Sediment deposition and occurrence of selected nutrients, other chemical constituents, and diatoms in bottom sediment, Perry Lake, northeast Kansas, 1969–2001

Abstract

Current Study A 2-year study by the USGS, in cooperation with KDHE, was begun in 2001 to estimate sedimentation in Perry Lake as well as the deposition of, and trends in, various chemical constituents and diatoms. The specific study objectives were to: Dam to range line 1 Range lines 1 to 2 Range lines 2 to 3 Range lines 3 to 4 Range lines 4 to 5 Range lines 5 to 6 Range lines 6 to 7 Range lines 7 to 8 Confluence with Delaware River to range line 24 Range lines 24 to 25 Range lines 25 to 26 Confluence with Delaware River to range line 28 Range lines 28 to 29 Range lines 29 to 30 Total for lake Delaware River