2,030

2,170

2,130

1,750

2,070

2,280

2,170

1,840

2,020

2,040

2,370

2,340

2,960

2,300

2,330

2,290

2,060

1,970

Nov.

2,170

2,280

2,250

2,260

2,290

2,300

2,370

2,990

2,660

2,430

2,480

2,540

2,450

2,470

2,640

4,160

4,080

3,260

3,170

2,830

2,660

2,790

3,070

2,800

2,530

2,280

1,840

1,760

1,940

1,700

Dec.

2,070

3,470

2,300

9 ftdft

2,630

2,430

2,370

2,560

3,000

2,400

2 QQft

2,090

2 9Oft

1,760

3,310

4,040

4,510

4,130

4,680

2,770

2,640

2,560

2,420

2,520

2,700

2,190

2,120

1 Qflft

Jan.

2

K(\f\

13,600

9 4Of|

6,600

6,100

4,710

3,820

3,230

3,490

3,420

3,820

3 94ft

2,990

9 Q^lft

3,120

3,370

3,310

3, 310

3,490

3,490

3,630

7,970

7,880

6,270

5,710

5,330

5,080

4,660

3,960

3,830

Feb.

3,960

4 230

4,650

5,010

A Q4n

4,650

4,510

4,650

4,280

3,750

3,620

3,550

3,360

3,300

3,230

3,100

3,180

3,120

3,180

3,180

3,120

3,170

3,160

3,000

2,740

2,800

Mar.

2,860

2,920

3,170

3,480

5,830

9 7cfl

11,600

9,390

7 4.4fl

6,180

5,620

5,320

5,160

4,860

5,090

5,240

12,000

24, 600

22,100

19,100

14, 100

13,400

17,900

40, 900

33,100

22,100

16,200

11, 800

8,040

7,280

7,960

Apr.

6,500

5,860

6,850

14,500

32,100

51,800

45,400

34,900

29,300

21,500

17,900

17,900

16,200

15,200

14,100

12, 100

10,800

9,480

8,570

4,880

7,140

10,200

15,800

14,600

11,200

9,280

7,510

8,900

26,000

21,500

May

16, 300

10,500

8,160

7,570

6,550

5, 570

4,750

4,080

5,510

9,230

8,030

7,750

7,870

6,580

6,170

7,190

16,300

17,500

12,100

7,640

6,280

7,720

6,150

5,440

4,370

3,680

3,370

3,500

3,280

3,120

3,100

June

2,910

2,350

2,300

2,390

2,950

2,580

2,790

7,190

10, 300

9,320

5,090

3,260

2,880

2,480

2,140

2,320

2,470

2,110

2,280

2,420

2,410

2,190

2,140

2,160

1,990

1,870

2,090

2,440

2,310

2,440

July

2,300

2,110

1,900

1,790

1,640

1,430

1,360

1,530

1,530

1,520

1,640

1,680

1,610

1,570

1,570

1,800

2,880

2,230

1,770

1,530

1,580

1,470

1,430

1,430

1,600

1,490

1,450

2,080

4,140

1,880

1,740

Aug.

1,950

1,860

1,700

1,590

1,570

1,390

1,440

1,200

1,170

1,250

1,340

1,430

1,430

1,340

1,560

1,400

1,310

1,290

1,320

1,250

1,250

1,210

1,100

1,040

1,270

1,270

1,320

1,290

3,490

1,780

1,290

Sept.

1,310

1,290

1,320

' 1,280

1,220

1,230

1,200

1,270

1,540

1,740

1,800

1,760

1,650

1,660

1,450

1,310

1,290

1,260

1,210

1,250

3,200

7,290

4,570

3,160

2,620

1,790

1,670

1,830

1,850

2,170

NOTE. Above figures of daily discharge include flow over spillway, through power plant, and diversion 

through and around Lock 6.

Mean daily gage heights for the following days estimated from recorder graph and from four staff-gage 

readings a day at the dam: Oct. 19-21, 27-29, Nov. 18, May 29-31, June 1-9, 15-20, Aug. 27-31, and Sept. 

1-5; water-stage recorder not operating satisfactorily.

Monthly discharge of Mohawk River at Crescent dam, N. Y., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 3,490 square miles]

Month

February .., ____________ . ____

April.. ........... ___ __. __._..____

May

July ..

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

3,830 

4,160 

4,680 

13,500 

5,010 

40,900 

51,800 

17,500 

10,300 

4,140 

3,490 

7,290

51,800

Minimum

1,260 

1,700 

1,760 

2,500 

2,740 

2,860 

4,880 

3,100 

1,870 

1,360 

1,040 

1,200

1,040

Mean

2,220 

2,580 

2,830 

4.910 

3,750 

11,800 

16,900 

7,290 

3,150 

1,800 

1,450 

1,940

5,050

Per 

square 

mile

0.636 

.739 

.811 

1.41 

1.07

3:38

4.84 

2.09 

.903 

.516 

.415 

.556

1.45

Run-off

in inches

0.73 

.82 

.94 

1.63 

1.11 

3.90 

5.40 

2.41 

1.01 

.59 

.48 

.62

19.64
HUDSON EIVEE BASIN 159

WEST CANADA CREEK AT HINCKLEY, N. Y.

LOCATION. A mile below Hinckley dam, Oneida County, and a quarter of a mile 

below New York Central Railroad bridge.

DRAINAGE AREA. 373 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 14, 1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day graph water-stage recorder on the right bank; inspected 

by Charles D. Cady.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 1,000 feet above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Large boulders on solid rock bottom; practically 

permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 7.63 feet at 12.30 p. m. April 23 (discharge 6,960 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 2.78 feet at 1 p. m. July 1 (discharge, 

46 second-feet).

1919-1923: Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, 8.93 feet at 2 p. m. 

April 12, 1922 (discharge, 10,800 second-feet); minimum stage from waterstage recorder, 2.53 feet at 12.30 p. m. August 31, 1919 (discharge, 8 secondfeet), caused by closing of gates in dam.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice.

REGULATION. Seasonal flow regulated by storage in Hinckley reservoir, Consolidated Water Co.'s reservoir on Black Creek at Grey, and several small 

lakes. Diurnal flow affected slightly at low stages by operation of the Fibre 

Co.'s mill at Hinckley.

DIVERSIONS. Consolidated Water Co. of Utica diverts water for Utica from 

Hinckley reservoir.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. The previous rating was slightly 

revised above 1,100 second-feet to agree more closely with current discharge 

measurements, and new rating used throughout the year. Rating curve well 

defined between 100 and 6,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory, except as indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage 

height determined by inspection of gage-height graph, or for days of considerable fluctuation, by averaging discharge for intervals of day. Records 

excellent.

Discharge measurements of West Canada Creek at Hinckley, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Mar. 24

Apr. 24

25

Made by 

 ..do............. _ .

Gage 

height

Feet

4.46

7.02

6.66

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

960

5, 630

4,640

Date

Apr. 27

Made by Gage 

height

Feet

3.69

Discharge

Sec.-ft.

4 080

364
160 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART ]

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of West Canada Creek at Hinckley, N. Y., for the 

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

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.

461

687

687

664

656

656

648

633

633

633

633

633

633

633

633

625

625

625

625

625

625

648

671

671

671

679

687

671

671

Nov.

664

656

664

664

664

664

664

664

671

679

679

679

671

656

656

664

664

605

383

604

611

604

611

611

506

290

611

611

604

604

Dec.

611

597

597

CQ7

KAQ

516

R-lfi

K-ia

516

522

con

529

516

510

cnq

496

490

490

490

490

4.QA

496

490

496

496

cnq

Jan.

510

542

RAG

KAQ

555

555

548

CyJO

ed9

555

RRK

555

548

555

555

ece

555

548

625

728

753

753

7M

753

744

736

744

744

Feb.

736

79ft

79ft

720

720

710

071

861 040

049

834

824

806

796

787

770

753

753

753

744

728

728

728

728

702

679

Mar.

671

648

611

Rf\A

604

597

CQrt

597

583

576

569

562

562

548

542

542

548

583

778

900

920

930

930

950

960

980

1,020

1,130

950

970

Apr.

1,000

940

940

1,050

1,140

1,310

1,450

1,600

1,400

1,530

3,100

3,250

2,880

2,440

1,960

1,570

1,360

1,270

2,190'

5,550

6,620

5,740

4,480

3,960

3,960

4,060

5,110

5,620

May

4,270

3,160

9 fi9O

2,280

2,200

1,960

1,740

1,490

1,670

2,530

2,280

1,960

1,820

1,600

1,460

2,040

5,340

4,600

3,160

2,120

1,890

1,740

1,490

1,310

1,220

1,210

1,210

1,200

1,000

625

618

June

611

604

CQA

583

583

576

576

583

583

576

590

569

569

576

576

576

576

576

576

576

569

569

583

576

542

522

522

; 522i

522

536

July

362

4Oh

510

529

529

529

529

529

529

529

522

522

522

522

529

522

516

522

522

516

484

472

460

460

454

454

454

436

436

386

Aug.

380

380

386

375

375

375

qort

392

397

397

386

386

380

380

380

380

380

380

380

380

380

397

375

375

375

375

380

380

380

375

Sept.

386

OQ7

OQ7

3Q7

392

392

386

402

402

402

402

397

397

397

392

386

392

397

402

397

402

402.

397

392

397

392

386

386

386

NOTE. Discharge Dec. 2, 3, and Feb. 3-7, estimated as indicated in above table from recorder graph; 

water-stage recorder not operating satisfactorily.

Monthly discharge of West Canada Creek at Hinckley, N. Y.,for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 373 square miles]

Month

July. __..- ... . 

September ____________________

The year .......... .......... .-. ...

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

687 

679 

611 

753 

871 

1,130 

6,620 

5,340 

611 

529 

397 

414

6,620

Minimum

461 

290 

490 

510 

679 

542 

940 

618 

522 

362 

375 

386

290

Mean

643 

619 

523 

607 

769 

728 

2,690 

2,060 

570 

492 

382 

396

872

Per 

square 

mile

1.72 

1.66 

1.40 

1.63 

2.06 

1.95 

7.21 

5.52 

1.53 

1.32 

1.02 

1.06

2.34

Run-off in 

inches

1.98 

1.85 

1.61 

1.88 

2.14 

2.25 

8.04 

6.36 

1.71 

1.52 

1.18 

1.18

31.70

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and run-off in depth in inches shown by 

the table do not represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage mainly in Hinnkley 

reservoir. The yearly discharge and run-off doubtless represent very nearly the natural flow.
HUDSON KIVEE BASIN 161

WEST CANADA CREEK AT EAST BRIDGE, N. Y.

LOCATION. 500 feet below highway bridge in hamlet of Kast Bridge, Herkimer 

County, and 4 miles above mouth at Herkimer.

DRAINAGE AREA. 575 square miles (from report of State engineer).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 15, 1905, to December 31, 1910; January 1, 1912, 

to December 31, 1913; and October 1, 1920, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day graph water-stage recorder on left bank, inspected by 

engineers from the Department of State Engineer and Surveyor. A tape 

gage at highway bridge was used 1905 to 1913.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from downstream side of highway bridge or 

by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Small boulders and coarse gravel; shifting occasionally.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 5.17 feet at 7 a. m. April 5 (discharge, 7,260 second-feet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 1.27 feet at 3 a. m. August 6 (discharge, 168 second-feet).

1920-1923: Maximum stage from water-stage recorder, 7.30 feet at 11 a. m. 

June 21, 1922 (discharge, about 16,500 second-feet); minimum stage from 

water-stage recorder, 1.20 feet at 10.30 p. m. September 3, 1922 (discharge, 

140 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION. Seasonal flow regulated by storage in Hinckley reservoir, Consolidated Water Co.'s reservoir on Black Creek at Gray, and several small 

lakes. Diurnal flow affected by operation of mills and power plants 

upstream.

DIVERSIONS. Consolidated Water Co. of Utica diverts water for Utiea from 

Hinckley reservoir. Water is diverted below Trenton Falls power plant 

during the navigation season through the Ninemile feeder and Ninemile 

Creek into the Barge Canal.

A continuous record of the amount of diversion through the Ninemile feeder 

from West Canada Creek at Trenton Falls during the navigation season is 

published as a separate station," Ninemile feeder near Holland Patent, N. Y."

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except as affected by 

ice from December to March. Rating curve well defined between 200 and 

5,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory except as 

indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying to rating table mean daily gage height determined by inspection 

of gage-height graph, or for days of considerable fluctuation, by averaging 

discharge for intervals of day. Records good, except during periods of ice 

effect and estimate, for which they are fair.

Discharge measurements of West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge, N. Y., during the

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Oct. 1

1

1

Jan. 14

Feb. 7

Mar. 12

26

Made by 

 do...... 

. .do. .. _ ........

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

Gage 

heigh t

Feet 

1.65

1.49

1.43

"2.56

-2.85

"2.32

2. gO

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

375

279

257

935

1,010

783

1,790

Date

Apr. 16

25

27

May 28

Made by 

 do - . ....

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

Gage 

height

Feet

3.43

4.32

3.98

2.55

1.63

Discharge

Sec.-ft.

2,970

4,750

4,040

1,510

401

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
162

Daily

SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

;, in second-feet, of West Canada Greek at Kast Bridge, N. Y., for 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

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..............

81..............

Oct.

429

547

668

652

636

643

668

735

806

914

960

778

836

808

768

839

857

818

784

782

798

740

833

1,000

Q47

893

872

878

848

866

857

Nov.

866

851

857

894

784

878

911

917

908

881

851

760

875

762

1,220

1,210

988

973

666

925

985

875

857

905

863

576

593

842

784

788

Dec.

1,160

1 9 lift

766

683

916

842

704

826

1,060

756

714

868

671

750

800

800

650

800

650

600

800

750

750

750

800

750

750

750

600

600

600

Jan.

1,900

2,800

1,800

1,500

1,400

1,200

950

900

950 900'

850

800

800

750

800

850

700

700

800

700

950

1,400

1,300

1,200

1,100

i nnn

1,100

900

1,100

950

900

Feb.

950

900

1,000

850

950

850

1,000

1,000

1,000

1,000

850

1,000

900

950

900

950

950

850

950

850

850

850

800

800

onn

800

800

800

Mar.

800

850

900

1,100

950

1,200

1,000

900

900

900

850

900

850

800

750

1,100

1,900

1,800

1,800

1,300

1,500

1,700

3,600

3,210

2,300

1,980

1,740

1,480

1,330

1,340

Apr.

1,320

1 380

1,950

3,580

6,370

6,540

5,090

4,460

3,480

2,640

2,640

2,730

3,100

3,580

3,380

3,000

2,470

2,110

1,820

1,780

2,140

4,160

6,080

6,380

5,090

4,000

3,780

4,000

4,830

5,780

May

5,240

3,740

2,910

2,560

2,380

2,220

2,030

1,780

2,200

2,730

2,820

2,560

2,380

2,090

4,000

3,680

2,730

2,470

2,220

1,900

1,610

1,490

1,380

1,340

1,380

1,270

844

674

June

685

740

620

674 614-

587

658

1,030

1,170

663

630

586

563

571

536

504

476

560

554

529

519

489

567

501

549

592

644

484

599

524

July

381

370

419

422

470

481

491

385

464

446

446

423

438

478

366

707

520

446

417

420

461

326

381

384

355

354

357

674

 349

390

371

Aug.

312

288

294

350

277

280

356

305

292

306

307

360

423

338

313

308

323

292

318

344

326

320

312

288

304

276

334

497

486

298

302

Sept.

295

307

310

348

330

296

307

460

485

372

332

303

311

322

315

342

309

279

310

353

1,070

996

492

370

394

343

329

351

356

314

NOTE. Discharge, May 15-18, estimated, and Apr. 14,15, 16, and May 19, as indicated in above table, 

from automatic record and comparison with record of West Canada Greek at Hinckley; water-stage recorder not operating. Discharge, Dec. 14 to Mar. 23, determined from gage heights corrected for ice 

effect by means of three discharge measurements, study of gage-height graph and weather records, and 

comparison with Hinckley record.

Monthly discharge of West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge, N. Y., for the year ending

Sept. 80, 1923

[Drainage area, 575 square miles]

Month

November ..__._......................

April..... ____ ...... _ ...... ...........

July. _ . __ .. .

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,000 

1,220 

1,250 

2,800 

1,000 

3,600 

6,540 

5,240 

1,170 

707 

497 

1,070

6,540

Minimum

429 

576 

600 

700 

800 

750 

1,320 

674 

476 

326 

276 

279

276

Mean

789 

868 

780 

1,100 

898 

1,390 

3,660 

2,470 

618 

432 

327 

390

1,140

Per square 

mfle

1.37 

1.51 

1.36 

1.91 

1.56 

2.42 

6.37 

4.30 

1.-07 

.751 

.569 

.678

1.98

Run-off in 

inches

1.58 

1.68 

1.57 

2.20 

1.62 

2.79 

7.11 

4.96 

1.19 

.87 

.66 

.76

26.99

NOTE. The monthly discharge in second-feet per square mile and run-off in depth in inches shown by 

the table do not represent the natural flow from the basin because of artificial storage, mainly in Hinckley 

reservoir. The yearly discharge and run-off doubtless represent very nearly the natural flow, except for 

the diversion out of the basin, during the navigation season, through the Ninemile feeder and Ninemile 

Creek into the Barge Canal.
HUDSON BIVER BASIN 163

NINEMILE FEEDER NEAR HOLLAND PATENT, N. 7.

LOCATION. At mouth of Ninemile feeder, 4 miles east of Holland Patent, Oneida 

County, half a mile below highway bridge near farm of P. A. Wade, which 

is 4 miles south and 1 mile west from Barneveld.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 5,1919, to September 30,1923. Operation of station 

was assumed by Department of State Engineer and Surveyor July 1, 1921.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day graph water-stage recorder on right bank; inspected 

by D. G. Humphrey.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge half a mile above gage 

or by wading.

CONTROL. Suppressed weir of concrete with a lip about 1.5 feet high and a 

spillway inclined about 1:2; permanent.

REGULATION. Flow in the feeder is regulated by gates at the intake of the 

canal just below the power plant at Trenton Falls.

ICE. Feeder canal not in operation during winter.

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

defined between 30 and 200 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory except as indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage heights 

determined by inspection of gage-height graph, or for days of considerable 

fluctuation, by averaging discharge for intervals of day. Records excellent.

Discharge measurements of Ninemile feeder near Holland Patent, N. Y., during the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

June 3

28

Made by 

A. W. Harrington .....

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.02

1.84

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

51.5

120

Date

21

Made by 

A. W. Harrington . ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.82

1.84

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

117

117

24175 25f WSP 561 12
164 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ninemile feeder near Holland ( Patent, N. Y., for 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 ___ _ ___________ . _________ ......

2.... _____ . .. ___ . _____ . _____ . __ .......

3. ___ , _________ - _ . _________ .. __ .. .....

4. .. __ . ____ .... _________ .... __ .. ___ .

5

6.. __ . _ . _ . _________ . ____ . _______

7 . _____________________________ -

8 .. .-. __ ............ _ . .

fl _ ______________________ ________

10 ,. 

11. ____ . _________ . ____ . __________

12.. __ .... __ ... _______________________

13

14.............. ............ __ ...................

15.. _ . ____________________ . ______ . ....

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

17 ...... 

18. ___________________________ - ___ .

19 . .

20. __ . _ . _ . _ . _______________________

22. 

21 

__________________________________

..

23.. _________ . _______________________

24... ______ . _ . ___ . __ . _______________

25. _______ . _________________________

26. _______________ . _______ . _________ .

27 ....

28. . . 

29. ______ .: _________ . ____ .. _______ .

30

31... _ ._ . _ .......

Oct.

122

124

124

123

122

120

120

119

118

120

118

90

8

8

7

7

8

6

6

6

5

5

6

8

6

5

5

5

4

4

4

Nov.

1 

6

6

5

5

5

4

4

4

4

4

14

13

7

6

5

6

5

5

4

6

June

56

116

118

119

124

121

118

118

118

118

118

118

118

118

118

118

117

117

117

118

119

118

122

119

120

119

118

July

110

118

118

117

118

117

117

117

118

117

117

117

118

118

118

122

118

118

118

118

118

116

117

117

117

117

118

121

117

117

117

Aug.

116

116

116

11.6

115

116

117

115

116

117

118

118

118

117

117

117

117

118

118

118

118

118

118

118

118

118

118

119

118

118

118

Sept.

118

US

118

118

118

118

118

121

118

118

117

116

lift

115

116

114

113

114

115

116

118

117

113

113

113

113

112

112

113

110

NOTE. Discharge, Nov. 1-4, estimated, and Oct. 12, as indicated in above table, from recorder graph; 

mean daily gage heights Oct. 13,14, Nov. 5, 6, and 7 estimated from recorder graph; automatic record 

either faulty or missing.

Diversion discontinued for winter Oct. 12,1922.

Monthly discharge of Ninemile feeder near Holland Patent, N, Y., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 192S

Month

November 1-24 ____ . _______________________ . .....

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

August __ ___ _ .. ... . __ .

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

124 

14 

124 

122 

119 

121

Minimum

4 

4 

56 

110 

115 

110

Mean

49.5 

5.8

116 

117 

117 

116

NOTE. See footnote to table of daily discharge.
HUDSON RIVER BASIN

POESTEN KILL NEAR TROY, N. Y.

LOCATION. 500 feet below steel highway bridge on Troy-Eagle Mills road, 1^ 

miles west of Eagle Mills, Rensselaer Cotfnty, 3 miles east of Troy, and 4^ 

miles below mouth of Quaken Kill.

DRAINAGE AREA. Not determined.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 15 to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day graph water-stage recorder installed August 15, 1923, 

on left bank. Recorder inspected by students of Rensselaer Polytechnic 

Institute, under direction of Department of Geodesy and Surveying.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 500 feet below gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Solid rock ledge; permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period July 15 to September 

30,1923, from water-stage recorder, 2.13 feet at 10 a. m. August 29 (discharge, 

178 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.89 foot at 5 p. m. July 23 and 

7.30 a. m. July 24 (discharge, 4.5 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation probably affected by ice.

REGULATION. Some regulation on Quaken Kill due to storage reservoirs for 

water supply for city of Troy.

DIVERSIONS. The city of Troy diverts water t'or its water supply from Quaken 

Kill about 1 mile below Quakenkill. During low water this diversion 

amounts to the entire flow of the Quaken Kill at this point.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve fairly well denned between 2 and 2,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder 

satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean 

daily gage height determined by inspection of gage-height graph, or for days 

of considerable fluctuation, by averaging discharge for intervals of day. 

Records good.

Discharge measurements of Poesten Kill near Troy, N. Y., during the period July

14 to Sept. 80, 1928

[Made by E. B. Shupe]

Date

July 14 __ . ...

29........

30 __ .. _

31........

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.09

1.75

1.53

1.34

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

7.38

88.4

49.5

22.9

.Date

11 ........

16 __ . ...

1Q

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.21

.92

1.08'

OQ

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

14.3

4.70

9.50

6.'iS9

Date

Sept. 10...:....

13........

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.55

1.65

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

52.2

 66.3

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Poesten Kill near Troy, N. Y., for the period July

15 to Sept. 30, '1923

Day

l ___

2 ........

3 ___ ..

4 ........

5 ____ .

6 _____

7 ........

8 ........

9 __ . ...

10 ........

July Aug.

15

16

9.8

16

16

14

8.3

6.0

5.3

Sept.

16

11

9 3

9.3

8.0

7.3

6.0

16

115

58

Day

11 ___ .

12 ........

14 __ . ...

15 ........

16 ..... ...

17 _ . ....

18 ........

10

20 ........

July

8.6

16

15

8.6

5.6

Aug.

5.0

5.0

28

14

8.3

6.7

5.9

6.0

Sept.

32

20

51

42

23

18

16

12

10

9.6

Day

21 ........

22 __ ....

23 _ .. ...

24 _

25 ........

26 ____ .

97

28 _ T . _

29 ........

30 . _ . ...

31 .... . ...

July

5.0

4.7

4.6

4.7

7.3

7.0

8.6

47

84

47

26

Aug.

6.3

6.0

6.3

6.3

5.4

5.3

5.3

7.0

124

71

29

Sept.

23

44

40

47

4S6

25

19

18

68

55

NOTE. Discharge, July 15 to Aug. 15, ascertained from mean daily gage heights determined from 

plotting staff gage readings, obtained during construction, on recorder graph sheets and a comparison 

with records from recorder after completion of installation.
166 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

M onthly discharge of Poesten Kill near Troy, N. Y.,for the period July 15 to Sept.

Month

Julyl5-31. _ . __ . __ ..... _ ... __ ............. __ . _ ........

August. __ ... _______________________ . ......

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

84 

124 

115

Minimum

4.6 

5.0 

6.0

Mean

20.4 

16.2 

28.8

NOTE. The above figures do not represent the natural flow from the basin because of the diversion 

from the Quaken Kill by the city of Troy for water-supply purposes.

WALLKILL RIVER AT PELLETS ISLAND MOUNTAIN, N. Y.

LOCATION. At highway bridge in Pellets Island Mountain, Orange County, 

4J^ miles south of Middletown and 5^ miles below mouth of Pochuck 

Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. 385 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 29, 1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain gage on downstream side of highway bridge, installed January 17, 

1920. Previous readings were made on temporary staff gage attached to 

pile on right bank under bridge. Gage read by Michael Meduski.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from downstream side of highway bridge 

or by wading 2 miles below.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel mostly silt and control coarse gravel; probably fairly permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 17,0 feet 

(0.70 foot backwater effect from ice) at 5. p. m. March 19 (discharge, 5,200 

second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 7.39 feet from 5 p. m. August 20 to 

7 a. m. August 24 (discharge, 18 second-feet).

1920-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 20.7 feet at 7.30 a. m. March 16, 

1920 (discharge, 8,350 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, that of August 

20-24, 1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation usually affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent, except as affected 

by ice. Rating curve well defined between 30 and 3,500 second-feet. Gage 

read to half-tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying 

mean daily gage height to rating table. Records good, except during period 

of ice effect, for which they are fair.

Discharge measurements of Wallkill River at Pellets Island Mountain, N.Y., during 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1928

Date

Jan. 25

Feb. 11

27

Made by Qage 

height

Feet 

"10.99

oQ 1^

»8.7l

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

983

oen

211

Date

Apr. 13

14

Made by 

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

9.85

9.70

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

651

557

Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
HUDSON RIVEK BASIN 167

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Wallkill River at Pellets Island Mountaijn,, N. F., 

for the year ending Sept. 80, 1923 \

Day

l. ___ . __

2 __ . ___ .

3 ____ .- __

4__ . ___

5- __ 

6.. ___ . ___

7.., . __ -

8.. __ ... __

9. .. 

10... . _.. ...

11... __ ... ....

12...... _____

13 

14... ______ .

15 __ .. _ . _ .

16 _____ ......

17. __

18. __

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

20 .

22 __ i._ _ .

23 . 

24. ..- __ .

25 

26 

97

28 . 

29 __ . __

30. . 

31 

Oct.

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

76

92

119

138

179

179

. 138

110

101

92

84

81

76

68

68

60

92

76

81

84

65

71

65

53

Nov.

53

56

60

60

71

84

84

92

92

84

84

84

71

68

71

65

56

53

60

60

68

76

68

60

53

53

53

53

46

53

Dec.

56

53

53

fjR

53

53

60

101

84

53

87

81

92

92

84

71

68

68

71

76

81

84

68

68

68

71

81

110

158

190

190

Jan.

190

485

502

612

690

700

600

420

300

260

280

280

260

240

220

180

180

360

800

800

1,000

900

900

850

850

750

650

Feb.

550

500

550

550

550

500

460

420

400

380

360

320

300

300

300

240

300

280

200

200

220

220

200

180

180

180

200

200

Mar.

200

240

280

600

1,200

1,300

1,400

1,600

1,600

1,500

1,400

1,400

1,500

1,700

1,700

1,700

2,600

3,600

5,000

4,800

4,700

4,500

4,310

4,130

3,770

3,100

2,340

1,930

1,350

1,250

1,150

Apr.

1,000

770

770

730

815

1,250

1,250

1,200

1,050

950

860

730

650

538

468

434

401

369

308

308

279

279

252

226

202

179

179

179

401

690

May

690

538

418

323

294

239

202

202

168

214

294

252

451

538

294

226

338

323

338

323

354

612

385

502

434

385

279

226

190

179

148

June

138

119

119

148

294

308

770

1,250

1,100

730

485

385

308

226

202

190

158

138

128

119

119

119

91

82

82

82

82

91

99

99

July

74

66

66

82

82

86

82

66

66

66

66

66

54

52

AK

45

AK

38

38

38

32

26

26

26

26

32

52

66

82

82

74

Aug.

66

59

52

52

52

, 38

38

38

38

DO

35

32

28

26

26

. 26

26

25

22

20

18

18

18

20

22

22

22

22

26

26

26

Sept.

26

26

26

26

. 26

26

26

32

66

138

101

91

52

45

38

32

26

26

26

26

32

59

91

148

128

119

86

79

66

64

NOTE. Discharge, Jan. 9-13, estimated; gage heights, dpubtful. Discharge, Jan. 6 to Mar. 19, determined from gage heights corrected for ice effect by means of three discharge measurements and study of 

gage-height graph and weather records.

Monthly discharge of Wallkill River at Pellets Island Mountain, N. F., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 385 square miles]

Month

April _ . __ ______ .... _ ..... 

July... _ .. 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

179 

92 

190 

1,000 

550 

5,000 

1,250 

690 

1,250 

86 

66 

148

5,000

Minimum

53 

46 

53 

180 

180 

200 

179 

148 

82 

26 

18 

26

18

Mean

86.1 

66.4 

83.3 

499 

330 

2,190 

591 

334 

275 

56.4 

31.5 

58.4

385

Per 

square 

mile

0.224 

.172 

.216 

1.30 

.857 

5.69 

1.54 .868' 

.714 

.146 

.082 

.152

1.00

Kun-ofi in 

inches

0.26 

.19 

.25 

1.50 

.89 

6.56 

1.72 

1.00 

.80 

.17 

.09 

.17

13.60
168 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

HACKENSACK RIVER BASIN

HACKENSACK RIVER AT NEW MILFORD, N. J.

LOCATION. At pumping plant of Hackensack Water Co., New Milford, Bergen

County, 3)^ miles below mouth of Dwars Kill.

DRAINAGE AREA. 115 square miles (measured on topographic map). 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 28, 1921, to September 30,1923. 

GAGE. Vertical staff in pool about 30 feet above South spillway dam and 500

feet north of pumping station; read by Edward L. Weidig. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Measured from highway bridge at Oradell, half a

mile upstream. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. The two spillways and sluice gates at the pumping

plant forebay form the control. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during the year, 3.60 feet

at 10 a. m. March 17 (discharge, 1,450 second feet); no water going over

dams during a great part of the time (see table of daily discharge).

1922-1923: Maximum stage recorded, that of March 17, 1923; no water

going over dams during a great part of each year. 

DIVERSIONS. Water is diverted above the control by the Hackensack Water

Co. This diversion is measured by Venturi meter and included in the

table of monthly discharge. 

REGULATION. Flow is regulated at the storage dam of the Hackensack Water

Co. at Oradell, 1 mile upstream. Monthly discharge, January to September,

1923, corrected for storage; no correction prior to January 1, 1923. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent; not affected by ice. Rating

curve well defined between 40 and 900 second-feet. Gage read to even hundredths once a day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating

table daily gage height. Records fairly good. 

COOPERATION. Gages read by an employee of the Hackensack Water Co.

Discharge measurements of Hackensack River at New Milford, N. J., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 192S

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

25 __ ... __ ......

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.06

2.41

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

348

568

Date

Jan. 25.............. __ ....

26

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.76

2.04

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

822

337
169

Daily discharge, in second-feet, 4$ Hackensack Rider at New Milford, N. J.,for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

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.

0

Nov.

0

99

234

305

274

7

0

137

122

1

7

1 °

Dec.

0

0

7

0

1

0

0

0

0

114

0

37

32

Jan.

114

530

918

284

137

66

10

14

14

18

7

14

14

14

0

129

274

0

14

22

129

466

700

253

253

316

66

188

179

170

99

Feb.

114

107

114

114

114

99

107

92

114

107

122

114

92

72

99

99

99

92

92

99

92

92

92

54

54

48

42

107

Mar.

99

37

66

66

263

700

630

562

373

154

145

154

497

497

497

735

1,310

1,310

1,230

995

434

434

434

373

466

466

404

284

274

225

234

Apr.

79

66

72

79

263

466

344

170

162

162

225

145

99

99

92

107

107

85

85

54

54

54

54

54

48

48

37

54

27

842

May

562

274

129

129

59

59

48

14

22

0

54

42

42

244

85

66

66

54

66

137

85

295

48

54

22

54

32

27

22

27

18

June

18

0

14

10

10

1

7

4

10

7

7

42

37

37

37

10

14

10

10

10

7

0

0

10

0

14

0

10

1

0

Jury

0

7

0

7

4

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

7

1

0

0

14

10

1

0

0

0

27

0

7

0

0

0

0

14

0

Aug.

0

7

0

0

1

0

0

7

7

4

0

7

0

14

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

10

0

0

0

14

0

e

0

0

0

Sept.

0

Monthly discharge of Hackensack River at New Milford, N. J.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 115 square miles]

Montb

October __ . _ , _ . ___ ________

December _______ . _________

February. ___ . _________ . . ...

July .. .. ....,.....

Discharge in second-feet

Observed

Maximum

0 

305 

114 

918 

122 

1,310 

842 

562 

42 

27 

14 

0

1,310

Minimum

0 

0 

0 

0 

42 

37 

27 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0

0

Mean

0 

39.5 

6.29 

175 

94.4 

463 

141 

91.5 

11.2 

3.4 

2.4 

0

85.9

Gain or loss 

in storage 

at Oradell 

reservoir 

plus diversion

58.9 

56.6 

55.9 

87 

47.6 

66 

62 

55.5 

57.1 

31.0 

19.4 

 48.4

54.1

Corrected for 

storage and 

diversion

Mean

58.9 

96.1 

62.2 

262 

142 

529 

203 

147 

68.3 

34.4 

21.8 

48.4

140

Per 

square 

mile

0.512 

.836 

.541 

2.28 

1.23 

4.60 

1.77 

1.28 

.594 

.299 

.190 

.421

1.22

Runoff in 

inches

0.59 

.93 

.62 

2.63 

1.28 

5.30 

1.98 

1.48 

.66 

.34 

.22 

.47

16.50

NOTE. No storage correction for October, November, and December.
170 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

PA88AIC RIVER BASIN

PASSAIC RIVER NEAR MILLINGTON, N. J.

LOCATION. At highway bridge known as Davis Bridge, 1 mile above Millington, 

Somerset County, 1^ miles below mouth of Black Brook, and three-fourths 

mile above gaging station formerly maintained at Millington.

DRAINAGE AREA. 55 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 10, 1921, to September 30, 1923. At Millington three-fourths mile downstream, November 25, 1903, to July 15, 1906.

GAGE. Inclined staff gage on right bank 400 feet below Davis Bridge until 

September 1, 1923, when gage was destroyed; read by Mrs. A. H. Schmidt.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading near gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel coarse gravel and rock; control is narrow 

section in channel and rocky riffle just below, 100 feet below gage.

EXTREMES OP D ISCH ARGE. Maximum stage during year not determined. Water 

above gage several days in March (maximum mean discharge estimated 700 

second-feet March 18); minimum stage recorded 3.29 feet August 21 (discharge, 3.0 second feet).

1903-1906; 1922-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 7.50 feet, March 8, 1904 

(discharge, 2,000 second-feet); minimum stage, that of August 21, 1923. 

Stage of October, 1903, flood unknown.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation usually not seriously affected by ice during winter.

REGULATION. None.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent. Rating curve well defined beween 5 and 500 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice a day. Discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage height, and 

estimated by comparison with records for near-by stations.

Discharge measurements of Passaic River near Millington, N. J., during the year

ending Sept. 80, 1928

Date

Nov. 15

15

Jan. 12

Feb. 9

Mar. 29

Made by 

__ .do.... _ . .........

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

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

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.47

3.47

4.17

3,97

4.83

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

8.2

8.0

52

35.5

106

Date

July 25

Aug. 16

1ft

31

Sept. 28

Made by 

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

.....do. _ . ____ . ...

Gage 

height

. Feet 

3.69

3.32

3.32

3.38

C)

Discharge

See.- ft. 

19.0

4.2

4.3

7.0

6.1

Gage covered.
PASSAIC RIVER BASIN 171

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Passaic River near Millington, N. J., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

I....... __ ... __ ..

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.

11

9

7

7

7

7

7

11

14

17

15

14

12

10

10

111111

10

8

8

8

9

12

12

11

g

9

8

9

8

Nov.

8

19

19

11

14

15

10

9

9

9

9

10

11

Q

7

7

7

8

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

Dec.

7

7

7

10

19

19

14

14

14

11

11

14

9

9

14

12

14

14

11

8

14

11

11

11

11

11

12

44

59

77

169

Jan.

259

360

Oftfi

169

114

64

51

51

64

51

51

51

40

36

36

36

36

33

27

68

121

114

114

121

121

121

92

77

68

59

Feb.

48

48

CQ

68

55

41

40

40

37

48

51

36

40

37

V7

44

48

44

40 33

29

30

29

21

36

48

48

51

Mar.

51

55 ins

91 ft

AVQ

259

1QQ

199

f OQ

 mo

143

169

OAK

406

375

375

650

700

. 588

430

330

234

246

246

222

188

160

135

321

92

82

Apr.

68

59

59

68

ino

160

151 too

114

97

77

64

59

51

AQ

48

44

40

40

36

04

30

29

28

24

24

23

23

234

375

May

315

222 toe

Q7

82

64

51

48

48

.44

40

40

48

40

37

36

44

33

29

26

44

44

36

24

19

16

14

13

12

10

10

June

10

9

10

27

10

12

91

4ft

40

25

15

12

11

9

- 10

9'

8

7

7

7

6

6

6

6

6

6

5

5

6

6

July

6

6

15

16

g

10

10

8

7-

6

6

5

5

17

23

17

1?

8

5

5

7

10

16

14

13

10

10

9

8

Aug.

7

6

6

6

6

6

6

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

4

4

4

4

4

3

4

5

4

4

4

5

5

6

10

6

NOTE. Daily discharge estimated Oct. 24, 25, Dec. 25, Jan. 14, Feb. 18, Mar. 17, 18, and 20. 

destroyed Sept. 1; mean discharge estimated for September, 9 second-feet.

Gage

Monthly discharge of Passaic River near Mittington, N. J., for the year ending Sept.

SO,1923

[Drainage area, 55 square miles]

Month

December.... ____ . __ .. __ ..........

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

July. . -...- _ __ ................

September _ , _______ '.... ................

The year _________ . ...............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

17 

,15 

169 

360 

68 

700 

375 

315 

48 

23 

10

700

Minimum

7 

7 

7 

27 

21 

51 

23 

10 

5 

5 

3

3

Mean

10.1 

8.9 

21.1 

100 

42.5 

258 

78.1 

55.5 

12.5 

.10.0 

5.1 

9.0

51.2

Per 

square 

mile

0.184 

.162 

.384 

1.82 

.773 

4.69 

1.42 

1.01 

.227 

.182 

.0927 

.164

.931

Eun-off in 

inches

0.21 

.18 

.44 

2.10 

.80 

5.41 

l;58 

1.16 

.25 

.21 

.11 

.18

12.63

NOTE.-^Mean discharge for September estimated by comparison with records for near-by streams.
172 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

ROCKAWAY RIVER AT BOONTON, N. J.

LOCATION. At dam of Jersey City waterworks at Boonton, Morris County. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 119 square miles (measured on topographic maps). 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1906, to September 30, 1923. 

GAGES. Elevation of water surface in reservoir determined by measuring from

a reference point on dam to water surface with a graduated rod. Read

once daily by an employee of Jersey City waterworks.

Automatic water-stage recorder on left bank about one-quarter of a mile

below dam, operated by an employee of Jersey City waterworks. 

DETERMINATION OP DISCHARGE. Discharge over dam, January 1, 1906, to

March 18, 1918, determined from elevation' of water surface in the reservoir

and rating curve for spillway. Discharge since March 3, 1918, determined

at gaging station below dam.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. For gaging station made by wading near waterstage recorder.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. For gaging station coarse gravel, probably permanent. 

REGULATION. Records are corrected for storage above dam. 

DIVERSION. Water diverted to Jersey City through pipe line measured by

Venturi meter. Records corrected for this diversion. 

COOPERATION. Gage-height records and records of diversion furnished by the

bureau of water, Department of Streets and Public Improvements, Jersey

City, N. J.

Discharge measurements of Rockaway River at Boonton, N. J., during the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn] 

Date

NOT. 6 __ .....

6

6..... __

Qage 

height

Feet 

1.95

1.80

1.60

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

223

188

148

Date

9 , 9..... _ .

Gage 

height

Feet 

1 45

1.07

. 68

Discharge

Sec.-ft 

119

54

13.4

Date

Nov. 13 __ ...

13 __ ....

13 __ . ...

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.22

.80

.89

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

0.3

22.7

32.2

Monthly discharge of Rockaway River at Boonton, N. J.,for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 119 square miles]

Month

November __________________ ___

January

May

July . .. 

September.. ______ . __ . ________ ..

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

118

254 

758 

232 

1,100 

702 

431 

798 

71

1,100

Minimum

0.6 

66

144 

96

51

2.5

Mean

52.9 

48.4 

66.1 

230 

132 

523 

257 

190 

136 

39.2 

16.3 

40.0

145

Per 

square 

mile

0.445 

.407 

.555 

1.93 

1.11 

4.39 

2.16 

1.60 

1.14 

.329 

.137 

.336

1.22

Run-Off 

in inches

0151 

.45 

.64 

2.22 

1.16 

5.06 

2.41 

1.84 

1.27 

.38 

.16 

.37

16.56

S"OTE. No correction made for evaporation from surface of reservoir.
PASSAIG JEtrVER BASIN 173

WHIPPANY RIVER AT MORRISTOWN, N. J.

LOCATION. At Morristown sewage-disposal plant, three-fourths mile below 

Morristbwn, Morris County, and 8 miles above mouth of river.

DRAINAGE AREA. 29 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 26, 1921, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank 150 feet above chlorination house of sewage 

disposal plant; read under direction of William H. Frapwell.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel sand and fine gravel; control is riffle 50 feet 

'below gage. Right bank is overflowed at very high stages.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded, 4.90 feet during night of 

March 16-17 (discharge estimated, about 600 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded, 0.82 foot several days in August and September (discharge, 7 

second-feet).

1921-1923: Maximum stage 5.40 feet from estimated graph about 5 p. m. 

July 1, 1922 (discharge, estimated 700 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded, 0.80 foot at 5.30 p. m. October 5 and 7, 1921 (discharge, 6.3 

second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affqcted by ice during extreme cold.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent, except for few days in January 

and February when morning gage readings were ice affected. Rating 

curve well defined between 8 and 350 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths 

twice daily. Discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily 

gage height. Records good.

COOPERATION. Gage read by an employee of the commissioner of streets and 

sewers, city of Morristown.

Discharge measurements of Whippany River at Morristown, N. J., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1928

Date

Feb. 10

Mar. 29

Made by 

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

height

Feet 

1.13

1.59

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

27.2

70

Date

Aug. 31

Made by 

J. W. Bones ... ........

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.87

Discharge

Sec. -ft. 

10.6
174 SUEFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Whippany River at Morristown, N. J., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1923

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.

17

17

17

17

17

17

22

30

30

39

28

21

18

18

18

18

18

17

16

16

16

16

17

22

18

17

16

16

16

16

16

Nov.

16

16

31

23

1Q

18

20

19

17

16

16

16

17

17

18

21

17

16

16

18

17

16

16

16

14

14

14

16

16

16

Dec.

16

16

14

14

qq

23

17

20

25

22

16

19

is

16

19

18

24

25

22

16

17

19

18

18

18

20

25

86

50

34

23

Jan.

309

d.O

41*3A

QQ

9Q

Q1

29

90

OQ

26

OQ

23

OQ

30

34

20

23

OO

57

142

60

42

54

39

37

33

OO

29

31

Feb.

QO

OQ

41

40

QQ

OQ

29

20

OO

91

20

26

35

42

QQ

33

26

25

25

25

24

24

23

25

25

25

33

39

Mar.

OQ

48

01

163

163

70

76K<7

AQ

52

57

142

149

QQ

309

411

178

178

199

116

116

116

142

98

92

81

76

58

65

65

Apr.

50

57

i KQ

70

19O

156

76

70

65

58

56

52

KO

4O

48

49

47

46

45

44

43

42

39

38

38

36

35

35

326

86

May

60

53

50

51

ifi

46

43

41

50

45

41

44

62

40

QQ

40

48

36

35

QQ

59

43

35

31

31

27

22

25

23

22

22

Jane

OQ

23

Q1

00

97

OQ

60

34

OQ

97

26

25

OQ

26

99

22

21

17

17

16

16

18

16

14

23

16

17

14

July

14

1Q

Q9

qq

20

1Q

16

14

14

14

14

12

19

1ft

22

15

12

19

1111

19

12

16

13

11

13

15

14

15

Aug.

14

1Q

12

36

v>

16

14

19

19

10

10

10

10

10

8

8

8

10

11

8

10

8

7

7

7

7

10

26

13

10

Sept.

7

97

25

16

9

9

g

8

7

7

7

7

7

45

20

15

22

14

11

11

11

11

8

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 30, Jan 30, Feb. 6, 8, 12, 15-18, 20, and 24. Daily 

discharge estimated by comparison with records for near-by streams.

Monthly discharge of Whippany River at Morristown, N. J., for the year ending

Sept. 80, 1923

[Drainage area, 29 square miles]

Month

April . . . 

May ____ ____ ... _ .... . ......

June .

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

September . .... . ....

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

39 

31 

86 

309 

42 

411 

 326 

' 60 

178 

33 

36 

45

411

Minimum

16 

14 

14 

20 

20 

39 

35 

22 

14 

11 

7 

7

7

Mean

19.3 

17.4 

23.3 

48.7 

29.0 

118 

66.5 

39.7 

31.7 

15.6 

12.2 

12.3

36.2

Per 

square 

mile

0.666 

.600 

.803 

1.68 

1.00 

4.07, 

2.29 

1.37 

1.09 

.538 

.421 

.424

1.25

Run-off in

inches

0.77 

.63 

.97 

1.94 

1.04 

169 

2.66 

1.68 

1.22 

.62 

.49 

.47

16.98
PASSAIC EIVEE BASIN 175

RAMAPO RIVER NEAR MAHWAH, N. J.

LOCATION. At concrete highway bridge 1 mile west of Mahwah, Bergen County, 

three-fourths mile below mouth of Mahwah River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 118 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 10, 1903, to July 31, 1914, and from September 

1, 1922, to September 30, 1923. Records from 1907 to 1914 consist of gage 

heights only published by United States Weather Bureau.

GAGE. Chain gage on downstream side of bridge used from 1903 to 1914. 

Automatic water-stage recorder on right bank just below bridge, installed 

September 1, 1922; operated by Clarence Wanamaker.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading 150 feet downstream.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Coarse gravel; control is gravel riffle 150 feet below 

bridge, probably permanent. t

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period September 1, 1922, to 

September 30, 1923, from water-stage recorder, 6.47 feet at 9 p. m. March 17 

(discharge, 1,330 second-feet); minimum stage, 1.57 feet at 9 a. m. September 

20, 1923 (discharge, 11 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice only during short periods of extreme weather.

REGULATION. Daily distribution of flow affected by water powers at points 

upstream.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation probably permanent, except as affected by 

ice during short periods. Rating curve well defined between 10 and 1,100 

second-feet. Daily discharge determined from automatic records by use 

of discharge integrator. Records very good.

Discharge measurements of Ramapo River near Mahwah, N. J,, during the period 

Sept. 1,1922, to Sept. 80, 1928

Date

1922 

Sept. 7 

8

15 

Oct. 6 

6

Dec. 16

Made byOtto Lauterhahn. ..... 

... -do ...... ...........

 do..... __ ........ 

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

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

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.95 

2.83

2.57 

2.21 

2.13

2.22

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

187 

158

109 

59.9 

47.6

60

Date

1923 

Jan. 31 

Mar. Ifr

21 

22 

Apr. 2

July 21

Made byOtto Lauterhahn 

__ .do _____ ... __

__ do __ _ ..... 

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

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

O. W. HartwelL... ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.82 

3.37

4.73 

4.83 

3.27

1.81

1.63

Discharge

Sec.Jt. 

160 

302

709 

751 

270

23.8

12.5

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ramapo River near Mahwah, N. /., for the period 

Sept. 1, 1922, to Sept. 80, 1928

Day

1_.__ . _

2 _______ . _ .. ......

3. ________ .... ....

4 ....

5. _ .... _ . ___ . ....

6. .._........__.___

7 ____ .. __ . __ . ...

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

9 __ . _______ . .....

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

Sept.

80

60

43

352

388

186

180

142

112

99

Day

11 ______ . __ ... ...

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

13........... ____ .....

14 __ . _________ ...

15. _____________

16._. .................

17 _________ .. .....

18 .. . __ ... ..

19. . _ ...........

9ft

Sept.

93

128

130

97

88

75

58

77

61

68

Day

21 _____ _____ ....

22 ... -. .

23 , ......

24 ______ - ___ ... ....

25.. - -

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

27 . _ ._ _______

28 _____ .......... ....

29.. __ ... . 

30 .. ....

Sept.

60

37

57

35

55

52

54

45

40

36
176 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Ramapo River near Mahwah, N. /., for the period 

Sept. 1, 1922, to Sept. SO, 1923 Continued

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.

m

35

36

36

38

40

46

37

47

74

99

92

73

62

35

50

54

45

36

38

31

38

47

40

37

48

36

40

29

33

29

Nov.

37

38

41

35

28

Qfi

38

51

30

OJ

57

36

V7

36

34

40

39

41

31

38

42

39

37

27

38

25

27

30

28

23

Dec.

32

25

26

26

OJ,

46

35

31

51

OQ

38

36

46

OA

48

44

38

4Q

40

38

33

47

55

31

45

53

65

95

65

60

55

Jan.

COA

1,020

603

no A

297

244

174

190

146

147

161

136

137

]21

113

81

105

94

225

650

655

480

417

335

262

222

200

180

160

Feb.

160

188

17?

154

164

iqi

124

117

105

|116

120

138

122

111

86

88

83

80

75

70

63

96

82

82

Mar.

