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The Challenges of Dam Removal and River Restoration
Author(s)
Jerome V. De Graff;
Jerome V. De Graff
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Clovis, California 93611 USA
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James E. Evans
James E. Evans
Department of Geology 190 Overman Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 USA
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Geological Society of America
Volume
21
Copyright:
Geological Society of America
© The Geological Society of America (GSA), ISBN 978-0-8137-5821-3$9.00
ISBN electronic:
9780813758213
ISBN print:
9780813741215
Publication date:
January 01, 2013
River restoration is a societal goal in the United States. This collection of 14 research papers focuses on our current understanding of the impacts of removing dams and the role of dam removal in the larger context of river restoration. The chapters are grouped by topic: (1) assessment of existing dams, strategies to determine impounded legacy sediments, and evaluating whether or not to remove the dams; (2) case studies of the hydrologic, sediment, and ecosystem impacts of recent dam removals; (3) assessment of river restoration by modifying flows or removing dams; and (4) the concept of river restoration in the context of historic changes in river systems.
The Challenges of Dam Removal and River Restoration
Author(s): Jerome V. De Graff, James E. Evans
https://doi.org/10.1130/REG21
ISBN (print): 9780813741215
ISBN (electronic): 9780813758213
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2013
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Table of Contents
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Dam removal: A history of decision pointsAuthor(s)Laura WildmanLaura WildmanPrinceton Hydro LLC,New England Regional Office,931 Main Street, Suite 2, South Glastonbury, Connecticut 06073,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Engineering considerations for large dam removalsAuthor(s)Thomas E. HeplerThomas E. HeplerU.S. Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225-0007, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Assessing sedimentation issues within aging flood-control reservoirsAuthor(s)Sean J. Bennett;Sean J. BennettDepartment of Geography,University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14261-0055,USASearch for other works by this author on:John A. Dunbar;John A. DunbarDepartment of Geology, Baylor University,Waco, Texas 76798-7354,USASearch for other works by this author on:Fred E. Rhoton;Fred E. RhotonU.S. Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service National Sedimentation Laboratory,P.O. Box 1157, Oxford, Mississippi 38655,USASearch for other works by this author on:Peter M. Allen;Peter M. AllenDepartment of Geology, Baylor University,Waco, Texas 76798-7354,USASearch for other works by this author on:Jerry M. Bigham;Jerry M. BighamSchool of Environment and Natural Resources, Ohio State University,Columbus, Ohio 43210,USASearch for other works by this author on:Gregg R. Davidson;Gregg R. DavidsonDepartment of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of Mississippi,University, Mississippi 38677,USASearch for other works by this author on:Daniel G. WrenDaniel G. WrenU.S. Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service National Sedimentation Laboratory,P.O. Box 1157, Oxford, Mississippi 38655,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Using ground-penetrating radar to determine the quantity of sediment stored behind the Merrimack Village Dam, Souhegan River, New HampshireAuthor(s)David J. Santaniello;David J. SantanielloDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences,Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue,Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467,USASearch for other works by this author on:Noah P. Snyder;Noah P. SnyderDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences,Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue,Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467,USASearch for other works by this author on:Allen M. GontzAllen M. GontzDepartment of Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences, University of Massachusetts–Boston,100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts 02135,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Prediction of sediment erosion after dam removal using a one-dimensional modelAuthor(s)Blair GreimannBlair GreimannU.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center,Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Sediment management at small dam removal sitesAuthor(s)James G. MacBroom;James G. MacBroomMilone & MacBroom, Inc.,99 Realty Drive, Cheshire, Connecticut 06410,USASearch for other works by this author on:Roy SchiffRoy SchiffMilone & MacBroom, Inc.,99 Realty Drive, Cheshire, Connecticut 06410,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Multiyear assessment of the sedimentological impacts of the removal of the Munroe Falls Dam on the middle Cuyahoga River, OhioAuthor(s)John A. Peck;John A. PeckOffice for Terrestrial Records of Environmental Change, Department of Geology and Environmental Science,University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-4101,USASearch for other works by this author on:Nicholas R. KasperNicholas R. KasperOffice for Terrestrial Records of Environmental Change, Department of Geology and Environmental Science,University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-4101,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Sediment impacts from the Savage Rapids Dam removal, Rogue River, OregonAuthor(s)Jennifer A. Bountry;Jennifer A. BountryBureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center,Denver, Colorado 80225,USASearch for other works by this author on:Yong G. Lai;Yong G. LaiBureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center,Denver, Colorado 80225,USASearch for other works by this author on:Timothy J. RandleTimothy J. RandleBureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center,Denver, Colorado 