Resource

Method of Predicting Peak Discharge of Floods Caused by Failure of Natural and Constructed Earthen Dams

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Method of Predicting Peak Discharge of Floods Caused by Failure of Natural and Constructed Earthen Dams
Author/Presenter
Walder, J.S.
O'Connor, J.E.
Organization/Agency
American Geophysical Union
Year
1997
Journal Title
Water Resources Research
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
10
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 0043-1397
Abstract/Additional Information

This paper examines the relationship between reservoir volume, drop in the water level during the breaching and erosion rate to estimate peak discharge.