QQ

Qfi

406

677

607

477

427

Ql C

280

261

367

AQA

542

472

670

1,300

1,200

1,040

840

720

770

1,120

1,270

i fld.n

775

625

520

404

379

332

Apr.

266

250

97A

406

575

460

379

QQO

2S5

252

997

208

188

171

167

1 K.9

140

122

110

105

Qs

90

86

83

97

777

671

May

436

337

282

254

256

OOO

156

204

200

163

164

931

180

148

168

258

191 i *\±

OQfi

263

201

167

141

123

110

103

QQ

on

04.

June

78

70

73

124

140

146

325

360

9ASt

107

142

105

100

OH

on

73

74

66

59

51

48

40

39

45

72

53

47

July

QQ

41

42

43

en

60

CO

49

40

36

36

qj.

Q1

26

26

9*

25

S\A

93

24

23

22

20

19

91

20

29

28

26

18

17

Aug.

20

1C

19

10

24

19

1Q

1Q

OJ

97

19

21

1C

20

19

17

18

17

17

17

IS

19

17

17

16

13

16

18

23

20

20

Sept,

9<L

24

IS

17

16-

16

16-

23

40>

v>

46

2*

23

23

20

19-

19-

19

ISIS

27

2T

78-

10369-

60*

4S

3730-

24

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 29,31, Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, and Feb. 24 Discharge 

determined from one discharge measurement, study of weather records, and comparison with records for 

near-by streams. Discharge estimated by comparison with records for near-by streams for June 14-16 and 

July 22 and 23.

Monthly discharge of Ramapo River near Mahwah, N. J.^.for. the period Sept.

1, 1922, to Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 118 square miles]

Month

1922 

September ___ * ___________ ........

1922-23 

October.. __________ ____ __ . .....

December ____ _______________

February..; _____________ ............

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

June ___ .., ___________ _____ __

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

August ____ ___ . __ . __ __ 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

388

99 

57 

. 95 

1,020 

188 

1,300 

777 

436 

360 

60 

34 

103

1,300

Minimum

35

29 

23

25 

81 

63 

83 

83 

84 

39 

17 

13 

16

13

Mean

99.6

45.6 

36.1 

43.5 

285 

117 

602 

250 

192 

105 

31.3 

19.3 

32.6

147

Per 

square 

mile

0.844

.386 

.306 

.369 

2.42 

.992 

5.10 

2.12 

1.63 

.890 

.265 

.164 

.276

1.25

Run-off in 

inches

0.94

.44 

.34 

.43 

2.79 

1.03 

5.88 

2.36 

1.88 

.99 

.31 

.19 

.31

16. 95
PASSAIC EIVER BASIN 177

RAMAPO RIVER AT POMPTON LAKES, N. J.

LOCATION. At municipal hydroelectric plant in Borough of Pompton Lakes, 

PassaiC| County, 1J^ miles above mouth of Ramapo River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 160 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 29, 1921, to September 30,1923.

GAGES. Head on spillway is indicated by an automatic water-stage recorder at 

right end of dam. A vertical staff gage is located in tailrace 30 feet below 

draft tubes of turbines. This gage is read hourly, and together with automatic recorder above dam indicates head on turbines. On September 24, 

1923, a water-stage recorder was installed in tailrace. Wicket-gate opening 

for each turbine is recorded hourly from indicators on turbine governors. 

Recorders operated and gages read by power-house operators.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from temporary footbridge over tailrace 

and from cable 300 feet below dam.

DETERMINATION OP DISCHARGE. Flow at this station determined by computing 

discharge over spillway and through each of two turbines'.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period October 1, 1921, to 

. September 30, 1923, indicated by high-water mark 2.37 feet at midnight 

March 27,1922 (discharge about 5,900 second-feet).

REGULATION. Record indicates flow as released by power plant. No correction 

made for storage rn pond or for evaporation from its surface.

ACCURACY. Rating curve for spillway well defined between 100 and 2,500 secondfeet. Discharge rating for turbines is variable. Discharge over spillway 

determined by applying mean daily gage height to rating table and by use 

of discharge integrator. Discharge through turbines determined from hourly 

records of gate opening and discharge rating turbine. Discharge so determined subject to sliding correction because of variations in turbine rating. 

Records fairly good.

COOPERATION. Borough of Pompton Lakes has provided shelter for water-stage 

 recorder, and furnishes power-plant records for computation of discharge.

Measurements of discharge over spillway on Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes, N, J., 

during the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Dec. 6 

24 

Sept. 14

Made byOtto Lauterhahn. _ .. 

.....do....... __ ... 

.....do... 

Gage 

height

Feet. 

0.30 

.16 

.20

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

139 

71 

63

Date

Apr. 19 

20 

May 19

. Made 'byOtto Lauterhahn. 

 .do __._ __. 

 -do .. .........

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.26 

.29 

.30

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

114 

136 

147

Discharge measurements of Ramapo tailrace at Pompton Lakes, N. J., during the 

period Oct. 7, 1921, to Sept. SO, 1923

Date

1921 

Oct. 7

1922 

Sept. 13

13

13

14

14

14

14

14

14

15

15

15

Made by 

Otto Lauterhahn __ ..

. _ .do. __ . __ . _ .

... ..do ....

. _ .do.. __ ... _ .....

__ .do.. __ .. _ .. _ .

.... .do... 

 do . ..

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

 do- .. 

__ do.. __ . __ ....

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

6.75

8.49

7.95

7.89

8.06

8.04

8.38

8.49

8.35

8.17

7.75

7.52

7.68

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

10.9

112

. 68

64

75

71

102

113

99

84

60

42.9

54

Date

1922 

Sept. 15 

15

16 

16

Oct. 4

4

4

22

22

14

1923

Apr. 13

Aug. 17

Made byOtto Lauterhahn _ ... 

 ..do .... 

 do. ... 

 do.. _ . __ .

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

__ .do. __ . _ 

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

... -do. ...... ....

__ .do.. __ ..-.. .....

 . .do ... ... .. 

.... ,do ... .

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

... ..do. __

Gage 

height

Feet 

8.62 

8.52

7.76 

7.79

7.65

7.48

7.32

6.40

6.40

7.30

7.29

8.11

5.97

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

121 

115

56 

59

55

46.3

34.6

*1

4.1

34.6

35.3

77.6

.08
178 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1933, PART I

Monthly discharge of Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes, N. J., for the years ending

Sept. SO, 1922 and 192S

[Drainage area, 160 square miles]

Month

1921-22

December _____

April _ ....... ....

May ________

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

August ............

Discharge in 

second -feet

Mean

73.5

170 

85.2 

242 

880 

480 

375 

301 

227 

134 

122

Per

square 

mile

0.459 

1.06 

.532 

1.51 

5.50 

3.00 

2.34 

1.88 

1.42 

.838 

.762

Run-off 

iu inches

0.51 

1.22 

.61 

1.57 

6.34 

3.35 

2.70 

2.10 

1.64 

.97 

.85

Month

1922-23

July-.. 

The year ....

Discharge in 

second-feet

Mean

56.4 

45.4 

50.4 

376 

171 

870 

343 

263 

133 

45.6 

28.5 

37.8

203 

J

Per 

square 

mile

0.352 

.284 

.315 

2.35 

1.07 

5.44 

2.14 

1.64 

.831 

.285 

.178 

.236

1.27

Run-off 

in inches

0.41 

.32 

.36 

2.71 

1.11 

6.27 

2.39 

1.89 

.93 

.33 

.21 

.26

17.19

NOTE. No correction made for storage in pond or for evaporation from its surface. 

GREENWOOD LAKE AT THE GLENS, XT. J.

LOCATION. On Erie Railroad bridge, 100 feet above dam at The Glens, Passaic 

County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 27.1 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 1, 1898, to November 16, 1903, and June 1, 1907, to 

September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff gage on trestle of railroad bridge; read to half-tenths once 

daily by A. Pepitone.

CONTROL. A masonry dam with two wooden sluice gates. Average elevation 

of spillway crest at gage height 100.0 feet.

EXTREMES OF STAGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, lOl.QOfeet several 

days in March; minimum stage recorded, 97.1 feet September 30.

1898-1903; 1907-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 102.37 feet several days 

in March, 1902 (also gage height was reported as " 2 feet over stage" Approximately 104.0 feet October 9-14, 1903); minimum stage recorded, 93.25 

feet several days in November, 1900.

REGULATION. Greenwood Lake dam was constructed to provide a storage reservoir for water supply of Morris Canal. Sluice gates are operated to augment 

dry-weather flow of Wanaque River.

COOPERATION. Records furnished by John H. Cook, hydraulic engineer of the 

Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures, Paterson, N. J., and the 

Morris Canal & Banking Co.
PASSAIC EIVBE, BASIN 179

Daily gage height, in feet, of Greenwood Lake at The Glens, N. J,, for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

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.

99.75

99.65

99.65

99.6

99.6

99.55

99.5

99.5

99.5

99.5

99.5

99.45

99.45

99.4

99.35

99.3

99.3

99.25

99.2

99.2

QQ IK

99.1

99.1

99.05

99.05

99.0

99.0

98.95

98.95

98.9

98.9

Nov.

98.9

98.9

98.9

98.8

98.8

98.7

98.7

98.7

98.6

98.6

98.6

98.5

98.5

98.5

98.5

98.45

98.45

98.45

98.45

98.4

98.4

98.4

98.4

98.35

98.35

98.3

98.3

98.25

98.2

98.2

Dec.

98.2

98.2

98.2

98.2

98.1

98.1

98.1

98.1

98.1

98.1

98.05

98.05

98.05

98.0

98.0

98.0

98.0

98.0

98.05

98.05

QS 1

98.1

98.15

98.15

98.15

98.2

98.2

98.2

98.2

98 2

98.2

Jan.

98.2

98.2

98.2

98.2

98.4

98.5'

98.6

98.6

98.8

98.8

98.8

99.0

99:0

99.3

99.3

99.3

99.3

99.4

99.4

99.4

99.45

99.5

99.5

99.6

99.6

99.7

99.7

99.7

99.8

99.9

99.9

Feb.

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.1

100.1

100.1

100.1

100.2

100. 2

100.2

100.2

100.2

100.25

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

inn 3

100.35

100.35

100.4

100.4

100.4

100.4

100.4

Mar.

100.4

100.45

100.7

100.7

100.7

100.7

100. 65

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.7

101.0

101.0

101.0

101.0

100.95

100.9

100.9

100.9

100.8

100.8

100.8

100.8

100.8

Apr.

100.8

100.8

100.7

100.7

100.7

100.6

100.6

100.6

100.5

100.5

100. 45

100.45

100.4

100.4

100.3

100.3

100. 25

100.25

100.25

100.25

100.2

100.2

100.2

100.2

100.2

100. 15

100.15

100.1

100.3

100.4

May

100.4

100.4

100.4

100.35

100. 35

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

100.3

inn i

100.4

100.4

100.35

100.35

100.3

100.3

100.3

100. 25

100. 25

100.2

June

100. 15

100.1

100.1

100. 15

100.2

100.3

100.35

100. 35

100.35

100. 35

100.3

100. 25

100.2

100.2

100.2

100.15

100.15

100.15

100.1

100.1

100. 05

100. 05

100.05

100.0

100.0

99.9

99.9

99.9

99.9

99.9

July

99.9

99.9

99.8

99.8

99.8

99.8

99.8

99.7

99.65

99.65

99.65

99.65

99.6

99.6

99.7

99.7

99.7

99. 65-

99.6

99.6

99.55

99.5

99.5

99.45

99.4

99.4

99.4

99.3

99.3

99.3

99.25

Aug.

99.25

99.2

99.15

99.15

99.05

99.05

99.0

99.0

98.95

98.9

98. 9..

98.85

98.8

98.7

98.7

98.65

98.6

£8.6

98.6

98.55

98.5

98.45

98.4

98.35

98.3

98.2

98.1

98.05

98.0

98.0

98.0

Sept.

98.0

97.9

97.8

97.8

97.75

97.7

97.7

97.7

97.7

97.7

97.7

97.6

97.6

97.6

97.5

97.4

97.3

97.3

97.25

97.25

97.2

97.2

97.25

97.3

97.3

97.26

97.2

97.15

97.16

97.1

WANAQTJE RIVER AT GREENWOOD LAKE, N. J.

LOCATION. Just below dam at outlet of Greenwood Lake, at The Glens, Passaic County.

DRAINAGE ABBA. 27 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 13, 1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff on left bank 600 feet below dam. Read by an employee 

of the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading at gage.

.CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Coarse gravel and boulders. Control is riffle of small 

boulders 200 feet below gage, probably permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 2.54 feet at 

4 p. m. March 18 (discharge, 248 second-feet).

1919-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 3.3 feet at 5 p. m. March 14, 1920 

(discharge, about 440 second-feet); minimum stage occurs whenever the 

gates at Greenwood Lake are closed and no water is passing over spillway.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation probably not affected by ice.

REGULATION. Flow regulated by operation of sluice gates at outlet of lake, 

which is a storage reservoir of Morris Canal.

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

defined between 5 and 200 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice 

daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying rating table to mean daily 

gage height. Records good.

COOPERATION. Gage heights observed under direction of the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, and furnished by that commission for 

publication.
180 SURFACE WATEE. SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Discharge measurements of Wanaque River at Greenwood Lake, N. J., during the 

year ending Sept. 80, 1928

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

Feb. 12..___. 

3. ___ ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.53

.50

.23

Discharge

Sec.-ft.

15.8

6.9

Date

4..... _ .

4 _ ......

Gage 

height

Feet

.69

.95

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

10.8

24.8

40.7

Date

4.. ____

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.95

.33

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

39.7

9.6

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Wanaque River at Greenwood Lake , N. J., for 

the year ending Sept. 80, 1928

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

29

29

29

29

29

29

29

29

29

29

29

29

28

28

28

28

28

28

27

27

27

27

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

Nov.

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

. 26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

Dec.

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

20

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

16

Jan.

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

17

\ 17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

Feb.

17

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

17

Mar

17

17

18

18

43

92

142

142

127

114

108

108

108

114

114

120

210

240

240

220

201

192

192

192

174

174

158

134

114

102

92

Apr.

86

76

72

67

72

102

102

92

86

81

76

72

67

58

50

43

43

41

40

38

36

35

32

30

27

25

23

21

43

58

May

58

58

54

50

46

46

42

37

34

34

34

36

43

41

38

40

46

43

41

39

46

50

46

46

43

41

40

36

33

30

26

June

24

23

25

30

32

34

46

54

54

50

43

40

36

32

33

29

25

22

21

20

18

17

16

16

16

16

16

16

15

14

July

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

20

26

25

23

23

23

23

23

23

23

23

22

22

22

22

22

22

23

25

25

25

25

25

Aug.

25

25

25

26

29

28

28

28

28

27

27

27

27

27

27

26

26

30

34

41

50

50

50

50

50

46

46

 46

46

39

31

Sept.

31

31

31

31

39

46

46

46

46

46

36

26

31

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

Monthly discharge of Wanaque River at Greenwood Lake, N. J., for the year ending

Sept. 80, 192S

Month

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

30 

26 

26 

17 

18 

240 

102

Minimum

26 

26 

15 

16 

17 

17 

21

Mean

27.8 

26.0 

20.5 

16.3 

17.5 

131 

56.5

Month

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

The year ..

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

58 

54 

26 

50 

46

240

Minimum

26 

14 

14 

25 

31

14

Mean

41.8 

27.8 

20.9 

34.4 

37.7

38.4
PASSAIC RIVER BASIN 181

WANAQUE RIVER AT WANAQUE, N. J. v

LOCATION. 100 feet below Erie Railroad bridge and 400 feet below highway 

bridge in Wanaque, Passaic County.

DEAINAGE AEEA. 91 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 16, 1903, to December 31, 1905; May 1, 1912, 

to May 1, 1915; and May 13, 1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder on left bank, 100 feet below railroad bridge, in operation since April 2, 1922. Operated by an engineer of 

the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission. Vertical staff gage 

on left bank 100 feet above railroad bridge May 1, 1912, to April 1, 1922. 

Chain gage on upstream side of highway bridge 300 feet above railroad 

bridge, used 1903 to 1905. Each gage at different datum.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading 150 feet 

below water-stage recorder.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Sand and fine gravel. Control is gravel riffle 50 feet 

below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder 

4.17 feet at 3 a. m. March 17 (discharge, 1,220 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded, 0.58 foot December 20 (discharge, 26 second-feet).

1903-1905,1912-1915,1919-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 8.35 feet July 

22 or 23, 1919, determined by level from high-water marks (discharge, 

about 2,100 second-feet); minimum discharge, 16 second-feet several days 

in August, 1921.

REGULATION. Flow regulated by operation of sluice gates at Greenwood Lake, 11 

miles upstream. See record of Wanaque River at Greenwood Lake, N. J., 

for effect of this regulation.

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

Discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. 

Records good.

COOPERATION. Station maintained and gage heights furnished by North Jersey 

District Water Supply Commission.

Discharge measurements of Wanaque River at Wanaque, N. J., during the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

Oct. 5. __ . ...

Mar. 7. __ ....

8.........

20.... __ .

Gage 

height

Feel 

0.67

1.96

2.05

2.75

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

33.4

388

414

671

Date

Mar. 21 _ .....

21. ___ .

29 .

31.. __ .

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.43

2.46

1.89

1.68

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

517

555

362

278

Date

Apr. 2........

Sept. 13 . 

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.50

.66

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

223

33.2
182 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Wanaque River at Wanaque, N. J'., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 192S

Day

1. __ ..... ....

2. ___ ... _____

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

4 ___ ... ..___

5 ___ ... .____

6. ___ .... __

7. __ .... ____

8- __ - ...

9- __ ........

10. __ ... __

11.. __ ... _____

12. ___ ... _____

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

14 1..... __ .

15 ___ ... .____

16. ___ ... _____

17 ___ ... _____

18. __ ... _____

19 ..

20 ____ ..... .

21 ___ ... ___

22. ___ ........

23.. __ ........

24 ___ .... ....

25. __ .... ..___

26. ___ ... _ _

27- __ ........

28... _ .... __

29.. __ ..... _

30. __ ........

31 ____ . __

Oct.

39

44

45

45

45

45

48

72

70

77

81

63

58

a.o

42

42

42

42

41

41

41

41

41

41

41

42

41

42

42

44

44

Nov.

45

46

48

49

49

50

52

54

54

55

56

58

58

60

62

63

64

64

66

72

74

74

74

74

72

66

63

70

70

70

Dec.

60

50

50

40

40

46

33

49

49

40

30

49

44

32

42

33

36

40

32

26

37

32

30

30

30

34

35

83

54

44

40

Jan.

9nn

440

223

180

122

100

83

109

105

01

91

91

90

96

83

74

66

81

77

200

400

290

192

240

174

156

140

122

107

96

Feb.

116

129

120

102

83

94

96

Qfi

01

90

90

87

96

112

79

72

70

74

68

72

70

66

52

50

62

64

68

Mar.

66

72

87

250

470

420

400

344

273

256

325

-inn

440

362

560

1,090

830

795

655

590

590

760

955

690

560

470

440

344

325

290

Apr.

240

223

223

223

256

440

344

308

290

256

223

208

192

186

162

151

137

124

119

112

105

88

94

87

81

77

74

72

655

400

May

290

240

208

192

174

168

154

137

142

ISO

148

142

192

159

140

145

192

159

140

129

192

208

162

145

132

119

109

88

94

85

77

June

74

68

68

97

89

192

223

171

109

88

87

79

89

79

68

62

54

50

46

44

40

38

35

42

64

44

41

38

July

3d.

33

33

34

37

04.

32

31

29

38

a.Q

40

38

37

42

40

37

34

3d.

34

33

32

32

31

34

33

34

37

40

39

38

Aug.

38

38

37

00

38

39

38

38

37

35

34

35

O7

35

34

33

33

32

41

46

55

63

62

60

58

56

56

58

68

62

44

Sept.

40

39

39

39

40

54

55

75

105

64

60

40

35

44

45

45

45

45

45

45

04

58

66

en

62

56

54

50

49

48

NOTE. Daily discharge estimated because of no gage-height record; Dec. 1-5,10,17, 24, 25, 31, June 1, 

7,14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 12,18, 22, 25, and Mar. 4.

Monthly discharge of Wanaque River at Wanaque, N. J., for the year ending

.Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 91 square miles ]

Month

April.......... __ ..___ ..

June _ . _ __ . _ __._ _ _

July...... . _- ,- ..

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

81 

74 

83 

440 

129 

1,090 

655 

290 

223 

49 

68 

105

1,090

Minimum

39 

45 

26 

66 

50 

66 

72 

77 

35 

29 

32 

35

26

Mean

48.1 

61.1 

- 41.0 

150 

85.5 

469 

205 

156 

80.2 

35.6 

44.3 

53.1

120

Per 

square 

mile

0.529 

.671 

.451 

1.65 

.940 

5.15 

2.25 

1.71 

.881 

.391 

.487 

.584

1.32

Ruu-ofl in 

inches

0.61 

.75 

.52 

1.90 

.98 

5.94 

2.51 

1.97 

.98 

.45 

.56 

.65

17.82
183'

PEQUANNOCK RIVER AT MACOPIN INTAKE DAM, N. J.

LOCATION. At Macopin intake dam of Newark waterworks, 3 miles above Butler, Morris County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 63.7 square miles (measured on topographic map). In Sep 

tember, 1911, a small brook was permanently diverted into the Pequannock 

basin, increasing the drainage area from 62.7 square miles to 63.7 square 

miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. January 1, 1892, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Head on spillway at dam indicated by water-stage recorder in gate house. 

Water diverted measured by Venturi meter. Elevation of water surface in 

various storage reservoirs indicated by staff gage. All gages read by employees of Newark Water Department.

DETERMINATION OF DISCHARGE. Rating for spillway of intake dam determined 

by constructing weir at head of pond and making a series of simultaneous 

observations of head on the weir and dam. Discharge determined in millions of gallons per week. In converting discharge to monthly units, the 

division of overlapping weeks was made after a graphic comparison with the 

temperature and precipitation records.

DIVERSIONS. Water diverted from the stream at intake dam only and is 

measured by Venturi meter. Diversion included in the records. No correction made for evaporation from reservoirs.

REGULATION. Flow above dam regulated by several reservoirs. These records 

corrected for such regulation.

COOPERATION . Monthly discharge computed from records furnished by Morris R. 

Sherrerd, consulting engineer to city of Newark.

Monthly discharge of Pequannock River at Macopin intake dam, N. J., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 63.7 square miles]

Month

October ______

February __ . .....

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

Discharge in 

second-feet

Mean

22.4 

23.8 

23.6 

156 

65.7 

311 

149

Per 

square 

mile

0.352 

.374 

.370 

2.46 

1.03 

4:88 

2.34

Run-off 

in inches

0.41 

.42 

.43 

2.82 

1.07 

5.63 

2.61

Month

July-.,. 

The year. ....

Discharge of 

second-feet

Mean

92.8 

50.4 

10.3 

9.66 

18.5

78.0

Per 

square 

mile

1.46 

.791 

.162 

.152 

.200

1.22

Run-off 

in inches

1.68 

.88 

.19 

.18 

.32

16.64
184 SURFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1923, PAET I

ELIZABETH RIVER BASIN

ELIZABETH EIVEE AT ELIZABETH, N. J.

LOCATION. Just above Westfield Avenue Bridge in Elizabeth, Union County, 

and 2J/£ miles above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 20 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE October 5, 1921, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Automatic water-stage recorder installed May 18, 1923, on left bank 

about 10 feet above dam. Prior to this the hook gage in a stilling well on 

left wing wall of dam, 75 feet above Westfield Avenue Bridge. Gage read 

and recorder inspected by L. Gallagher.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading just below bridge.

CONTROL. Concrete dam, with crest 48.5 feet long, at elevation 5.00 feet, referred to datum of gage. There is a sluice gate 24 inches in diameter the 

invert of which is at elevation 0.3 foot gage datum.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.94 feet at 

4.15 p. m. March 16 and 5.20 p. m. March 23 (discharge, 396 second-feet). 

1921-1923: Maximum stage recorded that of March 23, 1923; no flow 

during part of each year.

DIVERSIONS. The Elizabethtown Water Co. diverts water from Elizabeth River 

above this point, at the Ursina Lake pumping station and through wells at 

its Hummock pumping station.

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

to 80 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records 

good except during period when sluice gate was opened, May 17 to July 3, 

when records were fair.

Discharge measurements of Elizabeth River at Elizabeth, N.J., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

Dec. 15. __ ...

Jan. 12.- _ ...

26_. -._..__

26 ......

Apr. 18... _ ...

Qage 

height

Feet 

5.057

5.123

5.284

5.268

5.183

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1.46

4.98

18.7

17.4

9.91

Date

2 ___ ....

2. _ __ ...

2 __ .....

2 __ .....

, Gage 

height

Feet 

4.25

3.70

2.96

3.88

1.14

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

 28.0

-25.6

 22.0

 15.2

 7.41

Date

JuneSO __ . ....

July 16. __ ...

17 ......

Aug. 17 ... 

Qage 

height

Feet 

1.11

.845

5.08

5.008

4.68

Discharge

Sec,-ft. 

 6.18

 1.86

63.59

.08

6.004

1 Sluice gate open.
ELIZABETH EIVEE BASIN 185

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Elizabeth River at Elizabeth, N. J., for the year

ending Sept,, SO, 1923

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.

5.7

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

15

21

26

31

28

9.5

5.7

5.0

5.0

3.8

3.8

4.4

3.2

5.0

7.9

6.4

6.4

4.4

3.8

9.5

7.1

5.0

5.0

5.0

4.4

Nov.

4.4

3.8

9.5

6.4

5.0

5.0

7.9

7.1

5.0

6.4

5.7

5.0

5.7

5.0

7.1

6.4

5.0

6.4

6.4

4.4

5.7

5.0

5.0

2.6

3.8

1.6

2.1

3.8

1.6

2.6

Dec.

2.1

14

3.8

2.6

1.6

1.6

2.1

5.0

3.8

3.8

.4

2.6

5.7

2.6

2.6

3.2

2.6

2.6

2.6

1.6

2.6

2.1

9 1

2.6

1.6

2.1

3.2

188

9.5

3.8

3.8

Jan.

224

119

15

5.7

5.0

6.4

5.7

3.8

7.9

9.5

9.5

7.9

8.7

7.9

9.5

10

7.9

8.7

7.9

7.9

38

13

13

23

44

16

13

10

11

7.9

10

Feb.

9.5

9.5

38

13

10

9.5

11

12

12

13

13

9.5

11

33

14

11

13

14

14

15

16

10

7 Q

8.7

13

11

11

11

Mar.

21

29

36

29

26 1l

31

19

23

16

16

13

110

28

21

162

73

11

12

23

21

9.5

153

59

11

7.9

7.9

8.7

7.9

9.5

8.7

Apr.

11

15

in

23

23

" 25

19

21

19

13

11

10

12

11

11

11

11

7.9

7.9

7.9

7.9

7 Q

5.0

6.4

5.0

5.0

6.4

19

9.5

May

7.9

7.1

6.0

3.6

2.4

6.0

23

7.2

4.8

5.3

4.8

4.0

5.3

3.8

2.9

2.7

4.4

June

9 7

1.4

15

10

9 A

9 7

11

18

3.1

3.5

q c

2.4

3.6

q i

5.1

0 1

4.0

3.6

2.7

2.7

1.6

.5

.5

.5

1.1

1.6

1.9

9 9

1.4

July

0.5

4.6

13

11

6.7

1.0

1.0

1.7

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

20

99

10

9 fi

.4

Aug.

0.1

1.6

Sept.

0.1

27

4.4

5.7 3.8

2.6

3.2

2.6

2.1

3.2

5.0

NOTE. Mean discharge May 3-17 estimated by comparison with records for near-by streams. Sluice 

gate opened May 17 to July 3. Leakage through sluice gate estimated 1.0 second-feet July 4 to 16. No 

flow on days for which no discharge is given.

Monthly discharge of Elizabeth River at Elizabeth, N. J., for the year ending Sept.

§0, 1923

[Drainage area, 20 square miles]

Month

October __ . _____ . _________

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

June .. ____________ .. __ ...

July -- 

The year ... .. .. _ .. _ .... .....

Discharge in second-feet

At gage

Maximum

31 

9.5

188 

224 

38 

162 

25 

23 

18 

22 

1.6 

27

224

Minimum

3.2 

1.6 

.4 

3.8 

7.9 

7.9 

5.0 

2.4 

.3 

0 

0 

0

0

Mean

8.45 

5.05 

8.99 

22.2 

13.3 

33.7 

12.4 

5.97 

3.94 

3.24 

.07 

1.99

9.96

Plus diversions

Mean

18.4 

15.0 

18.8 

30.0 

21.4 

41.4 

19.5 

14.8 

14.4 

12.8 

9.6 

11.2

19.0

Per 

square 

mile

0.920 

.750 

.940 

1.50 

1.07 

2.07 

.975 

.740 

.720 

.640 

.480 

.560

.950

Run-off 

in inches

1.06 

.84 

1.08 

1.73 

1.11 

2.39 

1.09 

.85 

.80 

.74 

.55 

.62

12.86
186 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

RAHWAY RIVER BASIN

RAHWAY RIVER AT RAHWAY, N. J.

LOCATION. At Church Street Bridge in Railway, Union County, half a mile 

above mouth of Robinsons Branch of Rahway River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 41 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 10, 1908, to April 29, 1915, and October 1, 1921, to 

September 30, 1923.

GAGE. * Vertical staff gage attached to tree on right bank 40 feet below bridge; 

read W. M. Ritchie.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel is fine gravel; control head of riffle about 300 

feet below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.50 feet at 7 

a. m. March 17 (discharge, about 613 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.48 foot at 6.30 p. m. September 6 (discharge, 2 second-feet).

1908-1915; 1922-1923: Maximum mean daily gage height, 4.85 feet 

March 13, 1912, and February 1, 1914; minimum stage, zero December 1, 

1912.

ICE. Stage-discharge-relation not seriously affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Water is diverted from Rahway River above Rahway by Orange 

Water Co.; South Orange Waterworks (wells); Short Hills Water Co. 

(wells); Springfield station of Elizabethtown Water Co. (wells); and Rahway 

Waterworks. The total flow diverted is about 17 second-feet.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation fairly permanent except for children constructing dam at control. Rating table fairly well defined. Gage read to 

hundredths twice a day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean 

daily gage height to rating table. Records fair.

Discharge measurements of Rahway River at Rahway, N. J., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 192S

Date

Dec. 15 

Feb. 14

Mar. 23

Apr. 18

May 14

Made by 

Otto Lauterhahn ___ 

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

.....do. _ .............

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

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.72

1.11

.77

.7fi

DisSec.-jt. 

9.3 

55

70

23.1

Date

June 15 

July 17

Aug. 17

Sept. 20

Made byOtto Lauterhahn ...... 

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

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.78 

.57

.64

.52

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

12.4 

5.8

9.5

3.3
BAHWAY EIVBE BASIN

Daily discharge, in &econd-fe&t, of Rahway Kiver at Rahway,

ending Sept. SO, 1923

the year

i' -.-.'' <; ..(

Day

l . .

2 ____ . .....

3. _______

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

6 ________

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.

' '4

3

4

4

3

2

10

36

18

23

17

9

9

7

7

8

9

7

6

6

5

5

7

22

16

8

6

6

6

8

Nov.

5

,6

21

17

8

9

8

g

10

9

10

8

8

10

16

11

10

9

14

15

8

6

6

6

7

6

7

7

7

Dec.

6

6

7

12

16

9

8

10

10

7

7

6

14

26

26

13

7

8

10

8

8

7

7

107

111

35

13

Jan.

233

278

71

55

OO

23

20

QO

1ft

00

18

15

16

20

22

18

30

17

10

52

325

233

118

144

81

38

35

38

26

14

Feb.

1Q

30

61

AQ

OA

14

71

99

19

15

15

16

31

60

ss

55

21

15

12

15

13

11

18

14

15

15

22

51

Maiv

4fi

61

153

'.-. 255

233

! 69

76

52

4A

42

338

313

313

400

533

182

144

126

95

78

71

182

63

57

48

43

39

52

Apr.

.31

31

31

34

82

QQ

76

OR

51

to

31

32

31

28

28

26

26

22

21

22

21

22

18

17

17

19

17

23

233

101

May

45

32

27

23

21

20

19

1ft

20

19

19

i«

31

20

16

21

21

21

19

17

31

27

19

16

15

13

13

21

19

17

12

Jun<j

48

15

16

An

23

'17

31

72

26

19

20

19

16

14

30

 10

15

18

13

10

25

13

10

10

7

9

21

9

6

7

Jfuly

6

6

 7

26

QO

23

25

14

11

0

10

10

8

10

61

15

11

8

9

9

13

28

15

28

15

11

11

13

10

11

Aug.

10

10,

7

11

ifi

10

g

8

,10

10

6

6

5

4

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

5

5

6

26

10

6

Sept.

6

4

4

2

5

4

4

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

4

3

48

39

28

20

11

6

0

e

4

3

Monthly discharge of Rahway River at Rahway, N. J., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 41 square miles]

Month

April. ____ . __ . __ . __ . ...........

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

September _________ _ . ____ ...

Discharge in second-feet

At gage

Maximum

36 

21 

111 

325 

88 

533 

233 

45 

72 

93 

26 

48

533

Minimum

' 2 

5 

6 

9 

12 

39 

17 

12 

6 

6 

4 

2

2

Mean

9.4 

9.4 

17.3 

66.4 

30.0 

145 

43.8 

21.0 

19.4 

17.2 

7.9 

8.8

33.1

Plus diversions

Mean

25.2 

25.2 

33.5 

83.5 

48.1 

162 

61.4 

88.1 

36.3 

34.2 

25.2 

26.2

50.1

Per

square 

mile

0.615 

.615 

.817 

2.04 

1.17 

3.95 

1.50 

.929 

.885 

.834 

.615 

.639

1.22

Run-off 

in 

inches

0.71 

.69 

.94 

2.35 

1.22 

4.55 

1.67 

1.07 

.99 

.96 

.71 

.71

16.57

24175 25f WSP 561 13
188 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

ROBINSONS BRANCH OF RAHWAY RIVER AT GOODMANS, N. J.

LOCATION. At Lehigh Valley Railroad station in Goodmans, Union County, 

2^t miles above dam and pumping station of Middlesex Water Go. near 

Rahway, and 43^ miles above mouth of stream.

DRAINAGE AREA. 12.7 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 27, 1921, to September 30, 1923 (fragmentary).

GAGE. Vertical staff attached to tree on right bank 100 feet below highway 

bridge at Goodmans station; read by A. N. Robblee.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel fine gravel. Banks high. Control is riffle of 

rocks probably artificial, 50 feet below gage, and is drowned out by backwater from reservoir at medium and high stages when reservoir is full.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 4.25 feet at 

7.30 a. m. March 17 (discharge, not determined); minimum discharge, about 

0.5 second-foot all day September 20.

REGULATION. Swamp just above station gives natural storage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation affected by backwater from reservoir at 

medium and high stages and by variable accumulation of small de'bris. 

Rating curve well defined to 10 second-feet. Daily gage height subject to 

variable corrections because of de'bris on control. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table, except as noted 

in footnote to table of daily discharge. Records fair.

Discharge measurements of Robinsons Branch of Rahway River at Goodmans, AT.«/., 

during the year ending Sept. 30, 1928

Date

Oct 6 Dec. 15

15

Feb 14

14

Mar. 23

Made by 

Otto Lauterhalm .. __

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

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

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

.....do. .. .- 

. _ .do.. ............

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.26 

.38

.36

L29

1.33

.63

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1.3

1 Q

3.6

39.2

40.1

15.6

Date

Apr. 18

July 17

Aug. 17

Made by 

Otto Lauterhahn ...... 

 ..do .._..._ .

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

.... .do ._-... _ 

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

O. W. Hartwell... .....

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.34 

.38

.24

.27

.14 «.28

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

4.6 

5.6

2.1

2.7

.8

.5

1 Control obstructed by leaves.
189

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Robinsons Branch of Rahway River at Goodmans, 

N. J., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

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..

1.6

1.5

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.3

1.4

6.4

3.8

7.2

5.3

3.8

3.3

2.9

Q 1

3.3

3.3

2.9

2 9

9 O

2.9

3

1

3.3

G G

6.0

4.6

3

0

3.6

3.1

9 Q

2

0

Nov.

2.8

4.0

' 8.0

6.8

5.3

5.3

4.6

4.6

3.6

3.6

3.3

3.3

3.1

3.1

5.0

6.8

4.3

4.0

3.8

3.6

3.1

9 Q

2.8

2.8

2.8

2.6

9 i

9 G

2.9

9 Q

Dee.

3.1

3.1

2.8

Q -i

16

9.2

5.0

8.0

10

G ft

4

0

8 n

5.7

3.3

8

9

6

Q G

4.0

4.6

3.8

4.3

4.3

5.7

5.7

31

16

6.4

Jan.

120

44

20

16

14

13

13

9,2

Q fi

14

14

10

as

6.4

10

13

10

6.4

6.8

5.7

22

50

25

18

22

is

17

15

14

10

8.0

Feb.

8.0

12

16

15

12

8.8

6.4

5.7

5.7

7

O

7.6

7.2

12

1G

15

12

9.2

5.3

4

0

3

0

3.3

3.6

3.8

3

O

3.3

5.0

14

1G

Mar.

18

20

30

65

65

34

Oft

17

12

TO

24

50

70

75

45

GO

IGft

70

45

19

16

16

50

28

is

10

9.2

G n

8.0

Apr.

5.7

5.0

6.4

10

36

52

20

14

10

8

1)

6.8

6.0

6

0

6.0

6.0

5.3

5.0

4.6

4.0

4.0

3.3

Q -I

9 Q

2.9

2.9

2.9

100

26

May

11

6.4

5.0

4.0

3

0

2.9

2.9

2.6

2.9

O Q

2.6

2.6

7.2

5.7

3

0

Q 0

5.0

3.3

2 9

2.6

12

8 /1

4.3

3.3

2.6

rt 0

2.2

9 n

9 n

O n

1.9

June

1.9

1 9

1.9

2.6

9 ft

1.9

17

63

19

Q Q

9 °.

2.0

1 Q

i d

1 9

1 G

1.6

1.6

1.5

1.4

1.4

1

0

1.4

1.4

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.5

July

1.5

1.4

2.0

1 9

6.4

2.0

1 G

1.6

1.5

1.4

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.5

9 6

9 3

1.6

1.4

1 °.

1 9

9 ft

3.6

9 n

Q -I

o n

1.4

O rf

5.3

2.9

2.2

Aug.

2.0

1 G

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.4

1.4

1.4

1.4

1 °.

1.3

1.2

1.4

1 9

1.2,

1 9

1.2

1.0

1.0

1.0

9

1.1

1.2

1.1

1.1

1.1

i ft

1 8

1.6

1.4

Sept.

1.4

1.0

0.5

10

5.0

5.7

3.3

D ; !

9 Q

2.9

2.6

2.6

NOTE. Because of backwater from reservoir and.small debris causing change in control, discharge was 

determined by indirect method and by comparison with records for other streams on Oct. 1-7, 26-31, 

Nov. 1 to Dec. 3, Dee. 15-19, Jan. 1-^4, 21-27, Feb. 3-5, 13-16, 27, 28, Mar. 1-5, 12-18, 24, Apr. 7 to June 7, 

and Sept. 2-12. Discharge estimated Sept. 13-19.

Monthly discharge of Robinsons Branch of Rahway River at Goodmans, N. J., for 

the year ending Sept, SO, 1928 '

[Drainage area, 12.7 square miles]

Month

April.... ..... . .... __...... 

July __ . _ . _ . ______ - _____ .... __ -

Discharge in second -feet

Maximum

8.8 

8.0 

41 

120 

18 

180 

100 

12 

63 

9.6 

2.0 

10

180

Minimum

1.3

2.4 

2.8 

5.7 

3.3 

8.0 

2.9 

1.9 

1.3 

1.2 

.9 

.5

.5

Mean

3.41 

3.89 

8.10 

18.8

a 75

37.1 

.,12.8 

4.06 

4.66 

2.37 

1.33 

2.20

8.99

Per 

square 

mile

0.269 

.306 

.638 

1.48 

.689 

2.92 

1.01 

.320 

.367 

.187 

.105 

.173

.708

RunK)flin 

inches

0.31 

.34 

.74 

1.71 

.72 

3.37 

1.13 

.37 

.41 

.22 

.12 

19

9.63
190 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1823, PART I

SOUTH BRANCH OF RARITAN RIVER NEAR HIGH BRIDGE, N. J.

LOCATION. 1 mile above High Bridge, Hunterdon County, and 4 miles above 

mouth of Spruce Run.

DRAINAGE AREA. 65 square miles (revised measurement on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 24,1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley water-stage recorder on left bank just above large pine tree 1 

mile above High Bridge; operated by an engineer of the Taylor-Wharton 

Iron & Steel Co. Prior to September 30, 1921, reference stake 2 inches 

square driven into bed of stream at same point.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage for low stages and at 

highway bridge one-third mile upstieam for high stages.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel very rough with many boulders. Control is 

a well-defined riffle of rock and boulders 100 feet below gage; permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 8.82 feet at 5 p. m. January 1 (discharge, 1,510 second-feet); minimum stage, 4.82 feet at 8 p. m. September 14 (discharge, 16 second-feet).

1919-1923: Maximum stage recorded from water-stage recorder, 10.97 

feet at 10.30 a. m. February 2, 1922 (discharge, 3,600 second-feet); minimum 

stage 4.80 feet 6.30 a. m. October 3, 1921 (discharge, 9 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. None immediately above.

REGULATION. Daily distribution of flow affected by small water powers at 

points upstream.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent, except as affected by ice, as 

noted in footnote to table of daily discharge. Rating curve well defined 

between 20 and 2,500 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder fairly 

satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by use of discharge integrator 

except for periods indicated in footnote to table'of daily discharge. Records 

good.

COOPERATION. Shelter for water-stage recorder erected and instrument operated by Taylor-Wharton Iron & Steel Co.

Discharge measurements of South Branch of Raritan River near High Bridge, N. J., 

during the year ending Sept. 80,

' Date1

Feb. 6

7

1 Made by 

.....do:.. .... -

Qage 

height

Feet 

«6.07

«6.04

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

109

54

Date

Aug. 29

29

Made by 

J. W. Bones. __ ..

O. W. Hartwell... ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

5.13

5.24

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

32.9

39.1
RARITAN RIVER BASIN

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of South Branch of Raritan River nedrSigh Bridge, 

N. J., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

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. _ ________

9Q

30 _._ ____ 

31. ___ . ...--

Oct.

42

49

,41

48

43

42

42

55

69

77

' 103

69

51

49

50

50

47

48

44

47

41

39

47

52

46

44

47

43

37

44

40

Nov.

45

42

50

AA

43

45

43

46

dR

42

QQ

38 ' 45

44

41

AO

47

40

39

42

42

38

41

44

39

36

38

43

41

36

Dec.

Aft

49

39

d.n

63

64

48

47

48

54

51

48

62

100

78

46

48

57

74

65

45

65

63

41

45

52

51

190

114

110

120

Jan.

cnn

040

145

115

92

87

70

83

SQ

78

on

70

73

75

*

Feb.

90

Mar.

 ton

147

346

570

475

235 mo

181

1 **fi

1 *U"l

156

OKA

411

411

9Q_t

ft on

828

iflO

430

W7

292

308

339

373

268

239

217

199

170

177

167

Apr.

143

153

115

1Q.9

370

437

250

138

134

121

119

118

115

104

100

94

95

88

89

114

541

200

May

151

120

lift

108

105

167

Iftft

107

171

123

108

104

103

SQ

203

150

114

95

93

80

84

81

78

69

fid

June

66

61

107

140

00

76

86

' 294

1 *\9

105

90

7O

76

67

77

fiO

55

62

56

53

54

55

49

48

54

46

47

48

44

50

July

on

44

Aft

55

55

46

At)

41

44

41

41

40

40

34

59

48

44

38

OQ

35

34

41

33

61

48

39

40

38

41

42

Aug.

40

42

30

36

QQ

3G

38

39

34

QQ

3-1

36

54

38

38

35

°.4

30

27

25

30

30

29

30

28

26

25

30

31

27

28

Sept.

97

25

27

27

QA

27

29

32

40

to

32

30

28

26

26

23

27

28

29

25

86

46

115

77

44

37

35

34

33

30

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dec. 20-22,30,31, Jan. 1, and Jan. 14 to Mar. 1: discharge 

estimated from study of weather records and two discharge measurements., Discharge for Apr. 7-13 

estimated by comparison with South Branch of Raritan River at Stanton, N. J.

Monthly discharge of South Branch of Raritan River near High Bridge, N. J., for 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 65 square miles]

Month

October _______________________

November ________ __________

December __ _________ ________

February ___ _______ . __ ____ ..

April ____ . __ . ____ ___ . ______

June _______________________

July ...... ._..._.._...._ _. ...... _._.__-___

September __ . _____________ ...

The yean _ ..... _

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

103 

60 

190

828 

541 

203 

294 

106 

54 

115

828

Minimum

37 

36 

39

147 

88 

69 

44 

33 

25 

23

23

M«an

49. 9 

42.6 

65.4 

103 

90 

314 

186 

116 

78.3 

45.0 

. 33.8 

37.1

96.9

Per square 

mile

0. 768 

.655 

1.01 

1.58 

1.38 

4.83 

2.86 

1.78 

1.20 

.692 

.520 

.571

1.49

Run-off in 

inches

0.89 

.73 

1.16 

1.82 

1.44 

5.57 

3.19 

2.05 

1.34 

.80 

.60 

.64

20.28

NOTE. Mean discharge for February estimated by comparison with records for near-by streams
192 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1933, PART I

SOUTH BRANCH OF RARITAHT RIVER AT STAHTTOHT, HT. J.

LOCATION. At highway bridge near Lehigh Valley Railroad station in Stanton, 

Hunterdon County, half a mile above mouth of Prescott Brook and 5 miles 

below mouth of Cakepoulin Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. 147 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 2, 1903, to December 31, 1906; and from July 1, 

1919, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain gage on downsteam side of bridge near left end; read by E. H. 

Smith.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed and banks, gravel. Banks are overflowed at high 

stages. Control is slight riffle about 100 feet below bridge.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year; 7.00 feet at 

5.30 p. m. March 16 (discharge, 2,890 second-feet). A stage of 7.90 feet was 

reached on January 22, but stage-discharge relation was affected by ice. 

Discharge was probably higher on March 16. Minimum stage recorded, 

1.90 feet several times in July, August, and September (discharge, 27 secondfeet).

1903-1906 and 1919-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 10.5 feet October 9 

1903 (discharge, not determined); minimum stage recorded, 1.85 feet at 5 

p. m. September 16, 1921 (discharge, about 24 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during winter.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow slightly affected by small water powers at 

points upstream.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent 'except as affected by ice. Rating curve well defined between 35 and 1,200 second-feet. Gage read to 

even hundredths twice a day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to 

rating table mean daily gage height. Records good, except during period 

given in footnote to table of daily discharge.

Discharge measurements of South Branch of Raritan River at Stanton, N. J., during 

Ihe year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Feb. 7 

Mar. 16

Made by 

Otto Lauterhahn ___ '. 

.....Ao .................

Gage 

height

Feet 

"4.06 

63.72

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

191 

571

Date

Mar. 16

Made by 

Otto Lauterhahn _' ..... 

3. W. Bones ...........

height

Feet 

6.43 

2.14

Discharge

Sec.-//. 

2,430 

57

a Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

& Only one wooden trestle in stream about 10 feet from right shore.
RABITAN K1VER BASIN 193

Daily discharge, in secondrfeet, of South Branch of Raritan River at Stanton, N. /., 

for the year ending Sept. 30, 19$8

Day

I..... ... , .....

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.

55

60

64

51

89

70

73

85

85

108

143

143

82

60

60

68

87

89

78

98

65

60

62

118

85

89

82

62

45

71

93

Nov.

78

73

83

96

QQ

70

60

78

73

52

82

50

78

98

111

73

73

60

60

82

33

60-

70

76

67

41

40

42

60

50

Dec.

67

73

68

121

Q?

71

102

87

78

65

96

60

131

111

75

114

70

104

121

104

' 98

118

116

111

121

111

131

292

194

148

160

Jan.

970

470

' 271

201

174

116

143

137

194

170

184

157

180

)

Feb.

190

260

400

Mar.

500

600

-1,200

1,030

1, 030

595

422

312

267

271

271

1,350

970

860

722

2,890

1,630

860

695

570

620

545

570

670

445

422

376

312

231

333

271

.Apr.

239

263

243

292

595

1,090

545

398

398

312

 -271

271

251

224

243

224 227

 187

209

167

s isr

170

151

131

151

146

126

131

1,030

398

May,

267

251

224

255

187

163

187

* 160

263

224

167

180 259'

180

157

154

200

255

191

 146

167

259

143

- 137

126

121

98

91

91

Qfl

June

87

100

82

224

124

137

292

23f

209

160

106

95

90

90

126

68

68

68

80

57

75^

60

71

57

71

68

60

53

41

43

July

41

47

,54

55

209

80

53

51

45

43

 98

71

41

41

33

36

52

41

31

31

' 35

33

39

78

93

50

51

48

50

68

50

Aug.

5154'

43

61

50

43

40

41

40

36

34

33

106

60

 38

38

33

35

do

, 29

43

43

50

85

62

Sept.

(

; 50

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Jan. 18 to Feb. 26. Mean discharge estimated from one 

discharge measurement, study o'f weather records, and comparison with records for South Branch of 

Raritan River at High Bridge. Daily discharge estimated by comparison with records for near-by 

streams for Apr. 22, May 17, June 10,12,13,14, Aug. 5,19-25, and Sept. 1-30.

Monthly discharge of South Branch of Raritan River at Stanton, N. J.,for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 147 square miles]

Month

October. ..... ___ . .... ... __ .

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

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

143 

111 

292

2,890 

1,090 

267 

292 

209 

106

2,890

Minimum

45 

40 

60 

116

231 

126 

91 

41 

31 

29

29

Mean

80.0 

70.6 

110 

213 

200 

705 

309 

179 

103 

56.4 

44.9 

50.0

177

Per 

square 

mile

0.544 

.480 

.746 

1.45 

1.36 

4.80 

2.10 

1.22 

.701 

.384 

.205 

.340

1.20

Run-off in 

inches

1 0.63 

 VM 

.36 

L67 

1.42 

5. 53 

2.34 

1.41 

.78 

.44 

.35 

.38

16.35
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1933, PART I

RARITAN RIVER AT MANVILLE.N.J.

