Temporal variability in catchment sediment yield determined from repeated bathymetric surveys: Abbeystead Reservoir, U.K.

Rowan, John S.; Goodwill, P.; Greco, Michele

doi:10.1016/0079-1946(95)00024-0

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“…This is a significantly lower estimate than from previous studies, where sediment yields from peat-dominated catchments range from 25 t km −2 a −1 for North Esk Reservoir in Scotland (Ledger et al, 1974), to 373 t km −2 a −1 for Abbeystead Reservoir in Lancashire (Rowan et al, 1995) (Table I). March Haigh, in comparison, has a significantly lower estimate.…”

Section: Blanket Peat Erosion and Sediment Flux In The March Haigh Cacontrasting

confidence: 48%

“…Table I. Estimates of sediment yield for catchments containing areas of upland peat, based on reservoir sedimentation Author (s) Young (1958) Kirkby (1967) Hall (1967) Ledger et al (1974) McManus and Duck (1985) Labadz (1988) Duck and McManus (1990) Hoyle, civil engineer, (cited in Labadz et al, 1991) Labadz et al (1991 Labadz et al (1995), White et al (1996) Hutchinson (1995) Rowan et al (1995) * Sediment yield: a no sediment density given, recalculated by McManus and Duck (1985); b no sediment density given; c no sediment density given, recalculated by Walling and Webb (1981); d inorganic component only; e no sediment density given, recalculated by Walling and Webb (1981).…”

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Blanket peat erosion and sediment yield in an upland reservoir catchment in the southern Pennines, UK

Yeloff

Labadz

Hunt

et al. 2005

Earth Surf Processes Landf

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This paper investigates temporal variations in fluxes of peat and other sediment in the catchment of March Haigh Reservoir, West Yorkshire. Long‐term estimates of sediment yield were derived from a study of reservoir sediments. Magnetic properties were used to correlate ten cores to a master profile dated using 210Pb and 137Cs. A 14C date suggests that most of the organic component of the sediment is allochthonous and derived from peat eroded from the catchment. Organic sediment yields suggest low catchment erosion rates between 1838 and 1963. Blanket peat erosion increased significantly after 1963, and peaked between 1976 and 1984. Estimates of total sediment yield range between 2 and 28 t km−2 a−1. These yields are significantly lower than those from some previous studies examining reservoir sedimentation in other blanket peat‐covered catchments. The low yield estimates may be due to relatively low rates of erosion in the basin, but may also be partly explained by maintenance of silt traps during the early life of the reservoir and removal of sediment by scouring. Sedimentation within the reservoir is spatially variable, and bathymetry and sediment source appear to be the dominant controls on sedimentation patterns within the reservoir. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Section: Blanket Peat Erosion and Sediment Flux In The March Haigh Cacontrasting

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Blanket peat erosion and sediment yield in an upland reservoir catchment in the southern Pennines, UK

Yeloff

Labadz

Hunt

et al. 2005

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“…According to Vanoni (1975), trap-efficiency depends on sediment characteristics, stream flow velocity and reservoir operation. Rowan et al (1995) showed that the trap efficiency calculated using Heinemann curve (1981) is 30 % lower in comparison to Brown curve (1944) for one reservoir, whereas with Brune (1953), it was in between the two. Figure 1 shows different curves for predicting trap-efficiency of a reservoir.…”

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Soil erosion, sediment yield and sedimentation of reservoir: a review

Dutta

2016

Model. Earth Syst. Environ.

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Sedimentation is an important parameter to assess the life of a reservoir. Seventy-eight years ago, Cook was the first to identify mathematically, the three major factors affecting soil erosion in the catchment of a reservoir. As sedimentation is dependent on sediment yield and sediment yield depends on soil erosion, it is required to predict all three parameters to estimate the life of a reservoir. Since then many researchers carried their research dealing with soil erosion, sediment yield and sedimentation in various reservoirs for its practical significance. The aim of this article is to present a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of the important investigations on soil erosion, sediment yield and sedimentation in various reservoirs highlighting the governing mathematical background of these problems. 198 references are included in this review paper.

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“…5 whereby, during this period, agricultural land accounted for 56% of the catchment area. Extensive drainage operations were typical of this period, especially in upland areas, where forage production and stocking densities could be increased by improving field drainage (see Duck & McManus, 1984;Heathwaite, 1994;Rowan et al, 1995).…”

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Long-term sediment yield in Crombie Reservoir catchment, Angus; and its regional significance within the Midland Valley of Scotland

Small

Rowan

Duck

2003

Hydrological Sciences Journal

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The drawdown of Crombie Reservoir in November 2001 afforded the opportunity to examine the exposed sediments trapped since impoundment in 1868. Direct measurements of infill depth enabled an isopachyte map to be produced. Gravimetric conversion using measured bulk densities and a trap efficiency term indicated a long-term catchment sediment yield of 59.1 t km -2 year -1 . Core stratigraphy analysis indicated that sediments were dark brown/black cohesive silty-muds with multiple sandy sub-units, representing a combination of discrete flood events and previous drawdown surfaces. Dating, constrained by mineral magnetic and 137 Cs analysis, indicated that sedimentation rates have varied from 0.2 to 0.8 g cm -2 year -1 , corresponding to a four-fold variation in catchment sediment yield (approximately 20-93 t km -2 year -1 ), most likely controlled by extensive conversion of moorland to woodland, and post-World War ΙΙ agricultural expansion. The Crombie investigation is combined with other reservoir sedimentation surveys within the Midland Valley of Scotland. Area-specific sediment yields (t km -2 year -1 ) evidence a weak, though statistically significant (p > 0.05), positive correlation with catchment area (km 2 ). The increase in area-specific yield with catchment area contradicts the decline, which is generally expected, and is taken to reflect the significance of channel erosion within water supply basins featuring mainly natural and semi-natural vegetation cover and low-intensity land management practices. With stable slopes channel erosion dominates and area-specific sediment yield increases downstream due to greater entrainment and transport potential. The high degree of scatter in the Midland Valley database reflects significant variations in the extent of land-use change and the local importance of agricultural improvements and afforestation practices.

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Temporal variability in catchment sediment yield determined from repeated bathymetric surveys: Abbeystead Reservoir, U.K.

Cited by 35 publications

References 9 publications

Blanket peat erosion and sediment yield in an upland reservoir catchment in the southern Pennines, UK

Blanket peat erosion and sediment yield in an upland reservoir catchment in the southern Pennines, UK

Soil erosion, sediment yield and sedimentation of reservoir: a review

Long-term sediment yield in Crombie Reservoir catchment, Angus; and its regional significance within the Midland Valley of Scotland

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