Massachusetts reservoir simulation tool—User’s manual

Levin, Sara B.

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“…A graphical user-interface for the Massachusetts Reservoir Simulation Tool was developed in a Microsoft Access environment (Levin, 2016). The simulation tool contains information for 70 reservoirs in Massachusetts and allows for simulation of additional scenarios than the ones considered in this report, including controlled releases, dam seepage and leakage, demand management plans, and alternative water withdrawal and transfer rules.…”

Section: Effects Of Water-supply Reservoirs On Streamflow In Massachumentioning

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“…For the purposes of this study, controlled releases (Qcr i ) and seepage and leakage (L i ) were assumed to be zero in all cases. The Massachusetts Reservoir Simulation Tool (Levin, 2016) has additional simulation options, allowing for demand management scenarios that were not included in this study.…”

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“…The volume and timing of water that is transferred to a receiving reservoir (Qt i ) either through pumping or by gravity is specified in monthly operating rules within the model for each reservoir in the system. Operating rules in the Massachusetts Reservoir Simulation Tool (Levin, 2016) may be specified such that water transfers only occur when the receiving reservoir storage volume fall below a threshold value.…”

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“…The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, developed the Massachusetts Reservoir Simulation Tool (Levin, 2016) to model the daily water balance at reservoirs and to examine the effects of reservoirs on the natural streamflow of streams in Massachusetts. The simulation tool was developed to help environmental managers to better manage water withdrawals in reservoirs and to preserve downstream aquatic habitats.…”

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Effects of water-supply reservoirs on streamflow in Massachusetts

Levin¹

2016

Scientific Investigations Report

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For more information on the USGS-the Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment-visit http://www.usgs.gov or call 1-888-ASK-USGS.For an overview of USGS information products, including maps, imagery, and publications, visit http://store.usgs.gov.Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.Although this information product, for the most part, is in the public domain, it also may contain copyrighted materials as noted in the text. Permission to reproduce copyrighted items must be secured from the copyright owner.Suggested citation: Levin, S.B., 2016, Effects of water-supply reservoirs on streamflow in Massachusetts: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2016-5123, 35 p., http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/sir20165123. ISSN 2328-0328 (online) iii AcknowledgmentsThe author gratefully acknowledges the contributions of Richard Friend and Julie Butler of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Linda Hutchins of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Laila Parker and Michelle Craddock of the Massachusetts Fish and Game's Division of Ecological Restoration for their review comments for this report. Additionally, the author thanks Stacey Archfield, Gregory Granato, and Gardner Bent of the U.S. Geological Survey for their technical reviews of this report and Anna Glover of the U.S. Geological Survey for the editorial review of the report. Effects of Water-Supply Reservoirs on Streamflow in MassachusettsBy Sara B. Levin AbstractState and local water-resource managers need modeling tools to help them manage and protect water-supply resources for both human consumption and ecological needs. The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, has developed a decision-support tool to estimate the effects of reservoirs on natural streamflow. The Massachusetts Reservoir Simulation Tool is a model that simulates the daily water balance of a reservoir. The reservoir simulation tool provides estimates of daily outflows from reservoirs and compares the frequency, duration, and magnitude of the volume of outflows from reservoirs with estimates of the unaltered streamflow that would occur if no dam were present. This tool will help environmental managers understand the complex interactions and tradeoffs between water withdrawals, reservoir operational practices, and reservoir outflows needed for aquatic habitats.A sensitivity analysis of the daily water balance equation was performed to identify physical and operational features of reservoirs that could have the greatest effect on reservoir outflows. For the purpose of this report, uncontrolled releases of water (spills or spillage) over the reservoir spillway were considered to be a proxy for reservoir outflows directly below the dam. The ratio of average withdrawals to the average inflows had the largest effect on spill...

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Section: Effects Of Water-supply Reservoirs On Streamflow In Massachumentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Reservoir Simulation Toolmentioning

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Section: Reservoir Simulation Toolmentioning

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