LOCATION. At highway bridge between Manville and Finderne, Somerset County, 

1J4 miles above mouth of Millstone River and 4J^ miles below confluence 

of North and South branches of Raritan River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 490 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 27, 1903, to March 31, 1907; August 10, 1908, to 

April 30,1915; and from August 19, 1921, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder installed August 15, 1923, on left 

bank 5 feet downstream from bridge. Prior to 1923 chain gage fastened to 

downstream side of bridge at same datum was used. Recorder operated by 

William B. Patten.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from downstream side of bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Red sandstone on left side; sand and gravel on right 

side, fairly permanent, affected by vegetal growth during summer. Banks 

are overflowed at very high stages.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, 13.5 feet at midnight, 

March 16, estimated from hydrograph (discharge, about 17,200 second-feet), 

minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 3.24 feet at 9. p. m. September 19 

(discharge, 36 second-feet).

1903-1907; 1921-1923; Maximum stage recorded, 15.9 feet October 10, 

1903 (discharge, estimated 25,000 second-feet), minimum stage, that of September 19,1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. The Johns-Manville Co. diverts about 2 second-feet from the 

Raritan at a point about one-fourth mile above gage.

ReotrLATioN. Distribution of flow affected by water powers at Somerville and 

other points upstream.

AcctFRACT. Stage-discharge relation not permanent; affected by grass in chani nel during summer and by ice during winter. Daily discharge estimated 

by applying rating table to mean daily gage height. Variable correction 

applied to mean daily gage height on account of grass and ice. Records 

' fair. -' .., , , ..-,:. > . . \\

Discharge measurements of Raritan River at Manville, N. J., during the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923 '

Date

Nov. 11 

Jan. IS

Feb. 8

Apr. 4

May 17

Made byOtto Lauterhahn-- . 

.....do.....-..- ........

.....do.,.. .............

0. W. Hartwell ........

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

Gage 

height

Feel 

"3.66 

64.34 <>4.59

4.44

4.31

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

131 

SOS

350

766

553

Date

June 15 

July 14

Aug. 15

Sept. 19

Made byOtto Lauterhahn ...... 

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

.. do-- ... _ ...

0. W. Hartwell __ ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

«3.84 

 3.67

 3.66

 3.38

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

233 

110

02

54

1 Stage-disciharge relation affected by weeds. *> Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
RARITAF RIVER:BASIN

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Raritan River at Manville, N. J., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1.. ______

2.. . ___.._ ...

3......... __ .

4__ _______

5..^. .......

6 - .......

7....-. .....

8. ____ . .....

9 __ _. 10... ...: .....

11.. _ .. .....

12.. ___ _ __ .

IS... ____ ..!, ___ j.

14.......... .... is....... _;___.

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

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

18 ________

19.... __ ......

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

21. ___ , .......

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

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

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

25.. ___ . ___

28.... __ ......

27

28.. ___ . .....

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

30^......-.__..

31.. __ ___

Oct.

144

167

150

144

134

134

139

147

161

179

189

199

170

155

147

153

150

147

132

129

132

127

132

142

144

137

134

134

142

139

132

Nov.

139

139

,119

' 167

164

164

144

142

142

134

142

139

114

114

139

134

139

142

139

117

137

139

122

122

144

142

114

161

137

142

Dec.

147

150

153

185

241

210

217

206

210

210

206

147

213

199

264

229

310

279

352

203

274

206

206

210

196

199

456

725

340

498

Jan.

3,280

2,960

960

7SQ

600

AQQ

310

240

3,140

2,760

1,020

1,420

1,080

800

! 590

Feb.

AKft

472

321

7ftQ

350

560

1,080

340

Mar.

7nn

i nsft

2,760

0 OQA

9 son

2

AQA

1,640

1,180

860

725

789

4,220"

3,360

3,710

1,860

4, 110*'

11,100

3,020

2, 760

1,600

1,540

910

1,660

2,960

1,300

1,240

1,130

1,130

1,130

800

800

Apr.

703

fi(Y>

*sn

481

OftA

1 73ft

1, 240

1, 180

960

800

756

714

660

620

570

551'

515

515

489

AQQ

448

472

402

359

340

340

359

333

5,840

1,660

May

960

- SRft

860

6S1

Kftfi

551

481

456

424

570

,456

479

630

570

432

472

KQA

464

,464

472

600

789

489

424

409

346

294

315

299

310

269

June

245

233

225

515

OCQ

274

284

671

560

289

9Q4

97Q

250

229

221

221

217

206

167

155

134

155,

154

153

132

132

144

132

119

July

197

 mo

95

*>1ft

OKO

241

127

119

119

87

144

142

112

97

117

139

122

107

93

OQ

QQ

71

203

105

114

122

112

99

237

179

105

Aug.

97

105

103

QQ

114

101

62

68

61

73

66

62

82

114

so

87

74

64

78

76

78

82

76

82

82

61

134

170

132

114

Sept.

°103

m

69»jft

sa

AO

69

95 ^dfi -144

1 19

105

71

74

< 84

73

46

68

66

66

714

333

279

506

229

158

134

127

122

107

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Jan. 7-21, 28-31, Feb. 5-12, 15-28. Mean discharge 

estimated from discharge measurements, study of weather record, and comparison with records of other 

stations in the basin. Discharge Mar. 1 estimated.

Monthly discharge of Raritan River at Marivttle, N. J., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 490 square miles]

 Month

February. _______________ .....

April ........ __ ............................

June .. . .... ...

July ... __ ......... ................ __ . .....

The year..... _____ . ................

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

199 

167 

725 

3,280 

1,080 

11,100 

5,840 

960 

671 

352 

170 

714

11,100

Minimum

127 

114 

147 

240 

321 

700 

333 

269 

119 

71 

61 

46

46

Mean

147 

138 

251 

831 

398 

2,220 

852 

515 

244 

132 

90.3 

153

500

Per 

square 

mile

0.300 

.282 

.512 

1.70 

.812 

4.53 

1.74 

1.05 

.498 

.269 

.184 

.312

1.02

Run-off 

in 

inches

0.3S 

.31 

.59 

1.96 

.85 

5.22 

1.94 

1.21 

.56 

,31 

.21 

.35

13.86

24175 -25f WSP 561 14
196 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

NORTH BRANCH OF RARITAN RIVER NEAR FAR HILLS, N. J.

LOCATION. At dam of Somerset Lake & Game Club, 2 miles north of Far Hills, 

Somerset County, and 2 miles above mouth of Peapack Brook.

DBAINAGE AREA. 26 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 15, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Hook gage in stilling box at left end of dam; read by C. H. Meyers.

DISCHARGE MEASUBEMENTS. Made by wading 200 feet below dam.

CONTROL. Masonry dam with flat crest having low-water notch 26 feet long 

with crest at elevation of gage height 1.696 feet. Remainder of spillway 

137 feet long with crest at elevation of gage height 2.204 feet.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.47 feet at 

6.30 p. m. March 16 (discharge, about 750 second-feet); minimum stage 

recorded 1.79 feet at 9.30 a. m. August 27 (discharge, 4 second-feet).

DIVERSIONS. Small turbine takes water from the pond above dam for operation 

of a pump. This turbine is operating continuously and uses about 2 secondfeet. This diversion is included in the following tables of daily and monthly 

discharge.

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

to 150 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records 

good.

Discharge measurements of North Branch of Raritan River near Far Hills, N. J., 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 192S

Date

Oct. 7 

Nov. 15

15

Mar. 14

Made byOtto Lauterhahn . __ 

.....do ..- .. .._

. _ -do........... ...

O. W. Hartwell........

Gage 

height

Feet 

'2.032 

1.985

1 Q84

2.487

Discharge 

Sec.-//. 

15.7 

11.6

11.5

125

Date

Aug. 16 

16

31

Made byOtto Lauterhahn .. . 

. .do -.._.--_. ._.-

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.818 

1.818

i 1.866

Dis

charge

Sec.-ft. 

3.2 

3.4

5.0

Discharge measurements of tailrace on North Branch of Raritan River near Far 

Hills, N. J., during the year ending Sept. SO, 192$

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date Discharge

Nov. 15. 

Aug. 16.

Sec.-ft. 

1.93 

L78
KARITAJST EIVEB BASIN 107

Daily discharge, in, second-feet, of North Branch of Raritan River near Far Hills, 

N. J., for the year ending Sept. SO, 192S

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 . 

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

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

28 _____ . -.

29... __ .......

30 __ . _ . .....

31 ________

Oct.

17

17

17

17

17

17

18

23

23

28

27

19

17

17

17

17

16

16

15

15

15

15

14

18

17

17

16

16

17

16

15

Nov.

15

10

12

25

16

16

17

16

15

12

13

14

13

12

14

14

14

12

13

12

13

12

12

12

12

11

11

11

11

11

Dec.

12

12

12

12

30

19

15

15

22

15

15

15

12

11

10

11

23

16

12

9

14

14

14

12

12

15

17

109

27

23

19

Jan.

403

63

41

36

li.

28

25

22

27

26

23

22

16

15

26

23

17

16

22

17

43

167

49

32

45

28

30

29

28

32

30

Feb.

28

30

34

28

30

19

27

22

25

25

23

22

40

45

24

24

22

19

19

23

23

22

20

20

24

 23

28

49

Mar.

32

43

201

237

145

70

70

43

56

63

63

178-

150

167

109

427'

276

178

184

140

114

114

124

134

 104

104

104

89

74

74

70

Apr.

41

56

56

63

150

156

104

84

70

66

63

63

49

60

49

47

45

45

43

45

41

40

36

36

36

34

34 ' 38

237

70

May

56

49

45

45

43

38

38

38

41

OQ

38

40

49

38

34

36

63

34

30

27

47

30

27

27

27

27

23

22

21

20

19

Jun

19

19

26

38

25

21

84

04

34

97

22

22

20

20

26

20

19

16

16

16

16

14

13

14

14

15

14

13

13

July

12

11

15

30

16

15

14

12

11

11

11

11

10

10

16

27

19

15

11

10

9

10

11

10

23

14

11

11

14

12

12

Aug.

12

11

11

10

11

10

10

10

9

8

8

12

9

7

5

5

5

5

5

5

6

5

5

5

5

5

8

17

11

8

Sept.

7

7

6

6

6

6

5

17

27

11

8

8

8

7

6

6

6

6

7

7

27

20

22

26

12

11

10

10

9

9

Monthly discharge of North Branch of Raritan River near Far Hills, N. J., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 192S

[Drainage area, 26 square miles]

Month

April 

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

The year _________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

28 

25 

109 

403 

49 

427 

237 

63 

94 

30 

17 

27

427

Minimum

15 

11 

9 

15 

19 

32 

34 

19 

12 

9 

5 

5

5

Mean

17.6 

13.4 

18.5 

45.6 

26.4 

127 

65.9 

35.8 

24.1 

13.7 

8.1 

10.8

34.0

Per 

square 

mile

0.677 

.515 

.712 

1.75 

1.02 

4.88 

2.53 

1.38 

.927 

.527 

.312 

.415

1.31

Run-off in 

inches

0.78 

.57 

.82 

2.02 

1.06 

5. 68 

2.82 

1.59 

1.03 

.61 

.36 

.46

17.75
198 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

NORTH BRANCH OF RARITAN RIVER AT MILLTOWN, N. J.

LOCATION. At Milltown, Somerset County, IJHz miles above junction of North 

and South branches of Raritan River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 190 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 14 to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Inclined staff gage on right bank 300 feet above highway bridge at Milltown; read by Joseph Van Fleet.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel, clay and fine gravel. Control is remains of 

foundation of an old dam.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period June 14 to September 

30, 2.92 feet at 5 p. m. July 4 (discharge, 356 second-feet); minimum stage, 

1.98 feet several times in August and September (discharge, 25 second-feet).

REGULATION. Probably some slight diurnal fluctuation owing to small waterpower plants upstream.

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

between 30 and 1,600 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating 

table. Records good. *

Discharge measurements of North Branch of Raritan River at Milltown, N. J., 

during the period June 14 to Sept, SO, 1923

Date

July 7

Aug. 29

Made by 

J. W. Bones ............

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.26

2.49

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

58

124

Date

Aug. 31

Made by 

O. W. Hartwell . ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.16

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

43.4

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of North Branch of Raritan River at Milltown, N. J., 

for the period June 14 to Sept. SO, 1928

Day

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

2 ... __________

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

4... _______ ....

5.., ................

6 -.. ......_. ._.

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

8 __ ............

9... _____ . ......

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

11-... __ ....

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

13... __ . __ .... _

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

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

June

95

102

July

44

47

4ft

153

195

72

40

60

50

52

67

56

46

44

44

Aug.

44

44

46

44

43

47

42

394n

33

36

30

7O

43in

Sept.

37

40

37

34

34

34

33

44

170

69

50

50

52

44

42

Day

16 __ .. ...,... 

17... __ . ...........

18. 

19... ....... _ 

20 _______ . ....

21 _____ . _ ....

22.. ________ . ...

23.,- _ .. ...........

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

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

26 

27.... _ . ____ . ...

'28 ............ _ .

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

30... __________

31... .... ___ ....

June

79

69

69

63

63

50

50

49

56

52

46

49

49

50

46

July

190

63

50

44

42

44

40

56

44

85

69

44

46

63

60

46

Aug.

36

37

35

32

44

30

33

34

33

28

30

33

34

102

79

52

Sept.

36

35

36

32

35

180

125

63

185

112

85.

79

65

60

47
RABITAN BIVEE BASIN 199

Monthly discharge of North Branch ofRaritan River at Mitttown, N. J., for the period

June 14 to Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 190 square miles]

Month

- ____________ t 

June 14-30 ______ ...... ______ . _

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

August ____ . ________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

102

195 

102

185

Minimum

46 

40 

28 

32

Mean

61.0 

64.9 

42.6 

64.8

Per square 

mile

0.321 

.342 

.224 

.341

Run-off in 

inches

0.20 .39. 

.26.

.38.

BLACK RIVER NEAR POTTERSVILLE, N. J.

LOCATION. 1 mile above highway bridge and former gaging station at Pottersville, Somerset County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 33 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 8, 1921, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Automatic water-stage recorder on right bank 1 mile above bridge at 

Pottersville; inspected by Theodore Bush. Chain gage on dowpstream side 

of highway bridge at Pottersville used November 8, 1921, to June 30, 1922.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading 100 feet above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and boulders very rough. Control is riffle of 

boulders just below gage; probably permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from automatic waterstage recorder 3 feet at 1 p. m. March 16 (discharge, about 450 secondfeet); minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 0.83 foot at 2 p. m. 

August 9 (discharge, 5 second-feet). 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION. Daily fluctuations caused by operations at small mills upstream.

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

to 120 second-feet. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily 

gage height to rating table. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Black River near Pottersville, N. J., during the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 7

7

Feb. 9

Made byOtto Lauterhahn ......

.....do ... ___ . ___ .

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.23

1.23

 1.68

Discharge

Sec.-ft 

20.6

22.7

32.3

Date

Mar. 14

28

Made by 

J. W. Bones ______

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.06

1.83

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

112

92

' Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
200 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Black River near Pottersvitte, N. J., for the yeaf

ending Sept. 80, 1923

Day

l _____ ...

2 _____ . .....

3. __ ... _ 

4 _______ ..

5 _________

6_. _______

7 __ . _ . ...

8 ____ - __ ..

«. ... __

10. ... ....

11 _ -...-.. ....

12. _ . .........

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

14 _____ . __ .

15. . 

16 _________

17 __ .. 

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

19. ____ . __ .

 20 __ .... .....

21 _____ . .....

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

23 _____ . .....

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

25..., ..

26 

27 . 

28.. __ . ___

29. __ ......

30..-.. 

31 ____ . .....

Oct.

24

22

22

 23

23

22

22

22

27

34

35

37

38

39

39

36

28

29

27

26

24

22

24

22

24

24

24

24

24

24

22

Nov

22

22

28

26

22

30

29

32

27

26

25

25

23

19

24

23

22

21

24

26

21

20

19

19

18

18

17

17

17

17

Dec.

18

1ft

18

18

28

24

24

24

28

25

28

23

20

18

18

20

20

20

17

14

15

16

18

17

18

20

23

60

44

60

24

Jan.

43n

oo f\

100

on

80

69

55

CO

37

31

36

32

36

72

60

37

36

34

34

50

102

122

95

98

66

61

45

44

43

40

34

Feb.

30

26

22

30

34

34

34

34

32

32

32

34

34

34

32

30

28

26

26

26

24

24

22

24

22

18

22

. 28

Mar.

28

51

126

158

136

108

86

81

76

78

85

136

158

136

120

210

255

224

210

170

147

136

147

147

126

114

102

88

82

78

72

Apr.

70

fiQ

68

67

90

110

110

106

97

85

72

69

64

57

54

51

49

48

46

45

42

41

39

37

35

34

34

65

156

106

May

1AO

as

00

f.Q

53

45

40

00

45

A*>

42

49

57

50

46

53

69

54

49

49

67

54

48

45

42

36

34

30

26

24

23

June

99

91

oo

OO

29

\

30

46

fit

54

66

72

69

53

39

34

27

26

24

22

19

18

17

17

17

16

16

17

17

16

15

July

15

14

14

oo

99

19

19

1ft

1ft '17

15

15

14

26

20

16

15

14

14

14

13

13

13

22

16

14

15

16

15

15

Aug.

15

15

14

14

14

1 Q

1Q

19

11

a a

10

13

14

12

12

11

11

10

9.6

9.3

7.3

8.2

8.2

8.6

8.6

8.6

10

11

12

12

11

Sept.

11

10

10

a a

9 0

8.6

£6

no

19

21

26

28

26

19

14

13

12

10

9.6

9.6

24

22

38

42

35

33

29

22

18

15

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Dee. 13-15, 19-21, Jan. 18-20, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, Feb. 10 

to Mar. 1. Daily discharge determined from one discharge measurement, study of weather records, 

and comparison with records for near-by streams.

Monthly discharge of Black River near Pottersville, N. J,, for the year ending Sept.

[Drainage area, 33 square miles]

Month

April. - . 

July __ . ____ .- 

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

39 

32 

60 

430 

34 

255 

156 

102 

72 

26 

15 

42

430

Minimum

22 

17 

14 

31 

18 

28 

34 

23 

15 

13 

7.3 

8.6

7.3

Mean

26.9 

23.0 

23.8 

75.9 

25. & 

125 

67.2 

50.2 

31.2 

16.4 

11.2 

19.1

41.7

Per 

square 

mile

0.815 

.697 

.721 

2.30 

.776 

3.79 

2.04 

1.52 

.946 

.497 

.339 

.579

1.26

Run-off 

in inches

0 94 

.78 

.83 

2.65 

.81 

4.37 

2.- 28 

1.75 

1.06 

.57 

.39 

.65

17.07
BAMTAIt BIVEB. BASIS 201

MILLSTONE RIVER AT BLACKTWELLS MILLS, N. J.

LOCATION. At highway bridge in Blackwells Mills, Somerset County,, one-quarter mile below mouth of Middlebrush Brook, 1% miles above Millstone, 

and 5 miles above mouth of Millstone River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 258 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 4, 1921, to September 30, 1923. A station was 

maintained at Millstone 1% miles downstream from June 28, 1903, to 

December 31, 1904; and from June 7, 1912, to April 30, 1915.

GAGE. Vertical staff in two sections on downstream side of left bridge abutment; read by Alex Barna.

DISCHARGE MEAsuREMENTs.-^-Made by wading 200 feet downstream from gage 

or from highway bridge at Millstone.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel clay. Banks are overflowed at high stages. 

Control is foundation of old stone and timber dam 100 feet below gage; 

not permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 8.2 feet at 

6 a. m. March 17 (discharge, 3,840 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.0 all day September 16 (discharge, about 5 second-feet).

1921-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 8.55 feet'August 8, 1921 (discharge, 

4,190 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, that of September 16, 1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation probably not affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. The Delaware and Raritan Canal takes water from Delaware 

River and flows northeastward to Raritan River. It passes along right bank 

of Millstone River for 15 miles above gaging station and for 5 miles 

below. Canal is above river at all points and loses water to river by leakage, seepage, and by discharge from spillways.

REGULATION. Carnegie Lake and several small mills above gage slightly affect 

distribution of flow.

ACCURACY.-* Stage-discharge relation not permanent. Base rating tables fairly 

well defined, variable correction for shifting control determined from periodic 

discharge measurements. Daily discharge ascertained by applying corrected 

mean daily gage height to base rating. Records fairly good.

Discharge measurements of Millstone River at Blackwells Mills, N. /., during the

year ending Sept. SO, 1928

Date

Nov. 11

Feb. 8

.8

Mar. 28,

Apr. 18

Made by 

__ .do _ .. __ i ___

__ .do ___ ___ .....

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.95

1.79

1.80

2.35

1.98

Discharge

Sec.- ft. 

170

197

203

507

311

Date

May 17

July 14

Aug. 15

Sept. 19

Made by 

O. W. Hartwell ........

Otto Lauterhahn ......

. _ .do _____ . ......

.-..-do..... _ .........

O. W. Hartw*ll __ ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.61

1.28

.89

1.24

.90

Discharge

Sec.-/£. 

197

94

56

103 .' 76
202 SURFACE WATER-SUPPLY, 1928, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Millstone River at Blackwells Mills, N. J., for 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

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 --. .

26 . __ .. ....

26. _ . _ ... ...

27 . 

28. ___ _ . ...

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

on

31 __ . ......... t '

Oct.

70

93

93

96

89

94

89

105

116

118

123

105

101

86

100

96

86

86

83

82

62

80

94

88

89

76

69

68

64

64

82

Nov.

82

94

89

80

78

118

82

100

293

208

168

163

138

103

103

128

123

123

125

121

123

101

96

116

100

81

75

96

87

92

Dec.

94

164

123

128

203

206

194

185

188

138

176

188

165

203

162

182

191

243

226

194

200,

200

182

185

160

232

345

448

394

310

231

Jan.

1,240

1,680

1,240

727

476

368

322

322

290

322

345

322

298

345

250

253

222

200

174

149

920

2,210

920

630

1,630

920

694

506

420

319

378

Feb.

246

236

314

420

306

394

197

194

176

179

162

171

420

1,020

1,380

1,850

1,430

1,020

567

264

257

182

154

91

154

222

662

567

Mar.

662

506

448

826

760

476

420

318

322

368

630

1,430

2,270

2,210

1,530

1,910

3,490

2,210

1,330

860

662

598

970

2,810

1,170

727

662

506

394

394

368

Apr.

302

' 306

310

318

598

1,020

760

598

567

448

394

345

318

318

420

420

345

310

278

264

239

239

226

206

194

203

206

182

2,210

1,170

May

567

394

322

290

268

246

219

212

206

206

185

176

246

257

212

185

182

182

168

149

179

200

185

162

151

133

128

131

125

112

119

June

138

133

114

131

106

104

114

128

114

106

110

108

108

103

103

97

89

106

97

100

91

91

76

65

91

100

91

94

97

83

July

32

32

83

86

97

- 88

74

49

79

76

91

76

73

70

37

88

68

72

70

68

65

24

27

65

77

72

69

65

91

144

86

Aug.

86

.79

64

66

43

64

79

71

63

70

66

21

50

82

116

108

106

94

29

97

125

112

110

112

106

38

21

57

83

86

87

Sept.

86

44

79

83

89

89

91

88

69

97

176

232

133

35

13

5

43

87

94

94

212

257

286

314

253

250

194

133

103

101

Monthly discharge of Millstone River at Blackwells Mills, N. J.,for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 258 square miles]

Month

November...... 

December ......

April ....... _ .

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

123 

293 

448 

2,210 

1,850 

3,490 

2,210

Minimum

62 

75 

94 

149 

91 

318 

182

Mean

88.6 

116 

207 

616 

473 

1, 040 

457

Month

July ... .....

September..... 

The year.

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

567 

138 

144 

125 

314

3,490

Minimum

112 

65 

24 

21 

5

5

Mean

210 

103 

70.8 

77.1 

127

298

'NOTE. Because of the leakage, seepage, and waste water from the Delaware and Raritan Canal the 

Discharge per square mile" and the "Run-off" would not represent the natural flow.
RARITAN BIVEB BASIN 203

GREEN1 BROOK AT BOTTNDBROOK, H. J.

LOCATION. Near State highway bridge at Boundbrook, Middlesex County, 

half a mile above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 19 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June 12 to September 30,1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff fastened to willow tree on left bank 300 feet below bridge; 

read by Edward DeNoyes.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel, sand and fine gravel. Control is riffle of 

gravel 200 feet below gage; not permanent; affected by growth of grass 

during summer.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period June 12 to 

September 30, 1.84 feet at 7 a. m. July 5 (discharge, 117 second-feet); 

minimum stage, 0.80 foot several times in June and July (discharge, about 

6 second-feet).

DIVERSIONS AND REGULATION. Green Brook receives the sewage of Plainfield 

about 3 miles upstream. A well field of the Elizabethtown Water Co., 

Consolidated, is situated along stream just above station; a well field of 

Middlesex Water Co., and a second field of the Elizabethtown Water Co. 

Consolidated, are also situated in the drainage area above station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation not permanent. Base rating curve for indirect determination of discharge not well defined. Gage read to hundredths 

twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying effective mean daily 

gage height to rating table, corrections for obtaining effective gage heights 

determined by comparing periodic discharge measurement with base rating. 

Records fair.

Discharge measurements of Green Brook at Boundbrook, N. J., during the period

June 12 to Sept. §0, 1983 - :

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

July 6 __ . ___ ,.__. __ ...

Gage 

height ,

feet 

1.08

1.15

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

31.0

"35.4

Date

Aug. 16...;. ______ . .......

Sept.28. . 

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.84

.89

Discharge

Sec.-Jt. "8.0

 12.4

1 Grass on the control.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Green Brook at Boundbrook, N. J., for the period 

June 12 to Sept. 80, 1928

Day

1 ____ . __ , ....

2

3. ____ ... _ . ....

4 _____ . ___ . ....

5 ..... _ - __ . ....

6 __ ......... ......

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

8... - ..-.

q

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

11 ___ - _ .. __

12 ..

13 .......-. ,..

14 __ . ____ .. .....

15 _______ . .....

June

38

22

20

23

July

12

19,

24

27

78

36

27

20

.'27,

23

20

13

19

19

21

Aug.

23

22

19

18

18

18

18

18

18

17

15

16

24

20

16

Sept.

13

H

10

16

15

18

12

18

14

13

12

11

12

14

12

Day

16 _________ . ...

17 ____ ;. .......

18

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

20 ____ *.".. ____ .

21. _ .. ___ . .......

22 __ .. .............

23 __ . ___ . .......

24...... __ .... .....

25 __ .- _ . ___ ...

' 26 ......... ^.-i-.-

-27....-.-.-. .....

28.. _________

29 __ . _________

30 __ ..... ______

01

June

13

13

20

17

22

57

13

13

13

22

12

15

12

2017'

July

42

18

18

17

15

9

9

26

17

24

! 16

19

23

22 * 22

22

Aug.

9

12

13

15

10

12

13

13

12

12

8

13

18

24

18

16

Sept.

10

10

15

13

12

20

18

20

49

34

15

15

13

14

16
204 SURFACE^WATEB SUPPLY, 1923, PART I 

Monthly discharge of Green Brook at BoundbrooJc, N. J., for the period June 12 to 

; Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 49 square miles]

Month

June 12-30-, __ .... ______________ ... ____ .. __

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

September _______________ i __ _____________

Discharge in second-fee);

Maximum

57 

78 

24 

49

Minimum

12 

9 

8 

10

Mean

20.1 

22.7 

16.1 

15.8

NOTE. No correction made for Plainfleld sewage or for water diverted through the various well fields. 

LAWRENCE BROOK AT PATRICKS CORNER, N. J.

LOCATION. Near highway bridge at Patricks Corner, Middlesex County, 3 miles 

southwest of Milltown, seven-eighths mile above Beaver Brook dam, and 6^t 

miles above mouth of Lawrence Brook.

DRAINAGE AREA. 29 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. June-21, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Water-stage recorder installed in wooden shelter, on right bank 150 feet 

above highway bridge. Slope gage at shelter and high-water staff gage 

attached to shelter; operated by Henry Patrick.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage for low and medium 

stages and from highway bridge for high stages.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Banks high and-channel fairly straight. Control is 

sill of old wooden dam.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 6.67 feet at 5 p. m. January 1 (discharge, 434 second-feet); minimum stage, 1.10 feet at 8 a. m. August 27 (discharge, 0.4 second-foot).

1922-23: Maximum stage recorded, that of January 1, 1923; minimum 

stage that of August 27, 1923.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow affected by water power above station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent except when affected by grass 

growing in channel during summer and fall. Rating curve well defined 

below 300 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory 

except for periods noted in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge ascertained by use of discharge integrator on recorder charts. Records 

good.

Discharge measurements of Lawrence Brook at Patricks Corner, N. J., during the 

year ending Sept. SO,

Date

Oct. 30

30

19

Mar. 9

12

12

12

13

13

Made by 

.....do .. ___ ..

.. do..... _

 do . 

O. W. Hartwell. .......

. _ .do. ____ .... ...

 do- __ ...........

.... -dO-.., 

__ .do __ . ___ ...

... -do ....... ...... .

Gage . 

height

Feet 

1.60

 - 1. 62

2.22

1.75

1.96

4 69

4.60

3.62

3.57

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

14.5

15.3

"45 1

25.8

41

218

204

18ft

132

128

Date

Mar. 14

24

24

24

PI

July 1

Made by 

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

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

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

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

J. W. Bones ...........

heignt

Feet

3 on

3.75

3.64

3.48

2.38

2.42

1.57

1.17

1.17

1.35

Discharge

Sec. -ft.

140

121

57

fil

16.1

1 V)

1.10

4.7

1 May be backwater due to tree 20 feet below bridge.
RARITAF RIVER BASIF 205

Daily discharge, in second-feet) of Ldwrenas Brook at Patricks Corner, N. J., for the

year ending Sept. SO, 192S

Day. i

l. ______

2

3

4 ________

5 _ . ____

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

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

9

5

6

2

4

 7

, 4

8

10

10

10

7

6

5

4

5

6

6

7

7

8

9

8

6

7

6

9

2

9

6

Nov.

8

3

9

10

3

8

8

7

6

7

8

2

8

5

8

8

8

4

2

10

8

8

8

6

10

3

7

10

7

6

Dec.

9

9

' 4

12

12

13

8

10

9

6

10

11

10

8

10

' 8

12

33

30

16

11

15

8

6

12

12

14

42

62

43

27

Jan.

260

157

77

58

4Q

38

35

32

34

44

39

34

30

30

33

22

25

20

23

19

152

197

75 '71

146

83

53

41

32

33

36

Feb.

30

24'40

. 47

25

17

23

24

30

22

8

27

58

120

173

50

37

23

10

21

16

16

24

20

9

12

42

50

-i^»....

Mar.

31

52

66

74

63

50

33

31

33

29

52

169

167

169

78

176

246

104

76

51

51.

44

75

130

52

47

37

35

27

28

OQ

A pir.

20

21

17

24

68

88

42

41

52

34

30

16

32

33

24

38

23

32

17

13

17

20

12

8

8

10

9

19

116

53

May

9S

21

19

19

14

13

10

15

14

, 11

9

11

17

11

16

12

.. 8

8

11

15

20

13

12

12

 11

3

5

6

6

June

'?

7

4

3

6

8

4

. - 7

6

1

7

5

9

5

4

5

3

6

7

6

3

5

3

2

4

3

4

7

2

4

July

1

5

3

... 7

10

11

3

2

2

3

6

6

4

4

4

8

8

6

3

6

4

1

6

2

7

5

3

4

2

7

Aug.

7

7

5

6

4

2

5

3

4

3

1

8

8

6

8

4

4

1

5

2

5

3

3

8

1

3

1

3

2

6

Sept.:

1

4

5

1

5

4

2

6

3

5

2

5

7

1

3

-3

2

2

8

10

4

10

7

6

4

4

5

1

NOTE. Daily discharge estimated because of no gage-height record by comparison with records for 

near-by streams Oct. 14-22, Nov. 4, Dec. 19 and 20.

Monthly discharge of Lawrence Brook at Patricks Corner, N. J.y for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 29 square miles]

Month

November _____ . ............ .. ..........

December __ «. ____ ______ . _ ..'. ...

February ______ ______ ..............

April.. __ . __ . ._ . ___ . _ ..

May . 

June . ______________________

July................ ____ ..................

August ___ . __________________

September ___ . _______________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

10 

10 

52 

260 

173 

246 

116 

28 

9 

11 

8 

10

260

Minimum

2 

2

4 

19 

8 

27 

8 

3 

2 

1 

1 

1

1

Mean

6.45 

6.83 

15.5 

63.8 

35.6 

74.3 

31.2 

12.3 

490 

4.77 

4.19 

4.10

22.0

Per 

square 

mile

0.222 

.235 

.534 

2.20 

1.23 

2.56 

1.07 

.424 

,169 

.164 

.144 

.141

.759

Run-off 

in inches

' 0.26 

.26 

.62 

2.54 

1.28 

2.95 

1.19 

.49 

.19 

.19 

.17 

.16

10.30
206 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

NAVESINK RIVER BASIN 

SWIMMING RIVER NEAR RED BANK, N. J.

LOCATION. At dam of Tintern Manor Water Co., 3 miles above mouth of 

Swimming River at Red Bank, Monmouth County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 18 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 28, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Automatic water-stage register on right bank 100 feet above end of 

dam; operated by J. A. Stewart.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge or by wading.

CONTROL. Dam of stone and concrete, with spillway 148 feet long. In cross 

section the spillway has a flat top 7 feet wide with downstream edge 1 foot 

higher than upstream. Two 36-inch "blow-off" sluicegates at dam and 

one 18-inch "blow-off" sluice gate at pumping station

DIVERSION. Water diverted from dam to Newman Springs pumping station 

of Tintern Manor Water Co.

STORAGE. Flow is slightly affected by storage in reservoir.

DETERMINATION OF DISCHARGE. Discharge over spillway and through 36-inch 

and 18-inch sluice gates determined from rating curves based on current 

meter measurements. Diversion measured by piston displacement method. 

Storage determined from an approximate capacity curve of reservoir.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period July 28, 1922, to 

September 30, 1923, 2.57 feet at 7 p. m. January 1, 1923 (discharge, 1,350 

second-feet).

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent except for periods when spillway was obstructed by sandbags. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height 

to rating table. Storage correction is so small that possible errors in 

capacity curve will not affect total results. Records good.

COOPERATION. Station maintained in cooperation with Tintern Manor Water 

Co.

Discharge measurements of Swimming River near Red Bank, N, J., during the 

period July 28, 192%, to Sept. SO, 1928

Date

1922 

July 28 

Aug. 7

30

Sept. 28

4

1923

Apr. 5

17

Made byOtto Lauterhahn . 

 .-do....... .. ..

Otto Lauterhahn 

 .do.. _____ . __

 -do....... _ .... _

.. do......-...;-.....

 do. 

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.118 

1.104

1.094

1.005 

1.055

1.052

-.52

".06

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

50 

46.9

42.5

20.2 

31.5

90 1

90.3

75

Date

1923 

Apr. 21

July 2

23

30

Sept. 16

Made byOtto Lauterhahn -- __ 

. .do 

. _ .do........ _ ,

. .dO__ ...

O. W. Hartwell ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

°-0. 89 

 -1.86

&1.92

61.81

f>1.36

61.44

61.26

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

67

57

14.6

39.0 

149

38.0

19.2

' Discharge through two sluice gates each full open. 6 Sandbags on dam.
BIV&B BASIN

Discharge measurements of Swimming River (through 18-inch gate) near Red Bank, 

N. J., during the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Made by Otto Lauterhahnl

Date

Apr. 17... _ ,... .....

17 _____ . ....

21. 

D ischarge

Sec.-ft. 

«9.15

«12.4

65.51

Date

Apr. 21 __ . __ . ....

21. ________

01

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

c9.01

<*10.5

«11.9

Date

Apr. 21 __ . ..........

21. ________

Discharge

Sec.-ft.

no. 7

07.5

a Gate openings not recorded. 

>> Gate open 20 turns. 

c Gate open 40 turns.

<* Gate open 60 turns. 

« Gate open 70 turns.

/Gate open 50 turns. 

a Gate open 30 turns.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Swimming River near Red Bank, N. J., for the 

period July 28,1922, to Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1922 

1. ____

2 _____

3.........

4.. .......

5. ........

«- .

7...... ...

8.. __ ..

9-.... .

10... ......

Day

1922-2C 

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 __ .

Q1

Jul y AU§

4

15

10

12

g

5

5

5

5

5

Oct.

28

36

34

24

20

19

19

34

45

34

34

28

22

25

25

28

28

28

25

25

25

25

28

38

31

25

25

25

25

25

25

. Sep

8

1

8

9

3

9

9

5

 5

5

Nov

25

22

31

34

31

28

31

31

28

26

25

25

26

25

28

38

31

28

28

41

38

28

28

28

25

25

26

28

28

25

t.

71 11

59 12

52 13

52 14

55 15

48 16

41 17

41 18

41 19

38 20

Dec.

28

28

25

28

41

38

31

45

34

31

34

31

28

34

45,

63

89

38

31

41

45

34

34

34

34

34

84

118

65

45

Day

1922

Jan.

366

342

123

140

108

106

92

90

115

135

92

89

86

80

80

82

76

73

72

73

82

88

88

85

198

105

92

89

86

80

74

July

Feb.

72

72

78

79

75

72

69

67

66

65

66

67

76

253

170

.91

87

81

75

72

69

67

' 6566

66

68

117

198

Aug.

52

48

52

48

45

41

41

34

31

75

Mar.

4 

92

102

92

93

92

88

82

82

80

78

82

115

203

277

124

124

448

161

132

105

100

98

. »9

153

101

95

92

91

87

86

84

Sept

3

4

3

3

2

2

2

2

Apr.

81

79

79

79

86

170

102

92

98

92

89

86

84

86

87

87

85

82

80

77

75

73

71

69

67

66

65

67

83

98

I

I 

8 21.

1 22..

1 23.

4 24..

4 25-,

8 26..

8 27..

8 28..

8 29..

5 30.

31.

May

90

86

82

78

75

73

71

68

71

75

72

71

71

73

71

67

64

62

62

63

63

36

9

9

40

47

43

43

39

38

38

)ay

922

June

34

34

34

41

31

25

28

34

31

28

' 28

28

28

28

25

31

28

25

2217'

17

0

0

7

19

17

19

17

22

19

July

59

69

45

45

July

17

14

25

52

140

63

89

41

31

28

108

80

38

28

31

84

25

42

44

43

41

41

41

31

32

31

29

29

40

32

29

Aug.

48

34

31

28

28

48

134

129

80

56

63

Aug.

23

28

26

24

23

21

20

20

18

15

13

13

20

17

23

24

15

13

11

10

9

12

13

10

9

8

8

9

26

37

26

Sept,

28

28

25

22

26

19

26

10

22

26

Sept.

21

19

18

17

16

16

18

19

35

29

21

19

35

. 81

24

19

19

19

18

19

41

180

200

140

59

46

38

34

31

28

NOTE. Discharge includes flow over spillway and through all sluice gates. Sluice gates at dam open 

Jan. 6 to May 22 and at Newmans Springs pumping station Jan. 6 to May 29. Discharge Oct. 1-6, Jan. 

17-20, 31, Feb. 1,2, 6-13, 19-27; Apr. 23-28, and May 16-27, estimated by comparison with record of 

Lawrence Brook at Patricks Corner. Dam was obstructed by sandbags June 22 to Sept. 21,1923; during 

this period a variable correction, based on five discharge measurements, was applied to discharge.
208 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of Swimming River near Red Bank, N. J., during the period 

Aug. 1, 1922, to Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 48 square miles]

Month

1922 

August..,. _________ . .....

September ____ . ...............

1922-23 

October ___________ ......

December ........................

January __ .... _________

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

June _________ . ...........

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

August ___ __________

The period..... ____ . ...

Discharge in second-feet

In river

Maximum

151 

71

45 

41 

118 

366 

253 

448 

170 

90 

41 

140 

37 

200

448

Minimum

28 

19

19 

22 

25 

72 

65 

78 

65 

9 

0 

14 

8 

16

0

Mean

63.1 

35.4

27.7 

28.6 

42.6 

112 

88.1 

121 

84.5 

59.7 

23.9 

45.1 

17.7 

40.9

57.6

Total yield

Mean

72.3 

43.9

34.5 

34.4 

47.6 

108 

92.6 

119 

86.0 

60.8 

30.6 

53.1 

24.8 

46.9

61.4

Per square 

mile

1.51 

.915

.719 

.717 

.992 

2.25 

1.93 

2.48 

1.79 

1.27 

.637 

1.11 

.517 

.977

1.28

Run-off in 

inches

1.74 

L02

.83 

.80 

1.14 

2.59 

2.01 

2.86 

2.00 

1.46 

.71 

1.28 

.60 

1.09

17.37

NOTE. The first three columns of table indicate actual quantity of water flowing in river; the three 

remaining columns include diversion and storage. Water diverted to Newman Springs pumping station 

from Oct. 1 to Dec. 30 and during February to September except April.

DELAWARE RIVER BASIN

EAST BRANCH OF DELAWARE RIVER AT FISHS EDDY, N. Y.

LOCATION. At railroad bridge in Fishs Eddy, Delaware County, 4 miles below 

mouth of Beaver Kill and 5J/£ miles abpve confluence of East and West 

branches.

DRAINAGE ABBA. 785 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 19, 1912, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Staff in two sections on downstream end of left pier of bridge; read by 

Jay C. Baxter until December 31 and by F. J. McMorris January 1 to September 30, 1923.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from highway bridge 200 feet above gage 

or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Coarse gravel; occasionally shifting.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 12.55 feet at 

9 a. m. April 6 (discharge, 19,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

1.97 feet at 4 p. m. August 27 (discharge, 117 second-feet).

1912-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 18.0 feet at 8 a. m. March 13, 1920 

(stage-discharge relation affected by ice); 17.4 feet during afternoon of March 

27, 1913, determined by leveling from flood marks (discharge, about 33,500 

second-feet); minimium stage recorded, 1.64 feet at 5 p. m. October 12, 14, 

and 15,1914 (discharge, 97 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except as affected 

by ice from December to March. Rating curve fairly well defined between 

150 and 20,000 second-Feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. 

Records good exeept during periods of ice effect, for which they are fair.
EELAWAKE BIVEB BASIK 209

Discharge measurements of East Branch of Delaware River at Fishs Eddy, N. Y. f 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

Date

Oct. 6

Feb. 9

Mar. 1

Made by 

B. F. Howe, ______

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.26

6.42

»7.91

«5.91

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

198

4,700

1,090

546

Date

Apr. 11

12

Aug. 13

Made by^-

.....do . 

A. W. Harrington __

Gage 

height

Feet 

6.28

6.30

2.29

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

4,660

4,270

222

a Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of East Branch of Delaware River at Fishs Eddy, N. Y.t 

for the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

Day

I ........

2. ______ .

3 

4 _____

6 ___ . __

6. __ .......

7. __ . __ .

* __ . __ .

9 ..... ... .

10. __ . __ .

11. __ . __ .

12. __ . __ .

13. 

14 _______

15 _______

16. __ . __ .

17 ..... __ .

18 ___ . .....

19 .. ___ .

20 

21 ___ . .....

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

23.. __ ....

24 __ ... .....

25 ______ .

26 ......

27 .. _ 

28 ______ .

2».. ..........

30 ___ . .....

31 .........

Oct.

228

228

210

210

210

198

204

325

720

1,050

1,050

690

520

420

370

285

250

370

325

305

285

281

269

420

420

348

325

325

305

285

281

Nov.

269

261

261

285

285

281

285

285

305 «mi

305

281

260

257

265

325

325

305

305

285

305

305

285

285

261

257

228

285

285

285

Dec.

305

285

277

1 285

395

217

98/t

420

500

420

340

500

380

340

460

460

440

400

360

340

300

300

340

340

360

380

420

480

800

440

600

Jan.

4,600

6,500

4,000

3,000

2,200

1,800

1,400

1,200

1,100

1,100

800

700

550

360

600

800

600

360

550

1,200

6,000

. 4, 370

2,750

1,900

2,000

1,300

1,200

950

750

360

600

Feb.

750

900

950

1,100

800

750

700

700

1,000

900

800

800

850

900

700

650

550

500

460

420

380

360

340

360

400

440

500

550

Mar.

550

600

750

1,500

3,400

2,200

1,800

1,500

1,200

1,200

1,300

1,100

1,300

1,300

1,400

2,000

5,500

3,200

3,600

2,600

2,400

3,600

7,500

11, 100

7,350

5,570

4,370

3,730

2,610

2,750

2,470

Apr.

1,760

1,760

1,990

4,530

10,400

18,000

10,600

8,950

7,350

5,210

4,370

4,050

3,590

3,170

2,610

2,350

1,990

1,780

1,650

1,540

1,990

1,990

1,870

1,540

1,230

1,100

970 i.ido

9,350

5,570

May

4,050

2,890

2,350

2,350

1,760

1,540

1,330

1,140

5,390

4,050

2,890

2,890

3,590

2,750

2,350

2,230

2,470

'1,990

1,650

1,430

1,540

1,650

1,330

1,100

,970

890

820

750

690

630

602

June

548

520

520

548

1,010

630

820

3,030

1,990

1,650

1,180

930

820

720

750

630

575

495

470

445

420

370

348

325

325,

348

602

420

370

325

July

305

269

261

265

261

249

238

224

207

192

189

183

174

171

168

180

183

177

165

156

150

145

134

132

162

162

150

305

470

281

261

Aug.

285

234

210

210

285

231

204

192

159

150

137

137

180

174

177

174

15d

,142

134

137

129

145

145

147

134

127

119

158

Ij650

690

445

Sept.

325

281

245

305

348

325

285

370

1,870

890

660

- 548

495

420

370

348

305

285

285

277

' 660

750

630

1,230

855

720

630

602

630

575

NOTE. Discharge, Oct. 17, estimated as indicated in above table from hydrograph; gage height 

doubtful. Discharge Dec. 7 to Jan. 21 and Jan. 24 to Mar. 23 determined from gage heights corrected for 

ice effect by means of three discharge measurements; study of observer's notes, gage-heigbt graph, and 

weather records; and comparison with record of Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls.
210 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1823, PART I

Monthly discharge of East Branch of Delaware River at Fishs Eddy, N. Y.,for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 785 square miles]

Month

March ._ _______________ . _____

April. - -_.-.._ ..__._._. ....... .

May _____________ . ________

June . ____________ .. _______

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

September _______ . ____________

The year.. __ . ___ _ ___

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,050 

325 

800 

6,500 

1,100 

11, 100 

18,000 

5,390 

3,030 

470 

1,650 

1,870

18,000

Minimum

198 

228 

217 

360 

340 

550 

970 

602 

325 

132 

119 

245

119

Mean

378 

284 

392 

1,790 

661 

2,950 

4,140 

2,000 

738 

'212 

245 

551

1,200

Per 

square 

mile

a 482 

.362 

.499 

2.28 

.842 

3.76 

5.27 

2. 55 

.940 

.270 

.312 

.702

1.53

Kun-off in 

inches

0.66 

.40 

.68 

2. 63 

.88 

4.34 

5.88 

2.94 

1.05 

.31 

.36 

.78

20.71

DELAWARE RIVER AT PORT JERVIS, N. Y.

LOCATION. At steel highway bridge at Port Jervis, Orange County, 1J^ miles 

above mouth of Neversink River and 6 miles below mouth of Mongaup 

River.

DRAINAGE AREA. -3,070 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 12, 1904, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain on downstream side of left span of highway bridge and staff in 

two sections; the upper section vertical and attached to downstream end of 

left abutment; the lower section inclined, 30 feet'downstream; read by John 

Bisland.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel; occasionally shifting.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 18.5 feet at 

5 p. m. March 7 (stage-discharge relation affected by ice); 11.8 feet at 

8 a. m. March 24 (discharge, 57,900 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

1.2 feet at 8 a. m. and 5 p. m. July 24 (discharge, 515 second-feet).

1904-1923: 4 Maximum stage recorded, 16.0 feet at 8 a. m. March 28, 1914 

(discharge, 92,700 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.60 foot at 

8 a. m. September 22 and 23, 1908 (discharge, 175 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice.

ACCXIRACT. Stage-discharge relation changed presumably at time of breaking 

of ice jam in March. Rating curve used before change fairly well defined 

below 2,500 second-feet and well defined between^ 2,500 and 30,000 secondfeet; that used subsequently, fairly well defined between 500 and 15,000 

second-feet. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during most of period, 

December to March. Gage read to tenths twice daily. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records 

good, except during periods of ice effect and estimate, for which they are fair.

4 During the flood of Oct. 10-11, 1903, a crest stage of 23.3 feet gage height was observed by Mr. 

Righter, city engineer of Port Jervis. This gage height corresponds to approximately 155,000 second-feet.
DEIAWAEE BIVEE BASIN

Discharge measurements of Delaware River at Port Jervis, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

Date.

Jan. 24

Apr. 13

Aug. 12

Made by 

B. F. Howe - . .. .... _ . .. . . - .....

Gage 

height

Feet 

«4.49

5.17

1.38

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

6, 620

11, 100

633-

0 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Delaware River at Port Jervis, N. Y.,for the year

ending Sept. SO,

Day

I 

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.% .r ... 

31 

Oct.

685 

685

685 

685

600

600

600

685

1,550

1,800

3,040

3,040

2,160

1,720

1,470

1,240

1,110

1,110

1,110

1,110

990

OQf\

880

880

1.1101

1,110 

1,110

990

880

880 

780

Nov.

780 

685

780 

880

880

780

880

880

990

880

990

990

880

880

880

880

830

780

780

880

880

880

780

780

685

685 

686

685

685

780

Dec.

880 

780

780 

780

1,390

1,110

990

780

685

1,180

1,110

1,110

1,100

1,100

1,000

950

760,

750

750

750

750

750

750

850

1,000

1,100 

1,300

1,400

1,700

1*400 

1,700

Jan.

1,500 

7,500

12,600 

9,010

6,700

6,010

5,360

4,180

3,910

. 3,400

4,180

3,910

3,650

2,160

1,720

1,500

1,500

1,900

1,700

i snn

1,900

6,000

10,000

7,000

5,500

5,000 

5,000

4,400

3,600

3,000 

2,200

Feb.

2,600

/

Mar.

12,000

38,700

28,100 

21,700

17,800

12,000

11,600 

11,100

Apr.

