PUBLICATION NOTICE: Overview of Historical Reservoir Flushing Events and Screening Guidance

The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center has published the report/note described and linked below. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Report Number:

ERDC/CHL CHETN-VII-21

Title:

Overview of Historical Reservoir Flushing Events and Screening Guidance

Author(s):

Travis A. Dahl and Marielys Ramos-Villanueva

Purpose/Abstract:

This Coastal and Hydraulics Engineering Technical Note (CHETN) provides an overview of the current state-of-the-practice screening criteria for reservoir sediment management actions, as well as a listing of historical reservoir flushing events and programs. This document also outlines the next steps in the Reservoir Flushing Research and Development Work Unit.

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