Publication Citation

USGS Series Open-File Report
Report Number 82-560
Title Monthly low-flow characteristics of Georgia streams
Edition -
Language ENGLISH
Author(s) Carter, R. F.; Fanning, J. D.
Year 1982
Originating office
USGS Library Call Number (200) R29o no.82-560 MP
Physical description 81 p.
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Abstract

Statistics of monthly minimum flows are presented for 129 streamflow stations for each month of the year. Flow statistics provided are the log-Pearson Type III distribution. The probable magnitude of average standard errors due to time-sampling bias is tabulated. The average standard errors were found to be similar over a wide area comprising approximately the northern two-thirds of the State. In this area, the average standard error of estimate for a low-flow statistic with a recurrence interval of 20 years and estimated on the basis of 10 years of record is about 17%. In the southern third of the State, the average standard errors were found to lie in a narrow range, but were significantly greater than in the north. In the southern area, the average standard error of estimate for a low flow statistic with a recurrence interval of 20 years and estimated on the basis of 10 years of record is about 40%. (USGS)