8,510 

7,350

7,730 

10,600

24,500

48,300

39,500

28,100

23,800

19, 000

14,000

12,000

11,100

9,330

8,510

7,350

6,290

5,950

5,630

5,310

5,010

4,710

4,710

4,410

4,130

3,850 

3,330

3,210

5,310

22,400

May

14,500 

11,100

8,510 

7,730

6,290

5,630

5,010

5,010

6,630

18,400

14,000

14,000

13,500

13,000

.10,200

8,910

9,750

-9,330

7,730

.6,990

6,290

7,730

6,290

5,630

4,410

3,850 

3,850

3,590

' '3,330

3,090, 

2,850

June

2,630 

2,410

2,210 

2,410

2,410

2,630

3,590

5,010

6,990

6,290

4,710

3,850

3,210

2,850

2,630

2,630

2,410

1,930

1,840

1,670

1,510

t,360

1,220

1,220

1,090

1,670!

i»«w

1,510

1,670- Uio,

July

1,360 

1, 220

1,220 

1,090

1,090

1,090

970

860

860

760

760

670

670

670

670

670

590 .''-'690

670

670

590

Bttf 1

590

515

590

690 <"' 590

2,850

3,090

2,970 

2,740

Aug.

2,210 

2,120

1,760 

1,510

1,590

1,360

1,360

1,220

1,090

970

760

670

670

670

760

760

760

760

670

670

670

' 670

670

670

670

590 

500

590

2,020

3,210 

2,850"

Sept,

1,930- 

1,440

1,090 

970

970

1,090

1,220

1,22O

1,440

3,330

2,740

2,020

1,670

1,51O

1,360

1,220

1,090

1,090

970

970

1,060

1,440

3,590

6,290

4,410

3, 590 

2,850

2,630

2,410

2,410

NOTE. Discharge Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1-28, and Mar. 1-24, estimated by comparison with'records of 

East and West branches of Delaware River and Delaware River at Riegelsvilte; stage-discharge relation 

seriously affected by ice jam. Discharge Dec. 13 to Jan. 2 and Jan. 16-29 determined from gage heights 

corrected for ice effect by means of one discharge measurement, study of observer's notes, gage-height 

graph, and weather records and by comparison with records in the same drainage area.
212 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge of Delaware River at Port Jervis, N. T., for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 3,070 square miles]

Month

October .... ___ ______________ __

November .. __________________

December _______ _____________

January __________ . _____ ___ ___

February .. _ _________ . . ______

April ...... ________ __ . _ ___ . __

June _____________________ _

July - .._.._..._ ._ _ __ ...__.... __

August _______________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

3,040 

990 

1,700 

12,600

. 38,700 

48, 300 

18,400 

6,990 

3,090 

3,210 

6,290

48,300

Minimuin

600 

685 

685 

1,500

11,100 

3,210 

2,850 

1,090 

515 

590 

970

515

Mean

1, 170 

824 

1,010 

4,440 

2,600 

13,800 

12,100 

7,970 

2,620 

1,060 

1,150 

2,000

4,250

Per

square 

mile

0.381 

.268 

.329 

1.45 

.847 

4.50 

3.94 

2.60 

.853 

.345 

.375 

.651

1.38

Run-off in 

inches

0.44 

.30 

,88 

1.67 

.88 

5.19 

4.40 

3.00 

.95 

.40 

.43 

.73

18.77

DELAWARE RIVER AT BELVEDERE, IT. J.

LOCATION. At Belvidere, Warren County, just below mouth of Pequest River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 4,540 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 27, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Inclined staff gage on left bank bolted to downstream side of storm

sewer outlet at foot of Second Street, Belvidere; read by Alexander Rush.^ 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by boat 1,000 feet below gage for low water

and from highway bridge half a mile upstream during high water. Pequest

River measured separately when highway bridge is Used. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel is heavy gravel and boulders. Control is

ledge and boulders about three-quarters mile below gage known as Little

Foul Rift. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period October 27,

1922, to September 30, 1923, 15.7 feet at 4.30 p. m. March 24 (discharge,.

about 94,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 2.45 feet several times

in July and August (discharge, 895 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice only during extremely eold periods. 

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

defined between 900 and 24,000 second-feet. Gage read to half-tenths twice

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

rating table. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Delaware River at Belvidere, N. J., during the period 

Oct. 27, 1922, to Sept. SO, 1928

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

Oct. 27. __ . ___ . _______

Jan. 3.. __________ . .....

4. __ . _________ .... ...

5. _____________ .. ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.24

7.93

6.79

6.10

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1,800

18,200

12,400

9,400

Date

Feb. 3. ____________ .

July 11. ________ .... . __ .

Aug. 23..... . .... ........

Gage 

height

Feet 

5.10

2.93

2.57

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

5,900

1,330

994
DELAWARE KIVEE; BASIN

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Delaware River at Belvidere, N. J., for the period 

Oct. 27, 1922, to Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1 . .. ...

2__ ............

3-.*... .........

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

S ______ . ...

6 __ ..... __ .

7 _ . __ ... ...

8 - ....

9 _ ... _ .

10 .. - _ .

11 _ .. _ . _ ._

12 _ . _ ... ....

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

14........ .

16 ____ .

16 

17 __ ......

18 __ . ........

19 _ . _ . ......

20 

21 .. .

22 __ . .....

23 ___ ... .....

24... __ ... _ .

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

26... ......

27.. ..

28 __ .

29. .........

30 ____ . __ .

31 ..........

Oct.

1,540 i PUIA

1,540

1,670

Nov.

1,420

1,420

1,310

1,420

1,540

1,540

1,670

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,540

1,670

1,420

1,420

1,540

1,960

1,810

1,360

1,260

1,150

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,060

Dec.

1,100

1 360

1,360

1,360

1,360

1,670

1,420

1,400

1,400

1,420

1,420

1,670

1,670

1,420

1,200

1,260

1,310

1,200

1,150

1,310

1,310

1,310

1,540

1,540

1,540

1,670

1,670

1,670

2,120

2,120

1,960

Jan.

a /ton

12 000

TO AAft

19 inn.

9,800

8,220

6,520

5,600

3,960

4,470

4

*7Af]

4. Tdf\

4,740

4,470

3,960

2,860

3,270

3,490

3,490

3,270

3,490

5,020

7,860

11,100

8,220

7,520

7,520 7 Rfin

7,180

6,200

5,310

Feb.

5,310

5,020

5,600

6 sin

6,200

5,310

4,740

4,470

5,020

5,020

5, 02tt

4 470

4,210

4,210

6,840

5,020

4,210

4,210

3,960

3,720

3,720

3,490

3, 720

3,720

3,270

3,490

3,270

3,270

Mar.

3 490

3 4on

4,470

5 900

Q Sflfl

14,400'

1-8,000

16,400

13,flOO

11,600

10,200

11,600

12,000

13,400

19 Qflfl

14,400

47 000

42,000

32,300

25,400

25,400

31,600

69,000

60,000

42,000

31,600

26,000

20,900

17, 400

Apr.

19 dfifl

11,100

10,600

19 4.0O

22,800

59,500

70.QOO

41,000

31,660

25,400

19 100

16*, 400

14 inn

12,900

11,600

10,200

9 firm

8,220

7,520

7,180

6,840

6,840

6,520

6,200

5,600

5,020

4,470

7,520

26,000

May

1Q Iftft

14 d/lfi

9 Ann

8,220

7,520

6,840

6,200

7,520

15, 400

17 400

TO Qrtft

14,900

16,900

10 xnn

12, 000

12 400

13,400

11,600

9

Cf|A

9,400

11, 100

10,200

8,600

7,180

6,520

6,200

.5,600

5,020

4,740

4,470

June

3

, <tan

3 7on

o «yrft

3 79fi

3,490

3,720

4,470

5,600

7,180

6 200

5,020

4 470

3,720

3 490

3,270

3 O7fl

3,060

2,660

2 fifift

2,290

2,120

2,120

1,960

1,670

1, 810

1 QfiO

1,960

1 ' 960

July

1 Qfih

1,810

1, 670

1,670

1,670

1,810

1,540

1 i^dO

1,420

1,310

1,310

1,260

1,260

1,150

1,260

1,100

1,100

1 ftftft

1,010

895

895

1,060

930

930

Q7ft

2,860

'3,960

Aug.

3

Aon

2 fififi

2,470

2 9on

2,120

1 960

1,670

1,670

1,310

1,200

1,150

1,150

1,100

1,100

1,100

1,060

1,010

1,010

970

970

970

895

895

895

895

oon

1,010

1,310

3,490

Sept.

2,660

1,810.

1,310

1.200

1,200

1,260

1,670

2,120

3,490

2 fiftfl

2,290

1,810

1,670

1,540

1,420

1,360

1,310

1,420

1,810

3,060

5,020

4,210

3,490

2,660

2,290

2,290

NOTE. Effect of ice on stage-discharge relation probably negligible. Daily discharge estimated because 

of no gage-height record Dec. 8 and 9. ' j

Monthly discharge of Delaware River at Belvidere, N. J.,for the period Oct. 27,1922,

to Sept. 30, 1923

[ Drainage area, 4,540 square miles]

Month

November __ ____ . _ ._ _ . _ .. ......

January __ . _

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

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,960 

2,120 

18,000 

6,840 

69,000 

70,000 

19,100 

7,180 

3,960 

3,490 

5,020

Minimum

1,060 

1,100 

2,860 

3,270 

3,490 

4,470 

4,470 

1,670 

895 

895 

1,200

Mean

1,420 

1,480 

6,480 

4,550 

22,100 

16,500 

10,400 

3,470

1,500 

1,440 

2,080

Per 

square 

mile

0.313 

.326 

1.43 

1.00 

4.87. 

3.63 

2.29 

.764 

.330 

.317 

.458

Run-off in 

inches

a 35 

.38 

1.65 

1.04 

6,62 

4.05 

2.64 

.86 

.38 

.37 

.51
214 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART 1 

DELAWARE RIVER AT RIEGELSVILLE, IT. J.

LOCATION. At toll suspension bridge between Riegelsville, Warren County, N. J.,

and Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pa., 600 feet above mouth of Musconetcong

River and 9 miles below Lehigh River. 

DRAINAGE AREA. 6,190 square miles, revised. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 3, 1906, to September 30, 1923. 

GAGE. Inclined staff installed November 14, 1914, on left bank (New Jersey*

side) at upstream side of bridge; read by Joseph H. Brotzman. Prior to*

November 14, 1914, chain gage attached to upstream side of bridge. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Large boulders; practically permanent. 

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year, 17.8 feet at 9 p. mMarch 24, determined from high-watermarks (discharge, 86,100 second-feet)?

minimum stage recorded, 1.8 feet at 5 p. m. August 27 (discharge, 1,000'

second-feet).

1906-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 25 feet March 28, 1913 (discharge,

144,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.55 feet at 8 a. m. September

20, 1908 (discharge, 870 second-feet).

The flood of October 10-11, 1903? reached a stage of 35.9 feet determined

by levels from three good flood marks. Maximum discharge during this flood

has been estimated 275,000 second-feet at Riegelsville from observations

made at Lambertville.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during severe winters only. 

DIVERSIONS. The Delaware division of the Pennsylvania canal diverts water

from Lehigh River near its mouth from about the last of March to the

middle of December each year. The canal is so operated that the flow

past Riegelsville is constant at 230 second-feet. 

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent; not affected by ice. Rating

curve well defined. Gage read to half-tenths twice a day. Daily discharge

ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage height. Records

good.

Discharge measurements of Delaware River at Riegelsville, N'. J., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 17

July 9

Aug. 25

Made by 

.....do . .. _____________

O. W. Hartwell ______ . __________ . ___ . ____ . ___ ~

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.70

2.31

1.99

Discharge

Sec. -ft. 

2,670

1,760

1,280

Discharge measurements of Pennsylvania canal at Riegelsville, Pa., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

;Date

Oct. 17

July 9

''.'.. , Made by ..

.....do. _______ .... _____ . _______ . _ . _______ . ___ - __

Discharge

229

222

224
D1IAWAKE BIVEB BASIN

Daily discharge, in secondrfeet, of fietdhobre Hiver^f'Riegelsville, N. J.,for the year

ending Sept. 801 1923

Day

1.. ___

- 2 _____

3 .........

4 .........

5.. .......

6.........

7 .

8. ........

9.........

10. ........

11. ........

12. ........

13.. .......

14. ........

15. _____

16.. _ . ...

17. __ . ...

18. _ .....

19.........

20.... __ .

21... ......

22. ........

23. _ i _ .

24 ........

25. __ . ...

26. ........

27 __ .....

28

29 __ ..:..

30. ........

31..... .

Oct.

1,680

1,680

1,590

1,590 

1,590

1,590

1,590

1,590

1,960

3,460

5,610

5,610

5,010

4,140

3,330

3,080

2,720

2,600

2,370

2,370

2,370

2,160

2,060

2,160

1,960

2,160

2,160

2,160

2,160

1,960

1,960

Nov.

1,860

1,770

1,960

1,860 

1,860

1,960

1,960

1,960

1, 960'

1,960

1,860

1,770

1,960

1,860

1,770

1,960

1,770

1,860

1,770

1,960

1,860

1,770

1,770

1,770

1,770

1,590

1,590

1,590

1,430

1,430

Dec.

1,590,

1,770

1,770

1,770 

1,770

1,770

1,960

1,590

1,590

1,590

2,060

1,960

2,260

2,160

1,960

1,960

2,060

2,160

1,860

2,000

2,060

1,770

2,060

2,060

2,060

2,370

2,370

2,600

2,480

2,160

2,480

Jan.

5,010

11,600

22,600

17,100 

12,700

10,900

8,820

6,850

5,920

6,230

5,920

6,230

5,610

4,420

3,860

3,590

3,080

3,080

4,140

3,860

4,140

6,230

8,820

15,000

11,600

10,200

9,840

10,500

10,000

9,000

6,000

Feb.

6,,5(JO

7,170

7,490'

8,160 

7,820

6,850

g' gK

5^ 920

7,170

9,540

5,920

6,540

6,230

4,140

4,420

5,010

4,420

d 14fl

3,600

3,4<X)

3,600

4,1*0

3,680

4,140

4,140

4,710

5,010

Mar.

5,010

5,920

7,820

13,900 

18,800

21, 600

24,000

20,000

18,000

15,800

14,200

15,400

19,700

21,100

18,800

20,700

36,900

43,100

51,100

41,800

34,500

32,100

38,100

64,600

69,700

51,100

40,600

33,300

27,100

22,100

19,700

' '.>'. 

Apr.

18.800

15,000

13,600

15,000 

28, 500

56,000

71,100

46,400

38,100

31,000

24,500

20,700

18,400

16,300

14,600

13,100

11, 600

10,500

10,200

9,500

8,820

8,480

8,820

8,150

8,150

7,490

6,850

6,230

10,200

26,600

May

23,500

18,000

13,900

11,600 

10,200

9,500

8,820

8,150

10,900

20,700

23,500

18,800

19,700

22,600

18, 400

16, 300

17,100

18,800

15,800

14,600

13,500

15,400

13,500

12,000

10,500

9,500

8,820

7,820

7,490

6,850

6,230

June

5,610

5,310

5,010

5,310 

5,310

5,010

5,610

6,850

8,820

10,200

8,150

6,850

5,920

5,010

5,010

4,710

4,420

4,140

3,590

3,330

3,080

2,960

2,600

2,720

2,600

2,600

2,370

2,480

2,840

2,720

July

2,720

2,480

2,260

2,160 

2,S70

2,260

2,060

1,860

1,860

1,860

1,960

1,770

1,770

1,510

1,280

1,510

1,590

1,430

1,280

1,280

1,140

1,070

1, 140

1,140

1,430

1,360

1,280

1,210

6,540

6,850

5,610

Al}g4,710

4,140

3,860

"3, 330 

3,330

3,200

2,480

2,160

2,060

1,770

1,700

1,600

1,500

1,430

1,430

1,360

1,280

1, 280-

1,210

1,430

1,280

1,280

1,360

1,280

1,210

1,140

1,000

1,280

1,360

1,360

3,600

Sept.

3,900

3,000

2,300

1,900 

1,590

1,430

1,430

1,510

1,960

2,600

3,860

3,590

2,840

2,260

1,960

1,860

1,590

1,430

1,510

1,430

2,060

2,160

2,960

4,710

6,540

5,920

5,010

4,140

3,330

2,960

NOTE. This table indicates daily discharge of river only. In addition the Pennsylvania canal carried 

230 second-feet Oct. 1 to Dec. 13 and Feb. 27 to Sept. 30. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Feb 

20-22. Daily discjiarge estimated.

Monthly discharge of Delaware Riverl at Riegdsville, N. J., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 6,190 square miles]

Month

January . _______ ... .....

April .........,._....... ....._

July .. . -- 

September _______ .......

The year . _________

Discharge in second-feet

At gage

Maximum

5,610 

1,960 

2,60d 

22,600 

8,150 

69,700 

71,100 

23,600 

10,200 

6,850 

4,710 

6,540

71,100

Minimum

1,590 

1,430 

1,590 

3,080 

3,400 

5,010, 

6,230 

6, 230 

2, 370 

1,070 

1,000 

, 1, 430

1, 000

Mean

'.(2,530 

1, 810 

2,000 

8,160 

5,490 

 28,000 

19,300 

14,000 

4,700 

2,130 

1,980 

2,790

7,750

Plus diversions

Mean

2,760 

2,040 

2, 100 

8,160 

5, 510 

28,200

14^ 200 : 

4,930 

2,360: 

2,210 

3.Q20

7,940

Per square 

mile

* O.,446s 

.330 

 .339 

1.32 

.890 

4.56 

3. 15 

' 2.29 ' 

.796 

.381 

.357 

. 488

1.28 ^

Run-off in 

inches

.."..vA-vVfltiBl 

. 37 

.39 

1.52 

.93 

5.26 

3.51 

2.64 

.89 

.44 

.41 

.54

' 7 17.41
216

DELAWARE RIVER AT TRENTON, N. J.

LOCATION. At Calhoun Street Bridge, Trenton, Mercer County, 1 mile above 

Pennsylvania Railroad bridge and half a mile above mouth pf Assunpink 

Creek.

DRAINAGE AREA. 6,800 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 24, 1913, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain gage on downstream side of bridge 100 feet from left abutment.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from upstream side of bridge.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Rocky and permanent at rapids a few hundred feet 

below bridge.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year estimated from hydrograph, 8.2 feet at midnight March 24 (discharge 74,800 second-feet); minimum 

stage recorded 0.35 feet at 8 a. m. August 27 and 28 (discharge, 1,320 secondfeet).

1913-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 13.3 feet during night of March 

28, 1914 (discharge, 160,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.4 

foot, October 22, 31, November 1, 4, 5, 13-15, 1914 (discharge, 1,240 secondfeet). . ,

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Delaware division of the Pennsylvania canal diverts 53 secondfeet by gaging station from about. March 31 to December 15 each year. 

Delaware and Raritan feeder canal (diverts 160 second-feet from March 1 

to December 31 each year. Trenton power canal diverts 210 second-feet, 

around the gage, daily.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation considered permanent, except during iceaffected periods. Rating ciirye well defined between 1,700 to 90,000 

second-feet. Gage read to tenths once a day. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying daily gage height to rating table. Records good.

COOPERATION. Gage readings furnished by United States Weather Bureau.

Discharge measurements of Delaware River at Trenton, N. J., during the year ending Sept. 80, 1923

Date

Oct. 19 

Nov. 20

Dec. 11

Mar. 13

21

26

Made byOtto Lauterhahn. __ _ 

.....do ___ ..........

 do.... 

J. W. Bones ____ ...

0. W. Hartwell. _ Otto Lauterbahn. __ _

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.34 

.05

0

3.87

5.02

6.41

Discharge

Sec.-ft.. 

2,640 9 nnn

1,910

 23,800

34,700

51,000

Date

Apr. 7

30

May 31

Aug. 27

Made by 

Hartwell and LauterJ. W. Bones. _____ .

. _ .do __ . _ ........

Gage 

height

Feet 

7.91

2.52

1.41

-.28

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

70,700

12,000

6,700

1,400

Discharge measurements of canals that divert water around gaging station on Delaware River at Trenton, N. J., during the year ending Sept. SO, 192S

Date

Oct. 18. ___ ... _

Nov. 21. __ .. ....

Jan. 23. ___ .. ....

Mar. 2.. __ .... ...

Apr. 4. 

Apr. 7.............

Pennsylvania 

canal

83

49:5

1.3

. «0

61

Power 

canal 

at 

Trenton

' IRQ

on

190

- 209

394.

280

Delaware 

and 

Raritan 

feeder

166

175

"0

-3

158

Date

Apr. 30 _ ... 

July 2..... __ . _

Pennsylvania 

canal

 u

77

49.1

55

51

Power 

canal 

at 

Trenton

318

910

214

225

171

Delaware 

and 

Raritan 

feeder

153

143

147

'Estimated.
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Delaware River at Trenton, N. J., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1983

Day

1.. ____

2- ....

3- .........

4. .........

6. __ . ....

6 ____ ..

7. . ........

8 .......

10. .........

11. __ . ....

12.. ........

13 .

14 ..........

15 - _ ....

16. .........

17 .......

18 .. .....

19 

20 ___ -

21 ___ . ...

22- .........

23. _____ .

24 ......

26 _____ .

26-. .......

27 ___ . ...

28. ___ - ...

29- ___ . ...

30. .........

31. __ .

Oct.

2,080

1,900

1,900

i oon

1,900

1,720

1,660

.1,560

1,560

2,080

d 14ft

6,220

6,220

6,600

4,140

3,150

2,840

2,840

2,560

2,560

2,300

2,300

2,300

2,080

2,080

.2,080

1,900

2,080

2,300

2,300

2,080

Nov.

1,900

2,080

1,900

2,080

1,900

2,080

2,300

1,900

1,900

2,080

2,080

2,080

2,080

1,900

1,900

1,900

1,720

1,720

1,720

1,900

1,900

1,720

1,720

1,720

1,720

1,720

1,720

1,900

1,720

1,720'

Dec.

1,400

1,400

1,560

1,720

1,720

1,560

1,660

1,660

1,560

1,660

1,660

2,080

1,900

2,080

9 snn

2.080.

2,080

2,300

2,300

2,300

1,900

1,900

1,900

2,840

2,840

2,080

2,300

2,560

2,840

2,840

2,560

Jan.

3,800

11,100

17,200

20,400

14,800

11,800

9,200

8,150

6,000

5,600

6,800

6,400

6,400

6,400

4,670

4,600

4,400

4,400

4,600

4,600

5,000

6,800

10,400

11,800

14,000

9,800

9,800

9,800

9,200

9,800

8,150

Feb.

6,000

6,400

7,200

8,650

8,650

8,150

7,600

7 AAA

6,600

6,500

7 000

6,500

6,000

6,500

6,600

4,400

4 600

6,000

4,600

4,400

4,400

4,400

4,200

4,600

4,800

5,500

7 ' 000

Mar.

7 000

7,500

7,500

14,800

01 OAA

01 OAA

23,800

24,700

19 600

TO AAA

i ^ flfifi

15,600

24,700

20,400

37,600

44,500

36,500

30,400

36,400

44, 500

69, 200

53,200

42,100

33,400

29,400

22,900

20, 400

Apr.

19 600

16,400

14,800

U QAA

18,000

3§iroe

73 400

63,200

OQ 7AA

OO Af\f\

26,500

19,600

18,000

16 400

14,800

11 800

11*800

10', 400

9,200

8,650

8,150

8,650

8,150

7,650

7,200

6,800

17,200

12, 500

May.

97 dnn

20,400

16,400

10 OAA

11,100

»

onA

S Oflfi

8,650

7,650

10 OAA

26,500

21,200

22,000

21,200

17,200

16, 400

19,600

18,000

17 200

13, 200

14,800

13,200

11,800

10,400

9,200

8,150

7,650

7,200

6,400

June

6,000

6,000

6,600

6,600

6,600

6,220

6,220

fi 4nn

7,200

9,200

9 OAA

7,650

6,000

4,850

6,220

4,850

4,490

4, 140

4,140

3,800

3,470

3,470-

3,000

3,000

2,840

2,840

2,700

2,700

3, 150

July

0 QA(\

2,700

2,660

2,660

2 840

9 7flA

2 430

9 Qfifl

2,080

0 AQA

2,080

2,080

2,080

1,810

1,640

1,640

1,480

1,400

1,400

1,640

MOO

1, 480

1,560

1,640

1,560

1,640

7,200

6,400

Aug.

6,600

4,140

4,140

3,470

3 800

3,150

2

QA(\

2,430

2 IQft

2

onn

1 900

l".720

1,720

1,810

1,640

1,720

1,560

1,560

1,480

1,640

1,480

1,480

1,480

1,480

1,480

1,400

1,320

1,320

1,480

1,480

1,640

Sept.

4,140

3,000

2,430

1 QQA

1,810

1,810

1,720

1,640

1 QQA

i Ann

O 1QA

4,140

3,470

2,840

2

1AA

2,190

1,900

1,810

1,640

i fi4A

2,190

2,660

2,560

2,560

4,850

6,400

6,600

4,490

3,800

3,160

NOTE. This table indicates flow in river only. Diversion by canal included in monthly table. Stagedischarge relation affected by ice Jan. 16-21, Feb. 7 to Mar. 3. Daily discharge determined by study of 

eather records and comparison with records for other stations on Delaware Eiver.

Monthly discharge of Delaware River at Trenton'- N. J., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1923

[Drainage area, 6,800 square miles]

Month

October _________ . .........

December ....... __ . ...........

February _____ .........

April. __ .. __ . _______ . ...

July ... .............. ...._ .. 

Discharge in second-ieet

At gage

Maximum

6,600 

2,300 

2,840 

20,400 

8,650 

69,200 

73,400 

27,400 

9,200 

7,200 

6,600 

6,400

73,400

Minimum

1,560 

1,720 

1,400 

3,800 

4,200 

7,000 

7,200 

6,400 

2,700 

1,400 

1,320 

1,640

1,320

Mean

2,590 

1,890 

2,040 

8,580 

6,020 

28,000 

19,200 

14,600 

6,010 

2, 310 

2,160 

2,820

7,960

Plus diversionsMean

2,990 

2,290 

2, 410 

8,780 

6,220 

28,400 

19,600 

15,000 

5,410 

2,710 

2,560 

3,220

8,290

Per square 

mile

0.440 

.337 

.354 

1.29 

.916 

4.18 

2.88 

2.21 

.796 

.399 

.376 

.474

1.22

Run-off in 

inches

0.61 

.38 

.41 

1.49 

.95 

4.82 

3.21 

2.66 

.89 

.46 

.43 

.53

16.63
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY^ 1923, PART I

BEAVER KILL AT COOES FALLS, N. Y.

LOCATION. At covered highway bridge in Cooks Falls, Delaware County, 5% 

miles below mouth of Willowemoc Creek and 10 miles above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 241 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 25, 1913, to September 30, 1923.

GAGC. Vertical staff, in three sections, bolted to rock on left bank under bridge; 

read by H. B. Couch.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Coarse gravel, boulders, and solid ledge; shifts occasionally.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 10.8 feet at 

7 a. m. April 6 (discharge, 7,480 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 0.62 

foot from 7 a. m. August 27 to 3 p. m. August 28 (discharge, 54 second-feet). 

1913-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 12.4 feet at 5 p. m. October 30, 1917 

(discharge, about 9,700 second-feet); minimum discharge, 30 second-feet 

from 7 a. m. October 12 to 7 a. m. October 13, 1916.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation somewhat affected by iee.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent, except as affected 

by ice from December to March. Rating curve fairly well defined between 

80 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 except during period of ice effect, for which they are fair. -

Discharge measurements of Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 6

6

Feb. 10

Made by 

.....do .-. -.--. 

B. F. Howe .. ....

Gage 

Height

Feet 

1.10

1.09

 3.27

2.27

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

83.0

81.7

672

307

Date

Mar. 1

Apr. 12

Aug. 13

Made by 

B. F. Howe ___ . .....

A. W. Harrington .....

Qage 

height

Feet 

 2.37

4.98

1.40

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

228

1,700

122

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN 219

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls, N. Y., for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

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 ..............

SO..............

31.. __ .......

Oct.

92

ft?

82

82

82

69

66

168

247

680

425

223

168

142

134

126

134

126

118

118

118

111

111

150

134

118

118

118

118

118

118

Nov.

us

111

111

104

104

118

126

111

104

1H4.

98

104

118

118

111

111

111

104

104

104

98

87

92

126

118

111

Dee.

104

09

no

104 111

82

CQ

142

234

i t\n

82

234

168

142

168

140

130

100

100

95

90

95

100

110

140

150

360

260

140

240

Jan.

1,700

1.600

1,100

850

700

550

400

q/jrt

OCA

340

260

220

190

200

240

200

180

190

300

1,100

1,700

1,400

700

650

500

420

380

320

240

180

240

Feb.

360

380

400

320

260

220

200

220

360

QOA

275

247

260

280

240

220

190

160

160

150

140

140

140

150

150

180

220

240

Mar.

240

260

320

QCA

1,210

635

525

425

465

425

425

465

44 e

445

568

1.460

1.590

1,150

930

830

1,210

2,880

2,480

2,320

1,940

1,590

1.390

1.270

1,150

780

Apr.

ofifl

880

1,150

2

OJA

3 7fifi

6,720

4,050

3,580

2 960

2 IRA

1.660

1,870

1.660

1,090

980

930

880

780

780

1,040

1,150

780

680

635

568

505

445

2,960

2,960

May

1,870

1,330

780

730

680

590

505

485

880

1,210

830

680

1,210

880

780

880

980

780

680

680

830

730

590

545

465

445

425

408

355

320

" 247

June

009

 too

m

-

qqo

QOfl

1,730

1,330

730

590

505

425

390

338

290

tV7K

247

234

188

168

150

142

134

118

168

150

142

134

126

July

126

118

111

111

104

104

98

Q9

87

89

82

CQ

74

82

92

87

82

63

63

63

60

60

60

82

82

69

178

159

118

118

Aug.

118

104

92

87

89

69

ftQ

63

60

111

00

flQ

63

60

58

58

58

58

58

58

58

56

56

' 54

54

730

210

142

Sept.

lift

no

87

IfU

Oft

no

(ton

210

168

159

1Q4

126

126

118

118

104

372

305

525

355

305

234

210

247

210

NOTE. Discharge Dec. 17, Jan. 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, Feb. 19, and 20, estimated as indicated in above 

table; no gage-height record. Discharge Dee. 16 to Feb. 9 and Feb. 14 to Mar. 4 determined from gage 

heights corrected for ice effect by means of three discharge measurements, study of observer's notes, gageheight graph, and weather records and by comparison with records of East Branch of Delaware River at 

Fishs Eddy, N. Y.

Monthly discharge of Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls, N. Y., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 241 square miles]

Month 

\

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

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

September __ .. ___ . ........

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

680 

126 

360 

1,700 

400 

2.880 

6,720 

1,870 

1,730 

178 

730 

680

6,720

Minimum

66 

87 

69 

180 

140 

240 

445 

247 

118 

60 

54 

87

54

Mean

152 

110 

140 

573 

236 

1,010 

1,740 

735 

361 

93.4 

. 99.6 

214

455

Per 

square 

mile

0.631 

.456 

.581 

2.38 

.979 

4.19 

7.22 

3.05 

1.50 

.388 

.413 

.888

1.89

Run-oft in 

inches

0.78 

.51 

.67 

2.74 

1.02 

4.83 

3.06 

3.52 

1.67 

.45 

.48 

.90

25.67

24175 25f WSP 561 15
220

WEST BRANCH OF DELAWARE RIVER AT HALE EDDY, N. Y.

LOCATION. At highway bridge in Hale Eddy, Delaware County, 8 miles below 

power dam of Deposit Electric Co. and 8J^ miles above junction with 

East Branch of Delaware River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 603 square miles (measured on topographic maps).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 15, 1912, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff in four sections, attached to rocks near right abutment of 

bridge and to abutment; read by W. J. Shanly.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 400 feet below gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Coarse gravel and boulders; practically permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 15.0 feet at 

noon March 17 (stage-discharge relation affected by ice); maximum openwater stage, 10.6 feet at 4 p. m. March 17 (discharge, 11,400 second-feet); 

minimum stage recorded, 1.4 feet several times during July and August 

(discharge, 53 second-feet).

1912-1923: 5 Maximum stage recorded, 15.3 feet at 5 p. m. March 27, 1913 

(discharge, 25,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.0 foot at 6 p. m. 

September 21, 1913 (discharge, 34 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except as affected 

by ice from December to March. Previous rating was revised below 750 

second-feet to agree more closely with current discharge measurements, and 

new rating used throughout year. Rating curve fairly well defined between 

50 and 24,000 second-feet. Gage read to tenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table 

Records fair, except during period of ice effect for which they are approximate only. <

Discharge measurements of West Branch of Delaware River at Hale Eddy, N. Y., 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 6

Jan. 21

Feb. 8

Made by 

A. W. Harrington . ....

B. F. Howe. ...........

Gage 

height

Feet

1.74

°8.08

"6.90

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

112

649

714

Date

Mar. 2

Aug. 14

Made by 

B. F. Howe. __ __

Gage 

height

Feet 

"5.55

5.30

1.67

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

341

2,320

73.1

° Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

* The flood of October 10, 1903, reached a stage of 20.3 feet, corresponding to a discharge of approximately 

46,000 second-feet.
221

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of West Branch of Delaware River at Hale Eddy, 

. N. Y., for the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1 ... ____

2. ___ ... __ .

3- __ ... _ ..

4 . _ ....

5- __ ... _ ..

6........ __ ..

7. ___ . _ ....

8 __ ., .....

« - . 

10,. __ . ___ ..

11- __

12, _ . _____

13 _ . ___ .

14... ____ ....

15- _______

16 ..... ___ ...

17.. __ . .......

18.- __ ....

19 __ ... __ 

20 

21 _ ..'. _ ..

22... _ ... _ ..

23 . ...

24. ___ ... _ ..

25. _ .

26... _ .. __ ..

27 - .. 

90

29 -

30 

*>1

Oct.

146

146 133'

120

113

113

120

205

455

575

650

478

370

238

205

175

160

175

175 146'

146

146

175

238

220

205

175

175

160

146

160

Nov.

. 146

J60

146

133

175

175

160

175

146

175

175

160

205

272

205

175

146

175

205

205

220

205

238

205

205

238

255

310

Dec.

290

330

290

310

310

300

380

380

300

340

320

280

240

260

220

200

220

180

200

200

220

280

320

400

480

400

360

Jan.

3,200

2,400

1,700

900

700

650

600

650

600

500

460

360

500

 600

600

600

600

600

650

600

600

440

340

280

Feb.

320

550

800

650

CCA

500

700

700

600

550

550

460

420

380

320

320

340

340

320

300

360

420

480

Mar.

340

OAft

700

2 flftft

1,200

1 300

1,100

1,000

Qflfl

950

1,700

6,500

5,920

3,320

4,640

6,270

8,020

5,920

3,820

2,770

2,270

2,070

1,790

1,440

Apr.

1,360

1,360

1,880

3 eon

8

iAA

O COft

2

QQA

2,470

2 97ft

1,520

1,360

1,360

1,210

1,070

930 Q'jn

Q7A

675

675

675

675

625

600

650

6,270

3,820

May

2,470

2,070

1,760

1,520'

1,210

1,070

1 000

930

3,320

0 X7A

2,370

2,270

2,070

1,790

1,700

1,520

1,360

1,000

840

700

625

575

550

478

432

370

310

June

330

310

310

330

390

675

650

575

500

390

350

290

272

238

205

255

238

220

205

205

175

175

205

205

160

175

July

 175

133

133

128

113

113

104

90

90

86

82

82

68

72

72

68

65

56

56

53

56

56

77

108

120

146

Aug.

166

160

175

350

350

290

238

220

190

175

133

108

108

82

108

97

77

77

68

53

56

97

77

77

65

K 1?

68

86

600

432

220

Sept.

146

108

,86

77

1ft ft

qiA

255

290

625

K7C

455

3ftO

OQrt

238

9Q5

190-

160

750

478

410

350

9QO.

238

350

310

NOTE. Discharge Jan. 15-20 estimated from hydrograph and comparison with records in near-by drainage areas. Discharge Dec. 6 to Mar. 17 determined from gage heights corrected for ice effects by means of 

three discharge measurements, study of observer's notes, gage-height graph, and weather records and by 

comparison with records in near-by drainage areas.

Monthly discharge of West Branch of Delaware River at Hale Eddy, N. Y., for the

year ending Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 603 square miles]

Month

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

July . _ . __ . __ . _ . ________ - __

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

650 

310 

480 

3,400 

800 

8,020 

9,100 

3,320 

675 

190 

600 

1,140

9,100

Minimum

133 

133 

180 

280 

300 

340 

600 

310 

160 

53 

53 

77

53

Mean

221 

190 

293 

849 

478 

2,550 

2,080 

1,420 

309 

»7.6 

163 

347

753

Per 

square 

mile

0.367 

.315 

.486 

1.41 

.793 

4.23 

3.45 

2.35 

.512 

.162 

.270 

.575

1.25

Run-off in 

inches

0.42 

.35 

.56 

1.63 

.83 

4.88 

3.85 

2.71 

.57 

.19 

.31 

.64

16.94
222 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

FLAT BROOK NEAR FLATBROOKVILLE, N. J.

LOCATION. At farm of E. S. Aker, 1 mile above Flatbrookville, Sussex County r 

and 1% miles above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 65 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 8 to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Inclined staff gage on right bank; read by E. S. Aker.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from footbridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel, fine to coarse gravel. .Control is bar of 

heavy gravel 50 feet below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period of record, 

2.09 feet at 7.30 a. m. September 9 (discharge, 83 second-feet); minimum 

stage recorded 1.35 feet at 7 a. m. September 6 and 7 (discharge, 4 secondfeet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

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

defined between 6 and 250 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice 

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

rating table. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Flat Brook near Flatbrookville, N. J., during the period

July 8 to Sept. 30, 1928

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

July 8 ----- __ ______ ______

Aug. 24 _ ___ _. .. _ _______ ___________ __

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.64

1.42

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

22.9

6.4

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Flat Brook near Flatbrookoille, N. J., for the 

period July 8 to Sept. 80, 1923

Day

1.. __ -

2. __ ....

3. .....

4 .........

5. ........

6 .........

7 ........

8

9 .

10.. __ ..

July

21

19

19

Aug.

35

16

18

42

31

18

16

15

13

13

Sept.

5

5

7

14

5

11

70

34

Day

11. .......

12. ........

13.. .......

14. ........

15... ..

16. __ . ...

17. ........

18... __ .

10 ......

20. ........

July

18

20

17

17

21

21

21

21

20

15

Aug.

16

14

12

12

12

11

12

11

10

9

Sept16

13

12

18

26

10

7

8

9

12

Day

21 .........

22. ........

23.. ___ ..

24. ........

25. ........

26.........

27. ........

28. ........

29-

30 .........

31... ......

July

19

15

13

11

18

18

12

16

30

23

25

Aug.

11

17

18

17

8

9

9

13

21

9

11

Sept.

15

23

22

21

13

14

19

1ft

12

11

Monthly discharge of Flat Brook near Flatbrookvitte, N. /., for the period July 8 to

Sept. SO, 1928

[Drainage area, 65 square miles]

\ 

Month

July 8-31... ... ___ . __ _ ___ __. __ . ....

September.. ..... ________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

30

42 

70

Minimum

11 

8 

5

Mean

18.8 

15.5 

15.4

Per 

square 

mile

0.289 

.238 

.237

Run-off 

in inches

0.26 

.27 

.26
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN 223

PATJLINS KILL AT BLAIH.STOWN, N. J.

LOCATION. At highway bridge in Blairstown, Warren County, 200 feet above 

mouth of Blairs Creek and 9 miles above mouth of Paulins Kill.

DRAINAGE AREA. 128 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. October 20, 1921, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Water-stage recorder in wooden shelter on right bank just above, highway bridge. Auxiliary chain gage on upstream side of .highway bridge. 

Recorder operated by Mrs. G. W. Croupe.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel sand and gravel. Control riffle of small 

boulders at downstream side of bridge.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water stage recorder, 6.93 feet at 7 a. m. March 17 (discharge, 1, 750 second-feet); minimum 

stage recorded, 1.34 feet at 3 p. m. November 1 (discharge, about 2.8 secondfeet)..

1921-1923: Maximum stage recorded during period, 7.0 feet at 4 p. m. 

March 8, 1922 (discharge, 1,800 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.34 

feet at 3 p. m. November 1, 1922 (discharge, about 2.8 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during winter.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow affected by storage in Swartswood Lake and 

by water power above station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent, except as affected by ice. 

Rating curv& well denned to 1,500 second-feet. Operation of recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained by use of discharge integrator. 

Records very good.

Discharge measurements of Paulins Kill at Blairstown, N. J., during the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

18. _______ __ . __ ..

Feb. 2..............:... 

2 _____________ . 

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.46

1.46

2.42

2.4fi

Discharge

Sec.-/*. 

8.8

8.2

145

150

Date

Mar. 5. ______ . _ 

19. _ . ____ . _ ... ...

*

Gage 

height

Feet 

4.94

5.91

1.47

K,_ . ... .

Discharge

See.-ft. »814

1,240

10.4

 Meter was lost; pajrt of discharge was estimated.
224 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1S&3, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Paulins Kill at Blairstown, N. J., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1928

Day

1.. ____ __

2......... __ .

3. _ . _ ...

4. _______

5.. ___ ......

6... __ ... ...

7 _____ ..

8 ...- ___

9- ....

10- ___

11 _____ -.

13 -

14- ............

15 . _ ..... 

16 

17 _ .......

18 _ - __ ..

19 _ . ___ ..

20

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

22. __ .. ___ ..

23 _ ... _ ..

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

25, ___ _ ..

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

27 . _ ..

28- _ 

29. 

30 . 

31 _ . ___ -

Oct.

56

56

61

50

55

57

63

82

82

94

95

78

69

56

62

57

62

51

43

43

51

45

48

51

49

43

36

32

39

Nov.

36

43

43

47

60

55

51

55

48

53

47

51

28

59

54

47

37

44

43

45

52

45

33

36

41

34

39

35

20

Dec.

33

32

39

^tQ

28

24

36

43

44

4fi

38

44

39

33

33

33

36

29

33

49

29

36

71

72

Jan.

291

415

ocn

190

101

147

141

119 '

120

90

129

144

1 9^

119

116

291

295

255

254

219

216

168

161

120

Feb.

141

153

1 %f\

110

130

133

122

116

100

127

90

93

98

106

Mar.

102

118

162

445

755

614

458

4?4

374

284

395

KKK

571

888

1,600

1,210

784

686

f35

740

583

473

406

362

OQ1

291

272

Apr.

227

225

217

239

335

544

436

342

258

231

184

169

165

155

147

142

139

129

122

117

102

93

92

96

267

May

188

152

132

104

95

92

186

145

150

205

166

140

123

113

103

83

88

85

June

78

77

75

84

86

83

96

177

1^4

104

92

77

72

67

69

78

66

65

65

55

45

34

62

50

50

56

52

53

53

57

July

53

47

49

44

35

45

35

32

38

38

35

33

40

34

34

36

32

33

30

31

30

25

29

40

45

48

42

32

45

34

Aug.

OQ

31

45

, 31

44

31

26

35

23

31

24

35

25

. 27

24

27

23

22

32

33

33

38

37

35

35

35

27

35

28

32

Sept.

30

25

25

25

41

34

32

37

60

64

- 41

40

4&

50

41

30

34

28

29

40

50

60

63

69

52

52

47

45

43

40

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Jan. 13,14, 31, Feb. 5-8, 12, and lfl-25; discharge estimated. Mean discharge for Dee. 13-17, Feb. 15-25, and May 12-22 estimated by comparison with records 

of near-by stream.

Monthly discharge of Paulins Kill at Blairstown, N. J., for the year ending Sept.

30, 1923

[Drainage area, 128 square miles]

Month

December ___ ___ _________ ......

January. ___ . ___ . ______ .... .........

March __ __ ______ __ _____

April ........... _ .......... _ . __ ..... .

June ___ ___ . _________ . . ...

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

September __ ______ ....................

Discharge in second-feet '

Maximum

102 

60 

102 

550 

156 

1,600 

544

177 

53 

45 

69

1,600

Minimum

32 

20 

24 

90

102 

92 

83 

34 

25 

22 

25

20

" Mean

59.0 

43 6 

40.5 

189 

110 

563 

209 

137 

74 4 

37.5 

31.7 

42.5

129

Per

square 

mile

0.461 

.341 

.316 

1.48 

.859 

4.40 

1.63 

1.07 

.581 

.293 

.248 

.332

1.01

Run-off 

in inches

0.53 

.38 

.36 

1.71 

.89 

5.07 

1.82 

1.23 

.65 

.34 

.29 

.37

13.64
DELAWARE KEVEB BASIN 225

PEQUEST BIVEB AT PEQITEST, N. J.

LOCATION. At Pequest station, Warren County, on Lehigh & Hudson River 

Railroad, 100 feet above railroad bridge, 300 feet below mouth of Furnace 

Brook, and 6|£ miles above mouth of Pequest River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 108 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE .--November 7, 1921, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff gage, attached to face of former bridge abutment on right 

bank 100 feet above railroad bridge; read by Marcus Beers.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from footbridge 15 feet above 

gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel fine gravel; control riffle of large stones probably remains of old diversion dam 50 feet below gage.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year 2.91 feet at 

5 p. m. March 19 (discharge, 694 seaond-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.36 foot at 7.30 a. m. September 6 (discharge, 20 second-feet).

1921-1923: Maximum stage recorded, that of March 19, 1923; minimum 

stage recorded, that of September 6, 1923.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not seriously affected by ice.

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

between 20 and 800 second-feet. Gage read to even hundredths twice a 

day. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily 

gage height. Records good. .

Discharge measurements of Pequest River at Pequest, N. J., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn ]

Date

Dec. 4 __________

4_

Feb. l.._______.

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.64

.64

1.28

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

39.2

38.4

147

'Date

Feb. 1.. ......

Mar. 15. __ ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.34

2.19

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

158

413

Date

Mar. 19 __ ....

Aug. 22 _ ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.92

.42

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

700

22.6
226 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1933, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Pequest River at Pequest, N. J., for the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

Day

1.. ______

2 ________

3. _____ ....

4 ________

5.... -r....

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.

72

70

64

66

66

66

63

78

88

105

124

124

105

86

80

77

75

78

72

70

75

63

68

69

75

63

60

56

52

51

50

Nov.

40

51

60

66

66

62

72

66

56

55

51

55

57

52

49

51

60

55

52

47

55

52

50

50

49

42

44

42

46

42

Dec.

44

45

45

40

57

60

40

49

52

57

49

62

AK

36

50

44

56

52

47

50

43

50

42

39

43

47

52

105

96

83

82

Jan.

977

qjo

343

OQO

206

1QA

134

88

134

145

Qfl

124

IftK

62

83

124

88

88

105

82

145

293

248

ion

193

180

180

156

134

134

96

Feb.

134

145

145

156

105

86

Qfi

114

114

114

OR

88

114

124

74

65

65

70

88

72

sn

85

72

72

75

78

88

105

Mar.

105

134

180

414

414

378

949

220

248

234

220

326

451

414

414

489

565

605

690

605

645

605

527

527

48d

451

414

414

293

293

234

Apr.

206

1QO

193

206

OQO

378

378

326

277

234

206

193

1QO

180

168

168

156

145

145

134

134

124

124

124

114

114

105

105

277

262

May

101

156

134

114

114

114

105

156

193

145

134

206

168

134

134

156

134

114

114

206

206

156

134

114

105

96

96

96

82

80

June

77

75

77

QQ

fifit

7Q

105

124

124

Oft

82

74

68

66

69

63

57

57

KO

63

52

53

63

62

50

46

42

47

45

45

JuJy

45

84,

42

66

62

52

44

41

V7

36

34*M

33

32

55

40

34

34

30

29

30

31

14

60

41

34

34

37

35

34

Aug.

36

33

30

on

28

30

29

30

24

25

24

32

34

30

28

27

26

24

24

24

22

25

28

28

26

25

23

22

30

27

25

Sept.

24

23

28

24

22

21

21

24

25

27

26

24

24

25

25

27

24

23

28

25

38

36

38

37

37

31

30

31

30

24

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Feb. 16-18; discharee estimated. 

Monthly discharge of Pequest River at Pequest, N. J., for the year ending Sept. 80,

[Drainage area, 108 square miles]

Month

October _____ . ............................

AprD __ . __ . __ . _ .. __ . ___ ..........

May. ____ - __ . _ ... __ . ______ ....

July......................... ._..__._. ___

August.. ______________ . . __ ....

September ____________________

The year _________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

124 

72 

105 

343 

156 

690 

378 

206 

124 

66 

36 

38

690

Minimum

50 

42 

36 

62 

65 

105 

105 

80 

42 

29 

22 

21

21

Mean

74.5 

53.5 

53.7 

163 

97.1 

395 

195 

136 

69.6 

39.5 

27.4 

27.2

111

Per 

square 

mile

0.690 

.495 

.497 

1.51 

.89.9 

3.66 

1.81 

1.26 

.644 

.366 

.254 

.252

1.03

Run-off in 

inches

0.80 

.65 

.57 

1.74 

.94 

422 

2.02 

1.45 

.72 

.42 

.29 

.28

14.00
DELAWARE EIVBE BASIN

BEAVER BROOK NEAR BELVIDERE, K. J. 1

LOCATION. 500 feet above mouth of brook and 2 miles east of Belvidere, 

Warren County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 36 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. May 24, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Water-stage recorder on right bank 500 feet above mouth of brook; 

operated by M. F. Hildebrant.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading at various points or from highway 

bridge one-fourth mile above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gravel and ledge. Control is solid rock outcrop 25 

feet below gage, improved by having rough cavities filled with concrete; 

permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 3.83 feet at 11 a. m. March 17 (discharge, 760 second-feet); minimum stage from recorder, 1.21 feet on September 4 and 5 (discharge, about 

 3.1 second-feet).

1922-1923: Maximum and minimum stages occurred in 1923.

REGULATION. Daily distribution of flow often irregular because of operation of 

small grist mills some distance upstream.

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

Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory. Daily discharge ascertained 

by applying to rating table mean daily gage height and by use of discharge 

integrator. Records very good.

Discharge measurements of Beaver Brook near Belvidere, N. J., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

Oct. 28. . 

28 

2 __ . ....

4 .........

4 .....

4 ____ .

Gage 

beigbt

Feet 

1.42

1.42

1.44

1.43

1.34

1.34

1.34

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

8.2

8.4

7.5

7.1

5.1

5.2

5.0

Date

4. _ ....