80225,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Changes in biotic and habitat indices in response to dam removals in OhioAuthor(s)Kenneth A. Krieger;Kenneth A. KriegerNational Center for Water Quality Research, Heidelberg University,Tiffin, Ohio 44883,USASearch for other works by this author on:Bill ZawiskiBill ZawiskiOhio Environmental Protection Agency, Division of Surface Water, Northeast District Office,Twinsburg, Ohio 44087,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Using airborne remote-sensing imagery to assess flow releases from a dam in order to maximize renaturalization of a regulated gravel-bed riverAuthor(s)M.S. Lorang;M.S. LorangFlathead Lake Biological Station, The University of Montana,32125 Bio Station Lane, Polson, Montana 59860-6815,USASearch for other works by this author on:F.R. Hauer;F.R. HauerFlathead Lake Biological Station, The University of Montana,32125 Bio Station Lane, Polson, Montana 59860-6815,USASearch for other works by this author on:D.C. Whited;D.C. WhitedFlathead Lake Biological Station, The University of Montana,32125 Bio Station Lane, Polson, Montana 59860-6815,USASearch for other works by this author on:P.L. MatsonP.L. MatsonFlathead Lake Biological Station, The University of Montana,32125 Bio Station Lane, Polson, Montana 59860-6815,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Assessing stream restoration potential of recreational enhancements on an urban stream, Springfield, OhioAuthor(s)John Ritter;John RitterDepartments of Geology and Biology, Wittenberg University,P.O. Box 720, Springfield, Ohio 45501,USASearch for other works by this author on:Kelly Shaw;Kelly ShawDepartments of Geology and Biology, Wittenberg University,P.O. Box 720, Springfield, Ohio 45501,USASearch for other works by this author on:Aaron Evelsizor;Aaron EvelsizorDepartments of Geology and Biology, Wittenberg University,P.O. Box 720, Springfield, Ohio 45501,USASearch for other works by this author on:Katherine Minter;Katherine MinterDepartments of Geology and Biology, Wittenberg University,P.O. Box 720, Springfield, Ohio 45501,USASearch for other works by this author on:Chad Rigsby;Chad RigsbyDepartments of Geology and Biology, Wittenberg University,P.O. Box 720, Springfield, Ohio 45501,USASearch for other works by this author on:Kristen ShearerKristen ShearerDepartments of Geology and Biology, Wittenberg University,P.O. Box 720, Springfield, Ohio 45501,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Effects of multiple small stock-pond dams in a coastal watershed in central California: Implications for removing small dams for restorationAuthor(s)J.L. Florsheim;J.L. FlorsheimUniversity of California, Earth Research Institute,Santa Barbara, California 93106,USASearch for other works by this author on:A. Chin;A. ChinUniversity of Colorado,1250 14th Street, Denver, Colorado 80217,USASearch for other works by this author on:A. NicholsA. NicholsUniversity of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue,Davis, California 95616,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The shortcomings of “passive” urban river restoration after low-head dam removal, Ottawa River (northwestern Ohio, USA): What the sedimentary record can teach usAuthor(s)J.E. Evans;J.E. EvansDepartment of Geology, Bowling Green State University,Bowling Green, Ohio 43403,USASearch for other works by this author on:N. Harris;N. HarrisPennsylvania General Energy Company,120 Market Street, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365,USASearch for other works by this author on:L.D. WebbL.D. WebbEnvironmental Protection Agency, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters,P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The rise and fall of Mid-Atlantic streams: Millpond sedimentation, milldam breaching, channel incision, and stream bank erosionAuthor(s)Dorothy Merritts;Dorothy MerrittsDepartment of Earth and Environment,Franklin and Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert Walter;Robert WalterDepartment of Earth and Environment,Franklin and Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Michael Rahnis;Michael RahnisDepartment of Earth and Environment,Franklin and Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Scott Cox;Scott CoxPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection,P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-8460,USASearch for other works by this author on:Jeffrey Hartranft;Jeffrey HartranftPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection,P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-8460,USASearch for other works by this author on:Chris Scheid;Chris ScheidDepartment of Earth and Environment,Franklin and Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Noel Potter;Noel PotterDepartment of Geology,P.O. Box 1773, 28 N. College Street, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-2896,USASearch for other works by this author on:Matthew Jenschke;Matthew JenschkeDepartment of Earth and Environment, Franklin and Marshall College,P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Austin Reed;Austin ReedDepartment of Earth and Environment, Franklin and Marshall College,P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Derek Matuszewski;Derek MatuszewskiDepartment of Earth and Environment, Franklin and Marshall College,P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Laura Kratz;Laura KratzDepartment of Earth and Environment, Franklin and Marshall College,P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Lauren Manion;Lauren ManionDepartment of Earth and Environment, Franklin and Marshall College,P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Andrea Shilling;Andrea ShillingDepartment of Earth and Environment, Franklin and Marshall College,P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:Katherine DatinKatherine DatinDepartment of Earth and Environment, Franklin and Marshall College,P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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