Lesson 20: Reservoir Sedimentation

Learning Objectives

• Explain the differences between bed load and suspend load
• Sketch the typical profile of sediment deposition in a reservoir
• Describe the variables that influence reservoir sedimentation
• Evaluate the sediment inflow to a reservoir
• Evaluate sediment trapping efficiencies

Handouts

• Reservoir Sedimentation

Reading Assignment

• WRE (Linsley): 7.6-7.7

Homework Problems

• Problem 19