5 ........

5 ........ Feb. 5 ........

Mar. 14 __ ...

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.13

2.12

2.05

2.05

 2.20

2.81

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

59

58

51

49.5

57

208

Date

Mar. 14 ........

15 ........

18 ___ ..

18 . ....

July 11 ........

12........

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.82

2.78

3.34

3.31

1.37

1.38

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

213

196

445

427

5.3

6.0

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice. 

24175 25f WSP 561 16
228 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Beaver Brook near Bdvidere, N, J., for the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

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 ____ ... ...

28-.... . 

30 __ .. ........

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

Oct.

9 5

10

9.5

9.5

9 5

10

9.2

16

22

21

26

17

14

14

12

12

11

10

1010 '

9.8

8.5

9.8

8.5

8.5

9.5

9.8

8.8

8.8

7.9

8.5

Nov.

7 9

9.2

9.2

11

10

10

11

11

9.5

8.5

8.5

9.2

8.8

9.2

8.8

8.5

9.2

7.9

8.5

8.8

8.8

7.9

8.2

7.3

7.6

7.8

5.5

6.7

6.6

6.3

Dec.

5.5

7.5

6.7

5.2

f fl

9.7

7.8

8.6

10

14

9

15

13

8

10

12

20

18

16

14

14

11

8.6

8

11

13

18

30

24

17

12

Jan.

OA

132

81

60

52

47

56

102

104

49

38

28

20

' 7460

46

31

28

24

19

16

34

50

50

70

65

60

50

40

30

22

Feb.

40

55

70

65

55

55

55

50

30

28

22

16

24

34

24

18

18

18

14

14

14

16

15

20

18

16

18

20

Mar.

31

42

80

150

7&.<

82

89

76-

95

95

134

189

207

201

250

636

452

3fi8

250

221

189

177

180

154

134

117

102

84

84

76

Apr.

65

115

64

72

108

132

104 1 95

88

78

72

66

62

59

55

57

48

47

45

43

41

38

37

35

33

30

29

30

88

65

May

KO

44

39

37

33

34

33

31

34

59

44

39

50

55

44

41

47

46

39

36

56

59

46

41

38

35

34

33

30

29

25

June

24

23

20

23

20

20

27

54

39

31

25

22

20

18

19

1C

16

14

13

12

10

10

14

30

32

18

15

13

12

July

12

8.2

9 4

12

11

9.4

8.2

7.0

7.0

6.7

6.0

6.0

5.6

5.4

17

8.2

6.4

6.0

5.6

5.8

4.6

5.6

6.7

10

7.0

5.8

6.4

6.7

7.0

5.8

Aug.

6.2

6.2

5.2

5.6

5.7

5.2

5.1

4.5

4

K

4.8

3.8

4.8

5.6

4.9

4.1

3.9

4.5

4.1

3.8

3.5

3.9

5.7

5.5

4.8

4.4

4.0

3.7

4.2

4.4

4.4

4.1

Sept.

3

D

3.fr 3.8-

3.1

3.5

3 2

4.4

5.6

5.8

6.0

6.0

4.6

5.5

6.2

4.7

4 7

4.0

3.7

4.6

3.8

7.4

9.1

9.4

9.6

7.8

6.0

6.3

5.3

5.0

5.0

NOTB. Stage-discharge relation affacted by ice Feb. 6-10 and 18-28; discharge determined by comparison with records for near-by streams.

Monthly discharge of Beaver Brook near Belvidere, N. J,, for the year ending Sept.

SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 36 square miles]

Month

October ________ . ____________

December _ . _ . ________ . _____ .

April.. ____ . ___ ..... ___ .... . _ .. _ .

May __ _ . _______ ______ ........

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

September ______________ . ..........

Discharge in second-feet 

Maximum

26 

11 

30 

132 

70 

636 

132 

59 

54 

17 

6.2 

9.6

636

Minimum

7.9 

5.5 

5.2 

16 

14 

31 

29 

25 

10 

4.6 

3.5 

3.1

3.1

Mean

11.6 

8.58 

12.4 

51.7 

30.1 

166 

63.4 

40.7 

20.8 

7.56 

4.68 

5.36

35.4

Per

square 

mile

0.322 

.238 

.344 

1.44 

.836 

4.61 

1.76 

1.13 

.578 

.210 

.130 

.149

.983

Run-oft in 

inches

0.37 

.27 

.40 

1.65 

.87 

5.32 

1.96 

1.30 

.64 

.24 

.15 

.17

13.35
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN 229

MTJSCONETCONG RIVER NEAR HACKETTSTOWN, XT. 3.

LOCATION. 500 feet above Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad bridge, 

half a mile below Saxton Falls dam of Morris Canal, and 3 miles above 

Hackettstown, Warren County.

DRAINAGE AREA. 70 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 24, 1921, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Automatic water-stage recorder installed on left bank 500 feet above 

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad bridge August 21, 1923. Prior 

to this date an inclined staff gage was used at the same location. Gage 

read and recorder operated by Mary C. Luyster Hulse and Clifford Strand

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS^ Made from railroad bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Coarse gravel, probably permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 3.75 feet at 

8.30 a. m. March 17 (discharge, 518 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

1.28 feet at 5.30 p. m. May 26 (discharge, 11 second-feet).

1922-1923: Maximum stage estimated from graph, 4.2 feet at 3 a. m. 

September 5, 1922 (discharge, 720 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

1.05 feet at 5.30 p. m. May 1, 1922 (discharge, 3 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by iee during winter.

DIVERSIONS. Lake Hopatcong, about 9 miles above this station, is the source 

of supply for the Morris Canal. There is a complex interchange of water 

between the canal and the river from the lake down to the Saxton Falls 

dam, where the canal finally leaves the river and extends westward to 

Delaware River at Phillipsburg. The canal also extends eastward .to 

Wharton and thence down the Passaic Valley to Newark. The record at 

this station represents the amount of water left in Musconetcong River by 

the Morris Canal.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow is affected by operation of Morris Canal. 

See " Diversions."

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent, except as affected by ice. 

Rating curve well defined between 10 and 450 second-feet. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage height. Records

Discharge measurements of Musconetcong River near Hackettstown, N. J., during 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Feb. 1

May 22

Made byOtto Lauterhabn .. __ 

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

Gage 

height

Feet 

«2.3C 

2.60

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

61 

181

Date

May 23 

Aug. 21

Made by 

Otto Lauterbahn .. _ . 

O. W. Hartwell

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.37 

1.54

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

136 

29.6

"Stage-disehargerelatioii affected-by ice. ,

Discharge measurements of Morris canal near Hackettstown, N. J., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 192S

Date

Feb. 1

22

Made by- Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

11.2

0

0

Date

July 26

Aug. 21

Made by Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

13.0

9.6
230 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Musconetcong Rioer near Hackettstown, N. J.,for 

the year ending Sept. 80,1928

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.

40

37

28

27

23

37

43

46

56

64

107

80

68

56

46

43

46

44

41

39

36

39

36

34

35

44

44

41

40

41

47

Nov.

45

45

62

55

49

49

51

46

47

45

45

45

40

40

43

45

30

33

43

55

46

49

49

40

50

49

49

43

37

Dee.

30

24

24

36

37

36

33

35

36

30

28

28

33

37

26

31

28

28

20

22

24

24

22

22

22

22

46

67

68

na

Jan.

160

276

160

107

120

55

100

Feb.

55

50

Mar.

56

57

64

107

170

160

160

160

160

141

107

132

202

191

150

202

4QQ

428

333

263

64

66

304

132

55

43

ICO

150

123

123

Apr.

123

123

107

107

132

170

150

123

115

107

92

107

92

78

76

64

62

62

57

57

56

47

68

68

43

46

46

76

123

141

May

160

107

78

78

78

64

43

56

100

107

107

107

150

160

123

115

141

141

150

132

160

170

132

141

33

23

15

46

40

46

41

June

37

28

23

20

40

46

59

100

141

107

64

36

18

19

27

19

19

18

19

18

 19

18

22

24

26

39

35

24

30

28

July

26

24

22

35

37

35

33

28

28

31

29

29

26

31

37

35

33

29

26

24

22

24

26

35

32

30

24

24

23

32

33

Aug.

qq

31

32

30

31

30

30

31

31

30

31

31

36

30

30

29

30

28

29

31

26

36

30

26

24

24

24

25

29

27

27

Sept.

25

26

26

26

26

28

44

27

31

30

26

32

36.

30

2»

29

9ft

29

2»

29

50

44

41

45

36

34

28

28

W

30

NOTE. This table does not include water diverted by Morris Canal. Stage-discharge relation affected 

by ice Jan. 6 to Mar. 1. Mean discharge estimated from study of one discharge -measurement and 

weather records and by comparison with records for near-by stations. Daily discharge estimated because 

of no gage-height record Mar. 7, 31, July 11-25, and Sept. 15-22. .

Monthly discharge of Musconetcong River near Hackettstown, N. J., for the year

ending Sept. SO, W%8

[Drainage area, 70 square miles]

Month

April... _ . __ . ____ .

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

107 

62 

68

499 

170

Mini- 'mum

23 

30 

20

43 

43

Mean

45.5 

45.5 

32.0 

103 

51.8 

175 

90.6

Month

July..... _ ........ ......

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

170 

141 

37 

36

499

Minimum

15 

18 

22 

24

-25

15

Mean

98.2 

37.7 

29.1 

29.4 

31.8

64.4

NOTE. This table does not include water diverted Irom Musconetcong Biver by Morris Canal.
231

MUSCONETCONG RIVER NEAR BLOOMSBTJRY, N. 3.

LOCATION. At highway bridge 1J^ miles above Bloomsbury, Hunterdon County, 

and 9 miles above mouth of river.

DRAINAGE AREA. 143 square miles (measured on topographic map).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 4, 1903, to March 31, 1907; and from July 26, 1921, 

to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Gurley seven-day water-stage recorder in concrete shelter on right bank 

just below bridge; operated by Howard Person. Auxiliary vertical staff 

gage in downstream side of right bridge abutment. Not at datum used 

1903 to 1907. Comparison between ratings for the two periods indicates 

that datum of present gage is about 0.03 foot lower than datum used from 

1903 to 1907.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from downstream side of bridge or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel gravel. Control gravel riffle 150 feet below 

gage. Banks are overflowed at high stages.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 3.75 feet at 11 p. m. March 16 (discharge, 1,040 second-feet); 

minimum stage, 0.68 foot at 10 a. m. August 31 (discharge, 26 second-feet). 

1903-1907, 1921-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 8.0 feet (1903-1907 

datum) on October 10 or 11, 1903 (discharge not determined); minimum 

stage, 0.73 foot November 19, 1921 (discharge, 21 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not seriously affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. Lake Hopatcong at head of Musconetcong River is source of 

supply for Morris canal. Through this canal water passes westward to 

Delaware River at Phillipsburg and eastward down the Passaic Valley to 

Newark. Water left in the Musconetcong by canal is measured by gaging 

station near Hackettstown.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow affected by several small water powers; above 

the station.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Rating curve 

fairly well defined between 75 and 350 second-feet. Operation of waterstage recorder satisfactory during the year. Daily discharge determined 

by integrator except for periods of ice effect. Records good.

COOPERATION. Station established in cooperation with the Warren Manufacturing Co.

Discharge measurements of Musconetcong River near Bloomsbwy, N. J., during the 

year ending Sept. 30, 1928

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

Feb. 6. ___ ..

Mar. 13.. ___ .

Gage 

height

Feet 

 I. 06

2.26

Discharge

Sec.-ft 

49.6

448

Date

Mar. 17 ........

17... .....

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.26

3.15

Discharge

Sec.-fl. 

827

772

Date

July 12 . __ ...

12 ... _ ...

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.917

.92

Discharge

Sec.~ft. 

49.0

52.

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
232 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Musconetcong River near Bloomsbury, N. J., for 

the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 ____ . .....

2... _______

3.. ___ . __ .

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

5- - _ .... 

6 ___ ......

7.... _ .. _ ..

8 ____ - _

9.... __ .....

10.. __ ..... ...

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

13 _ ........

14 ____ . .....

15 -- 

16 ___ .... __ .

17.. 

18- _

19 

20 . 

21... _ ..... 

22. ___ -. ......

23. _

24. _ ._ __ ..

25 -. 

26-. 

27 _

28 

29- __

30 _ ...

31. _

Oct.

97

106

101

103

93

102

132

137

194

163

136

121

108

116

116

110

83

90

111

101

101

103

99

93

91

96

98

Nov.

100

ino

125

QC

116

111

110

111

QQ

92

93

107

93

04.

98

111

106

101

93

99

111

95

105

Dec.

Ql

QQ

63

88

90

87

Q7

95

ftl

83

78

67

76

78

68

94

7Q

74

77

74

62

71

81

82

146

126

92

Jan.

466

41 9

298

205

175

14.9

126

151

198

1 1ft

113

93

1 99

116

119

125

1 1 ft

122

154

309

 223

205

224

190

176

154

158

136

122

Feb.

134

too

133

90

oe

85

100

116

Q>!

75

129

80

80

 80

80

80

85

90

85

79

96

102

140

Mar.

141

175

341

459

4.9ft

310

284

290

257

OQQ

364

474

366

834

703

678

497

450

447

493

421

365

353

326

268

276

263

Apr.

250

244

236

OOQ

412

282

257

227

220

214

202

188

192

172

179

164

158

166

156

160

155

143

138

138

139

412

266

May

242

2,5

189

184

174

160

139

250

201

249

238

224

217

260

230

214

215

290

279

253

219

177

147

113

123

134

121

129

June

119

101

 147

Iftt

124

144

228

251

205

171

133

114

107

87

83

99

86

89

85

87

99

100

96

87

98

94

96

92

July

80

98

OK

92

151

103

Qfl

80

93

84

94

83

78

74

79

116

103

92

77

80

70

67

74

72

103

83

66

75

 84

80

Aug.

86

QO

7a

78fit)

72

79

73

71

65

77

71

76

73

70

79

70

78

70

70

73

72

60

54

71

76

88

75

72

Sept.

68

45

71

68

64

65

66

76

74

77

70

61

66

72

64

51

69

71

eo

48

114

90

82

108

84

74

73

63

78

59

NOTE. This table does not include water diverted by the Morris Canal. Stage-discharge relation 

affected by ice Feb. 5-9,11-13, and 15-24. Discharge determined by comparison with records for near-by 

streams.

Monthly discharge of Musconetcong River near Bloomsbury, N. J.,for the year

ending Sept. SO, 192S

[Drainage area, 143 square miles]

Month

October ____ _________________

November __ __ __ ____________

March ______________________

April 

June __ _____________ . __

July . .....

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

194 

116 

146 

466 

140 

834 

412 

290 

251 

151 

100 

114

834

Minimum

83 

76 

' 62 

93 

75 

141 

138 

113 

83 

66 

54 

45

45

Mean

111 

101 

85.6 

181 

99.4 

398 

219 

198 

119 

87.5 

73.5 

71.0

146

Per

square 

mile

0.776 

.706 

.598 

1.27 

.695 

2.78 

1.53 

1.38 

.832 

.612 

.514 

.497

1.02

Run-off in 

inches

0.89 

.79 

.69 

1.46 

.73 

3.20 

1.71 

1.59 

.93 

.71 

.59 

.55

13.84

NOTE. This table does not include water diverted from Musconetcong River by the Morris Canal.
DELAWARE BIVER BASIN 233

ASSTJNPINK CREEK AT TRENTON, N. J.

LOCATION. At Chambers Street Bridge in Trenton, Mercer County, 1% miles

above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 89 square miles. 

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 20 to September 30, 1923. 

GAGE. Automatic -recorder on left bank about 50 feet above Chambers Street

Bridge, inspected by engineers of United States Geological Survey. 

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading or from Monmouth Street Bridge

400 feet below gage. 

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Channel, sand and gravel. Control is bar of gravel

and large stone placed 40 feet below gage. 

REGULATION. Large fluctuations in flow at low stages due to water powers

upstream. 

ICE. Stage-discharge relation not affected by ice because of use of water for

condensing at steam-power plant just above gage. 

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during period July 20 to September

30 from water-stage recorder, 3.42 feet at 9 p. m. August 19 (discharge, 397

second-feet; minimum stage from water-stage recorder 1.62 feet at 12.30

a. m. July 22 (discharge, about 10 second-feet). 

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

between 10 and 2,200 second-feet. Daily discharge ascertained by use of

discharge integrator. Records very good.

The following discharge measurement was made by Otto Lauterhahn: 

July 27, 1923: Gage height, 1.78 feet; discharge, 15.6 second-feet.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Assunpink Creek at Trenton, N. J., for the period 

July 20 to Sept. SO, 1923

Day

1 ____

2 .........

3 __ . ....

5. _ - ....

6 .........

7 __ .....

8 __ .. ...

9 .........

10 ......

July Aug.

24

23

22

23

23 -21

20

18

1ft

Sept.

22

21

20

IS

IS

18

IS

21

22

20

Day

11 .........

12.... ......

13. _ . ....

16.........

17 __ . ....

18 __ -- -..

19. _ .. ...

20 __ . ....

July

16

Aug.

20

20

20

19

22

IS

IS

17

23

33

Sept.

20

23

39

25

23

24

24

22

23

21

Day

21 _____ .

22 _____ .

23 . __ .

24.. ___ .

25 _ . __ .

26. ........

27. ........

28 .........

29. ........

30. ____ .

31 __

July

11

11

11

12

22

18

IS

20

20

27

23

Aug.

24

27

26

24

23

22

20

20

23

22

22

Sept

64

52

58

70

66

88

70

47

34

29

Monthly discharge of Assunpink Creek at Trenton, N. J.,for the period Aug. 1 to

Sept. SO, 1923 

[Drainage area, 89 square miles]

Month

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

33

88

Minimum

17 

18

Mean

21.9 

33.7

Per 

square 

mile

0.246 

.379

Run-oft in 

inches

0.28 

.42

NORTH BRANCH OF RANCOCAS CREEK AT PEMBERTON, N. J.

LOCATION. Near highway bridge at Pemberton, Burlington County, 11 miles

above confluence with South Branch.

DBAINAGE AREA. 111 square miles (measured on topographic map). 

RECOBDS AVAILABLE. September 15, 1921, to September 30, 1923,
234 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

GAGE. Vertical staff gage on left bank installed September 15, 1921, 800 feet 

downstream from highway bridge at Pemberton. Automatic water-stage 

recorder installed at staff gage June 9, 1923. Gage read and recorder operated by William Jones.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made by wading near gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Sand shifting. Banks are overflowed at high stages. 

This station has a channel control.

REGULATION. Distribution of flow greatly affected by operation of grist mill at 

Pemberton and regulation of its pond.

ACCURACT. Stage-discharge relation not permanent. An arbitrary curve 

assumed for base rating. Discharge determined by applying sliding correction based on periodic discharge measurements, to mean daily gage 

height and then applying corrected gage height to base rating. Records fair.

Discharge measurements of North Branch of Rancocas Creek at Pemberton, N. J., 

during the year ending Sept. SO, 1928

[Made by Otto Lauterhahn]

Date

Apr. 9.... .

May 11 _____

Gage 

height

Feet 

3.41

2.44

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

273

150

Date

July3 .. 

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.36

1 44

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

77

90

Date

July 30.........

30.........

Sept 26 .........

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.41

1.29

1.84

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

92

79

92

Monthly discharge of North Branch of Rancocas Creek at Pemberton, N. J., for the 

years ending Sept. SO, 1922 and 1923

[Drainage area, 111 square miles]

Month

1921-22

May.. --.- ._-.. - __.-_._-...._.

July- ......... ..... . .. _.. . .....

August ___ .... __ . . ____________

The year . 

1922-23

December... .. ___ _____ . __ .. .

April....... __ -.. ... _ .......... .........

May

July.. -. ..,... . .-.. . 

August _ ... ....... .. ....... . ....

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

74 

105 

94 

128 

241 

259 

178 

169 

112 

250 

295 

105

295

80 

77 

152 

405 

315 

525 

335 

241 

91 

102 

74 

136

525

Minimum

34 

38 

61 

58 

77 

74 

46 

32 

26 

70 

56 

36

26

18 

30 

' 34 

120 

112 

120 

152 

88 

58 

38 

22 

40

18

Mean

52.1 

75. 5 

80.6 

78.6 

133 

165 

96.8 

85.1 

55.4 

130 

126 

66.8

95.3

38.7 

45.7 

69.2 

230 

168 

271 

256 

156 

76.0 

63.6 

48.7 

66.3

124

Per 

square 

mile

0.469 

' . 68 

.726 

.708. 

1.20 

1.49 

.872 

.767 

.499 

1.17 

1.14 

.602

.859

.349 

.412 

.623 

2.07 

1.51 

2.44 

2.31 

1.41 

.685 

.573 

.439 

.597

1.12

Run-Off 

in inches

0,54 

.16 

.84 

.82 

1.25 

1.72 

.97 

.88 

.56 

1.35 

L31 

.67

11.67

.40 

.46 

.72 

2.39 

1.57 

2.81 

2.58 

1.63 

.76 

.66 

.51 

.67

15.16
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART: I 235

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN 

STTSQTTEHANNA RIVER AT OONKLIN, N. Y.

LOCATION. At steel highway bridge just below Conklin, Broome County, 5 

miles below Big Snake Creek and 9 miles above mouth of Chenango River 

at Binghamton.

DEAINAGE AREA. 2,350 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 13, 1912, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Stevens continuous water-stage recorder on left bank just below bridge; 

inspected by George W. Marvin.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Coarse gravel and boulders; shifting occasionally.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage recorder, 13.23 feet at 10.30 a. m. March 24 (discharge, 27,300 second-feet); 

minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 1.Z6 feet at 2.30 p. m. August 20 

(discharge, 164 second-feet).

1912-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 18.3 feet on the morning of March 

28, 1913 (discharge, 52,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 1.32 feet 

at 8.20 a. m. and 4 p. m. September 16, 1913 (discharge, 106 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation changed presumably at time of high water 

March 24. Rating curve used before that time fairly well defined between 

400 and 40,000 second-feet; that used after the change well defined between 

250 and 55,000 second-feet. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice from 

December to March. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory except 

as indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage height determined by 

inspection of recorder graph, or for days of considerable fluctuation, by 

averaging discharge for intervals of the day. Records good, except during 

periods of ice effect and estimate, for which they are fair.

Discharge measurements of Susquehanna River at Conklin, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. 80,

Date

Oct. 7

Jan. 20

Feb. 7

Made by 

B. F. Howe ______

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.44

«4.63

"5.02

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

430

1,670

2,730

Date Made by Gage 

height

Feet ' 

,8.16

2.16

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

10,400

379

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ica
236 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART 1

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Susquehanna River at Conklin, N. Y.,for the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

Day

1 

3 ____ . ...

4. ___ .-r5. __ ...

6. 

7 ...

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

10 

11. _ . 

12... _ .....

13. 

14. ____ ...

15- ___

16. 

17. 

18. 

19 _ . 

9ft

91

22. ___ ....

23. 

24 

25.. ..... .

26 

27. 

28- ____ 

CO

Oft

31. ... __

Oct.

453

447

501

441

441

435

429

417

477

800

962

928

936

787

653

577

532

513

507

495

471

465

471

495

653

730

738

738

695

6i5

646

Nov.

551

525

532

544

597

646

625

590

688

760

782

790

709

660

660

702 700

845

861

829

760

702

775

782

760

716

730

730

667

688

Dec.

752

70(3

1,050

1,620

1,290

1,140

1,450

1,130

1,210

1,460

1,750

1.400

1.2CO

1,050

825

1,000

850

850

700

750

750

750

750

700

700

650

700

900

1,200

1,200

1,100

Jan.

3,800

10 000

7,500

6,000

4,800

4,200

3,000

2,800

2,800

2,600

2,200

1,900

1.700

1,200

1,200

1,300

1,500

1,400

1,500

1,500

3,800

7,000

7, CO)

6,000

5,500

4,200

3,800

3,400

3,000

2,400

Feb.

2,000

2 4IYI

3 800

5,000

4,800

3,600

3,000

3,000

2,400

2,400

2,400

2,200

1,800

2,000

2,000

2,400

2,400

2,600

2,800

2,600

2,200

1,800

1.800

1,600

1,500

1,500

1,600

1,800

Mar.

2,000

2 400

9 fiftn

8,000

18,000

16,000

12,000

9,000

8 500

8,100

7,500

6,500

7,000

7,000

6,500

8,000

15,000

20,000

19,000

15,000

11,000

13,000

20,000

27, 200

25,200

17,400

12, 300

9,740

6,000

4,500

Apr.

4,430

4,640

5 run

12,500

21,500

22,600

18,700

16,100

12,600

8,760

8,040

7,100

6,170

5,280

4,640

3,860

3,590

3,330

2,990

2,830

2,510

2,360

2,070

1,750

1.570

1,570

4,100

8,290

May

6,400

5,060

3,950

3,240

2,830

2,440

2,140

2,000

5,960

9,500

7,560

6,630

8,520

7,330

5,720

5,170

6,370

5,940

4,740

3,860

3,680

3,860

3,590

3,080

2,670

2,360

2,070

1,880

1,630

1,570

1,460

June

1,350

1,280

1,130

1,120

1,220

1,400

1,800

2,500

4,230

1

2,700

1,880

1,300

858

842

768

712

677

628

642

656

747

712

698

July

642

656

768

796

954

796

677

558

530

506

458

416

380

305

330

345

330

295

256

260

300

300

265

256

270

260

260

300

345

345

380

Aug.

558

740

712

KQ9

635

649

600

558

518

440

350

310

295

340

260

274

300

305

252

188

220

252

256

285

265

275

260

322

667

642

810

Sept.

677

527

434

480

461

834

754

712

747

1,280

1,100

898

775

705

712

649

558

488

464

482

832

1,470

2,360

2,510

2,360

1,94 1

1,330

1,190

1,350

1,190

NOTE. Discharge for the following periods estimated from automatic record and comparison with 

records in near-by drainage areas, June 10-13,15-19, Oct. 18, 19, 20, Nov. 2, Dec. 30, Mar. 6, 7, 8, 9, 29, 30, 

31, Apr. 1, 2, June 7, 8, 9, July 26 gnd 17. Discharge June 20 to July 13 based on two chain-gage readings 

a day; water-stage recorder not operating. Discharge Dec. 16 to Mar. 23 determined from gage heights 

corrected for ice effect by means of two discharge measurements, study of gage-height graph and weather 

records, and by comparison with records in near-by drainage areas.

Monthly discharge of Susquehanna River at Conklin, N. ¥., for the year ending

Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 2,350 square miles]

 ) ' 

Month

December _______________ ........

January .. ___ . _______

May. ____ . _

July ____________ . ____ . __ ...

September ___________________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

962 

861 

1,750 

10,000 

5,000 

 27,200 

22,600 

9,500 

4,230 

954 

810 

2,510

27,200

Minimum

417 

525 

650 

1,200 

1,500 

2,000 

1,570 

1,460 

628 

256 

188 

434

188

Mean

595 

698 

1,020 

3,840 

2,480 

11,300 

7,150 

4,290 

1,440 

437 

424 

1,010

2,900

Per 

square 

mile

0.253 

.297 

.434 

1.63 

1.C6 

4.81 

3.04 

1.83 

.613 

.186 

.180 

.430

1.23

Kun-ofl 

in inches

0.29 

.33 

.50 

1.88 

1.10 

5.54 

3.39 

2.11 

.68 

.21 

.21 

.48

16.72
SUSQUEHANNA MVEE BASIN 237

CHENANGO RIVER NEAR CHENANGO FORKS, N. Y.

LOCATION. 1J^ miles below mouth of Tioughnioga River, 2 miles by road below 

Chenango Forks, Broome County, and llj^ miles above Binghamton and 

mouth of river.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,420 square miles. See "Diversions."

RECORDS AVAILABLE. November 11, 1912, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Stevens water-stage recorder on the left bank; inspected by Erastus 

Ingraham.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable 300 feet above gage or by 

wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Sand, gravel, and small cobblestones; practically 

permanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year from water-stage 

recorder, 11.47 feet at 8.30 a. m. April 6 (discharge, 25,200 second-feet); 

minimum stage from water-stage recorder, 2.34 feet from 8-p. m. August 27 

to 2 a. m. August 28 (discharge, 138 second-feet).

1912-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 13.7 feet on afternoon of March 27, 

1913 (discharge, 35,500 second-feet); minimum stage, 2.20 feet several times 

in August and September, 1913 (discharge, 92 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seriously affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. The run-off from 87.3 square miles at head of Chenango River 

and from 15.7 square miles at head of Tioughnioga River is stored in reservoirs and, except for discharge over the spillways, is diverted out of the 

drainage area to the Erie Canal. The above-mentioned drainage area for 

Chenango River does not include these two areas.

ACCURACT. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except as affected 

by ice from December to March. Previous rating was revised below 300 

second-feet to agree more closely with current discharge measurements, and 

new rating used throughout the year. Rating curve well defined between 

150 and 15,000 second-feet. Operation of water-stage recorder satisfactory 

except as indicated in footnote to daily-discharge table. Daily discharge 

ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage heights, determined 

. by inspection of gage-height graph, or for days of considerable fluctuation, 

by averaging discharge for intervals of the day. Records good except during 

periods of ice effect and estimate, for which they are fair.

Discharge measurements of Chenango River near Chenango Forks, N. Y., during 

the year ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Oct. 7

 8 

Nov. 12

Jan. 19

Made by 

A. W. Harrington....,

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

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

B. F. Howe ______

Gage 

height

Feet 

2.69

2.76

2.97 

"6.76

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

282

358

563 

1,210

Date

Feb. 6

Aug. 14

Made by 

.....do. .... 

A. W. Harrington .....

Gage 

height

Feet 

 6.86

7.34

2.46

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

2.270

9,800

186

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
238 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Chenango River near Chenango Forks, N. Y., for 

the year ending Sept. 80, 1928

pay

l _____

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.

393

400

408

393

379

351

3E8

393

450

Ron

804

650

543

489

448,

424

424

472

440

416

377

368

365

561

650

620

552

489

440

424

416

Nov.

393

386

400

432

440

424

44n

464

534

630

600

543

516

489

507

804

804

692

630

620

640

640

600

590

590

543

561

570

561

552

Dec.

654

2,020

1,240

1,170

1,230

QCO

1,190

2,670

2,000

900

500

550

420

480

480

480

460

400

380

360

400

550

750

700

650

Jan.

2,800

6,500

7 000

S flfift

4,000

3,200

2

Af}(\

2,200

2,400

1,800

1,600

1,400

950

750

900

750

800

750

900

3,200

5,000

3,800

3,200

1

2,400

1,700

1,300

Feb.

1,700

2,600

4 400

2,200

9 fiftft

1.600

1,500

1,300

1,400

1,200

! 1,400

1, 300

1,200

1

1,100

1, 100

1,000

950

950

1,100

1,200

Mar.

1,400

1,500

1,700

5,500

12,000

9,500

6,000

5,000

4,600

4,200

3,600

3,400

4,600

4,400

3,800

6,500

15,000

14,000

14,000

10,000

10,000

11,000

16,000

22,500

15,200

11,200

8,160

5,450

3,930

4,380

3,820

Apr.

3,000

2,900

3,300

6,180

16,000

24,100

17, 700

10,500

7,870

6,090

5,320

4,600

3,930

3,400

3,000

2,720

2,440

2,350

2,260

2,090

2,000

2,090

2,000

1,700

1, 510 

1,340

1,300

2,520

2,530

May

1,900

1,580

1,420

1,290

1,170

1,030

4,030

4 fttri

3,200

3,220

4,150

2,900

2,350

4,150

7,870

5,200

3,720

3,000

3,100

2,810

2,260

1,860

1.630

1,440

1,270

1,130

1,030

926

840

June

758

714

681

780

952

QftA

2,110

o ton

2,620

1,780

1,320

965

876

780

692

640

600

561

' 525

498

456

432

416

424

400

386

408

440

July

432

386

372

372

358

358

344

324

306

300

276

259

248

248

242

264

294

264

242

232

215

210

190

195

232

210

200

259

294

318

358

Aug.

432

358

300

264 9m.

232

226

215

917

210

200.

200

205

160

152

184

270

276

242

Sept.

18/1

259

259

248

215

232

afit

288

300

259

248

248

254

232

210

205

205

200

215

288

470

498

408

358

318

294

288

264

NOTE. Recorder not operating Oct. 14, 19, 20-22, Dec. 11-16, Mar. 27 and 29; discharge estimated 

from gage-height graph and by comparison with records of Susquehanna River at Conklin, N. Y. Discharge Dec. 17 to Mar. 23 determined from gage heights corrected for ice effect by means of two discharge 

measurements and study of gage-height graph and weather records and by comparison with records of 

Susquehanna River.

Monthly discharge of Chenango River near Chenango Forks, N. Y., for the year ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 1,420 square miles]

Month

October. _______________ ..........

November ___________________

December ____________________

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

May __ __ ......

June. ____ _ __ _ __ . _ . _ _ ...

July - .................. ...._. __ ... .........

The year .. _ .........................

Discharge in seepnd-feet

Maximum

804 

804 

2,670 

7,000 

4,400 

22,500 

24,100 

7,870 

2,620 

432 

432 

498

24,100

Minimum

351 

386 

360 

700 

950 

1,400 

1,300 

840 

386 

190 

162 

184

162

\

Mean

468 

553 

893 

2,440 

1, 610 

7,820 

5,320 

2,540 

879 

284 

213 

271

1,950

Per 

square 

mile

0.330 

.389 

.629 

1.72 

1.13 

.5.51 

3.75 

1.79 

.619 

.200 

.150 

.191

1.37

Run-off in 

inches

0.3& 

.43 

.7* 

1.98 

 1.18 

6. 35 

4.18 

2.06 

.69 

.23 

AT 

.21

18.59-
SUSQTJEHANFA EIVBB BASIN 239

TIOGA RIVER NEAR ERWINS, N. Y.

LOCATION. At highway bridge one-quarter mile below mouth of Canisteo River 

near Erwins, Steuben County, and 3 miles above confluence of Tioga 

and Cohoctton rivers, which form Chemung River at Painted Post.

DRAINAGE AREA. 1,320 square miles (furnished by Robert O. Hayt).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 12, 1918, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE .^ Chain on downstream side of bridge near left abutment; read by Miss 

Jane Sexton.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed composed of well-compacted gravel; probably 

peitnanent.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 10.2 feet at 

9.15 a, m. March 5 (discharge, 17,900 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

0.62 foot at 5.40 p. m. August 22 (discharge, 31 second-feet).

1918-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 16.4 feet at 4 p. m. May 22, 1919 

(beyond the limits of present rating curve); minimum discharge, 30 secondfeet several times August 24 to September 2, 1921.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION Storage not sufficient to affect seasonal flow.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation permanent except as affected by ice f rein 

December to March. Rating curve fairly well defined between 50 and 

15,000 second-feet; extended beyond these limits. Gage read to quartertenths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily 

gage height to rating table. Open-water records good, except during lowwater season, when daily discharge determined from mean of two gage 

readings daily may be considerably in error owing to fluctuations in stage 

caused by power operations upstream. Records for period of ice effect and 

when gage was not read, fair.

Discharge measurements of Tioga River near Erwins, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

Date

Oct. 9

Jan. 17

Feb. 8

Made by 

B. F. Howe ______ ..

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.15

M.65

"2.50

Discharge

Sec.-fl. 

132

190

AV7

Date Made by Gage 

height

Feet 

8.94

.86

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

13,600

66.7

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
240 SUEJFACE WATER-SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Tioga River near Erwins, N. Y., for the year end-

' ing Sept. SO, 1923

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.

136

128

119

86

82

75

73

142

176

336

402

270

184

161

176

202

184

184

184

172

150

157

189

275

265

230

176 

189

189

165

Nov.

165

157

172

165

161

180

216

180

176

184

198

180

180

165

180

172

184

184

180

176

165

165

161

lf.7

157

113

150

102 

Ifi7

172

Dec.

157

330

270

235

302

172

202

250

198

170

190

170

180

150

160

160

120

120

150

150

160

160

240

280

480 

600

700

700

Jan.

850

3,800

1,300

gnn

850

700

650

460

380

420

280

240

360

400

280

220

260

220

300

280

1,200

1,400

1,100

950

800

600

600 

500

500

500

Feb.

550

600

o onn

1,400

900

650

500

500

420

400

360

380

550

600

550

500

480

480

400

340

SCO

300

220

180

240

340

600

Mar.

750

850

8,500

15, 000

13, 800

4,450

2,920

2,080

1,620

1,620

3,580

7,010

3,410

1,840

6,790

7.230

4, 9SO

4,630

2,080

2,080

2,480

5.960

5,760

3,580

2,480

1,960

1,840 

1,200

1,280

1,020

Apr.

700

860

900

980

9,110

10, 100

4,630

2,920

3,240

1,840

1,730

1,520

1,380

1,240

1,060

1,020

980

860

820

780

740

590

660

700

625

548

520

485 

1,330

1,100

May

1,020

940

780

700

660

590

562

625' 506

980

900

980

4,270

2,340>

1,730

1,960

3,920

1,960

1,730

1,420

2,340

2,210

1,620

1,330

1,150

980

820

740 

660

576

492

June

450

414

378

366

414

366

402

1,200

940

740

562

485

390

354

354

286

302

270

250

225

207

, 184

172

155

142

157

150

180 

198

180

July

180

136

150

513

478

297

235

189

172

150

146

130

139

125

113

130

172

165

136

119

104

99

99

95

86

99

95

90

71

90

88

Aug.

108

111

122

216

176

139

108.

104

73

69

r 69

66

69

66

68

61

61

. 65. 5i

55

54

40

35

40

45

40

47

48 

52 61

57

Sept.

55

50

51

57

61

57

71

66

70

84

80

69

68

61

57

47

57

47

' 5241

66

60

57

71

63

66

68

57 

90

133

NOTE. No gage-height record, Jan. 31, Feb. 11, 14, 15, June 12,13, 24, Sept. 2 and 9; discharge estimated as indicated in above table from comparison with records of Chemung Biver at Chemung and 

Cohocton. River near Campbell. Discharge Dec. 13 to Mar. 3 determined from gage heights corrected for 

ice effect by means of two discharge measurements, study of observer's notes-, gage-height graph, and 

weather records, and by comparison with records of Chemung and Cohocton rivers.

Monthly discharge of Tioga River near Erwins, N. Y., for the year ending Sept.

30,1923

[Drainage area, 1,320 square miles]

Month

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

May .. __ .... ________________

July..............................,........:...

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

402 

216 700- 

3,800 

2,200 

15,000 

10, 100 

4,270 

1,200 

513 

216 

133

15,000

Minimum

73 

102 

120 

220 

180 

750 

485 

492 

142 

71 

35 

41

35

Mean

179 its

250 

703 

576 

4,010 

1,800 

1,340 

362 

158 

76.3 

64.4

811

Per 

square 

mile

0.136 

.127 

.189 

.533 

.436 

3.04 

1.36 

1.02 

.274 

.120 

.058 

.049

.614

Run-off in 

inches

0.1* 

.14 

.22 

.61 

.45 

3.50 

1.52 

1.18 

.31 

.14 

.07 

.05

8.35
SUSQUEHANNA BIVEB BASIN 241

CHEMTTNG RIVER AT CHEMUNG, N. Y.

LOCATION.^ At new steel highway bridge midway between Chemung, Chemung 

County, N. Y., and Willawana, J*a., half a mile upstream from State line 

and 10 miles above mouth.

DRAINAGE AREA. 2,440, square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 7, 1903, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Tape gage at upstream side of right span of bridge; read by R. C. Farrow from October 1 to March 31 and by D. L. Orcutt from April 1 to September 30.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Sand and gravel; occasionally shifting.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 13.65 feet at 

7.30 a. m. March 5 (discharge, 37,900 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

1.44 feet at 5 p. m. August 26 (discharge, 87 second-feet).

1903-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 17.96 feet at 7 a. m. March 15,1918 

(discharge, about 67,000 second-feet); minimum discharge of 49 second-^feet 

at 7 a. m. August 14, 1911.

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent except as affected by 

ice from December to March. The previous rating was revised below 1,000 

second-feet to agree more closely with current discharge measurements, and 

new rating used throughout year. Rating curve fairly well defined between 

100 and 45,000 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily 

discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. 

Records good except during period of ice effect, for which they are fair.

Discharge measurements of Chemung River at Chemung, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. 80, 1923

Date

Oct. 8

9

Nov. 12

Jan. 18

Made by 

 ..do-. . . .

B. F. Howe . ___ -

j

Gage 

height

Feet 

1.98

1.99

2.04

-2.86

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

287

287

313

341

Date

Feb. 8

Aug. 15

Made by- Gage 

height

Feet 

 4.34

10.30

1.66

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

1,140

20,700

14S

1 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice .
242 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1023, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Chemung River at Chemung, N. Y., for the year

ending Sept. 80, 192S

Day

1 ______

2 ...

3. __ . __

4 ____ . ...

5._i .........

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

7. _ . .......

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

9............ to. ...........

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

12 _______

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

14 ____ . ....

16 _ . ........

16 . ........

17. ____ ....

18. __ ......

19 __ . ___ .

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

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

22

23. __ . __

24..... __ ...

25- ____ .. ...

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

27 ...

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

29 ____ .....

30 

31 __ .».. ...

Oct.

295

295

295

295

280

265

285

295

410

545

770

615

510

442

410

380

350

350

295

295

295

322

350

410

380

380

322

322

Nov.

295

285

285

285

285

275

295

285

295

285

322

322

295

295

295

295

280

285

295

285

280

260

265

250

255

219

245

265

250

250

Dec.

245

260

322

410

380

350

275

380

410

442

380

380

380

380

320

360

340

320

300

220

240

240

260

280

300

320

460

480

800

850

1,100

Jan.

1,600

2,600

2,000

1,400

1,100

1,000

1,000

900

850

650

600

550

480

420

600

550

500

4. en

^nn

550

1,100

2,200

2,200

2,000

1,800

1,400

1,100

1,000

900

Feb.

ODD

1,000

1,300

3,000

3,800

 > 4ftO

1 ciiA

4,200

1,000

ODD

700

700

750

750

OKA

1,000

1 000

1,000 ft r»n

800

700

650

600

550 inn

500

600

650

Mar.

1,000

1,500

4,800

28,000

34,800

13,100

6,490

4 860

3,840

3 OOA

3,280

5,760

14,900

s M.n

4 860

5 KOA

19,200

10.400

8,750

5,760

4 440

A dAfl

7,010

13,100

6,490

4,650

4,040

3,280

2,290

9 9Qft

2,000

Apr.

1,730

1,480

1,420

1,480

7,850

20,800

10,000

6,750

5,300

4 040

3,280

S QQft

, 2,600

2,290

9 nnn

1,730

1,600

1,540

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,300

1,200

1,200

1,150

1,000

950

860

1,420

2,140

May

1,600

1,540

1,300

1,150

1,050

1,000

860

815

950

1,360

1,540

1 540

4 860

4,240

2,760

2,760

6,240

4,440

3,100

2,440

2,930

4 040

2,760

2,140

1,860

1,540

1,300

1,150

1,050

905

815

June

730

690

615

615

652

615

1,000

1,730

1,200

950

770

580

545

510

510

442

410

380

350

322

295

285

255

255

236

228

275

275

July

295

275

265

350

580

580

410

350

295

275

275

280

211

219

211

202

224

350

295

245

228

194

182

171

167

171

160

198

215

194

211

Aug.

219

194

228

236

.1-296

265

241

202

179

163

151

153

139

129

139

129

126

129

128

117

112

114

106

106

98

91

96

123

123

112

109

Sept.

123

112

112

151

126

151

136

139

143

136

132

143

143

139

129

117

123

117

126

117

129

123

123

129

132

139

129

136

615

228

NOTE. Discharge Dee. 14 to Mar. 4 determined from gage heights corrected for Ice effect by means of 

two discharge measurements; study of observer's notes, gage-height graph, and' weather records; and 

comparison with records of Tioga River near Erwins and Cohocton River near Campbell. Discharge 

Mar. 31 estimated as indicated in above table by comparison with records of Tioga and Cobocton rivers; 

no gage-height record.

Monthly discharge of Chemung River at Chemung, N. Y.,for the year ending Sept.

on 1Q9® OU, ItrfjO

[Drainage area, 2,440 square miles]

Month

January..... .... .

July. .. __ .................... _ . .....

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

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

770 

322 

1,100 

2,600 

3,800 

34,800 

20,800 

6,240 

1,730 

580 

295 

615

34,800

Minimum

265 

219 

220 

420 

500 

1,000 

860 

815 

228 

160 

91 

112

91

Mean

367 

279 

393 

1,150 

1,080 

7,830 

3,140 

2,130 

566 

267 

153 

150

1,470

Per 

square

mile

0.160 

.114 

.161 

.471 

.443 

3.21 

1.29 

.873 

.232 

.109 

.063 

.061

.602

Run-off in 

inches

0.17 

.13 

.19 

.64 

.46 

3.70 

1.44 

1.01 

.26 

.13 

.07 

.07

8.17
STTSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN 243

COHOCTON RIVER NEAR. CAMPBELL, N. Y.

LOCATION. At steel highway bridge 2 miles upstream from Campbell, Steuben 

County, and 11 miles above confluence of Cohocton and Tioga rivers, which 

unite at Painted Post to form Chemung River.

DRAINAGE AREA. 480 square miles (furnished by Robert O. Hayt).

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 11,1918, to September 30,1923.

GAGE. Chain gage on downstream side of bridge near left abutment; read by 

Miss Dora Wood.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL, AND CONTROL. Bed composed of well-compacted gravel; fairly 

permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 9.20 feet at 

noon March 4 (stage-discharge relation affected by ice); maximum discharge, 7,300 second-feet at 8 a. m. March 5; minimum discharge, 33 secondfeet, morning and afternoon of September 3.

1918-1923: Maximum discharge recorded, 11,300 second-feet at noon 

March 12, 1920; minimum stage recorded, 0.68 foot at 5 p. m. October 7, 

1921 (backwater correction of 0.33 foot due to aquatic growth; discharge 

about 13 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION. Seasonal distribution of flow is probably not affected by small 

reservoirs above.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation probably permanent, except as affected by 

aquatic growth from October to December, and from June to September, 

and by ice from December to March. Rating curve fairly well defined 

between 200 and 4,000 second-feet. Gage read to quarter-tenths twice 

daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily 

gage height corrected for weed or ice effect from discharge measurements, 

when necessary. Records good during period when stage-discharge relation 

was not affected by weeds or ice; for other periods, fair.

Discharge measurements of Cohoclon River near Campbell, N. Y., during the year

ending Sept. SO, 1928

Date

Oct. 10

Nov. 11

Jan. 16

Made by 

. .do.... __ ......

B. F. Howe ______

Gage 

height

Feet 

 1.22 «.97

»1.44

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

183

127

140

Date

Feb. 7

Aug. 16

Made by 

E. B. Bhupe ______

Qage 

height

Feet 

62.06

4.4-

 1.12

Discharge--

Sec.-ft. 

389

3,%0

49

Stage-discharge relation affected by aquatic growth.
244 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Cohocton River near Campbell, N. Y., for the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

Day

1. _ .... ...

2__ ............

3.. _ ... ...

4... ___ ... ...

5. __ ...

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

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.

85

an

95

on

on

110

110

180

1QO

300

94A

180

160

140

130

130

120

inn

110

110

100

110

170

140

130

110

130

110

120

110

Nov.

110

110

170

1 in

120

110

110

110

100

1 30

120

130

100

110

1 90

110

110

100

100

100

120

120

120

110

110

100

90

90

95

90

Dec.

CK

ion

120

100

140

1 t\r\

110

120

1 ^0

95

80

QO

90

90

70

65

60

60

65

70

80

100

110

140

160 i an

190

220

Jan.

Of>fl

460

^ftO

340

OOfi

320

9fiO

220

190

160

i ^n

130

110

110

110

130

140

170

190

240

340

380

360

340

300

280

280

280

260

Feb.

oon

qon

550

600

500

460

380

360 <Mn

340

280

240

220

220

220

200

170

150

140

140

130

110

95

130

200

260

Mar.

oon

Kfin

6,000

5,880

2,760

1,690

1,300

1,120

1 040

1,590

2,630

1,590

1,220

1,590

3,600

2,500

2,370

1,220

1,120

1,220

2,130

2,010

1,400

1,120

955

758

682

645

450

Apr.

450

499

682

9 7AO

3

non

2,010

1,500

1,220

QKK

01 ft

758

720

575

510

450

450

422

AKf\

450

422

395

450

395

370

336

345

326

450

345

May

v. 017

307

250

234

221

9OQ

90 ^

198

317

o/m

OQQ

^4*

450

340

336

510

645

510

OQR

OQK

422

395

340

263

250

229

205

183

175

June

175

168

168

168

170

1QO

280

260

940

200

190

150

160

140

100

on

90

85

75

85

90

85

80

100

110

130

100

July

85

60

65

190

110

QC

85

70

60

60

60

50

50

46

65

55

60

85

65

65

75

46

80

90

85

85

65

65

Aug.

65

65

65

ftO

65

fiO

55

50

48

46

49

49

44

42

55

42

38

44

42

42

38

42

42

38

34

Sept.

*>A

3fi

34

42

4fl

48

38

48

65

ifi

a

44

42

42

42

42

34

36

38

34

48

46

60

60

55

65

55

50

50

46

NOTE. Discharge July 23-26, Aug. 24-30, and Jan. 19 estimated as indicated in above table, by comparison with records of Chemung River at Chemung and Tioga rivers near Erwins; gage-height record 

either missing or doubtful. Discharge Oct. 1 to Dec. 5 and June 6 to Sept. 30 determined from gage 

heights corrected for weed effect by means of four discharge measurements and comparison with records 

of Chemung and Tioga rivers. Discharge Dee. 6 to March 4 determined from gage heights corrected for 

.ice effect by means of two discharge measurements; study of observer's notes, gage-height graph and 

weather records, and comparison with records of Chemung and Tioga rivers.

Monthly discharge of Cohocton River near Campbell, N. Y., for the year ending

Sept. 30, 1923

[Drainage area, 480 square miles]

Month

October ___ ___ ________ . __ .. ....

November. ....................................

February _______ ______________ .

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

June . ___ _ . ......... .. .......

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

August. ______ . ___________ . .....

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

300 

170 

220 

460 

600 

6,000 

3,030 

645 

280 

190 

65 

65

6,000

Minimum

85 

90 

60 

110 

95 

380 

326 

175 

75 46' 

34 

34

34

Mean

133 

112 

113 

251 

274 

1,730 

765 

315 

145 

74.6 

4fi.3 

45.7

335

Per 

square 

mile .

