MIL-HDBK-1005/7A
Table 7
Information Required for Selection of Surface Water Supplies
CATEGORY
DETAILED DATA REQUIRED
Hydrologic data
Refer to USGS stream flow Data and
Topographical Mapping.
Geographic data
Topographic map of drainage area.
Cross-section and profiles of streams and
rivers. (Not always required.)
Depths, surface areas, storage capacity of
ponds, lakes or reservoir sites.
Geologic data
At dam site.
At intake site.
At reservoir site.
Water quality
Chemical cha racteristics.
Bacteriological content.
Sources of pollution.
In addition to all public sources, consult private
water agencies and available surveys of other agencies.
4.5.3
Evaluation of Supply .
Conflicting uses which modify
the safe yield include:
a) Conservation requirements, such as flood control,
recreational uses (fishing, boating, bathing, and the like), and
preservation of fish life
b)
Pollution control requirements
c)
Navigation requirements
d)
Hydroelectric power requirements
e)
Prior water rights
4.5.3.1
Safe Yield Determination
a) Natural Flow (Streams and Rivers).
The minimum
dry weather flow must equal:
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