Storage of ground water behind subsurface dams in the Columbia River basalt, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

Newcomb, R.C.

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“…The hydraulic characteristics of layered sequences of basaltic lavas of eastern Washington have been described by many previous investigators, including Newcomb (1959Newcomb ( , 1961Newcomb ( , 1965, Burt (1974), Mac Nish and, and Barker (1979). Their conclusions may be summarized as follows.…”

Section: Primary Basalt (Unit 3)mentioning

confidence: 86%

Ground-water hydrology of the Toppenish Creek basin, Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington

Skrivan¹

1987

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Section: Primary Basalt (Unit 3)mentioning

confidence: 86%

Ground-water hydrology of the Toppenish Creek basin, Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington

Skrivan¹

1987

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“…NAS and Piper (1975) speculate that there might be perched water in the Rattlesnake Hills. In the Cold Creek Valley, tight folding dr faulting may account for the high pressures oberved there (Newcomb (1961), as discussed in Brown (1970); Ledgerwood and Deju, 1976).…”

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Geohydrological studies for nuclear waste isolation at the Hanford Reservation. Volume II. Final report

Apps¹,

Doe²,

Doty³

1979

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“…Creek barrier: Past investigations have shown that "subsurface dams" are found in the Columbia River Basalt [Newcomb, 1961]. The groundwater barriers are the result of faults which are perpendicular to regional groundwater flow.…”

Section: Coldmentioning

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Analysis of natural groundwater level variations for hydrogeologic conceptualization, Hanford Site, Washington

Nevulis¹,

Davis²,

Sorooshian³

1989

Water Resources Research

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This study involves the analysis of groundwater level time series for the purpose of obtaining details for a conceptual hydrogeologic model at a time when conventional hydraulic stress testing was not feasible due to regulatory considerations. The study area is located in south central Washington in the Pasco Basin which was a candidate site for underground disposal of high-level radioactive nuclear wastes. Advantages of such passive methods of analysis may include relative simplicity, low cost, and avoidance of disturbances typically associated with stress testing of aquifers. Through this approach, natural and incidental man-made groundwater level variations, most of which are quite small, are examined by statistical and analytical methods in conjunction with hydrogeologic models to draw inferences on the hydrogeology. Vertical connectivity of the hydrostratigraphic units is also examined by analyzing groundwater level time series of five units at three piezometer nests. It is concluded that a combination of statistical/analytical approaches used in a complementary fashion can provide useful information about the hydrogeology of a given area. A meaningful analysis requires that there is (1) a source of influence on the groundwater levels, (2) a response to that influence, (3) a sufficiently long data record, and (4) measurement and analytical techniques which allow the detection and identification of the influence and response. Johnston-McClureAct which limits site characterization to the Nevada site at Yucca Mountain. 1519

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Storage of ground water behind subsurface dams in the Columbia River basalt, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

Abstract: Occurrence of ground water in the basalt__________ 2 Suggestions as to general specifications for test wells_ Tectonic deformation of the basalt 3 Test operation of the wells ______ _ Tilting and warping_________________________ 3

Cited by 19 publications

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Ground-water hydrology of the Toppenish Creek basin, Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington

Ground-water hydrology of the Toppenish Creek basin, Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington

Geohydrological studies for nuclear waste isolation at the Hanford Reservation. Volume II. Final report

Analysis of natural groundwater level variations for hydrogeologic conceptualization, Hanford Site, Washington

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Storage of ground water behind subsurface dams in the Columbia River basalt, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

Abstract: Occurrence of ground water in the basalt__________ 2 Suggestions as to general specifications for test wells_ Tectonic deformation of the basalt________________ 3 Test operation of the wells ______________________ _ Tilting and warping_________________________ 3

Cited by 19 publications

References 3 publications

Ground-water hydrology of the Toppenish Creek basin, Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington

Ground-water hydrology of the Toppenish Creek basin, Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington

Geohydrological studies for nuclear waste isolation at the Hanford Reservation. Volume II. Final report

Analysis of natural groundwater level variations for hydrogeologic conceptualization, Hanford Site, Washington

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Abstract: Occurrence of ground water in the basalt__________ 2 Suggestions as to general specifications for test wells_ Tectonic deformation of the basalt 3 Test operation of the wells ______ _ Tilting and warping_________________________ 3