0.277 

.233 

.235 

.523 

.571 

3.60 

1.59 

.656 

.302 

.155 

.096 

.095

.698

Run-oft in 

inches

0.32 

.26 

.27 

.60 

.59 

4.15 

1.77 

.76 

.34 

.18 

.11 

.11

9.46
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I 245

PATUXENT RIVER BASIN

PATUXENT RIVER NEAR BURTONSVILLE, MD.

LOCATION. At Columbia Turnpike bridge, l^j miles northeast of Burtons ville, 

. Montgomery County, and 4 miles northwest of Laurel.

DRAINAGE AKEA. 127 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. July 21, 1911, to June 15, 1912 (records furnished by 

United States Engineer Office); July 21, 1913, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Au water-stage recorder installed August 8, 1922, referred to a staff 

gage in three sections on left bank about 80 feet below highway bridge; Stevens 

water-stage recorder, referred to same staff gage as Au recorder July 23, 

1914, to August 8, 1922; prior to July 23, 1914, a vertical staff fastened to left 

side of bridge pier; datum of records of present staff gage and recorders is 

1.29 feet below that of gage formerly on pier. Recorder inspected by 

Arthur Beall.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Banks are lined with trees and brush and are overflowed at stage of about 10 feet. Control poorly defined.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage during year probably occurred July 

31 when recorder was out of order. Minimum stage from record of-waterstage recorder, 1.79 feet at 6 a. m. October 5 (discharge, 14 second-feet).

1911-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 14.6 feet about 9 a. m. January 12; 

1915 (discharge, from poorly defined rating curve, about 5,100 second-feet); 

minimum stage, 0.18 foot August 25, 1911 (discharge, 6 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.

REGULATION. Fluctuation at low stage has been noted and is probably caused 

by operation of a power plant above gage.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation remained practically permanent during 

year; affected by ice January 17-20, February 6-9, and 16-25. Rating 

curve well defined between 35 and 1,700 second-feet. Operation of waterstage recorder satisfactory except December 20 and 21 and July 30 and 31. 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying to rating table mean daily gage 

by inspecting recorder graph and by averaging discharge heights obtained 

for intervals of*day. Records good.

Discharge measurements of Patuxent River near Burtonsville, Md., during the year

ending Sept. 30, 1923

Date

Dec. 22

28

Jan. 18

Made by 

do

Dirzulaitis and Au. ....

Gage 

height

Feet 

"2.45

"2.56

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

65.0

80.1

42.7

Date Made by height

Feet 

2.00

3.10

Discharge

Sec.-ft, 

159

174

 Stage-discharge relation affected by ice.
246 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 3923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Patuxent River near Burtonsvttle, Md., for the 

year ending Sept. SO, 1928

Day

l ___ . ___

2. ___ .. ....

3. __ . _ .. ..

4 _________

5 .. .

6. __ . ___ .

7 _____

8_._ - _._

9 __ _ __.._ 

10 

11- ... _

12.. __ __ __.

13 . 

14. . 

15 ....__

16 ___ ... __ i

17 ....... ___

18 .. 

19. ___ ... __ .

20. __ ... __ .

21. __ .... _____

22... _ ........

23. ___ .. _____

24 ___ ... __

.25..... _ .____.

26. _____ . ___

27 

28. _______

29. __ . ______

30_._........_..

31__ . ('^

Oct

26

31

25

25

24

25

26

24

33

449

102

60

48

43

41

45

41

42

40

36

39

36

44

43

44

40

41

41

36

37

39

Nov.

38

42

41

38

39

41

40

41

42

35

42

38

43

40

39

46

45

39

41

45

40

39

40

39

39

33

41

38

39

38

Dec.

4n

34

38

40

70

61

48

51

53

48

47

44

4,Q

48

47

48

80

103

77

74

67

61

54

46

44

45

43

118

133

77

62

Jan.

125

109

77

74

68

61

57

141

125

109

80

74

67

65

63

61

62

80

79

83

141

117

104

141

133

Feb.

133

176

1-1Q

133

109

1 . / ou

I

97

97

91

708

275

149

65

117

117

100

Mar.

96

90

96

100

98

91

133

158

141

149

158

167

195

275

158

167

387

185

214

176

158

149

158

149

133

125

117

117

109

109

109

Apr.

100

103

103

108

173

303

141

133

125

117

109

108

117

354

275

254

185

158

149

133

133

125

117

117

109

108

108

109

185

125

May

117

108

103

102

98

97

94

98

176

117

102

98

98

94

93

106

94

87

88

93

361

125

100

94

87

83

79

77

76

71

72

June

70

67

67

176

76

109

133

76

70

83

103

93

88

87

109

75

67

63

60

60

55

124

551

96

75

65

61

60

55

July

53

'50 53

51

47

108

141

98

59

51

55

74

- 66

56

48

47

43

39

38

36

34

33

37

37

48

41

33

38

56

280

620

Aug.

106

86

166

220

108

141

74

65

65

59

57

56

59

51

48

47

50

77

60

54

44

46

46

45

42

40

41

52

76

66

51

Sept.

43

41

41

41

55

311

125

349

167

91

76

74

88

66 59

56

54

54

56

55

144

145

346

149

93

83

7»

75

71

70

NOTE, Discharge estimated Jan.17-20, Feb. 6-9, and 16-25 because of ice, by study of recorder graph, 

discharge measurement Jan. 18, and weather records. Discharge for Dec. 20 and 21 interpolated because 

of no record, probably affected by ice. Discharge July 30 and 31 estimated because recorder not operating. Discharge determined by hourly, bihourly and four-hour periods Oct. 10, Dec. 28, Feb. 13, Apr. 5, 

6, and 14, May 21, June 23 and 24, Aug. 3-6, and Sept. 6, 8, and 21-23.

Monthly discharge of Patuxent River near Burtonsville, Md.,for the year ending

Sept. SO, 192S

[Drainage area, 127 square miles]

Month

October - . . ______ _________

April... . _ . ..._ 

July _._._.__ __ ... __ ..... .

August ___ . _ .. _______________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

449 

46 

133 

149 

708 

387 

354 

361 

551

220 

349

Minimum

24 

33 

34

90 

100 

71 

55 

33 

40 

41

24

Mean

52.5 

40.0 

59.6 

87.5 

118 

151 

149 

106 

101 

79.7 

70.9 

105

93.1

Per 

square 

mile

0. 413 

.315 

.469 

.689 

.929 

1.19 

1.17 

.835 

.795 

.628 

.558 

.827

.733

Run-off in 

inches

0.48 

.35 

,54 

.79 

.07 

1.3T 

1.30 

.96 

.89 

.72 

.64 

.92

9.93
SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I 247

POTOMAC RIVER BASIN 

POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD.

LOCATION. At steel highway bridge at Point of Rocks, Frederick County, onethird mile below Catoctin Creek and 6 miles above Monocacy River.

DBAINAGE AREA. 9,650 square miles. x

RECORDS AVAILABLE. February 17, 1895, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain gage attached to downstream side of left span of bridge; read by 

W. W. Compher. Datum constant since September 2, 1902; prior to this 

date datum was 0.45 foot higher than at present. Sea-level elevation of 

gage datum, 200.54 feet.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Practically permanent. Control is a rock ledge a few 

hundred feet below station, the ledge extending completely across the river 

except for one small channel.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded for year ending September 

30,1921,13.6 feet at 10 a. m. May 6 (discharge, 85,500 second-feet); minimum 

stage 0.84 foot at 10 a. m. September 1 (discharge, 1,270 second-feet).

Maximum stage recorded for year ending September 30, 1922, 10.82 feet 

at 2 p. m. March 17 (discharge, 55,200 second-feet); minimum stage, 0.60 foot 

at 2 p. m. September 30 (discharge, 780 second-feet).

Maximum stage recorded for year ending September 30,1923, 8.10 feet 

at 2 p. m. on April 16 (discharge, 36,100 second-feet); minimum stage, 0.60 

foot at 2 p. m. November 4 and December 4 (discharge, 780 second-feet). 

1895-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 29 feet on March 2,1902 (discharge, 

219,000 second-feet); minimum stage, 0.38 foot on September 10, 1914 

(discharge, 540 second-feet).

Crest of flood of June 2,1889, as determined by the United States Army 

Engineers from high-water marks, reached a stage of 40.2 feet (discharge, 

325,000 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation seldom affected by ice.

DIVERSIONS. The Chesapeake & Ohio canal parallels the Potomac on the 

Maryland side. Average discharge of canal is 75 to 100 second-feet. Discharge of canal is not included in records for this station.

REGULATION. Fluctuation at extreme low stages has been noted and is probably 

caused by operation of power plants or storage reservoirs on the upper 

Potomac and tributaries.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent. Gage read to 

hundredths once daily, during high water read oftener. Records good, 

except thase for extreme low stages, which are fair.
248 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Potomac River at Point of Rocks, Md., for the 

years ending Sept. 30, 1921-1923

Day

1920-21 i . 

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-. __ . .......

1921-22 

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

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.

4,010

6,920

6,130

4, 670

4,170

3,700

3

0 on

2,520

2,520

2,380

2,120

2,120

2,120

1,990

1,990

1,890

1,890

1,890

1,840

1,790

1,540

1,480

1,740

1,790

1,840

1,890 

1,990

1,940 

2,600

2,290

2,290

2,140

1,990

1,990

1,700

1,990

2,290

1,990

1,700

1,420

1,370

1,420

1,420

1,170

1,270

1,320

1,420

1,530

1,590

1,990

2,290

2,140

1,990

1,700

1,590

1,420

1,170

1.040

Nov.

1,860

1 QA(\

i QQA

1,940

i son

1 7Qn

1 990

1,990

1,940

1 890

1,790

1,480

i *i4n

1,740

1,990

15, 700

9,530

6.920

7,750

7,750

7,760

7,330

7,330

7, 330

7,750

7 7*10.

1,820

1,820

6 onn

6,130

3,920

3,580

2,9kO

2,290

2,600

, 2,290

2,290

1,990

1,700

1,420

1,320

1,170

1,700

3,250

5,000

5,000

5,000

4,270

3,920

4,270

5,000

15,000

25,500

Dec.

in nnn

19 800

1Q 9flfi

11,500

in <^AA.

10 000

9,070

8 ion.

6,520

5,750

6,130

12 500

11,500

11 000

10^500

9,070

7 330

6, 520

7,330

6 920

6,520

10,500

9,530

8, 6 0

7 7*in

7,330

18,600

17 600

10 cnn

13, 100

10 i AA

9,850

9,410

8

ACA

8,550

7,300

7 °JVl

6,900

6,510

6,510

6,5lO

5,750

5,750

9,410

11,200

Ifi niVl

10,700

8,550

13,500

25,500

ift wnn

14,000

12,100

8 QQA

7.710

Jan.

6,520

6,130

5,750

5,750

S

oon

6,130

c 7cn

6

0 on

5,020

5,020

n

enn

9,070

7,750

6,920 

6,920

6,920

6,510

6,130

c 070

5 Ann

4,630

5,370

4 630

4,270

4

cQn

3,920

S

con

O OKA

2,920

3,580

4 450

4,270

4,270

4,090

6,900

7,710

26, 100

27,200

23,900

18, 600

16,000

7,710

7 300

7 300

7,710

6.900

Feb.

7,330

o «on

8 1 fin

7,750

6,130

6,520

6,520

6,130

6,130

5 7 eft

7 ^3fi

6,920

6,130

5,020

4 019

5,380

5,020

5

7KA

6,130

6,520

6,510

7 qn.n

c i Qft

8 Q.cn

9,850

11,600

10, 300

10, 700

S

oon

97 7Ofl

31,100

19, 100

15,000

13, 500

15,000

16,000

32,300

46,300

30,000

oq j.nn

18,600

15,500

Mar.

9,530

19 800

22,900

09 -tof)

20, 400

19 200

14,600

11,000 in f\nn

9,530

S

con

8,180

9,070

iq nnA

19 ^nn

U

cnn

8,620

 8, 180

6,920

6,920

6,520

6,130

5,380 

17,600

15 500

17,600

99 son

29 400

26 600

OR inn

qo onn

30,600

23 900

23 900

20,700

21,800

55,200

23,900

20 700

18 100

17* 000

14JOOO

12,600

11,600

11,200 in 9.nn

8

oen

9 4in

10,700

11.200

Apr.

5,020

5,750

5,380

5 380

4,010

4,170

4.010

4,330

4,500

4,170

4,010

4,010

4,500

4,330

4

oon

4,170

4,330

5,020

8 R9ft

7 opn

5,750

5,380 

5,020

13,500

Q QQA

in 7nn

9 41 A

8,980

7,710

7,300

7,300

6

QAA

6,510

7 ^nn

17, 600

13,500

8

non

8,550

7,300

6,510

6,130

5,750

5,750

5,000

May

7,750

0 1QA

o ion

22 900

oc cnri

68 000

90 cftn

18,600

1 *; 7ftn

on onft

97 *mn

22,300

18,000

14, 100

12,500

9,530

8,180

8,180

8 1 s.n

91 7nn

16,800

17, 400 

13, 500

10,500 

4 630

4,270

3,920

3,580

S

orn

K 7cn

7,710

8,130

7,300

C onn

6,510

6,130

5,750

5, 370

5, 370

5,750

26, 100

00 QAA

11,600

9 410

C QQA

8,550

8 ion

7,710

7

orw\

6.900

June

9,070

8,620

6

QOA

6,520

c oon

5,020

4,670

4,330

4, 010

4,010

3,700

3,860

2

OAA

2,800

2 Qjn

3,700

3

0QA

3,090

o Oinn

3,090

9 Q4n

2,800

3,090

4,670 

4,170

6,130

7 300

8 QQA

15,500

1 K enji

13,500

11,200

10,300

5,000

6,900

5,750

5,000

4,630

4,090

4,270

4,450

4,090

3,750

3,410

3,750

2,920

o nan

3,250

2

Qon

2 QOft

3,250

7,300

July

4,840

5,020

6,130

5,750

5,020

4,170

2 940

9 Qdfl

2 Q4O

o «}Qrt

5,750

9

con

6,130

5,750

6,520

7 330

6,130

4 840

4,010

3 7nn

3,090

2,800

2,660

2,520

2

0Kn

1,990 

2,660

1,990 

7,710

7,710

8 i°/i

7,710

7

QAA

6,900

5,750

5,370

4,270

4,270

3,750

3

t)Kf\

1

9 Q9O

3,080

3,580

3,580

3,920

5,750

3

7cn

3,920

3,580

3,250

3,410

2 600

2

oon

9 finn

2 920

3.410

Aug.

2,120

2,250

2,520

3,090

16,800

7,750

7,330

6,920

7,750

6,020

4,670

4,330

4,010

3 i

3^700

3,540

3,090

2,800

3,700

4,010

3,390

2,940

2,520

2,250

1,990

1,700

1,'

1,420

1,420

1,420

1,370

3,250

2,600

2,440

2,440

2,440

2,440

2,440

2,600

2,600

2,290

2,290

1,990

1,990

1,990

1,990

1,990

1,820

1,760

1,700

1,700

1,590

1,420

1,320

1,370

1,370

2,140

2,140

2,290

2,140

1,930

1,990.
POTOMAC KIVER BASIN 249

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Potomac River at Point of Rocks, Md., for the 

years ending Sept. 30, 1921-1928 Continued

Day

1922-23 

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- __ .. _ ...

<in

31... _ . ___ ..

Oct.

950

916

916

882

882

950

882

1,700

1,990

1,820

1,640

1,420

1,320

1,270

2,290

1,990

1,700

1,640

1,320

1,080

1,130

1,080

950

1,040

1,080

1,040

950

950

994

1,040

Nov.

950

950

916

780

950

1,040

1,040

950

848

950

1,040

1,570

1,170

1,040

994

950

QCft

950

1,040

1,040

950

950

1,040

950

950

950

950

1,040

Dec.

1,080 88'.

814

780

848

950

1,370

1,590

1,820

1,990

1,990

2,290

2,290

2,600

2,600

2,920

3,250

3,580

3,920

4,270

4,630

4,630

3,250

2,920

2,600

2,140

1,990

1,990

I 1,700

2.92C

Jan.

3,250

5,750

8,550

8,980

8,980

11,600

10,700

8,980

8,130 *? onn

5,750

5,000

4,270

3,580

3,750

3,250

4,270

5,000

5,370

5,370

5,000

4,630

4,270

3,920

6,900

6,510

6,130

6,900

7,710

10,700

19,600

Feb.

19,100

13, 500

23,900

23,400

22, 800

13,500

16,500

15, 500

8,980

8,550

8,980

9,410

10,700

18,600

21,200

18, 600

13,500

13,100

12, 100

8,980

7,710

6,900

6,510

6,130

5,750

5,370

5,370

5,000

Mar.

4, 630

4,270

3, 9 ;0

5,370

5,750

5,750

6,130

6,130

5,750

7,300

8,980

10,700

22,300

20,200

19,600

19, 100

17,600

16, 500

12,600

10,700

9 850

9,410

8,980

8,130

7,300

6,900

6,510

Apr.

6,130

5,750

5,370

5,000

4,630

4,270

3,920

3,580

3,250

5,370

5,750

6,130

6,510

6,900

29,400

36,100

35, 500

29,400

13,500

8,980

8,550

7,710

7,300

6,900

6,900

6,510

6,130

6,900

May

S

oon

8, £50

8,130

7 3fifl

6,900

5,000

4,630

4,270

3,920

3,580

3,250

2,920

4,270

5,000

4,810

4,810

4,630

4,270

4,450

4,630

8,980

8,130

7,710

7,300

6,900

6,130

4,270

3,920

3,580

3,410

June

3,250

2,920

2,600

2,290

1,990

3,250

3,580

2,920

2,600

2,600

2,440

2, 290

2, $90

1,990

1,700

1,990

2,290

9 Rflfl

2,920

2,600

2,290

1,990

3,250

2,920

2,600

2,290

1,990

1,990

July

1,700

1,4.0

1,350

1,170

1,990

1,700

1,990

1,700

1,420

1,320

1,270

1,170

1,420

1,530

1,320

9 9QCI

1,420

1,320

1,320

1,270

1,700

1,420

1,700

950

950

1,420

1,700

3,920

Aug.

6,130

5,750

4,630

4,270

3,920

4,270

3,580

3,250

9 Q9CI

2,600

2,600

2,600

2,290

1,930

1,640

2,290

2,600

o Qon

3,580

3,250

2,920

2,600

1,640

1,370

1,370

1,480

1,480

1,370

1 220

1,130

Sept.

1,370

1,930

2

OQA

2 600

5,000

10,700

6,510

6 QTU1

5,000

4,270

s 9>;n

2,600

2,290

1,930

1 640

1,130

916

1,640

1,990

6, 130

6,510

5,370

5,000

4,630

4,270

9 9Qft

-

NOTE. Discharge estimated Jan. 19-28, 1921, because of ice from study of weather records and record 

for Monocacy River at Frederick, Md. Gage height increased 1 foot July 1,1922, by study of weather 

records. Gage height increased 1 foot Apr. 28 to May 1, 1923, by study of weather records and records 

for Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg, Va. Gage height decreased 1 foot July 25, 1923.

Monthly discharge of Potomac River at Point of Rocks, Md,, for the years ending

Sept. 30, 1921-1923

[Drainage area, 9,650 square miles]

Month

1920-21

April ____ . _____________ . ....

The year _ . __ ... __ . ..............

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

6,920 

15,700 

19,800 

11,500 

8,620 

36, 300 

8,620 

85,500 

9,070 

9,530 

16,800 

10,700

. 85,500

Minimum

1,480 

1,480 

5,750 

5,020 

4,010 

5,380 

4,010 

7,750 

2,520 

1,990 

1,370 

1,270

1,270

Mean

2,720 

4,780 

9,500 

6,360 

6,170 

12,900 

4,940 

20,700 

4,150 

4,260 

3,910 

3,650

7,040

Per. 

square 

mile

0.282 

.495 

.984 

.659 

.639 

1.34 

.512 

2.15 

.430 

.442 

.405 

.378

.730

Run-off in 

inches

0.33 

.55 

1.13 

.76 

.67 

1.54 

.57 

2.48 

.48 

.51 

.47 

.42

9.91
250 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Monthly discharge, of Potomac River at Point of Rocks, Md., for the years ending 

Sept. SO, 1921-192S Continued

Month

1921-22

July. _ _

The year.... ____ __ ____ __

1922-23

April __ .... ..... __ ............

July. .. .

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

2,600 

26,500 

26,500 

27, 200 

46,300 

65, 200 

19, 600 

38,100 

16,500 

8,130 

3,250 

3,580

55, 200

2,290 

1,270 

4,630 

19, 600 

23, 900 

22, 300 

36,100 

8,980 

3,580 

3,920 

6,130 

10, 700

36,100

Minimum

1,040 

1,170 

6,750 

2,920 

6,130 

9,410 

5,000 

3,260 

2,920 

2,290 

1,320 

780

780

882 

780 

780 

3, 250 

5,000 

3,920 

3,250 

2,920 

1,700 

950 

1,130 

916

780

Mean

1,750 

4,400 

11, 300 

8,110 

17,600 

21,600 

9,120 

9,710 

6,660 

4,400 

2,080 

1,760

8,160

1,270 

989 

2,340 

6,780 

12,600 

10,700 

10,300 

5,420 

2,510 

1,560 

2,860 

3,770

5,030

Per 

square 

mile

o. i'si

.456 

1.17 

.840 

1.81 

2.24 

.946 

1.01 

.690 

.456 

.216 

.182

.846

.132 

.103 

.243 

.703 

1.30 

1.11 

1.07 

.562 

.260 

.162 

.296 

.391

.621

Run-off in 

inches

0.21 

.51 

1.36 

.97 

1.88 

2.58 

1.05 

1.16 

.77 

.53 

.26 

.20

11.46

.16 

.11 

.28 

.81 

1.36 

1.28 

1.19 

.65 

.29 

.19 

.34 

.44

7.08

CACAPON RIVER NEAR GREAT CACAPON, W. VA.

LOCATION. At Rock Ford, 4 miles above Great Cacapon.

DRAINAGE AREA. 670 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. December 12, 1922, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Vertical staff nailed to tree on left bank about 150 feet above suspension 

footbridge at Rock Ford; read by Adrian and L. H. Youngblood.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from footbridge or by wading.

CHANNEL, AND CONTROL. Stream bed composed of bedrock and boulders; banks 

subject to overflow; control at low stages is a rock ledge about 100 feet below 

footbridge.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during period December 

12, 1922, to September 30, 1923, 6.30 feet at 9 a. m. April 15 (discharge, 

3,860 second-feet); minimum stage, 0.38 foot at 3.30 p. m. July 28 (discharge, 38 second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during severe winters.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent, no appreciable ice 

effect. Rating curve fairly well defined between 0 and 30,000 second-feet. 

Gage read to hundredths twice daily. Daily discharge ascertained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table. Records good.
POTOMAC RIVER BASIN 251

measurements of Cac&pon River near Great Cacapon, W. Fa., during the 

period Nov. 14, 1922, to Sept. SO,

Date

N<w. 14

Made by 

Stevens and Horton _____________________________

Gage 

height

Feet 

0.53

.67

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

544

76

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Cacapon River near Great Cacapon, W. Fa., for 

the period Dec. 12, 1922, to Sept. SO, 1923

Day

l __ . _ _ __ .. ....

2 ____________

3 __________

4. _______ . ......

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

6. __________

7- __ .............

8. __ - ... ...

9 . _________

10...-........ 

11 _______ . ......

12.. ______ . ......

IS...-.. __ _- 

14 _ .. ...-. ..

15.. . __ . .

16 ___ . __ .. .....

17 ______ .. .

18 . 

19 _. .. .

20... _____ .. .....

21.. _____ _

22 . _ . __ . . __ .

23. ____ . ... .. 

24.. _______ ....

25... __ ... .. ..

26.* 

27. 

28. ... 

29 __

30.. __ 

31 ..- .

Dec.

81

92

79

76

73

79

95

144

231

291

307

307

129

117

123

144

191

217

231

307

Jan.

307

324

332

341

275

245

204

191

167

155

123

155

144

144

167

125

167

191

167

155

144

155

90

123

155

179

191

191

499

1,420

854

Feb.

656

1,280

1 4Qfl

753

542

803

906

359

307

307

275

753

1,890

1,420

704

656

656

609

260

> 240

I

217

245

204

204

Mar.

204

191

204

204

191

179

179

179 179'

179

341

906

1,280

1,140

1,210

960

906

906

854

803

803

753

609

520

564

854

609

397

307

291

260

Apr.

324

291

245

204

191

191

204

260

245

231

204

179

179

179

3,860

2,620

1,970

1,810

1,020

906

704

609

520

457

417

397

307

307

307

397

May

397

307

307

260

231

217

217

191

179

191

191

179

179

179

155

155

144

129

119

133

359

397

291

260

245

260

144

113

106

113

111

June

92

97

QK

92

89

90

89

85

70

64

54

79

89

97

109

144

155

167

155

144

129

125

129

129

131

155

141

129

117

117

July

113

109

99

99

102

99

95

89

82

72

64

58

64

64

68

70

100

85

73

58

50

47

44

43

42

40

40

38

42

50

70

Aug.

204

217

155

144

, 119

102

92

89

85

82

92

115

106

129

85

74

84

79

108

100

106

81

74

64

56

64

67

64

59

54

51

Sept.

61

70

67

64

56

144

191

341

179

191

104

97

76

68

64

66

52

49

49

66

260

324

260

291

437

341

179

119

100

84

NOTE. Discharge interpolated Jan. 3 and Feb. 21-24; gage not read. Mean gage height increased 

1 foot Apr. 20; gage reading in error.

Monthly discharge of Cacapon River near Great Cacapon, W. Fa., for the period Dec. 

12,1922, to Sept. SO, 1923 

[Drainage area, fi70 square miles]

Month

April ___ . ____ . _____ - - May .... ... 

July 

Sootcnibfir

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

307

1,420 

1,890 

1,280 

3,860 

397 

167 

113 

217 

437

3,860

Minimum

73 

90 

204 ira

179 

106 

54 

38 

51 

49

38

Mean

166 

261 

628 

554 

658 

208 

112 

70.0 

96.5 

148

291

Per 

square 

mile

0.248 

.390 

.937 

.827 

.982 

.310 

.167 

.104 

.144 

.221

.434

Run-off in 

inches

0.18 

.45 

.98 

.95 

1.10 

.36 

.19 

.12

.17 

.25

4.75

24175 25f WSP 561 17
252 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

MONOCACY RIVER NEAR FREDERICK, MD.

LOCATION At Ceresville Bridge, 3 miles northeast of Frederick, Frederick 

County, on road from Frederick to Mount Pleasant. Tuscarora Creek 

enters on right 3,000 feet above station.

DRAINAGE AREA. 660 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. August 4, 1896, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Chain attached to downstream handrail of right span of bridge; read by 

Edward D. Shriner, jr.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from bridge or by wading.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed composed of gravel and boulders; shifting during very high floods. Control not well defined. Banks lined with trees and 

brush; subject to overflow at high stages.

EXTREMES OP DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 20.67 feet at 

7.45 a. m. July 31 (discharge, 13,000 second-feet); minimum stage recorded, 

3.69 feet July 21-24 (discharge, 23 second-feet).

1896-1923: Maximum stage lecorded, 27.2 feet at 11 a. m. January 13. 

1915 (discharge, determined from rating curve used for 1916,19,000 secondfeet); minimum stage, 3.54 feet several days in October, 1910 (discharge, 15 

second-feet).

ICE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice during severe winters only.

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice January 11-22 and February 17 to March 9; discharge estimated from study of flow of Potomac 

River, observer's notes, and weather records. Rating curve well defined 

between 50 and 15,000 second-feet. Gage read to hundredths once daily 

Daily discharge ascertained by applying gage height to rating table 

Records good.

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Monocacy River near Frederick, Md., for the year

ending Sept. 80, 19&S

Day

1

2 ___ -.

3 _______

4 ___ -...._..

5 . .- -----

6 .. . 

7- -

8. - 

10 ___ -. .

12 _____ ... 

13. ____

14 _____ . ....

15 

16 ____

17 

18 

19 ___

20 

21 ______ 

22. ..

23 

24 __ . ....

25 

26 _____ . 

27 ___ . 

28. __ .... 

29 __ .. ...

30 

31 . ......

Oct.

50

46

50

69

59

46

46

50

59

199

425

445

485

445

171

156

68

59

55

43

50

59

59

68

78

78

68

74

68

72

78

Nov.

78

68

68

78

68

78

82

92

88

78

78

68

68

82

78

78

78

78

78

78

78

74

78

78

78

78

82

78

Dec.

78

78

61

61

7ft

158

158

127

110

110

110

88

78

78

88

88

158

158

158

158

158

146

141

99

88

95

106

122

850

750

184

Jan.

352

i oofl

oeo

184

240

01 o

184

146

134

 80

122

255

370

352

388

370

425

485

425

Peb

405

Qp;ri

2,990

1,170

1,170

1,170

850

705

425

352

302

3,520

5,240

1,540

1,170

Mar.

 480

snn

2,690

3,140

5,580

3,520

950

950

4,980

2,840

1,820

1,170

950

750

950

4,230

2,990

1,820

800

705

615

548

525

Apr.

425

405

405

CQO

1,170

800

548

485

465

388

405

352

682

2,990

1,420

1,170

850

728

705

660

548

485

388

352

318

335

318

1,540

728

May

485

4^5

388

352

302

302

286

286

w>

302

286

302

335

286

302

286

286

318

318

548

682

465

445

425

352

318

286

270

255

240

June

240

212

212

212

919

168

168

168

168

181

168

198

198

181

198

156

144

148

132

120

120

120

198

144

124

108

101

97

86

July

76

76

76

76

86 '255

132

97

09

92

88

88

86

80

76

76

49

49

29

23

23

23

23

42

35

42

35

255

198

13,000

Aug.

750 dn",

405

352

OQK

505

226

212

168

132

108

108

95

76

108

97

108

108

108

120

97

108

76

54

49

57

66

108

900

465

Sept.

388

168

120

198

108

156

2,172

950

460

356

270

198

156

156

156

76

86

97

97

108

465

 352

1,170

1,290

1,110

352

240

240

198

179

NOTE. Observed gage height decreased 1 foot May 13 and increased l foot May 22 and 23. Discharge 

Jan. 11-22 and Feb. 17 to Mar. 9 estimated because of ice by comparison with records of flow of Potomao 

River, and study of observer's notes and weather records.
POTOMAC RIVER BASIN

Monthly discharge of Monocdcy River near Frederick, Md., for the-year endingSept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 660 square miles]

I Month

December ___ . ___________ _: .........

ApriL.i_ -- ~-t-~~~- ... :.

May _ _. _ . .-_.._.....[.-

July

August ___ . _ . ______ _ . ... _____ .

September ... ________ _________

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

485 

92 850- 

1, 8.0

5,240

5,580 

2,990 

682 

240 

13,000 

900 

2,170

13,000

Minimum

43 

63 

61

: 318 

240 

86 

23 

49 

76

23

Mean

119 

76.9 

159 

267 

1,080 

1,540 

702 

346 

162 

502 

223 

402

461

Per

square 

mile

0.180 

.117 

.241 

.405 

1.64 

2.33 

1.136 

.520 

.245 

.1761 

.338 

.809

.J698

Run-off in 

inches

0.21 

.13 

.28 

.47 

1.71 

2.6» 

1.18 

.60 

.27 

.88 

.39 

.68

9.49

OCCOQTTAN CKEEK NEAR OCCOQUAN, VA. j

i '

LOCATION. At Frank |Davis. faring 1 mile above Beaverdam Creek and 4J^ miles 

northwest of Occoquan,j on county line between Fairfax and Prince William 

counties. ; ! - DRAINAGE AREA. 546 square miles.

RECORDS AVAiLABLE.^-February 14, 1913, to May 3, 1916, and December 16 

1920, to October 10, 1923, wh'en station was discontinued.

GAGE. Stevens water-stage recorder installed December 23,1920, referred to an 

inclined staff gage, on left bank, about 150 feet upstream from gage house. 

Observer, P. S. Davis. ; Friez water-stage recorder used April 27, 1913, to 

May 3, 1916, referred to same staff gage. From February 14 to April 26, 

1913, a temporary vertical staff gage on opposite bank was used. ;

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS, Made from cable about 75 feet below recorder or 

by wading. , ', ,.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Gfaverand large rocks; control practically permanent. 

Stage of zero flow; at gage height 0.;4 foot (determined July 14, 1913).

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage from water-stage recorder for period 

October 1, 1922, to October 10, 1923, 11.46 feet at noon March 17 (discharge, 

6,520 second-feet); minimum stage, 1.72 feet at 8 p. m. November 1 (discharge, 22 second-feet).

1913-1916; 1921-1923: Maximum stage, 21.2 feet on afternoon of January 

13, 1915, determined from flood marks on recorder shelter (discharge determined from extension of rating curve, 20,900 second-feet); minimum stage, 

1.39 feet September 13-18, 1913 (discharge, 9.7 second-feet). .

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

ACCURACY. Stage-discharge relation practically permanent; affected by ice February 7-9 and 16-24. Rating curve well defined between 12 and 9,800 

second-feet and extended beyond these limits. Water-stage recorder operated 

satisfactorily; daily discharge obtained principally by discharge integrator. 

Records excellent.
254 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Discharge measurements of Occoquan Creek near Occoquan, Va., during the period 

Oct. 1,1922, to Nov. 10,192S

Date

1922

Nov. 9

1923 

Nov. 10

Made by- Gage 

height

Feet 

1.90

2.37

Discharge

Sec.-ft. 

37.1

91.0

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Occoquan Creek near Occoquan, Va., for the 

period Oct. 1, 1922, to Oct. 10, 192S

Day

i __

2 ___ .

3 ___

4 __ ..

5 ___

6- _ .

7 __ . 

8 ...

9

10 ....

12. .

1*>

14 ....

16.. 

17. _ .. 

18 

19

20 -..

21 - - 

22... _ 

23

25 

26 

27 

28 ___

9Q

Of\

31 . ...

Oct.

27

27

26

26

25

25

25 

25

61

380

2£7

tee

70

48

38

33 

32 

33

27

26

26 

25 

25

25

26 

26 

24

25

26

Nov.

23

25

26

26

26

26

27

9fi

33

33

00

33

O4

33

32

37

41 

41 

44

46

40

35 

36 

36

33

32

32 

33 

30

31

Dec.

33

34

35

36

41

51

60 

89

69

63

63

53

CO

56

48

47

58 

233 

270

135

94

82 

72 

63

59

50

52 

132 

1,840

690

350

Jan.

655

1,190

485

463

443

306

244 

703

1,320

694

441

312

267

217

185

177

157 

104 

114

108

109

120 

138 

202

807

1,280

1,090 

3,190 

2,600

1,050

707

Feb.

885

1,540

983

733

520

410

I 210

508

ROQ

457

1,470

650

| 140

157

146

206 

494

Mar.

450

398

318

273

234

210

2,900 

4,380

1,650

1,140

926

1 030

1,510

4,410

1,530

1,070

5,270 

2,120 

1,620

1,740

862

692 

620 

831

fSAt\

464

389 

352 

305

£62

252

Apr.

217

194

194

227

1,240

602 

380

363

341

267

230

238

3,220

4,140

2,890

1,370 

883 

639

517

449

384 

319

283

245

225

207 

251 

1,020

599,

May

362

276

223

199

182

168

158 

148

170

240

204

160

150

140

136

318

295 

190 

149

130

280

99

84

86

June

81

85

156

308

176

115

122 

161

131

79

70

91

73

92

120

103

87 

75 

69

61

49

42 

37 

120

285

137

79 

61 , 

49

43

July

36

34

30

35

32

28

27 

32

28

25

26

47

339

340

126

67

58 

40 

34

30

27

30 

434 

292

109

78

65 

48

275

296

4»2

Aug.

990

2,090

585

629

563

301

192 

131

96

196

341

337

167

119

89

66

60 

417 

527

278

166

113 

80 

71

56

49

41 

39 

50

316

320

Sept.

140

88

74

57

642

4,680

1,050 

967

1,030

470

306

211

280

205

142

112

96 

81 

75

71

115

813 

533 

548

350

210

249 

268 

167

125

Oct.

105

85

75

69

59

55

50 

46

43

44

 

 

NOTE. Daily discharge estimated by study of weather records and«reeord of Sow of Bappahannock 

River at Ffederioksburg, v"a., for Feb. 7-9 and 16-24 because of ice aad'May 21-28 when.reeorderw.as not 

operating. Discharge obtained by applying mean daily gage height to rating table Oct. 1-10, Oct. 15 to 

Dec. 6,1922, and June 30 to July 12, July 18-22, Aug. 27, 28, and Oct. 1-10,1923. Discharge determined 

by hourly, bihourly, and four-hour period methods Dec. 24, 1922, Jan. 3, 28, 29, Mar. 7, 8, 11,13,14, 

17, 18, 26, Apr. 10,14,15,16, 23, Aug. 2, Sept. 2,5,6, and 7. Discharge for remainder of record determined 

by use of discharge integrator.
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVEK BASIN 255

Monthly discharge of Qccoquan Creek near Occoquan, Va.,for the year ending Sept,

SO, 1923 

[Drainage area, 546 square miles]

Month

October _____ .. _ _ _ __ ___

November. __ . ________________

December ___________ .. _ . _____

March _. ____________________

April..... __ .. ___.. _ ______.__ _ ....

July .. .... .-...-. .......... . ...

August . __ _

September. _______ _ , _______

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

380 

46 

1,840 

3,190 

1, 640,

5,270 

4,140

308 

902 

2,090 

4,680

5,270

Minimum

24 

23 

33 

104

210 

192 

84 

37 

25 

39 

57

23

Mean

50.5 

32.8 

162 

641 

 467 

1,550 

745 

210 

106 

128 

306 

472

381

Per 

square 

mite.

0.092 

.060 

.297 

1.17 

.-.865-, 

2.29 

1.36 

.385 

.194 

.234 

.560 

.864

.698,

Rim-off in

inches

0.11 

.07 

.34 

1.35 

.89 

2.64 

1.52 

.44 

.22 

.27 

.65 

.96

9.46

RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER BASIN 

RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER NEAR FKEDERICKSBTJRG, VA.

LOCATION. At rear of McWhirt farm, 1^4 miles above dam of Spottsylvania 

Power Co. and 3M miles above Frederieksburg, Spottsylvania County.

DRAINAGE ABE A. 1,590 square miles.

RECORDS AVAILABLE. September 19, 1907, to September 30, 1923.

GAGE. Friez water-stage recorder installed January 6, 1922, referred to a staff 

gage in two sections on right bank. Vertical staff installed November 4, 

1913, to replace chain gage destroyed October 31, 1913. Original gage was 

a vertical staff which was destroyed February 14, 1908, and replaced February 20, 1908, by a chain gage under cable. All three gages at practically 

same location and referred to same datum1 . Recorder inspected by Charles 

Perry.

DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS. Made from cable at gage or by wading 1 mile 

above gage.

CHANNEL AND CONTROL. Bed composed of boulders, somewhat rough. One

channel. Banks wooded; watej overflows rigM bank at stage about 15 feet

and left bank at about 12 feet. Current sluggish at extremely low water.

.Control is a rocky section a few hundred feet below the gage; practically

permanent.

EXTREMES OF DISCHARGE. Maximum stage recorded during year, 6.50 feet at 

11 a. m. August 1 (discharge, 13,700second-feet); minimum stage, 0.58 foot 

at 8 p. m. July 21 (discharge, 136 second-feet).

1907-1923: Maximum stage recorded, 11.45 feet at noon April 11, 1918 

(discharge, SSiSOP'seeond-feet^.i^iHimum stage, 0.30 footat 3 p^-m. Auggst 

21, 1914 (discharge/72 second-feet).

ICE. Ice forms near gage but seldom in sufficient quantity at control to affect 

stage-discharge relation.

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

February 17-25. Rating curve well defined between 100 and 27,000 secondfeet; extended beyond these limits. Discharge determined by applying 

mean daily gage height to rating table and by use of discharge integrator, 

by four-hour periois aad bihourly method, except for period affected by ice 

and July 8 to 14 when record slipped and August 2 to 4 when pencil caught. 

Discharge estimated for these two periods from daily gage readings, weather 

records, and examination of recorder graph. Operation of water-stage 

recorder satisfactory. Records-excellent.
256 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Daily discharge, in second-feet, of Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Va., 

for the year ending Sept. SO, 19%S

Day

1... ___ . __ .

9 '

3 . ...... .

4.,.. __ ... _

6.... __ ......

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.

172.

171

163

160

173

161

174

203

538

620

1,310

1,180

680

438

378

354

347

331

307

290

268

271

279

293

304

311

301

296

282

280

285

Nov.

282

269

272

281

298

286

300

309

300

292

287

277

274

287

304

320

330

333

306

301

303

276

260

265

263

254

256

264

273

Dec.

264

OflQ

280

281

366

479

644

VIS

478

478

426

399

382

366

364

466

1,100

1,210

731

496

574

611

520

446

455

756

2, 130

Jan.

2

oon

1,780

1 ton

996

i 3RA

2,380

1 7fiO

1,370-

1,000

OAK

782

762

693

CA7

596

596

636

661

1,240

1,950

4,270

4 4Of|

2,770

2,070

Feb.

*> 9KO

3, 170

9 Rfirt

2,620

1,970

1, 700

1.370

1 ^ftfl

1,600

1,830

1,720

1,430

2, C30

2 430

1,720

1,210

730

969

1,150

1,590

M^r.

i linn

i dnfi

1,070

981

921

066

7,480

7,910

3,640

2,570

2,3^0

2,180

2,680

6,040

3,5,80

3,630

10,400

6.740

6,040

4,330

2,720

2,280

2,060

2,340

1,980

1.660

1,520

1,400

1.580

1,160

Apr.

1 030

951

QK7

971

1,130

2,400

1,820

1.180

1,090

1,020

978

1,130

4 630

6,240

4. 360

3,170

2,590

2.240

1,980

1,790

1,660

1,610

1,380

1,280

1,210

1.170

1,260

3,340

2,150

May

1,540

1.320

1,260

1,180

1,130

1,090

1,050

1,010

1,050

1,160

1,050

952

962

936

905

1,040

1,100

1,060

877

834

1,180-

1,850

1,220

1,040

1,010

962

895

838

793

736

718

June

70S

697

690

861

934

672

681

698

527

514

622

838

950

1,090

890

766

672

597

566

303

490

434

1,840

2,060

844

510

398

347

364

July

310

256

246

246

242

296

OOO

276

240

307

267

196

246

380

336

269

235

204

180

178

167

178

452

343

303

202

200

448

4, 350

2,010

3,960

Aug.

8.890

7 980

3,780

2 640

3,670

2,780

1,700

1,130

930

1,230

816

763

864

7C6

606

614

490

730

1,640

1,070

790

638

662

616

470

431

404

402

3,070

3,400

1,830

Sept.

1,010

740

589

534

801

4,740

3,810

3,660

2,900

1,590

1,110

906

929

946

729

634

606

586

571

548

595

2,260

2,920

1,810

1,440

1,040

2,480

1,740

1,200

992

NOTE. Stage-discharge relation affected by ice Feb. 17-26, discharge estimated from study of weather 

records and recorder graph. The record sl}pped on the drum July 8-14, discharge estimated from daily 

gage heights and recorder graph. Pencil caught in paper August 2-4, discharge estimated by study of 

recorder graph.

Monthly discharge of Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Va.,for the year

ending Sept. SO, 1923

[Drainage area, 1,590 square miles]

Month

April _ ......... _ . __ .. ____ .

July... __ ... __ . _____ . _ .... __ .....

Discharge in second-feet

Maximum

1,310 

333 

2,860 

4,480 

3,170 

10,400 

6,240 

1, 850 

2,060 

4,350 

8,890 

4,740

10,400

Minimum

160

254 

264 

567

921 

951 

718 

347 

157 

402 

534

157

Mean

362 

288 

669 

1,480 

1,480 

3,020 

1,930 

1,060 

745 

675 

1,780 

1,480

1,240

Per 

square 

mile

0.228 

.181 

.414 

.931 

.931 

1.90 

1.21 

.667 

.469 

.362 

1.12 

.931

.780

Run-off in 

inches

0.26 

.20 

.48 

1.07 

.97 

2.19 

1.35 

.77 

.52 

.42 

1.29 

1.04

10.56
SURFACE WAJCER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I 257 

MISCELLANEOUS DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS

Miscellaneous discharge measurements in North Atlantic Coast drainage basin during the year ending Sept. 80,192S

Date

Mar. 13

13

Oct. 7

Nov. 3

Apr. 19

19

16

Apr. 20

July 25

Aug. 20

Apr. 16

16

May 26

June 16

Aug. 18

Sept. 22

May 26

9

June 21

22

July 14

24

Aug. 10

Sept. 11

27

July 24

Aug. 10

Sept. 11

27

July 24

Sept. 11

27

July 24

Aug. 10

Sept. 11

29

July 24

Aug. 10

Sept. 11

29

July 24

24

Aug. 9

10

Sept. 11

29

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Delaware and Raritan Canal. 

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Pumpage into Tennant Brook Pond. 

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into small pond on 

Tennant Brook. 

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. _ .do. _______ .

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Diverts from Musconetcong River and 

discharges into Passaic River. 

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Diverts from Passaic

River. 

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Diverts from Delaware River and discharges into Raritan 

River. 

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Locality

Bristol, N. H ..........

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Wharton, N. J .. ....

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Blackwells Mills, N. J 

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Old Bridge N. J . __ . __ .

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Gage 

height

Feet 

"3.36

«3.43

.35

.90

.64

.64

Discharge

Sec.-ft.

Vft

381

.7

20.3

108

52

52

.15

.19

3.6

4.0

7.4

7.0

1.7

2.2

5.4

5.8

0

0

3.4

4.2

6.6

1.8

94

88

126

40.7

2.4

1.5

1.4

2.8

2.5

1.5

1.5

5.8

4.2

2.0

1.9

6.5

.05

.03

.06

.14

8.3

6.2

7.0

8.6

1.5

1.5

.88

.49

1.30

.52

1 Distance down from reference point.
INDEX

Page

Aoenracy of data and results, degrees of, 4-5 

Acre-foot, definition of_.__... . 2 

Adirondack Power & Light Corporation,

cooperation by_... 5 

Airmount Brook at Mahwah, N.J_..__ . 257 

Androscoggin River at Rumford, Me.. 38-39 

Androscoggin River basin, Me., gaging-station records in _______... 38-43

Appropriations, record of. 1

Ashuelot River at Hinsdale, N. H . 91-92

near Gilsum, N. H___ __... . 89-90

South Branch of, at Webb, near Marlboro, N. H. -. 93-94

Assunpink Creek at Trenton, N. J . . 233

Athol, Mass., diversion canal at.. . 257

East .Branch of Tully River near.. 103-104

Aziscohos dam, Me., Magalloway River at.. 39

B

Baileyville, Me., St. Croix River near 9-10 

Batten Kill at Battenville, N. Y.......... 150-152

Battenville, N. Y., Batten KOI at......... 150-152

Beaver Brook near Belvidere, N. J____ 227-228 

Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls, N. Y.......... 218-219

Belvidere, N. J., Beaver Brook near.... 227-228

Delaware River at____..__.... 212-213

Black River near Pottersville, N. J.___ 199-200 

Blackstone River at Worcester, Mass 69-70 

Blackwells Mills, N. J., Delaware and Raritan Canal at.__..__ _ . 257 

Millstone River at.. ..._______ 201-202 

Blairstown, N. J., Paulins Kill at 223-224 

Blandy, I. C., cooperation by..__.___ 6 

Bloomfield, N. J., Morris Canal at .. . 257 

Bloomsbury, N. J., Musconetcong River

near 231-232 

Boonton, N. J., Rockaway River at 172 

Bridge measurement, typical gaging 'station

for, plate showing_ __.__ 2 

Bridgewater, Mass., Taunton River at Titicut, near , 67-69

Bristol, N. H., Pemigewasset River at. .. 257

Smith River near.____.._.____ 55-57

Browntown, N. J., Deep Run at ______ 257

Burtonsvttle, Md., Patuxent River near... 245-246

Cacapon River near Great Cacapon, W.

Va_____________... 250-251 

Campbell, N. Y., Cochocton River near... 243-244 

Central Maine Power Co., cooperation by... 6 

Charlemont, Mass., Deerfleld River at 107-108 

Chemung River at Chemung, N. Y.. 241-242 

Chenango River near Chenango Forks,

N. Y.--.. .. .... 237-238

24175 25t wsp 661* 18

Page

Clark, Thomas W., cooperation by_..__ 6 

Clinton, Mass., South Branch of Nashua

River near.__._ _ __ 65 

Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Me... 36 37 

Cochituate, Mass. Lake Cochituate near 66-67 

Cohocton River near Campbell, N. Y 243-244 

Computations, results of, accuracy of..._.. 4-6 

Conklin, N. Y., Susquehanna River at__ 235-236 

Connecticut Power Co., cooperation by 6 

Connecticut River at First Connecticut Lake,

near Pittsburg, N. H 76-77

at South Newbury, Vt____ ....__. 78-80

at Sunderland, Mass. . . 82-84

at White River Junction, Vt______ 80-82

Connecticut River basin, Vt., N. H., Mass.,

gaging-station records in.- ... 74-122 

Connecticut Valley Lumber Co., cooperation

by.-.. . . 6 

C ontoocook River near Blmwood, N. H 57-59 

Control, definition of. .. - 2-8 

Cooks Falls, N. Y., Beaver Kill at_ 218-219 

Cooperation, record of_ . . 5-6 

Cornish, Maine, Ossipee River at . 47-48 

Saco River at._ . 43-45 

Crescent dam, N. Y., Mohawk River at... 157-158 

Cumberland County Power & Light Co.,

cooperation by. _. . 6 

Current meters, Price, plate showing 2

Data, accuracy of_ 4-5 

explanation of... 3-4

Dead River at The Forks, Me.-.-- 34-36

Deep Run at Browntown, N. J._ 257 

at Old Bridge, N. J._. ... ..... 257 

at Spring Valley, N. J..... __ . 257

Deerfield River at Charlemont, Mass----- 107-108

Delaware and Raritan Canal at Blackwells

Mills, N. J -_ ._.-, - 257 

at Port Mercer, N. J.. . ... - 257

Delaware River at Belvidere, N. J._ 212-213 

at Port Jervis, N. Y................... 210-212

at Riegelsville, N. J__.____-_ 214-215 

at Trenton, N. J___..._-_ 216-217 

East Branch of, at Fishs Eddy, N. Y.. 208-210 

West Branch of, at Hale Eddy, N. Y.. 220-221

Delaware River basin, N. Y. and N. J.,

gaging-station records in 208-234

Dirzulaitis, J. J., work of . 6

E

Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Hoosic River near... 152-153 

Eastern Connecticut Power Co., cooperation

by-....... . . - «

Elizabeth River at Elizabeth, N. J.^._. 184-185 

Blmwood, N. H., Contoocook River near 57-59

259
260 INDEX

Page

Erving, Mass., Millers River at _.____ 97-98 

Erwins, N. Y., Tioga River near... _. 239-240

Palls Village, Conn., Housatonie River at. 125-126 

Par Hills, N. J., North Branch of Raritan

River near.-. . _.___ 196-197 

Farmington River near New Boston, Mass 121-122 

First Connecticut Lake near Pittsburg, N. H. 75 

Piskeville, R. I., Pawtuxet River at. ____ 70-71 

Pishs Eddy, N. Y., East Branch of Delaware

River at...__.__._.,._ 208-210 

Plat Brook near Flatbrookville, N. J- ._ 222 

Platbrookville, N. J., Flat Brook near...__ 222 

Foxcroft, Maine, Piscataquis River near.. _ 20-21 

Pramingham, Mass., Dusbury River basin

near.. _____________ 66-67 

Pranklin, N. J., Wall Kill at................ 257

Franklin Junction, N. H., Merrimack River

at............................... 51-52

Frederick, Md., Monocacy River near.. _ 252-253 

Fredericksburg, Va., Rappahannock River

near______________ 255-256

a

Gaging stations, typical, plates showing. __ 2 

Qardiner, Maine, Cobbossecontee Stream at. 36-37 

Gibbs Crossing, Mass., Ware River at__ 109-110 

Gilsum, N. H., Ashuelot River near_____ 89-90 

Goodmans, N. J., Robinsons' branch of

Rahway River at_______ 188-189 

Goss Heights, Mass., Middle Branch of

Westfield River at__.. .... 119-120 

Great Barrington, Mass., Housatonie River

near........................... 123-124

Great Cacapon, W. Va., Cacapon River

near.. _.__________ 250-251 

Green Brook at Boundbrook, N. J____ 203-204 

Greenwood Lake at The Glens, N. J. _ 178-179 

Greenwood Lake, N. J., Wanaque River at 179-180 

Grindstone, Maine, East Branch of Penobscot River at___._______ 16-17 

Gurley water-stage recorder, plate showing-. 2

H

Hackensack River at New Milford, N. J__ 168-169 

Hackettstown, N. J., Musconetcong River

near ......__.._____ 229-230

Hadley, N. Y., Hudson River at__..._ 133-136 

Sacandaga River at...__..._____ 148-150 

Hale Eddy, N. Y., West Branch of Delaware

River at..i_________._ 220-221 

Harrington, A. W., and assistants, work of__ 6 

Hartwell, O. W., and assistants, work of__ 6 

High Bridge, N. J., South Branch of Raritan

River near____________ 190-191 

Hinckley, N. Y., West Canada Creek at.... 159-160 

Hinsdale, N. H., Ashuelot River at....___ 91-92 

Holland Patent, N. Y., Ninemile feeder

near... _..__ _..__ 163-164 

Holyoke Water Power Co., cooperation by.. 6 

Hoosie River near Eagle Bridge, N. Y__ 152-153 

Hope, N. Y., Sacandaga River near___ 146-148 

Horton, A. H., and assistants, work of___ 6 

Housatonie River at Falls Villa'ge, Conn.... 125-126 

near Great Barrington, Mass.... .. 123-124

Housatonie River basin, Mass, and Conn.,

gaging-station records in 123-128 

Hudson River at Gooley, near Indian Lake,

N. Y.............__......... 129-130

at Hadley, N. Y....................... 133-136

at Mechanicville, N. Y......_:......._ 138-140

at North Creek, N. Y................. 131-132

at Spier Falls, N. Y................... 137-138

Hudson River basin, N. Y., gaging-station

records in__________ 129-167 

Hudson River Regulating District, cooperation by 5

Indian Lake, N. Y., Hudson River at Gooley,

near...___. .... . . 129-130

Indian Lake reservoir near Indian Lake,

N. Y.......................... 140-142

Indian River Co., cooperation by 5 

Indian River near Indian Lake, N. Y..... 142-144

International Paper Co., cooperation by 6

Jewett City, Conn., Quinebaug River at.... 72-73

K

Kast Bridge, N. Y., West Canada Creek at 161-162

Keene Gas & Electric Co., cooperation by 6

Kennebec River at Moosehead, Me . 29-30

at The Forks, Me.. 31-32

at Waterville, Me.. _ . 33-34 

Kennebec River basin, Me., gaging-station

records for____.__.__ 26-37 

Knightville, Mass., Westfield River at.... 115-116

L 

Lake Cocbituate basin near Cochituate,

Mass............................ 66-67

Lawrence Brook at Patricks Corner, N. J. 204-205 

Lawrence, Mass., Merrimack River at...... 53-55

Little Androscoggin River near South Paris,

Me.............................. 40-41

Lowell, Me., Passadumkeag River at . 24-25

M 

Macopin intake dam, N. J., Pequannock

River at..._.._________ 183 

Magalloway River at Aziscohos dam, Me 89 

Mahwah, N. J., Airmount Brook at 257 

Ramapo River near . 175-176 

Maine, cooperation by ... . 8 

Manville, N. J., Raritan River at......... 194-195

Marlboro, N. H., South Branch of Ashuelot

River near..__________ 93-94 

Mascoma River at Mascoma, N. H 86-87 

Mascoma River Improvement Co., cooperation by......._____ ... 6

Massachusetts, cooperation by 5 

Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag,

Me..... -.- ... 18-19

Mechanicville, N. Y., Hudson River at__ 138-140 

Medway, Me., West Branch of Penobscot

River near.___________'12-13 

Merrimack, N. H., Souhegan River at...... 63-65

Merrimack River at Franklin Junction,

N. H..... . . . 51-52

at Lawrence, Mass... . 53-55
INDEX 261

Page 

Merrimack River basin, N. H. and Mass.,

gaging-station records in.___ 49-67 

Millers River at Erving, Mass-r. ......_ 97-98

near Winchendon, Mass..'._______ 95-96 

Millington, N. J., Passaic River near___ 170-711 

Millinocket, Me., West Branch of Penobscot

River-at._____._____.. 11 

Millstone River at Blackwells Mills, N. J. 201-202 

Milltown, N. J., North Branch of Raritan

River at.__.___._____ 188-199 

Milo, Me., Pleasant River at._____.__ 22-23 

Mohawk River at Crescent dam, N. Y__ 157-158

at Vischer Ferry dam, N. Y_.......... 153-156

Monocacy River near Frederick, Md___ 252-253 

Morris Canal at Bloomfleld, N. J..__.__ 257

at Paterson, N. J ..... ....... 257

at Towaco, N. J____._________ 257

at Wharton, N. J........................ 257

Morristown, N. J., cooperation by_.___ 6

Whippany River at.............. .. 173-174

Moss Brook at Wendell Depot, Mass..._ 105-106 

Moosehead Lake at east outlet, Me____ 28 

Moosehead, Me., Kennebec River at.___ 29-30 

Moose River near Rockwood, Me..____ 26-27 

Musconetcong River near Bloomsbury, N. J. 231-

232

near Hackettstown, N. J_.__....... 229-230

N

Nashua River basin, South Branch of, near

Clinton, Mass_1________ 65 

Naugatuck River near Nangatuck, Conn.. 127^128 

Navesink River basin, N. J., gaging-station

records in___________ 206-208 

New Boston, Mass., Fannington River near. 121-

122

New England Power Co., cooperation by_ 6 

Newfane, Vt., West River at. .___.... 87-88

New Hampshire, cooperation by.....___ 5

New Jersey, cooperation by. _ ___. 6 

New Milford, N. J., Hackensack River at. 168-169 

New York, cooperation by...........___ 5

Ninemile feeder near Holland Patent, N. Y. 163-164 

North Chichester, N. H., Suneook River at.. 61-63 

North Creek, N. Y.. Hudson River at._ 131-132 

Nubanusit Brook near Peterboro, N. H . 59-61

O

Oecoquan Creek near Occoquan, Va___ 253-255 

Old Bridge, Ni J., Deep Run at........_.. 257

Orono Pulp & Paper Co., cooperation by.... 6

Ossipee River at Cornish, Me....__.__ 47-18

Passadumkeag River at Lowell, Me____ 24-25 

Passaic River basin, N. J., gaging-station

records in_.. ..... 170-183

Passaio River near Millington, N. J....... 170-171

Paterson, N. J., Morris Canal at _ 257 

Patricks Corner, N. J., Lawrence Brook at. 204-205 

Patuxent River near Burtonsville, Md__ 245-246 

Paulins Kill at Blairstown, N. J____.. 223-224 

Pawtuxet River at Fiskeville, R. I..____ 70-71 

PeUets Island Mountain, N. Y., Wallkill

River at........... ......... 166-167

Page

Pemberton, N. J., North Branch of Rancocas

Creek at.. .. .. . . 233-234

Pemigewasset River at Bristol, N. H_ 257

at Plymouth, N. H...___...___.... 49-50

Penobscot River at West Enfleld, Me___ 14-16 

East Branch of, at Grindstone, Me. ,. 16-17 

West Branch of, at Millinoeket, Me.... 11

near Medway, Me .. 12-18 

Penobscott River basin, Me., gaging-station

records for.. 11-25 

Pequannock River at Macopin intake dam,

N. J....,. .................... 183

Pequest River at Pequest, N. J............ 225-226

Peterboro, N. H., Nubanusit Brook near 59-61 

Pierce, C. H., and assistants, work of.. 6 

Piscataquis River near Foxeroft, Me...__ 20-21 

Pittsburg, N. H., Connecticut River at First

Connecticut Lake, near__ . 76-77

First Connecticut Lake near .. 76

Second Connecticut Lake near 74

Pleasant River at Milo, Me.___.__... 22-23

Plymouth, N. H., Pemigewasset River at.. 49-50

Poesten Kill near Troy, N. Y... . 165-166

Point of Rocks, Md., Potomac River at... 247-250

Pompton Lakes, N. J., Ramapo River at.. 177-178

Port Jervis, N. Y.-, Delaware River at . 210-212

Port Mercer, N. J., Delaware and Raritan

Canal at...... 257

Potomac Edison Co., cooperation by.. 6 

Potomac River at Point of Rocks, Md . 247-250 

Potomac River basin, Md., W. Va., Va.,

gaging-station records in .. 247-256 

Pottersville, N. J., Black River near...... 199-200

Presumpscot River at outlet of Sebago Lake,

Maine.__... ___....... 42-43

Price current meters, plate showing 2 

Pria"t Brook near Winchendon, Mass. 101-102 

Profile Falls Power Co., cooperation by 6 

Proprietors of Locks and Canals on Merrimack River, cooperation by. 6 

Providence River basin, Mass, and R. I.,

gaging-station records in.... 69-71

Quaboag River at West Brinjfield, Mass.. 113-114 

Quinebaug River at Jewett City, Conn_ 72-73

R

Rahway River at Rahway, N. J ......... 186-187

Robinsons branch of, at Goodmans,

N. J 188-189

Rahway River basin, N. J., gaging-station

records in.-.. 186-189

Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes, N. J 177-178 

near Mahwah, N. J......._.... 175-176

Rancocas Creek, North Branch of, at Pemberton, N.J 233-234

Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg,

Va__............. .... 255-256

Raritan River at Manville, N. J .... 194-195

North Branch of, at Milltown, N. J... 198-199 

near Far Hills, N. J_....... 196-197

South Branch of, at Stanton, N. J 192-193 

near High Bridge, N. J............ 190-191

Red Bank, N. J., Swimming River near... 206-208
262 INDEX

Page

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, cooperation by .....__ ... 6 

Riegelsville, N. J., Delaware River at__ 214-215 

Riverbank, N. Y., Scroon River at____ 144-146 

Rockaway River at Boonton, N. J-.____ 172 

Rockwoo«i,.Me., Moose River near_____ 26-27 

 Ramfoid,'Me., Androscoggin River at..._ 38-39 

Run-off in inches, definition of...______ 2 

Runyon, N. J., Tennant Brook at______ 257

Saeandaga River at Hadley, N. Y ..... 148-150

near Hope, N. Y_________.__... 146-148

Saco River at Cornish, Me. _________ 43-45

at West Buxton, Me.. .__.-. ... 45-46

Saco River basin, Maine, gaging-station

records in . . 43-48 

St. Croix Paper Co., cooperation by____ 6 

St. Croix River near Baileyville, Me..___ 9-10 

St. John River at Van Buren, Me__.__ 7-8 

Schroon River at Riverbank, N. Y____ 144-146 

Sebago Lake, MJB., Presumpscott River at

outlet of._...._....__...... 42-43

Second Connecticut Lake near Pittsburg,

N. H............................ 74

Second-feet, definition of _ ___'_______ 2 

Second-feet per square mile, definition of.__ 2 

Sip Pond Brook near Winchendon, Mass_ 99-100 

Smith River near Bristol, N.H ..___.__ 55-57 

Souhegan River at Merrimack, N. H____ 63-65 

South Newbury, Vt., Connecticut River at 78-80 

South Paris, Me., Little Androscoggin River

near...______________ 40-41 

Spier Falls, N. Y., Hudson River at.___ 137-138 

Spottsylvania Power Co., cooperation by__ 6 

Spring Valley, N. J., Deep Run at-...___ 257 

Stackpole, M. R., work of.__________ 6 

Stage-discharge relation, definition of..___ 2 

Stanton, N.' J., South Branch of Raritan

River at-_............___ 192-193

Stevens water-stage recorder, plate showing.. 2 

Sudbury River basin near Framingham,

Mass...__.................... 66-67

Suncook River at North Chichester, N. H_ 61-63 

Sunderland, Mass., Connecticut River at... 82-84 

Susquehanna River at Conklin, N. Y__ 235-236 

Susquehanna River basin, N. Y., gagingstation records in! _______ 235-244 

Swift River at West Ware, Mass. ... 111-112 

Swimming River near Red Bank, N. J.... 206-208

T

Taunton River at Titieut, near Bridgewater,

Mass.........._......__..... 67-69

Taylor Wharton Iron & Steel Co., cooperation by...___.__.... 6

Tennant Brook at Runyon, N. J..._____ 257 

Terms, definition of ______________ 2-3 

Thames River basin, Conn., gaging-station

records in ......___ 72-73

The Forks, Me., Dead River at........__. 34-36

Kennebec River at..__.__ . . 31-32 

The Glens, N. J., Greenwood Lake at.__ 178-179 

Tintern Manor Water Co., cooperation by.. 6 

Tioga River near Erwins, N. Y_. .. . 239-240 

Towaco, N. J., Morris Canal at._.____ 257

rageTrenton, N. J., Assunpink Creek at 23$ 

Delaware River at .... 216-217

Troy, N. Y., Poesten Kfflnear _. . 166-16« 

Tully River, East Branch of, near Athol,

Mass........ . ........ 103-104

Turners Falls Power & Electric Co., cooperation by.__________.. 6

U

United Hudson Electric Corporation, cooperation by 6

Upper Connecticut River & Lake Improvement Co., cooperation by. 6

Utica Gas & Electric Co., cooperation by. . 6

Van Buren, Me., St. John River at. .. 7-8 

Vermont, cooperation by.._______ 6 

Vischer Ferry dam, N. Y., Mohawk River

at.. . ..,. 153-156

W

Wading measureinenit,, typical gaging station

for, plate showing .... 2 

Wall Kill at Franklin, N. J... 257 

Wallkill River at Pellets Island Mountain,

N. Y. . ... 166-167 

Wanaque River at Greenwood Lake, N. J- 179-180

at Wanaque, N. J.. .__ . 181-182 

Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, Mass_ 109-110 

Warren Manufacturing Co., cooperation by. 6 

Water-stage recorders, plate showing. 2 

Waterville, Me., Kennebec River at____ 33-34 

Wendell Depot, Mass., Moss Brook at.... 105-108 

West Brimfield, Mass., Quaboag River at- 113-114 

West Buxton, Me., Saco River at. ,. 45-46 

West Canada Creek at Hinckley, N. Y. 159-160

at Kast Bridge, N. Y....... .:.. . 161-162

West Enfield, Me., Penobscot River at. 14-16 

Westfield River at Knightville, Mass. . 115-116

Middle Branch of, at Goss Heights,

Mass-.. ...- 119-120

near Westfield, Mass. _ 117-118 

West Hartford, Vt., White River at 84-86 

West River at Newfane, Vt--..-____ 87-88 

West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co., cooperation by. .. 6 

West Ware, Mass., Swift River at...___ 111-112 

Wharton, N. J., Morris Canal at____ 257 

Whippany River at Morristown, N. J 173-174 

White River at West Hartford, Vt.. ._- 84-86 

White River Junction, Vt., Connecticut

River at ____ - _ 80-82 

W. H. McElwain Co., cooperation by 6 

Winchendon, Mass., Millers River near.._ 95-$6

Priest Brook near . 101-102

Sip Pond Brook near . _. . 99-100 

Worcester Electric Light Co., cooperation by. 6 

Worcester, Mass., Blackstone River at.. 69-70 

Work, authorization of.. . 1

division of. .- - 6

scope of..-. 1-2

Zero flow, point of ^definition of.
STREAM-GAGING STATIONS

AND

PUBLICATIONS RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES

PART I, NORTH ATLANTIC SLOPE BASINS

263
STREAM-GAGING STATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS 

RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES

PART I. NORTH ATLANTIC SLOPE BASINS

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, professional papers, monographs, 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 (St. John River to York River).

II. South Atlantic slope and eastern Gulf of Mexico basins (James River 

to the Mississippi).

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.

I.. 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.

265
' 266 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I 

HOW GOVERNMENT REPORTS MAT BE OBTAINED OB CONSULTED

Water-supply papers and other publications of the United States 

Geological Survey containing data in regard to the water resources of 

the United States may be obtained or consulted as indicated below.

1. Copies may be purchased at nominal cost from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, 

D. C., who will, on application, furnish lists giving prices.

2. Sets of the reports may be consulted in the libraries of the principal cities of the United States.

3. 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.

Trenton, N. J., Statehouse.

Asheville, N. C., 316 Jackson Building.

Chattanooga, Tenn., 37 Municipal Building.

Columbus, Ohio, Brown Hall, Ohio State University.

Madison, Wis,, c/o Railroad Commission of Wisconsin.

Chicago, 111., 940 Transportation Building.

Ames, Iowa, State Highway Commission Building.

Rolla, Mo., Roll a Building, School of Mines and Metallurgy.

Topeka, Kans., 23 Federal Building.

Helena, Mont., 45-46 Federal Building.

Denver, Colo., 403 Post Office Building.

Tucson, Ariz., 210 Agricultural Building, University of Arizona.

Salt Lake City, Utah, 313 Federal Building.

Boise, Idaho, Federal Building.

Idaho Falls, Idaho, 228 Federal Building.

Tacoma, Wash., 406 Federal Building.

Portland^ Oreg., 606 Post Office Building.

San Francisco, Calif., 328 Customhouse.

Los Angeles, Calif., 600 Federal Building.

Austin, Tex., Capitol Building.

Honolulu, Hawaii, 25 Capitol Building.

A list of the Geological Survey's publications may be obtained by 

applying to the Director, United States Geological Survey, Washington, D. C.

STBEAM-FLOW BEPOBTS

Stream-flow records have been obtained at about 5,600 points in 

the United States, and the data obtained have been published in the 

reports tabulated below:
STREAM-FLOW REPORTS

Stream-flow data in reports of the United States Geological Swvey 

[A=Annual Report; B=Bulletin; W=Water-Supply Paper] '.

Report Character of data Year

10th A, pt. 2_... Descriptive information only ____ .

llth A, pt. 2_:_ Monthly discharge and descriptive information._______ 1884 to Sept., 1890.

12th A, pt. 2__. __.do________-__...._________________ 1884 to June 30, 1891.

13th A,,pt.3___ Mean discharge in second-feet... ___ .... 1884 to Dec. 31,1892.

14th A, pt "_._ Monthly discharge (long-time records, 1871 to 1893)______ 1888 to Dec. 31,1893. 

B 131_______ Descriptions, measurements, gage heights, and ratings____ 1893 and 1894. 

16th A, pt. 2...... Descriptive information only.__ . ...................

B 140_______ Descriptions, measurements, gage heights, ratings, and month- 1895.

ly discharge (also many data covering earlier years). 

W 11____...... Gage heights (also gage freights for earlier years)_..__ 1896.

18th A, pt. 4___ Descriptions, measurements, ratings, and monthly discharge 1895 and 1896. ;

(also similar data for some earlier years). :;" 

W 15__ ...... Descriptions, measurements, and gage heights, eastern United 1897.

States, eastern Mississippi River, and Missouri River above

' junction with Kansas. ;; ' 

W 16________ Descriptions, measurements, and gage heights, western Missis- 1897.

sippi River below junction of Missouri and Platte, and western United States. 

19th A, pt. 4__ Descriptions, measurements, ratings, and monthly discharge 1897.

(also some long-time records). 

W27.i Measurements, ratings, and gage heights, eastern United 1898.

States, eastern Mississippi River, and Missouri River. 

W 28... Measurements, ratings, and gage heights, Arkansas River, and 1898.

western United States.

20th A, pt. 4 . Monthly discharge (also for many earlier years)_ ... 1898. 

W 35 to 39 Descriptions, measurements, g.»ge heights, and ratings 1899. 

2lst A, pt. 4 .. Monthly dischirge.______.... .__. 1899.

W 47 to 52.'....... Descriptions, me surements, gage heights, and ratings 1900.

221 A, pt.4 .... Monthlydischarge.... . 1900.

W 65, 66__.__ Descriptions, measurements, gage heights, and ratings__ 1901. 

W 75._______ Monthly discharge___...________-_....._.____ 1901.

W82 to 85 Completedata___________ 1902. 

W 97 to 100____ .. do.________._____....._______1_ -__ 1908.

W 124 to 135.__ do______ ____________ .______________ 1904. 

W 165 to 178.__ " do_.______________________________-i 1906. 

W 201 to 214..__ . do_.._____._____.___._____-__________; 1906. 

W241 to 252..__ do___.. ______..__-___________-___I 1907-8. 

W261 to 272___ do___.______________________________! 1909. 

W281 to 292.._. do____________________________-__--___-I 19^0. 

W301 to 312..__ .....do__....__'............................................ I 1911.

W 321 to 332..._ do- .... ____ __________.____..| 1912.

W351 to 362___ do__.....__ _.... . _....__-__ 1913.

W381 to 394..____ do__.______...._... .... ....___...___.____- 1914.

W401 to 414.___ do .. _ - - - _______________________ 1915. 

W 431 to 444-__ do. _.___...............____ ___- 1916.

W 451 to 464.___ .do ----- ___ _________ 1917.

W 471 to 484..__ do_____ - ... _ ___.__... ....____.__ 1918.

W501 to 514-__ _do_.....___ ___-__ 1919-20.

W 521 to 534.._ do - - _____ ___ _____ 1921. 

W 541 to 554.___ do_ __ .- __________________________ 1922. 

W 561 to 574..__ ._.do_._____......_...__ _...____.__- 1923.

NOTE. No data regarding stream flow are given in the 15th and 17th annual reports.

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-Suppy Paper 119.

The following table gives, by years and drainage basins, the numbers of. the papers on surface-water supply published from 1899 to 

1923. The data for any particular station will be found in the reports covering the years during which the station was maintained. 

For example, data for Machias River at Whitneyville, Maine, 1903 

to 1921, are published in Water-Supply Papers 97, 124, 165, 201, 241, 

261, 281, 301, 321, 351, 381, 401, 431, 451, 471, 501, and 521, which 

contain records for the New England streams from 1903 to 1921. 

Results of miscellaneous measurements are published by drainage 

basins.
Numbers of water-supply papers containing results of stream 

[For basins included see p. 265]

X well

1899 «. .... 

1900*. .... 

1901 .......

1902.. .....

1903 .......

1904.......

1905....... 

1906.......

1907-8- .... 

1909 .......

1910.. __ .

1911- ......

1912 ....

1913 ....

1914.. .....

1915.......

191« ....

1917 ....

1918... ....

1919-20.-.. 

1921 ....

1922... __

1923... ....

I

35 

47, » 48 

65,75

82

97

» 124,o 125

P 126 

» 165,o 166 

P 167 

» 201,o 202

P203 

241 

261

281

301

321

251

381

401

431

451

471

601 

521

541

561

II

» 35,36 

48 

65,75

»82,83

» 97, 98

P 126, 127

P 167, 168 

P 203, 204

242 

262

282

302

322

352

382

402

432

452

472

502 

522

542

562

III

36 

48, <49 

65,75

83

98

128

169 

205

243 

263

283

303

323

353

383

403

433

453

473

503 

523

543

563

IV

36 

49 

65,75

I 82,83

97

129

170 

206

244 

264

284

304

324

354

384

404

434

454

474

504 

524

544

564

V

36 

49 

* 65, 66, 75

* 83,85

*98,99,»100

* 128, 130

171 

207

245 

265

285

305

325

355

385

405

435

455

475

505 

525

545

565

VI

« 36,37 

49, i 50 

66,75

84

99

130, 9 131

172 

208

246 

266

286

306

326

356

386

406

436

456

476

506 

526

546

566

VII

37 

50 

6 65,66,75

* 83,84

* 98,99

* 128, 131

* 169, 173 

* 205,209

247 

267

287

307

327

357

387

407

437

457

477

507

527

547

567

VIH

37 

50 

66,75

84

99

132

174 

210

248

268

288

308

328

358

388

408

438

458

478

508 

528

548

568

1

* Eating tables and index to Water-Supply Papers 35-39 contained in Water-Supply 

Paper 39. Tables of monthly discharge for 1899 in Twenty-first Annual Report, Part IV.

4 James River only.

« Gallatin River.

<* Green and Gunnison rivers and Grand River above junction with Gunnison.

e Mohave River only.

/ Kings and Kern rivers and south Pacific slope 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 of monthly discharge for 1900 in Twenty-second Annual Report, Part IV.

* Wissahiekon and Schuylkill rivers to James River.

* Scioto River.

/ Loup and Platte 

with Platte.

* Tributaries of M

i Lake Ontario and 

 Hudson Bay onl

» New England riv

. o Hudson River to 

p Susquehanria Riv

9 Platte and Kansa

' Great Basin in C

* Below junction w

* Rogue, Umpqua, 
PEINCIPAL STREAMS 269

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 lake surfaces and local changes in name 

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 265, and the records for large lakes 

are taken up in order of streams around the rim of the lake.

PRINCIPAL STREAMS

The principal streams flowing into the Atlantic Ocean between St. 

John River, Maine-New Brunswick, and York River, Virginia, are 

the St. Croix, Machias, Union, Penobscot, Kennebec, Androscoggin, 

Saco, Merrimack, Mystic, Blackstone, Connecticut, Hudson, Delaware, 

Susquehanna, Potomac, and Rappahannock. The streams drain 

wholly or in part the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

GAGING STATIONS

NOTE. Dash after a date indicates that station was being maintained September 30,1923. Period after 

a date indicates discontinuance.

ST. JOHN KIVEK BASIN

St. John River near Dickey, Maine, 1910-11. 

St. John River at Fort Kent, Maine, 1905-1915. 

St. John River at Van Buren, Maine, 1908-

Allagash River near Allagash, Maine, 1910-11.

St. Francis River at St. Francis, Maine, 1910-11.

Fish River at Wallagrass, Maine, 1903-1908; 1911.

Madawaska River at St. Rose du Degele, Quebec, 1910-11.

Aroostook River at Fort Fairfield, Maine, 1903-10.

ST. CROIX KIVEK BASIN

St. Croix River near Baileyville, Maine, 1919-

St. Croix River near Woodland (Spragues Falls), Maine, 1902-1911.

St. Croix River at Baring, Maine, 1914.

West Branch of St. Croix River at Baileyville, Maine, 1910-1912.

MACHIAS' KIVEK BASIN 

Machias River at Whitneyville, Maine, 1903-1921.
270 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

UNION RIVER BASIN

Union River, West Branch (head of Union River), at Amherst, Maine, 1909-1913. 

Union River, West Branch, near Mariaville, Maine, 1909. 

Union River at Ellsworth, Maine, 1909.

East Branch of Union River near Waltham, Maine, 1909. .....

Webb Brook at Waltham, Maine, 1909.

Green Lake (head of Reeds Brook) at Green Lake, Maine, 1909-1912.

Reeds Brook (Green Lake Stream) at Lakewood, Maine, 1909-1913.

Branch Lake (head of Branch Lake Stream) near Ellsworth, Maine, 1909^- 

1915.

Branch Lake Stream near Ellsworth, Maine, 1909-1914.

PENOBSCOT RIVER BASIN

Penobscot River, West Branch (head of Penobscot River), at Millinocket, Maine,

1901-

Penobseot River, West Branch, near Medway, Maine, 1916- 

Penobscot River at West Enfield,1 Maine, 1901- 

Penobscot River at Sunkhaze rips, near Costigan, Maine, 1899-1900. 

East Branch of Penobscot River at Grand Lake dam, Maine, 1912. 

East Branch of Penobscot River at Grindstone, Maine, 1902- 

Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag, Maine, 1902- 

Piscataquis River near Foxcroft, Maine, 1902-

Pleasant River at Milo, Maine, 1920- 

Passadumkeag River at Lowell, Maine, 1915-

Cold Stream Pond (head of Cold Stream), Maine, 1900-1911 (record of

. opening and closing of pond). 

Cold Stream at Enfield, Maine, 1904-1906. 

Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, 1908-1919. 

Orland River:

Phillips Lake and outlets in Holden and Dedham, Maine, 1904-1908.

ST. GEORGE RIVER BASIN

St. George River at Union, Maine, 1913-14.

KENNEBEC RIVER BASIN

Modse River (head of Kennebec River) near Rockwood, Maine, 1902-1908;

1910-1912; 1919-

Moosehead Lake at Greenville, Maine, 1903-1908 (stage only). 

Moosehead Lake at east outlet, Maine (stage only), 1895- 

Kennebec River at Moosehead, Maine, 1919- 

Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine, 1901- 

Kennebec River at Bingham, Maine, 1907-1910. 

Kennebec River at North Anson, Maine, 1901-1907.

Kennebec River at Waterville, Maine, 1892- , . .-;!-' 

Kennebec River at Gardiner, Maine, 1785-1911 (record of opening and. closihg 

of navigation).

Roach River at Roach River, Maine, 1901-1908.

Dead River at The Forks, Maine, 1901-1907; 1910-

Carabassett River at North Anson, Maine, 1901-1907.

Sandy River near Farmington, Maine, 1910-1915.

Sandy River near Madison, Maine, 1904-1908.

i Known as Montague prior to 1904.
1 GAGING STATIONS 271

Kennebec River tributaries Continued.

Sebasticook River at Pittsfield, Maine, 1908-1918.

Messalonskee Stream at Waterville, Maine, 1903-1905.

Cobbosseecontee Lake (on Cobbosseecontee Stream), Maine, 1839-1911

(dates of opening and closing). 

Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Maine, 1890-

ANDBOSCOGGIN BIVEE BASIN

Rangeley Lake (head of Androscoggin River), Maine, 1880-1911 (dates of opening and closing).

Androscoggin River at Errol dam, N. H., 1905-1922.

Androscoggin River at Berlin, N. H., 1913-1922.

Androscoggin River at Gorham, N. H., 1903 (fragmentary).

Androscoggin River at Shelburne, N. H., 1903-1907; 1910.

Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine, 1892-1903; 1905-

Androscoggin River at Dixfield, Maine, 1902-1908.

Magalloway River at Aziscohos dam, Maine, 1912-

Auburn Lake, Maine, 1890-1911 (date of opening). 

Little Androscoggin River at Bisco Falls, near South Paris, Maine, 1913-

PKESUMPSCOT EIVEE BlSIN

Presumpscot River at outlet of Sebago Lake, Maine, 1887-

SACO EIVEE BASIN

Saco River near Center Conway, N. H., 1903-1912. 

Saco River at Cornish, Maine, 1916- 

Saco River at West Buxton, Maine, 1907-1916; 1919- 

Ossipee River at Cornish, Maine, 1916-

MEEEIMACK EIVEE BASIN

Pemigewasset River (head of Merrimack River) at Plymouth, N. H., 1886- 

Merrimack River at Franklin Junction, N. H., 1903- 

Merrimack River at Garvins Falls, N. H., 1904-1915. 

Merrimack River at Lowell, Mass., 1848-1861; 1866-1916. 

Merrimack River at Lawrence, Mass., 1880-

Middle Branch of Pemigewasset River at North Woodstock, N. H., 1911-12. 

Smith River near Bristol, N. H., 1918-

Lake Winnepesaukee at Lakeport, N. H., 1860-1911 (stage only). 

Contooeook River near Elm wood, N. H., 1917- 

Contoocook Eiver at West Hopkinton, N. H., 1903-1907. 

Nubanusit Brook near Peterboro, N. H., 1920- 

Blackwater River near Contooeook; N. H., 1918-1920 

Suncook River at North Chichester, N. H., 1918- 

.Suncook River at East Pembroke, N. H., 1904-5. 

Souhegan River at Merrimack, N. H., 1909- 

Nashua River 

South Branch of Nashua River, Clinton, Mass., 1896- 

Concord River at Lowell, Mass., 1901-1916.

Sudbury River at Framingham, Mass., 1875-

Lake Cochituate at Cochituate, Mass., 1863-
272 SURFACE WATEE SUPPLY, 1923, PABT 1

MYSTIC RIVER BASIN

Mystic Lake (on Mystic River) near Boston, Mass., 1878-1897.

CHARLES RIVER BASIN

Charles River at Waltham, Mass., 1903-1909.

TATJNTON RIVER BASIN

Matfield River (head of Taunton River) at Elmwood, Mass., 1909-10. 

Taunton River at Titicut near Bridgewater, Mass., 1920- 

Satucket River near Elmwood, Mass., 1909-10.

PROVIDENCE RIVER BASIN

Providence River: 

Seekonk River 

Blackstone River at Worcester, Mass., 1923-

Blackstone River at Woonsocket, R. I., 1904-5.

Blackstone River at Albion, R. I., 1914-1916.

Blackstone River at Berkeley, R. I., 1901-2.

Branch River at Branch Village, R. I., 1909-10; 1912-13.

Tenmile River near Rumford, R. I., 1909. 

Woonasquatucket River at Olneyville, R. I., 1910. 

Pawtuxet River at Fiskeville, R. I., 1916- 

Pawtuxet River at Harris, R. I., 1909.

PAWCATTJCK RIVER BASIN

Pawcatuck River:

Wood River at Hope Valley, R. I., 1909-10

THAMES RIVER BASIN

Thames River:

Quinebaug River at Jewett City, Conn., 1918-

Shetucket River at Willimantic, Conn., 1904-5 

Shetucket River at South Windham, Conn., 1919-1921.

CONNECTICUT RIVER .BASIN

Second Connecticut Lake near Pittsburg, N. H., 1922- 

First Connecticut Lake near Pittsburg, N. H., 1916- 

Connecticut River at First Lake, near Pittsburg, N. H., 1917- 

Connecticut River at South Newbury, Vt., 1918-1921; 1922- 

Connecticut River at Orford, N. H., 1900-1921. 

Connecticut River at White River Junction, Vt., 1911- 

Connecticut River at Sunderland, Mass., 1904- 

Connecticut River at Holyoke, Mass.. 1880-1899. 

Connecticut River at Hartford, Conn., 1896-1908.

Israel River above South Branch, near Jefferson Highlands, N. H., 1903-1905.

Israel River below South Branch, at Jefferson Highlands, N. H., 1903-1907.

Passumpsic River at Pierce's mills, near St. Johnsbury, Vt., 1909-1919.

Passumpsic River at St. Johnsbury Center, Vt., 1903.

Ammonoosuc River at Bretton Woods, N. H., 1903-1907. 

Zealand River near Twin Mountain, N. H., 1903-1907. 

Little River at Twin Mountain, N. H., 1904-5.

White River at Sharon, Vt., 1903-1904; 1909-1913.
GAGING STATIONS 273

Connecticut River tributaries Continued.

White River at West Hartford, Vt., 1915-

Second Branch of White River at North Randolph, Vt., 1920-21. 

Mascoma River at Mascoma, N. H., 1923- 

West River at Newfane, Vt., 1919-1923. 

Ashuelot River near Gilsum, N. H., 1922- 

Ashuelot Rivef at Winchester, N. H., 1903-4. 

Ashuelot River at Hinsdale, N. H., 1907-1909; 1914-

East Branch Ashuelot River 

Minnewawa Brook at Marlboro, N. H., 1919-1922. 

Pratt Brook at Chesham, N. H., 1919-1921.

South Branch Ashuelot River at Webb, near Marlboro, N. H., 192!)- 

Millers River near Winchenden, Mass., 1916- 

Millers River at Wendell Depot, Mass., 1909-1913. 

Millers River at Erving, Mass., 1914-

Sip Pond Brook near Winchenden, Mass., 1916-

Priest Brook near Winchenden, Mass., 1916-

Otter River near Gardner, Mass., 1916-17.

East Branch of Tully River near Athol, Mass., 1916-

Moss Brook at Wendell Depot, Mass., 1909-10; 1916- 

Deerfield River at Hoosac Tunnel, Mass., 1909-1913. 

Deerfield River at Charlemont, Mass., 1913- 

Deerfield River at Shelburne FaUs, Mass., 1907-1913. 

Deerfield River at Deerfield, Mass., 1904-5. 

Ware River (head of Chicopee River) at Ware, Mass., 1904-1911. 

Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, Mass., 1912-

Burnshirt River near Templeton, Mass., 1909.

Swift River at West Ware, Mass., 1910-

Quaboag River at West Warren, Mass., 1903-1907.

Quaboag River at West Brimfield, Mass., 1909- 

Westfield River at Knightville, Mass., 1909- 

Westfield River at Russell, Mass., 1904-5. 

Westfield River near Westfield, Mass., 1914- 

' Middle Branch of Westfield River at Goss Heights, Mass., 191;>-

West Branch of Westfield River at Chester, Mass., 1915.

Westfield Little River near Westfield, Mass., 1905-1922.

Borden Brook near Westfield, Mass., 1910-1918. 

Farmington River near New Boston, Mass., 1913- 

Hockanum River near East Hartford, Conn., 1919-1921. 

Salmon River at Leesville, Conn., 1905-6.

HOUSATONIC RIVER BASIN

Housatonic River near Great Barrington, Mass., 1913- 

Housatonic River at Falls Village, Conn., 1912- 

Housatonic River at Gaylordsville, Conn., 1900-1914.

Tenmile River at Dover Plains, N. Y., 1901-1903.

Pomperaug River at Bennetts Bridge, Conn., 1913-1916.

Naugatuck River near Naugatuck, Conn., 1918-

MIANUS RIVER BASIN

Mianus River at Bedford, N. Y., 1903. 

Mianus River near Stamford, Conn., 1903. 

Mianus River at North Mianus, Conn., 1920-1922.
274 SUEFACE WATEK SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

BYRAM RIVER BASIN

Byram River, West Branch (head of Byram River), near Port Chester, N. Y., 1903. 

Byram River at Pemberwick, Conn., 1903.

East Branch of Byram River near Greenwich, Conn., 1903.

Middle Branch of Byram River near Riverville, Conn., 1903.

HUDSON RIVER BASIN

Htid&fcsRiver at Gooley near Indian Lake, N. Y., 1916- 

Hudson River at North Creek, N. Y., 1907- 

Hudson River at Thurman, N. Y., 1907-1920. 

Hudson River at Hadley, N. Y., 1921- 

Hudson River at Corinth, N. Y., 1904-1912. 

Hudson River at Spier Falls, N. Y.. 1912-1923. 

Hudson River at Fort Edward, N. Y. 1899-1908. 

Hudson River at Mechanicville, N. Y., 1887-

Opalescent River below Flowed Land near Tahawus, N. Y., 1920-1922. 

Cedar River near Indian Lake, N. Y., 1911-1917. 

Indian Lake reservoir near Indian Lake, N. Y., 1900- 

Indian River near Indian Lake, N. Y., 1912-1914; 1915- 

Schroon Lake (on Schroon River) at Pottersville, N. Y., 1908-1911. 

-Schroon River at Riverbank, N. Y.,1907- 

Schroon River at Warrensburg, N. Y., 1895-1902. 

Sacandaga River at Wells, N. Y., 1907-1911. 

Sacandaga River near Hope, N. Y., 1911- 

Sacandaga River at Northville, N. Y., 1907-1910. 

Sacandaga River near Hadley, N. Y., 1907-1910. 

Sacandaga River (at cable) at Hadley, N. Y., 1911- 

Sacandaga River at Union Bag & Paper Co.'s mill at Hadley, N. Y., 1909-1911.

West Branch of Sacandaga River at Whitehouse, N. Y., 1910. 

, West Branch of Sacandaga River at Blackbridge, near Wells, N. Y., 

1911-16.

Batten Kill at Battonville, N..Y., 1908; 1922-

Fish Creek at Burgoyne, N. Y'., 1905; 1908. v 

Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge, N. Y., 1910-1922; 1923- 

Hoosic River at Buskirk, N. Y., 1903-1908. 

Mohawk River at Ridge Mills, near Rome, N. Y., 1898-1900. 

Mohawk River at Utica, N. Y., 1901-1903. 

Mohawk River at Little Falls, N. Y., 1898-1909; 1912. 

Mohawk River at Rocky Rift dam, near Indian Castle, N. Y., 1901. 

Mohawk River at Tribes Hill, N. Y., 1912. 

Mohawk River at Schenectady, N. Y., 1899-1901. 

Mohawk River at Rexford Flats, N. Y., 1898-1901. 

Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry dam, N. Y., 1913- 

Mohawk River at Dunsbach Ferry, N. Y., 1898-1909. 

Mohawk River at Crescent Dam, N. Y., 1917- 

Ninemile Creek at Stittville, N. Y., 1898-99. 

Oriskany Creek at Coleman, N. Y., 1904-1906.

Oriskany Creek at Wood-road bridge, near Oriskany, N. Y., 1901-1904. 

Oriskany Creek at State dam, near Oriskany, N. Y., 1898-1900. 

Saquoit Creek at New York Mills, N. Y., 1898-1900. 

Nail Creek at Utica, N. Y., 1904. 

Reels Creek near Deerfield, N. Y., 1901-1904. 

Reels Creek at Utica,.N. Y., 1901-2.

Johnson Brook at Deerfield, N. Y., 1903-1905.
 GAGING STATIONS 275

i

Hudson River tributaries Continued.

Mohawk River tributaries Continued.

Starch Factory Creek at New Hartford, N. Y., 1903-1908, 

Graefenberg Creek at New Hartford, N. Y., 1903-1906. 

Sylvan Glen Creek at New Hartford, N. Y., 1903-1906.

West Canada Creek at Wilmurt, N. Y., 1912-13.

West Canada Creek at Hinckley, N. Y., 1919-

West Canada Creek at Twin Rock bridge, near Trenton Falls, N. Y., 

1900-1909. |

West Canada Creek at Poland, N. Y., 1913.

West Canada Creek at Middleville, N. Y., 1898-1901.

West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge, N. Y., 1905-1910; 1912-13; 1920- 

Ninemile feeder near Holland Patent, N. Y., 1919-

East Canada Creek at Dolgeville, N. Y., 1898-1909; 1912.

Caroga Creek 3 miles above junction with Mohawk River, N. Y., 

1898-99.

Cayadutta Creek at Johnstown, N. Y., 1899-1900.

Schoharie Creek at Prattsville, N. Y., 1902-1913.

Schoharie Creek at Schoharie Falls, above Mill Point, N. Y., 1900-1901.

Schoharie Creek at Mill Point, N. Y., 1900-1903.

Schoharie Creek at Fort Hunter, N. Y., 1898-1901.

Schoharie Creek at Erie Canal aqueduct, below FortJHunter, N. Y., 1900.

Alplaus Kill near Charlton, N. Y., 1913-1916. 

Poesten Kill near Troy, N. Y., 1923-

Quacken Kill at Quacken Kill, N. Y., 1894. 

Normans Kill at Frenchs Mill, N. Y., 1891.

Kinderhook Creek at Wilsons dam, near Garfield, N. Y., 1892-1894. 

Kinderhook Creek at East Nassau, N. Yi, 1892-1894. 

Kinderhook Creek at Rossman, N. Y., 1906-1909; 1911-1914. 

Catskill Creek at South Cairo, N. Y., 1901-1907. 

Esopus Creek at Olivebridge, N. Y., 1903-4. 

Esopus Creek near Olivebridge, N. Y., 1906-1913. 

Esopus Creek at Kingston, N. Y., 1901-1909. 

Esopus Creek at Mount Marion, N. Y., 1907-1913. 

Roundout Creek at Rosendale, N. Y., 1901-1903; 1906-1913

Diversion to Delaware and Hudson canal atJRosendale, N. Y., 1901-1&93; 

1906.

Wallkill River at Pellets Island Mountain, N. Y., 1919-

Wallkill River at Newpaltz, N. Y., 1901-1903. 

Wappinger Creek at Wappinger Falls, N. Y., 1903-1905. 

Fishkill Creek at Glenham, N. Y., 1901-1903. 

Foundry Brook at Cold Spring, N. Y., 1902-3. 

Croton River at Croton dam, near Croton Lake, N._^Y., 1870-1899.

HACKBNSACK RIVER BASIN

Hackensack River at Oradell, N. J., 1908-1913. 

Hackensack River at New Milford, N. J., 1921-

PASSAIC RIVER BASIN

Passaic River at Millington, N. J., 1903-1906; 1921-

Passaic River near Chatham, N. J., 1902-1911.

Passanj River at Two Bridges (Mountain View), N. J., 1901-1903.
276 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

Passaic River at Paterson, N. J., 1898-1920.

Rockaway River at Boonton, N. J., 1903-4; 1906- 

Whippany River at Morriston, N. J., 1921-

Pompton River at Pompton Plains, N. J., 1903-4.

Pompton River at Two Bridges (Mountain View), N. J., 1901-1903. 

Ramapo River near Mahwah, N. J., 1903-1906; 1908; 1922- 

Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes, N. J., 1921- 

Greenwood Lake at The Glens, N. J., 1898-1904; 1907-1' 

Wanaque River at Greenwood Lake, N. J., 1919- 

Wanaque River at Wanaque, N. J., 1903-1905; 1912-1915; 1919- 

Pequannock River at Macopin intake dam, N. J., 1892-

ELIZABETH BIVEB BASIN

Elizabeth River at Elizabeth, N. J., 1921-

RAHWAY RIVER BASIN

Rahway River at Rahway, N. J., 1908-1915; 1921-

Robinsons Branch of Rahway River at Goodmans, N. J., 1921-

RARITAN RIVER BASIN

Raritan River, South Branch (head of Raritan River), near High Bridge, N. J.,

1919-

Raritan River, South Branch, at Stanton, N. J., 1903-1906; 1919- 

Raritan River at Manville,2 N. J., 1903-1907; 1908-1915; 1921- 

Raritan River at Boundbrook, N. J., 1903-1909.

North Branch of Raritan River near Far Hills, N. J., 1922- 

North Branch of Raritan River at Pluckemin, N. J., 1903-1906. 

North Branch of Raritan River at Milltown, N. J., 1923-

Black River (head of Lamington River) near Porterville, N. J., 1921- 

Millstone River at Blackwells Mills, N. J., 1921- 

MiUstone River at Millstone, N. J., 1903-4. 

Bound Brook:

Green Brook at Bound Brook, N. J., 1923- 

Lawrence Brook at Patrick Corner, N. J., 1922-

NAVESINK RIVER BASIN

Navesink River:

Swimming River near Red Bank, N. J., 1922-

DELAWARE RIVER BASIN

Delaware River, East Branch (head of Delaware River), at Fishs Eddy, N. Y., 

1912-

Delaware River, East Branch, at Hancock, N. Y., 1902-1912.

Delaware River at Port Jervis, N. Y., 1904-

Delaware River at Belvidere, N. 3., 1922-

Delaware River at Riegelsville, N. J., 1906-

Delaware River at Lambertville, N. J., 1897-1908.

Delaware River at Trenton, N. J., 1913-

Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls, N. Y., 1913-

West Branch of Delaware River at Hale Eddy, N. Y., 1912-

West Branch of Delaware River at Hancock, N. Y., 1902-1912.

' Records^for 1903-1907 published as Finderne.
GAGING STATIONS 277

Delaware River tributaries Continued. 

Lackawaxen River:

Wallenpaupack Creek at Wilsonville, Pa., 1918-1921. 

Mongaup River near Rio, N. Y., 1909-1913. 

Neversink River at Godeffroy, N. Y., 1903; 1909-10; 1911-1914. 

Neversink River at Port Jervis, N. Y., 1902-3. 

Bushkill Creek near Shoemakers, Pa., 1920-1921. 

Flat Brook near Flatbrookville, N. J., 1923- 

Brodhead Creek:

McMichaels Creek near Stroudsburg, Pa., 1920-1921. 

Paulina Kill at Blairston, N. J., 1921- 

Paulins Kill at Columbia, N. J., 1908-9. 

Pequest River at Pequest, N. J., 1921-

Beaver Brook near Belvidere, N. J., 1922- 

Lehigh River at Tannery, Pa., 1919-1921.

Lehigh River at Bethlehem, Pa., 1902-1905; 1909-1913; 1918-1921. 

Lehigh River at Easton, Pa., 1909. 

Musconetcong River near Hackettstown, N. J., 1921- 

Musconetcong River at Asbury, N. J., 1903. 

Musconetcong River near Bloomsbury, N. J., 1903-1907; 1921- 

Tohickon Creek at Point Pleasant, Pa., 1883-1889; 1901-1913. 

Assunpink Creek at Trenton, N. J., 1923- 

Neshaminy Creek below Forks, Pa., 1884-1913. 

Rancocas Creek:

North Branch of Rancocas Creek at Pemberton, N. J., 1921- 

Little Schuylkill River at Tamaqua, Pa., 1919-1921. 

Schuylkill River at Reading, Pa., 1919-1921. 

Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, Pa., 1898-1912.

Perkiomen Creek near Frederick, Pa., 1884-1913.

Wissahickon Creek near Philadelphia, Pa., 1897-1902; 1905-6. 

Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford, Pa., 1918-1921.

Susquehanna River at Colliersville, N. Y., 1907-8. 

Susquehanna River at Conklin, N. Y., 1912- 

Susquehanna River at Binghamton, N. Y., 1901-1912. 

Susquehanna River at Towanda, Pa., 1918-1920. 

Susquehanna River at Wysox, Pa., 1908-9

Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 1899-1913; 1918-1921. 

Susquehanna River at Danville, Pa., 1899-1913; 1918-1921. 

Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, Pa., 1891-1913; 1918-1921. 

Susquehanna River at McCall Ferry, Pa., 1902-1909. 

Chenango River at South Oxford, N. Y., 1903. 

Chenango River near Greene, N. Y., 1908. 

Chenango River near Chenango Forks, N. Y., 1912 

Chenango River at Binghamton, N. Y., 1901-1912. 

Eaton Brook, Madison County, N. Y., 1835. 

Madison Brook, Madison County, N. Y., 1835. 

Tioughnioga River at Chenango Forks, N. Y., 1903. 

Cayuta Creek at Waverly, N. Y., *898-1902. (Data in Water-Supply Paper

109 only.) 

Tioga River (head of Chemung River) near Erwins, N. Y., 1918-
278 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1023, PART 1

Susquehanna River Continued. . t '

Chemung River at Chemung, N. Y., 1903- (Data For period prior to 1905, 

published in Water-Supply Paper 109.)

Cohocton River near Savona, N. Y., 1919.

Cohocton River near Campbell, N. Y., 1918- 

Mud Creek at Savona, N. Y., 1918-1919. 

Towanda Creek near Monroeton, Pa., 1920-21. 

Tunkhannock Creek at Dixon, Pa., 1918-1921. 

Lackawanna River at Moosic, Pa., 1919-1921. 

Wapwallopen Creek near Wapwallopen, Pa., 1919-1921. 

Nescopeck Creek near St. John, Pa., 1919-1921. 

Fishing Creek at Bloomsburg, Pa., 1919-1921. 

West Branch of Susquehanna River at Bower, Pa., 1918-1921. 

West Branch of Susquehanna River at Renovo, Pa., 1919-1921. 

West Branch of Susquehanna River at Williamsport, Pa., 1895-1913; 1918-

1921. 

West Branch of Susquehanna River at Allenwood, Pa., 1899-1902.

Clearfield Creek at Dimeling, Pa., 1918-1921.

Sinnemahoning Creek:

Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek at Sterling Run, Pa., 

1918-1921.

Bald Eagle Creek at Milesburg, Pa., 1918-1921.

Bald Eagle Creek at Beech Creek, Pa., 1918-1921.

Pine Creek at Ceder Run, Pa., 1918-1921.

Pine Creek near Waterville, Pa., 1918-1920.

Lycoming Creek near Trout Run, Pa., 1919-1921. 

Juniata River at Newport, Pa., 1899-1913; 1918-1921.

Frankstown Branch of Juniata River at Williamsburg, Pa., 1919-1921.

Raystown Branch of Juniata River at Saxton, Pa., 1918-1921.

Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal, Pa., 1918-1921. 

Yellow Breeches Creek at Olmsteds Mill, Pa., 1918-19. 

Swatara Creek at Harper, Pa., 1919-1921.

Little Swatara Creek near Pine Grove, Pa., 1919-1921. 

Sroad Creek at Mill Green, Md., 1905-1909. 

Octoraro Creek at Rowlandsville, Md., 1896-1899. 

Deer Creek1 near Churchville, Md., 1905-1909.

GUNPOWDER RIVER BASIN

< i unpowder Falls at Glencoe, Md., 1905^1909.

Little Gunpowder Falls near Belair, Md., 1905-1909.

PATAPSCO RIVER BASIN

Patapsco River at Woodstock, Md., 1896-1909.

PATUXBNT RIVER BASIN

Patuxent River near Burtonsville, Md., 1911-12; 1913- 

Patuxent River at Laurel, Md., 1896-1898.

PQTOMAC RI^ER BASIN

Potomac River, North Branch (head of Potomac River), at Piedmont, W. Va.,

1899-1906. 

Potomac River, North Branch, at Cumberland, Md., 1894-1897.
REPORTS ON WATER RESOURCES OF NORTH ATLANTIC COAST 279

Potomac River at Great Cacapon, W. Va., 1895. 

Potomac River at Point of Rocks, Md., 1895- 

Potomae River at Great Falls, Md., 1886-1891. * 

Potomac River at Chain Bridge, near Washington, D. C., 1892-1895. 

Savage River at Bloomington, Md. 1905-6. 

Georges Creek at Westernport, Md., 1905-6. 

Wills Creek near Cumberland, Md., 1905-6. 

South Branch of Potomac River near Springfield,'W. Va., 1894-1896; 1899-

1906.

Cacapon River near Great Cacapon, W. Va., 1922- 

Opequan Creek near Martinsburg, W. Va., 1905^-6.

Tuscarora Creek at Martineburg, W. Va., 1905. 

Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Md., 1897-1905.

North River (head of South Fork of Shenandoah River, which is continuation of main stream) ^at Port Republic, Va., 1895-1899. 

South Fork of Shenandoah River near Front Royal, Va., 1899-1906. 

Shenandoah River at Millville, W. Va., 1895-1909. 

Cooks Creek at Mount Crawford, Va., 1905-6. 

Middle River:

Lewis Creek near Staunton, Va., 1905-6. 

South River at Basic City, Va., 1905-6. 

South River at Port Republic, Va., 1895-1899. 

Elk Run at Elkton, Va., 1905-6. 

Hawksbill Creek near Luray, Va., 1905-6.

North Fork of Shenandoah River near Riverton, Va., 1899-1906. 

Passage Creek at Buckton, Va., 1905-6. 

Monocacy River near Frederick, Md., 1896- 

Goose Creek near Leesburg, Va., 1909-1912. 

Rock Creek at Zoological Park, D. C., 1897-1900. 

Rock Creek at Lyons Mill, D. C., 1892-1894. 

Occoquan Creek near Occoquan, Va., 1913-1916; 1920-1923.

HAPPAHANNOCK RIVER BASIN

Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Va., 1907-

BEPORTS ON WATER RESOURCES OF NORTH ATLANTIC COAST 3

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24. Water resources of the State of New York, Part I, by G. W. Rafter, 1899.

99 pp., 13 pis. 15c.

Describes the principal rivers of New York and their more important tributaries, and gives 

data on temperature, precipitation, evaporation, and stream flow.

*25. Water resources of the State of New York, Part II, by G. W. Rafter. 1899.

100 pp., 12 pis.

Contains discussion of water storage projects on Qeneseeand Hudson rivers, power development at Niagara Falls, descriptions and early history of State canals, and a chapter on the 

use and value of the water power of the streams and canals; ate® brief discussion of the water 

yields of sand areas of Long Island.

8 For stream-measurement reports see tables on pp. 267,268
280 SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

*44. Profiles of rivers in the United States, by Henry Gannett. 1901. 100pp., 

11 pis.

Gives elevations and distances along rivers of the United States, also brief descriptions of 

many of the streams, including St. Croix, Penobscot, Kennebec, Androscoggin, Saco, Merrimack, Connecticut, Hcusatonic, Hudson, Mohawk, Delaware, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Juniata, Potomac, and James rivers.

*57. Preliminary list of deep borings in the United States, Part I (AlabamaMontana), by N. H. Darton. 1902. 60 pp. (See No. 149.)

*61. Preliminary list of deep borings in the United States, Part II (NebraskaWyoming), by N. H. Darton. 1902. 67 pp.

Nos. 57 and 61 contain information as to depth, diameter, yield, and head of water in boring more than400feet deep; underh'ead "Remarks" give information concerning temperature, quality of water, purposes of boring, etc. The lists are arranged by States, and the 

States are arranged alphabetically. Revised edition published in 1905 as Water-Supply 

Paper 149 (q. v.).

69. Water powers of the State of Maine, by H. A. Pressey. 1902. 124 pp., 

14 pis. 20c.

Discusses briefly the geology and forests of Maine and in somewhat greater detail the drain, 

age areas, lake storage, and water powers of the St. Croix, Penobscot, Kennebec, Androscoggin. 

Presumpscot, Saco, and St. John rivers, and the minor coastal streams; mentions also developed tidal powers.

72. Sewage pollution in the metropolitan area near New York City and its 

effect on inland water resources, by M. O. Leighton. 1902. 75 pp., 

8 pis. lOc.

Defines " normal" and " polluted " waters and discusses the water of Ran tan, Passaic, and 

Hudson rivers and their tributaries and the damage resulting from pollution.

76. Observations on the flow of rivers in the vicinity of New York City, by 

H. A. Pressey. 1903. 108 pp., 13 pis. 15c.

Describes methods of measuring stream flow in open channels and under ice, and the quality of the river water as determined by tests of turbidity, color, alkalinity, and permanent 

hardness. The streams considered are Catskill, Esopus, Rondout, and Fishkill creeks, and 

Wallkill, Tenmile, and Housatonic rivers.

*79. Normal and polluted waters in northeastern United States, by M. O. 

Leighton. 1903. 192 pp.

Defines essential qualities of water for various uses, the impurities in rain, surface, and 

underground waters, the meaning and importance of sanitary analyses, and the principal 

sources of pollution; chiefly " a review of the more readily available records " of examination 

of water supplies derived from streams in the Merrimack, Connecticut, Housatonic, Delaware, 

and Ohio River basins; contains many analyses.

*88. The Passaic flood of 1902, by G. B. Hollister and M. O. Leighton. 1903. 

56 pp. 15 pis.

Describes the topography of the area drained by the Passaic and its principal tributaries; 

discusses flood flow and losses caused by the floods, and makes comparison with previous 

floods; suggests construction of dam at Mountain View to control flood flow. See also No. 92.

92. The Passaic flood of 1903, by M. O. Leighton. 1904. 48 pp., 7 pis. 5c. 

Discusses flood damages and preventive measures. See No. 88.

*102. Contributions to the hydrology of eastern United States, 1903; M. L. 

Fuller, geologist in charge. 1904. 522 pp.

Contains brief reports on the wells and springs of the New England States and New York 

The reports comprise tabulated well records .giving information .as to location, owner, depth, 

yield, head, etc., supplemented by notes as to elevation above sea, material penetrated, temperature, use, and quality; many miscellaneous analyses.

*103. A review of the laws forbidding pollution of inland waters in the United 

States, by E. B. Goodell. 1904. 120 pp. Superseded by Water-Supply Paper 152. 

Cites statutory restrictions of water pollution.
281

106. Water resources of the Philadelphia district, by Florence Bascom. 1904. 

75 pp., 4 pis. 5c.

Describes the physiography, stratigraphic geology, rainfall, streams, ponds, springs, deep 

and artesian wells, and public water supplies of the area mapped on the Germantowa, 

Norristown, Philadelphia, and Chester atlas sheets of the United States Geological Survey; 

compares quality of Delawaie and Schuylkill River waters.

*108. Quality of water in the Susquehanna River drainage basin, by M. O. 

Leighton, with an introductory chapter on physiographic features, by 

G. B. Hollister. 1904. 76 pp., 4 pis.

109. Hydrography of the Susquehanna River drainage basin, by J. C. Hoyt 

and R. H. Anderson. 1905. 215 pp., 29 pis. 25c.

The scope of No. 108 is sufficently indicated by its title. No. 109 describes the physical 

features of the area drained by the Susquehanna and its tributaries, contains the resuits of 

measurements of flow at the gaging stations, and discusses precipitation, floods, low water, 

and water power.

*110. Contributions to the hydrology of eastern United States, 1904; M. L. 

Fuller, geologist in charge. 1905. 211 pp., 5 pis.

Contains brief reports on water resources, surface and underground, of districts in the 

North Atlantic slope drainage basins, as shown by the following lists:

Drilled wells of the Triassic area of the Connecticut Valley, by W. H. C. Pynchon.

Triassic rocks of the Connecticut Valley as a source of water supply, by M. L. Fuller. 

Scope indicated by title.

Water resources of the Taconic quadrangle, New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont, by 

F. B. Taylor. Discusses rainfall, drainage, water powers, lakes and ponds, underground 

waters, and mineral springs; also quality of spring water as indicated by cfiemical and sanitary 

analyses of Sand Spring, near Williamstown.

Water resources of the Watkins Glen quadrangle, New York, by Ralph S. Tarr. Discusses 

the use of the surface and underground waters for municipal supplies and their quality as 

indicated by examination of Sixmile and Fall creeks, and sanitary analyses of well water at 

Ithaca.

Water resources of the central and southwestern highlands of New Jersey, by Laurence La 

Forge. Treats of population, industries, climate, and soils, lakes, ponds, swamps and rivers, 

mineral springs (with analyses), water power, and the Morris canal; present and prospective 

sources and quality of muncipal supplies.

Water resources of the Chambersburg and Mercersburg quadrangles, Pennsylvania, by 

George W. Stose. Describes streams and springs.

Water resources of the Curwensville, Patton, Ebensburg, and Barnesboro quadrangles, 

Pennsylvania, by F. G. Clapp. Treats briefly of surface and underground waters and their 

use for muncipal supplies; gives analyses of waters at Cresson Springs.

Water resources of the Accident and Grantsville quadrangles, Maryland, by G. C. Martin.

Water resources of the Frost burg and Flintstone quadrangles, Maryland and West Virginia, 

by G. C. Martin. s

*114. Underground waters of eastern United States; M. L. Fuller, geologist in 

charge. 1905. 285 pp., 18 pis.

Contains brief reports on water supplies of the North Atlantic States as follows:

Maine, by W. S. Bayley.

New Hampshire, by M. L. Fuller.

Vermont, by G. H. Perkins.

Massachusetts and Rhode Island, by W. O Crosby.

Connecticut, by H. E. Gregory.

New York, by F. B. Weeks

New Jersey, by G. N. Knapp.

Pennsylvania, by M. L. Fuller.

Delaware, by N. H. Darton.

Maryland, by N. H. Darton and M. L. Fuller,

District of Columbia, by N. H. Darton and M. L. Fuller.

Virginia, by N. H. Darton and M. L. Fuller.

Each of these reports discusses the resources of the public and private water supplies and 

related subjects, and gives list of pertinent publications; mineral springs are listed and sales 

of mineral water are reported.

*122. Relation of the law to underground waters, by D. W. Johnson. 1905. 

55 pp.

Cites legislative acts relating to ground waters in New Jersey.
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*14Q. Field measurements of the rate of movement of underground waters, by 

C. S. Slitcher. 1905. 122 pp., 15 pis. 

Contains chapter on measurement of rate of underflow on Long Island, N. Y.

144. The normal distribution of chlorine in the natural waters of New York 

and New England, by D. D. Jackson. 1905. 31 pp., 5 pis. lOc.

Discusses common salt in coast and inland waters, salt as an index to pollution of streams and 

wells, the solutions and methods used in chlorine determinations, and the use of the-normal 

chlorine map; gives charts and tables lor chlorine in the New England'States and New 

York.

*145. Contributions to the hydrology of eastern United States, 1905; M. L. Fuller, 

geologist in charge. 1905. 220 pp., 6 pis.

Contains several brief reports relating chiefly to areas in the North Atlantic slope drainage 

basin as follows:

Water resources of the Portsmouth-York region, New Hampshire and Maine, by George 

Otis Smith. Qiyes results of investigations made for the War Department to determine 

water supplies available for forts at mouth of harbor.

Water supply from glacial gravals near Augusta, Maine, by George Otis Smith. Describes 

the Silver Lake system of ponds near Augusta and the series of springs at the head of Spring 

Brook.

Water resources of the Pawpaw and Hancock quadrangles, West Virginia, Maryland, and 

Pennsylvania, by George W. Stose and George C. Martin. Describes rocks, springs, and 

streams in the areas at the northernmost bend of the Potomac; discusses history of development, character of water (with analysis), flow, and origin of Berkeley Springs.

Water of a gravel-filled valley near Tully, N. Y., by George B. Hollister. Describes character of the sands and gravels, the volume of the springs issuing from them, deposits of tufa, 

the waters of the lakes, and the composition of the spring and lake waters; analyses.

147. Destructive floods in United States in 1904, by E. C. Murphy and others. 

206 pp., 18 pis. 15c. 

Describes floods on Susquehanna and Mohawk rivers and near Johnstown, Pa.

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. Gx>odell. 1905. 149 pp.

Cites statutory restrictions of water pollution.

155. Fluctuations of the water level in wells, with special reference to Long Island, 

New York, by A. C. Veatch. 1906. 83 pp., 9 pis. 25c.

Includes general discussion of fluctuations due to rainfall and evaporation, barometric 

changes, temperature changes, changes in rivers, changes in lake level, tidal changes, effect of 

settlement, irrigation dams, underground-water developments, and to indeterminate causes.

*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.

Contains accounts of floods in North Atlantic slope drainage basins as follows: Flood on 

Poquonnock River, Connecticut, by T. W. Norcross; flood on the Unadilla and Chenango 

rivers, New York, by R. E. Horton and C. C. Covert; also estimates of flood discharge and 

frequency on Kennebec, Androscoggin, Merrimack, Connecticut, Hudson, Passaic, Raritan, 

Delaware, Susquehanna, and Potomac rivers; gives index to literature-on floods on American 

streams.

185. Investigations on the purification of Boston sewage, with a history of the 

sewage-disposal problem, by C. E. A. Winslow and E. B. Phelps. 1906. 

163 pp. 25c.

Discusses composition, disposal, purification, and treatment of sewage and 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 the purification In 

intermittent sand filtration and coarse material; gives bibliography.
BEPOKTS ON WATER RESOURCES OF NORTH ATLANTIC COAST 283

*192. The Potomac River basin: Geographic history; rainfall and stream flow; 

pollution, typhoid fever, and character of water; relation of soils and 

forest cover to quality and quantity of surface water; effect of industrial waste on fishes; by H. N. Parker, Bailey Willis, R. H. Bolster, 

W. -W. Ashe, and M. C. Marsh. 1907. 364 pp., 10 pis. 

Scope indicated by title.

198. Water resources of the Kennebec River basin, Maine, by H. K. Barrows, 

with a section on the quality of Kennebec River water, by G. C. Whippie. 1907. 235 pp., 7 pis. 30c.

Describes physical characteristics and geology of the basin, the flow of the streams, evaporation, floods, developed and undeveloped water powers, water storage, log driving, and 

lumbering; under quality of water discusses effect of tides, pollution, and the epidemic of 

typhoid fever in 1802-3; contains gazetteer of rivers, lakes, and ponds.

223. Underground waters of southern Maine, by F. G. Clapp, with records of 

deep wells, by W. S. Bayley. 1909. 268 pp., 24 pis. 55c.

Describes physiography, rivers, water-bearing rocks, amount, source, and temperature of 

the ground waters, recovery of water by springs, collecting galleries and tunnels, and wells; 

discusses well-drilling methods, municipal water supplies, and the chemical composition of 

ground water; gives details for each county.

*232. Underground water resources of Connecticut, by H. E. Gregory, with a 

study of the occurrence of water in crystalline rocks, by E. E. Ellis. 

1909. 200 pp., 5 pis.

Describes physiographic features, drainage, forest, climate, population and industries, and 

rocks; circulation, amount, temperature, and contamination of ground water; discusses the 

ground waters of the crystalline rocks, the Triassic sandstones and traps, and the glacial drift; 

the quality of the ground waters (with analyses); well construction; temperature, volume, 

character, uses, and production of spring waters.

*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.

Describes collection of samples, methods of examination, preparation of solutions, accuracy 

of estimates, and expression of analytical results; gives results of analyses of waters of Androscoggin, Hudson, Raritan, Delaware, Susquehanna, Lehigh, Potomac, and Shenandoah ri vers,

*258. Underground-water papers, 1910, by M. L. Fuller, F. G. Clapp, G. C. 

Matson, Samuel Sanford, and H. C. Wolff. 1911. 123 pp., 2 pis.

Contains four brief reports pertaining especially to districts in the North Atlantic slope 

drainage area:

Occurrence and composition of well waters in the slates of Maine, by F. G. Clapp. Analyses.

Occurrence and composition of well waters in the granites of New England, by F. G. Clapp.

Discusses proportion of successful wells and water supply and depth. Analyses.

Composition of mineral springs in Maine, by F. G. Clapp.

Saline artesian waters of the Atlantic Coastal Plain, by Samuel Sanford.

Underground waters near Manassas, Va., by F. G. Clapp*

279. Water resources of the Penobscot River basin, Maine, by H. K. Barrows 

and C. C. Babb. 1912. 285 pp., 19 pis. 65c.

Describes the topography, drainage, geology, forests, population, industries, transportation 

lines, and precipitation in the basin; gives results of investigations of stream flow ut gaging 

stations; discusses relation of run-off to precipitation, evaporation, floods, low water 

developed and undeveloped water powers, storage, log driving, and lumbering; contains 

gazetteer of rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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 spring and well waters in Maine, District of Columbia, and Virginia. 

374. Ground water in the Hartford, Stamford, Salisbury, Willimantic, and 

Saybrook areas, Connecticut, by H. E. Gregory and A. J. Ellis. 1916. 

150 pp., 13 pis. 30c.

Describes occurrence of ground water, methods of developing, and requirements for municipal use. Gives, by towns, a description of the surface and ground water and of the public 

water supply, and records of wells and springs.

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284 SUEFACE WATER SUPPLY, 1923, PART I

397. Ground water in the Waterbury area, Connecticut, by A. J. Ellis, under 

direction of H. E. Gregory. 1916. 73 pp., 4 pis. 15c.

Describes the geology of the area, the occurrence of ground water, its use for private and 

municipal supply, and methods of developing. Discusses, under towns, the population and 

industries, topography, water-bearing formations, surface and ground water, and public 

supplies, and gives records of wells and springs.

415. Surface waters of Massachusetts, by C. H. Pierce and H. J. Dean. 1916. 

433 pp., 12 pis. 45c.

A compilation of available stream-flow data, including the classic records collected on the 

Merrimack at Lowell and Lawrence, on the Connecticut at Holyoke, and on the Cochituate 

at Sudbury by the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, as well as records covering 

shorter periods; prepared in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Contains a gazetteer of streams, lakes, and ponds.

424. Surface waters of Vermont, by C. H. Pierce. 1917. 218 pp., 14 pis. 

25c.

A compilation of available stream-flow data; prepared in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Vermont. Contains a gazetteer of streams, lakes, and ponds.

449. Ground water in the Meriden area, Conn., by G. A. Waring. 1920. 83 

pp., 7 pis. 25c.

Describes the geography and geology of the region. Discusses availability of ground water

and its occurrence in stratified drift, till, Triassic rocks, trap rock, and crystalline rocks; well

construction; and quality of ground water (with analyses). Discusses, under towns, the

 history, population and industries, surface features, streams, geology, water supplies, and

records of wells and springs.

466. Ground water in the Southington-Granby area, Connecticut, by H. S. 

Palmer. 1921. 219 pp., 7 pis. 50c.

Describes the topography, climate, surface waters, forests, geology, area, and population of 

the region. Discusses artesian conditions, springs, occurrence of ground water and methods 

of recovery, and quality of ground water (with analyses). Gives, by towns, a description 

of the surface features, water-bearing formations, public supplies, and records of wells and 

springs.

470. Ground water in the Norwalk, Suffield, and Glastonbury areas, Connecticut by H. S. Palmer. 1920. 171 pp., 12 pis. 65c.

Describes the general features of the region and gives its geologic history. Discusses the 

different water-bearing formations found in this region and the occurrence of ground water in 

these formations, discusses artesian conditions, springs, recovery of ground water and its use 

for public supply, and quality of ground water. Gives, by towns, the area, population, and 

industries; surface features; water-bearing formations; quality of ground water; public water 

supplies; and records of wells.

537. A study of coastal ground water, with special reference to Connecticut, by 

John S. Brown. 1925. 101 pp., 7 pis. 20c.

Describes the rock formations and the shore features of the New Haven coast. Discusses 

sources and movement of ground water, its occurrence in different rocks, and its development 

and use. Discusses coastal ground water problems such as contamination of wells, effects of 

pumping, and influence of tides. Gives detailed descriptions of wells, springs, and pumping 

plants on New Haven coast. Includes a bibliography of coastal ground water.

ANNUAL REPORTS

Each of the papers contained in the annual reports were also issued in separate form.

Annual reports may be purchased from the SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS, WASHINGTON, D. C., 

at the price noted below. An asterisk (*) indicates that the report is out of print.

Sixth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1884-85, J. W. 

Powell, Director. 1885. xxix, 570 pp., 65 pis. Cloth $2.00. Contains:

* Seaccast swamps of the eastern United States, by N. S. Shaler. pp. 353-398. Describes the 

coast swamps of New England; discusses economic problems connected with marine swamps; 

gives a detailed account of selected areas of salt marsh lands, and a list of the principal areas of 

salt marshes between Hudson River and Portland, Maine.
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Tenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1888-89, J. W. 

Powell, Director. 1890. 2 parts. Pt. I Geology, xv, 774 pp., 98 pis. Cloth 

$2.35. Contains:

* General account of the fresh-water morasses of the United States, with a description of the 

Dismal Swamp district of Virginia and North Carolina, by N. S, Shaler, pp. 2S5-339, pis. 6 to 

19. Scope indicated by title.

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. Cloth $2.10. Contains:

* The potable waters of the eastern United States, by W. J. McQee, pp. 1-47. Discusses 

cistern water, stream waters,and ground waters, including mineral springs and artesian wells.

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

Professional papers may be purchased (at price quoted below) from the SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. An asterisk (*) indicates that the report is out of print. Professional papers are of 

quarto size.

*44. Underground-water resources of Long Island, N. Y., by A. C. Veatch, C. S. 

Slichter, Isaiah Bowman, W. O. Crosby, and R. E. Horton, 1906. 394 

pp., 34 pis.

Describes the geological formations, the source of the ground waters, and requisite conditions 

for flowing wells; the springs, streams, ponds, and lakes; artesian and deep wells; fluctuation 

of ground-water table; blowing wells; waterworks; discusses measurements of velocity of 

underflow, the results of sizing and filtration tests, and the utilization of stream waters; gives 

well records and notes (with chemical analyses) concerning representative wells.

123. A superpower system for the region between Boston and Washington, 

by W. S. Murray and others, 1921. 261 pp, 11 pis. 50c.

Report discusses the electric utilities in independent operation in superpower zone in 1919, 

proposed electrification of heavy-traction railroads and industry in superpower zone, performance and cost of superpower system, steam-electric and hydroelectric plants, superpower transmission system, reliability of service, and use and cost of coal. The superpower zone includes 

parts of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland and all of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

BULIETINS

Bulletins may be purchased (at price quoted below) from the SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. An asterisk (*) indicates that the report is out of print.

*138. Artesian well prospects in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region, by N. H. Darton. 

1896. 232 pp., 19 pis.

Describes the general geologic structure of the Atlantic Coastal Plain region and summarizes the conditions affecting subterranean water in the Coastal Plain; discusses the General 

geologic relations in New York, southern New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and eastern Georgia; gives for each of the 

States a list of the deep wells and discusses well prospects. The notes on the wells that follow 

the tabulated lists contain many well sections and analyses of the water.

264. Record of deep well drilling for 1904, by M. L. Fuller, E. F. Lines, and 

A. C. Veatch. 1905. 106 pp. lOc.

Discusses the importance of accurate well records to the driller, to owners of oil, gas, and 

water wells, and to the geologist; describes the general methods of work; gives tabulated records 

of wells in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, 

Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia, and detailed records of wells at Pleasantville 

and Atlantic Highlands, N. J., and Tully, N. Y. These wells were selected because they 

give definite stratigraphic information.

*298. Record of deep well drilling for 1905, by M. L. Fuller and Samuel Sanford. 

1906. 299 pp.

Gives an account of progress in the collection of well records and samples; contains tabulated 

records of wells in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hamp 

.shire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia, and 

detailed records of wells in Newcastle County, Del.; Cumberland County, Maine; Anne 

Arundel, St. Mary, and Talbot counties, Md.; Hampshire County, Mass.; Monmouth 

County, N J.; Saratoga County, N. Y.; and Lycoming and Somerset counties, Pa. The 

wells of which detailed sections are given were selected because they afford valuable strati, 

graphic information.
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*531. Contributions to economic geology, 1911, Part II, Mineral fuels; M. R. 

Campbell, geologist in charge. 1913. 361 pp. 24 pis.

Issued also in separate chapters. The following papers contain information on ground 

water: t

*(d) Geologic structure of the Punxsutawney, Curwensville, Houtzdale, Barnesboro, and 

Patton quadrangles, central Pennsylvania, by Q. H. Ashley and M. R Campbell (pp. 69-89, 

Pis. VII-VIII). Discusses the geologic structure of the five quadrangles named and includes 

a map showing structure contours. It contains a brief statement in regard to shallow and. 

deep wells and artesian prospects (pp. 88-89). The ground water in the Barnesboro and 

Patton quadrangles is also briefly described in Geologic Folio 189, and the ground water in 

these two quadrangles and in the Curwensville quadrangle is briefly described in WaterSupply Paper 110.

. GEOLOGIC FOLIOS

Under 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. 4 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 shape of the hills and valleys and the height above sea level of 

all points in the quadrangle. The areal-geology 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 artesianwater maps show 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.

Folios 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 that are usuable 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 

to 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 sell for 50 cents a copy, except Folio 193, which 

sells for 75 cents a copy. A discount of 40 per cent is allowed on an order for 

folios or for folios together with topographic maps amounting to $5 or more at 

the retail rate.

AH the folios contain descriptions of the drainage of the quadrangles. The 

folios in the following list contain also brief discussions of the undergrpund

4 Index maps showing areas in the North Atlantic slope basins covered by topographic maps and by 

geologic folios will be mailed on receipt of request addressed to the Director, U. S. Geological Survey, 

Washington, D. C.
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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.

*13. Fredericksburg, Virginia-Maryland. 1894.

*23. Nomini, Maryland-Virginia. 1896.

*70. Washington, District of Columbia-Maryland-Virginia. 1901.

*83. New York City (Paterson, Harlem, Staten Island, and Brooklyn quadrangles), New York-New Jersey. 1902. 

Discusses the present and future water supply of New York City.

*136. St. Marys, Maryland-Virginia. 1906.

Discusses artesian wells.

*137. Dover, Delaware-Maryland-New Jersey. 1906.

Describes the shallow and deep wells used as sources of water supply; gives section of well 

at Middle town, Del.

*149. Penobscot Bay, Maine. 1907.

Describes the wells and springs; gives analysis of .spring water from North Bluehill.

*152. Patuxent, Maryland-District of Columbia. 1907.

Discusses the springs, shallow wells, and artesian wells.

157. Passaic, New Jersey-New York. 1908.

Discusses the underground water of the quadrangle, including the cities of Newark, Hoboken, 

Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Passaic, Plainfleld, Rahway, and Perth Amboy, and a 

portion of the city of New York; gives a list of the deep borings in the New Jersey portion of 

the quadrangle, and notes concerning wells on Staten Island, Long Island, Hoffman Island, 

and Governors Island.

*158. Rockland, Maine. 1908.

Describes the water supply in Knox County, Maine, of which Rockland is the principal 

city; discusses the wacer obtained from wells drilled in limestone and granite, and the city 

water smpply of Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and Thomaston.

*160. Accident-Grantsville, Maryland-Pennsylvania-West Virginia. 1908.

Under " Mineral Resources " the folio describes Youghiogheny and Castleman rivers, Savage 

River, and Georges Creek, and the spring waters; notes possibility of obtaining artesian 

water.

*161. Franklin Furnace, New Jersey. 1908.

Describes the streams, water powers, and ground waters of a district in northwestern New 

Jersey, mainly in Sussex County but including also a small part of Morris County; gives 

tabulated list of water powers and of bored wells.

*162. Philadelphia (Norristown, Germantown, Chester, and Philadelphia quadrangles), Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware. 1909.

Describes the underground waters of the Piedmont Plateau and the Coastal Plain and gives 

a tabulated list of wells; discusses the water supply of Philadelphia and Camden, also suburban towns; gives analysis of filtered water of Piekering Creek.

*167. Trenton, New Jersey-Pennsylvania. 1909.

Describes streams tributary to Raritan and Delaware rivers (including estimates of capacity 

with and without storage) and the springs and wells; discusses also the public water supply 

of Trenton and suburban towns.

*169. Watkins Glen-Catatonk, New York. 1909.

Describes the rivers, which include tributaries of the Susquehanna and the St. Lawerence, 

the lakes and swamps, and, under " Economic geology," springs and shallow and deep wells; 

discusses also water supply at Ithaca.

*170. Mercersburg-Chamberaburg, Pennsylvania. 1909.

Describes the underground waters, including limestone springs, sandstone springs, and 

wells, and mentions briefly the sources of the water supplies of the principal towns.

182. Choptank, Maryland. 1912.6 5c.

The Choptank quadrangle includes the entire width of Chesapeake Bay and portions of 

many large estuaries.

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189. Barnesboro-Patton, Pennsylvania. 1913. 25c.

Discusses the water supply of various towns in the quadrangle.

191. Raritan, New Jersey. 6 1914.

Discusses briefly the surface and ground waters of the quadrangle, the quality, and the utilization of streams for power; gives analysis of water from Raritan River and from Schooley 

Mountain Spring near Hackettstown.

192. Eastport, Maine. 1914. 25c.

Includes brief account of the water supply of the quadrangle and of the utilization of streams 

for power.

204. Tolchester, Maryland. 1917. 25c. 

Discusses shallow and artesian wells.

211. Elkton-Wilmington, Maryland-Delaware-New Jersey-Pennsylvania. 1920. 

25c.

Discusses briefly the surface water, springs, shallow wells, and deep wells.

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 North Atlantic States are the repDrts of the Maine State 

Water Storage Commission (Augusta), the New Hampshire Forestry 

Commission (Concord), the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board 

(Boston, Mass.), the New York State Water-Supply Commission 

(Albany), the New York State Conservation Commission (Albany), 

the New York State engineer and surveyor (Albany), the various 

commissions on water supply of New York City, the Geological 

Survey of New Jersey (Trenton), Water-Supply Commission of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg) State boards of health, and the Tenth Census 

(vol. 16).

The following reports deserve special mention:

Water power of Maine, by Walter Wells, Augusta., 1869.

Report of the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands on the water resources of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Boston, 1918.

Hydrology of the State of New York, By G. W. Rafter: New York State 

Museum Bull. 85, 1905.

Hydrography of Virginia, by N. C. Grover and R. H. Bolster: Virginia Geol. 

Survey Bull. 3, 1906.

Underground-water resources of the Coastal Plain province of Virginia, by 

Samuel Sanford: Virginia Geol. Survey Bull. 5, 1913.

Surface water supply t)f Virginia, by G. C. Stevens: Virginia Geol. Survey 

Bull. 10,1916.

Many of these reports can be obtained by applying to the several 

commissions, and most of them can be consulted in the public libraries 

of the larger cities.

 Issued in two editions library (18 by 22 inches), 25c, and octavo (6 by 9 inches), 50c. Specify edition 

desired.
INDEX BY AREAS AND SUBJECTS.

A.=Annual Reports; M=Monograph; B=Bulletin; P=Professional Paper; W=Water-Supply Paper; 

OF=Geologic folio. For titles see preceding pages.]

Artesian waters: Essential conditions.,.-__________ _______P44; W 114

Bibliographies 7 ____________________-____ __W 459, 537

Chemical analyses: 8 Methods and interpretation. _ _______________ W 151, 236

Connecticut: Power___________________________________________P 123

Quality of water; pollution_________W 79, 144, 232, 374, 397 

Surface waters...________ _ ___W 162 

Underground waters-_______________---_----____------W 57,

102, 110, 149, 232, 374, 397, 449, 466, 470, 537; B 264, 298 

Conservation ________________________________________________P 123

Delaware: Power._.__________________________________________P 123

Quality of waters______..__..___________W 258; B 138

Underground waters__W 57, 114, 149; B 138, 298; GF 137, 162, 211

District of Columbia: Quality of water; pollution_____W 192, 236; B 138

Surface waters______.._____________W 162, 192

Underground waters.W 57, 114, 149; B 138; GF 70, 152 

Engineering methods.____________________________--___---__-----_-W 110

Floods____________-____.___.____________W 88, 92, 147, 162

Legal aspects: Surface waters__-____-__-__-----_----__----__-------W 152

Underground waters___-______--___----_-----------_-W 122

Maine: Power..__________________________________P 123

Quality of waters; pollution...___________W 236, 258; GF 149, 158

Surface waters.-__________-_______A 6; W 69, 162, 198, 279

Underground waters____-___________-__-__-___-------_-----_W 57,

102, 114, 145, 149, 223, 258; B 264, 298; GF 149, 158, 192 

Maryland: Power._______________________________________P 123

Quality of waters; pollution, etc. _______ _W 145, 192, 236, 258 

Surface waters_._________________________W 162, 192

Underground waters.-_______________-__-__W 57, 114, 145, 149;

B 138, 298; GF 13, 23, 70, 136, 137, 152, 160, 182, 204, 211 

Massachusetts: Power ______________-_________________--____--____P 123

Quality of water; pollution...___________W 79, 144, 185

Surface waters.____________________________________,W 415

Underground waters--_______W 102, 110, 114, 149; B 298

Mineral springs: Analyses_________-______----__-______---__-__-___A 14, ii

Origin, distribution, etc___----__-___-________-__-_..A 14, ii

Lists---._-_-______-_____-_-__-___.--__._--___W 114

Motions of ground waters...________.___________W 110, 140, 155

New Hampshire: Power_______________________________--_________P 123

Quality of waters; pollution____________________-___W 144

Underground waters__W 61, 102, 114, 145, 149; B 264, 298

7 Many of the reports contain brief subject bibliographies. See abstracts.

8 Many analyses of river, spring, and well waters are scattered through publications, as noted in 

abstracts.

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New Jersey: Power____________________________________P 123

Quality of waters; pollution ____ ________ ______..W 79,

110, 236, 258; B 138; GF 137, 157, 162, 167

Surface waters.________W 79, 88, 92, 110, 162; GF 191, 211

Underground waters...______________W 61,110, 114, 149;

B 138, 264, 298; GF 83, 137, 157, 161, 162, 167, 191, 211

New York: Power.__________________________________P 123 

Quality of waters; pollution, etc_______________________W 72,

76, 79, 110, 144, 145, 236; P 44; B 138

Surface waters__________W 24, 25, 44, 76, 110, 147, 162; P 44

Underground waters._______._______..W 57, 61, 110, 114,

140, 145, 149, 155; GF 83, 157, 169; P 44; B 138, 264, 298

Pennsylvania: Power._____________________________________________P 123

Quality of waters; po]lution___-____-_--__-----_---____W 79,

106, 108, 110, 145, 236; GF 162, 167, 170, 189 

Surface waters____W 108, 109, 110, 147, 162; GF 160, 162, 167,

189, 211 

Underground waters..____________W 61, 106, 110, 114,

145, 149; GF 160, 162, 167, 170, 189, 211; B 264, 298, 531 

Pollution: By industrial wastes _______________________________W 79

By sewage..___________________________W 72,79

Laws forbidding.___._______.____________W 103,152 

Indices of__-___________________________________________W 144

Power _________.__________________________________P 123

Profiles of rivers_________________________________________________W 44

Rhode Island: Power_________________________________P 123

Quality of waters; pol]ution__________ __________W 144, 149

Underground waters._________W 61, 102, 114; B 264,^298 

River profiles.______________________________________________W 44

Sanitation: quality of waters; pollution; sewage irrigation.______ __W 72,

79, 103, 110, 114, 144, 145, 152, 185, 192, 198, 236, 258 

Sewage disposal and purification.____________________________W 72, 185

Underground waters: Legal aspects___________________________W 122

Methods of utilization__..________________W 114

Pollution_____ ________ W 110, 144, 145, 232, 258 

Vermont: Power_____________________________.____P 123

Quality of waters; pollution__-____--__-_----__-___-_-___W 144

Surface waters ______________________________________W 424

Underground waters.____________W 102, 110, 114, 149; B 298

Virginia: Quality of waters; pollution, etc________W 192, 236, 258; B 138

Surface waters__ ______________.______A 10 i, W 162,192

Underground waters __________________________________W 61,

114, 149, 258; B 138, 264, 298; GF 13,23, 70, 136 

West Virginia: Quality of waters; pollution_____________-_-__W 192

Surface waters________ ________________ __W 192

Underground waters__________. __W 61, 149; GF 160
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Allagash River, Maine._____ 

Alplaus KU1, N. Y___________

Ammonoosuc River, N. H _ 

Androscoggin River, Maine,

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Androscoggin River, Little,

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Antietam Creek, Md_________

Aroostrook River, Maine-_____

Ashuelot River, N. H_______

Ashuelot River, East Branch,'

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Ashuelot River, South Branch,

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Assunpink Creek, N. J______

Auburn Lake, Maine.________

Bald Eagle Creek, Pa___ _ 

Batten KU1, N. Y____________

Beaver Brook, N. J__ _______

Beaver Kill, N. Y____________

Black River, N. J _______

Blackstone River, R. I., Mass__ 

Blackwater River, N. H______

Borden Brook, Mass__________

Bound Brook, N. J _____

Branch Lake, Maine__________

Branch Lake Stream, Maine. __ 

Branch River, R. I_________

Brandy wine Creek, Pa________

Broad Creek, Md-~___ ._______

Brodhead Creek, Pa._________

Burnshirt River, Mass. _______

Bushkill Creek, Pa_______

Byram River, Conn__________

Byram River, East Branch,

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Byram River, Middle Branch,

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Byram River, West Branch,

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Canada Creek, East, N. Y_____

Canada Creek, West, N. Y.____

CJaroga Creek, N. Y-_-_______

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Cayadutta Creek, N. Y._ 

Cayuta Creek, N. \----_--_

Cedar River, N. Y __ ____ 

Charles River, Mass ______ _ 

Chemung River, N. Y __ 

Chenango River, N. Y _____ 

Clearfield Creek, Pa.. ____ _ 

Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maine. _ 

Cobbosseecontee Stream, Maine. 

Cochituate Lake, Mass. _______

Cohocton River, N. Y _____ 

Cold Stream, Maine. _________

Cold Stream Pond, Maine-. _ 

Concord River, Mass. __ _______

Connecticut River, Mass., N. H.

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Contoocook River, N. H______

Cooks Creek, Va ________ _ 

Croton River, N. Y__________

Dead River, Maine ___ 

Deer Creek, Md._ ______ ___

Deerfield River, Mass.. _ ____ 

Delaware River, N. J., N. Y 

Delaware River, East Branch,

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Delaware River, West Branch,

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East Canada Creek, N. Y__ 

Eaton Brook, N. Y. __________

Elizabeth River, N. J 

Elk Run, Va_ ___ _ ____ ___

Esopus Creek, N. Y ___ 

Farmington River, Mass______

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Fish Creek, N. *_______ 

Fishing Creek, Pa ____ 

Fishkill Creek, N. Y __________

Fish River, Maine . 

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Goose Creek, Va. __...__ 279

Graefenberg Creek, N. Y____ 275

Green Brook, N. J____ ____ 276

Green Lake, Maine._________ 270

Green Lake Stream, Maine____ 270

Greenwood Lake, N. J________ 276

Gunpowder Falls, Md ______ 278

Gunpowder Falls, Little, Md __ 278

Hackensack River, N. J_______ 275

Hawksbill Creek, Va _______ 279

Hockanum River, Conn_______ 273

Hoosic River, N. Y_______ 274

Housatonic River, Conn., Mass. 273

Hudson River, N. Y_______ 274

Indian Lake reservoir, N. Y___ 274

Indian River, N. Y________ 274

Israel River, N. H_______ 272

Johnson Brook, N. Y______ 274

Juniata River, Pa ____________ 278

Juniata River, Frankstown

Branch, Pa____________ 278

Juniata River, Raystown

Branch, Pa_____________ 278

Kenduskeag Stream, Maine____ 270

Kennebec River, Maine_______ 270

Kinderhook Creek, N. Y____ 275

Lackawanna River, Pa________ 278

Lackawaxen River, Pa_______ 277

Lawrence Brook, N. J ________ 276

Lehigh River, Pa._________ 277

Lewis Creek, Va -_--__-____ 279 

Little Androscoggin River,

Maine _--_-__-_-._____ 271

Little Gunpowder Falls, Md_ 278

Little River, N. H________ 272

Little Schuylkill River, Pa __ 277

Little Swatara Creek, Pa.___ 278

Lycoming Creek, Pa__________ 278

Machias River, Maine ________ 269

Madawaska River, Maine_____ 269

Madison Brook, N.Y _____ 277

Magalloway River, Maine_____ 271

Mascoma River, N. H ________ 273

Matfield River Mass.____ 272

Mattawamkeag River, Maine-_ 270

McMichaels Creek, Pa______ 277

Merrimack River, Mass., N. H_ 271

Messalonskee Stream, Maine __ 271

Mianus River, Conn., N. Y__ 273 

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Millstone River, N. J______ 276

Minnewawa Brook, N. H______ 273

Mohawk River, N. Y_______ 274

Mongaup River, N.Y__ ____ _ 277

Monocacy River, Md_________ 279

Moosehead Lake, Maine ______ 270

Moose River, Maine._________ 270

Moss Brook, Mass ___________ 273

Mud Creek, N. Y-___-___ 278

Musconetcong River, N. J_____ 277

Mystic Lake, Mass.__________ 272

Nail Creek, N. Y_._____ r _____ 274

Nashua River, Mass._________ 271

Nashua River, South Branch,

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Naugatuck River, Conn_______ 273

Navesink River, N. J_______ 276

Nescopeck Creek, Pa _________ 278

Neshaminy Creek, Pa_________ 277

Neversink River, N. Y____ _ 277

Ninemile Creek, N. Y._____ 274

Ninemile feeder, N. Y _____ 275

Normans Kill, N. Y _______ 275 

North Branch or Fork. See

name of main stream ________

North River, Va __________ 279

Nubanusit Brook, N. H____ 271

Occoquan Creek, Va _ 279

Octoraro Creek, Md ____ 278

Opalescent River, N. Y _____ 274

Opequan Creek, W. Va______ 279-

Oriskany Creek, N. Y ____ _ 274

Orland River, Maine _ 270

Ossipee River, Maine________ 271

Otter River, Mass________ 273

Passadumkeag River, Maine. __ 27O

Passage Creek, Va._____._ 279

Passaic River, N. J __ _ 275

Passumpsic River, Vt _ _ 272

Patapsco River, Md _____ 27&

Patuxent River, Md___ ____ 278

Paulins Kill, N. J ._____-_--_ 277

Pawcatuck River, R. I______ 272

Pawtuxet River, R. !-__._____ 272

Pemigewasset River, N. H __ 271 

Pemigewasset River, Middle

Branch, N. H 271

Penobscot River, Maine ______ 270

Penobscot River,t East Branch,

Maine____1_____ - 270 

Penobscot River, West Branch,

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Pequannock River, N. J-_-__-_ 

Pequest River, N. J ____ __. 

Perkiomen Creek, Pa _ __ _ _

Phillips Lake outlet, Maine _ _ 

Pine Creek, Pa . ________ 

Piscataquis River, Maine---. _. 

Pleasant River, Maine---- -

Poesten Kill, N. Y _______ . 

Pomperaug River, Conn _______

PomptonRiver, N. J---_------

Potomac River, D. C., Md., W.

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Potomac River, N6rth Branch,

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Potomac River, South Branch,

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Pratt Brook, N. H ____ __ _

Presumpscot River, Maine____ _

Priest Brook, Mass.. _ .- 

Providence River, R. I. --___. _ 

Quaboag River, Mass.-- _______

Quacken Kill, N. Y ______ _ 

Quinebaug River, Conn. _ _ . _ 

Rah way River, N. J__ _. 

Rahway River, Robinsons

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Ramapo River, N. J__ ________

Rancocas Creek, N.J__ __.. 

Rancocas Creek, North Branch,

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Rangeley Lake, Maine __ 

Rappahannock River, Va_ _____

Raritan River, N. J _ __ ___ -

Raritan River, North Branch,

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Raritan River, South Branch,

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Reeds Brook, Maine--_-_---_- 

Reels Creek, N. Y_ ____ ._.-- 

Roach River, Maine. __ ._-___- 

Rockaway River, N.J __ __ _ 

Rock Creek, D.C-- ____ -----

Roundout Creek, N.Y. ____ _ 

Sacandaga River, N. Y------._

Sacandaga River, West Branch,

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Saco River, Maine, N. H______

St. Croix River, Maine. ___ __ 

St. Croix River, West Branch,

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Salmon River, Conn__________

Sandy River, Maine ____

Saquoit Creek, N. Y __ _ ___ 

Satucket River, Mass.________

Savage River, Md__ ___ ____

Schoharie Creek, N. Y __ __ _ 

Schroon Lake, N. Y ___ _____

Schroon River, N. Y_------__

Schuylkill River, Pa_ _ ____ _

SchuylkiU River, Little, Pa____

Sebago Lake outlet, Maine____

Sebasticook River, Maine_____

Second Connecticut Lake, N. H. 

Seekonk River, R. I ___ _ _ 

Shenandoah River, Va_ .-. 

Shenandoah River, North Fork,

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Shenandoah River, South Fork,

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Shetucket River, Conn ____ _ _ 

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Sinnemahoning Creek, Driftwood Branch, Pa._ __ 

Sip Pond Brook, Mass _____ . 

Smith River, N. H___--_-_.___ 

Souhegan River, N. H ______

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Sudbury River, Mass _________

Suncook River, N. H ______ 

Susquehanna River, N. Y., Pa__ 

Susquehanna River, West

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Swatara Creek, Pa_--__-__- 

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Swift River, Mass ______ ._ 

Swimming River, N. J_--_---__ 

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Taunton River, Mass----..---

Tenmile River, N. Y ___ ____

TenmUe River, R. I _______ 

Thames River, Conn,.-- --___-

Tioga River, N. ¥-___ __ 

Tioughnioga River, N. Y____--

Tohickon Creek, Pa ___ . ___ 

Towanda Creek, Pa_ -.-_-- __ 

Tully River, East Branch, Mass. 

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Union River, Maine-____ 270 

Union River, East Branch,

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Union River, West Branch,

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Wallenpaupack Creek, Pa_____ 277

WaUkill River, N. Y._________ 275

Wanaque River, N. J._____ 276 

Wappinger Creek, N. Y_____ 275 

Wapwallopen Creek, Pa.______ 278

Ware River, Mass__________ 273

Webb Brook, Maine_______ 270 

West Branch or Fork. See

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West Canada Creek, N. Y.__ 275 

Westfield Little River, Mass_ 273

Westfield River, Mass_____ 

Westfield River, Middle Branch,

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Westfield River, West Branch,

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West River, Vt______________

Whippany River, N. J _._ 

White River, Vt_____________

White River, Second Branch, Vt. 

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Wissahickon Creek, Pa________

Wood River, R. I_________

Woonasquatucket River, R. I__ 

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