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Mapping Versus Hydrologic
Modeling of Episodic
Channels on Alluvial Fans
Jeremy T. LancasterCalifornia Geological Survey
Episodic Streams WorkshopNovember 9, 2010
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Overview
• Flooding on Alluvial Fans
• Geomorphology and Alluvial Fan Flooding
• Reconnaissance Level Considerations
• Geologic Assessment and Mapping
• Hydrologic Modeling
• Mapping Versus Modeling
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Characteristics Alluvial Fan Flooding
Flashy
Non-Riverine
High Velocity Flow: 15-30 FPS
Debris Deposition 15-20 feet
Unstable Flow paths
Avulsion
Rapid Aggradation
Debris flows
Impact Forces
Large Particle Sizes
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Location from Where video was shot
Alluvial Fan Flooding
Image and Video Provided by
Coachella Valley Water District
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Provided by Coachella Valley Water District
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NRC 1996: 3-Stage Analysis Approach
Stage 1 Recognize and Characterize Alluvial
Fan Landform
Stage 2 Define Active and Inactive Areas of
Erosion and Deposition
Stage 3 Delineate the 100-Year Flood Within
the Defined active Areas
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Relationship Between
Geomorphology & Alluvial Fan Flooding
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Relict FanAbandoned
Active
Relict Fan
Geomorphic Forms
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Surface Color
Desert varnish & Desert Pavements
Drainage Character
Dendritic (tributary) drainage patterns
vs. Distributary drainage patterns
Connected to upland drainage basin?
Topographic Pattern
Bar-and-channel morphology = Young
Ridge and ravine morphology = Old
Transverse and Longitudinal Profiles
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Reconnaissance Level Considerations
Oak Creek Fan, Inyo County, CA; Stereo Pair Images From CalTrans, 2008
Source: USGS
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– Tectonic activity
– Drainage Basin Lithology
– Basin Topography/Morphology:
Slope, Relief Ratio, and Ruggedness
– Vegetation Density and Type
– Fire History
– Climate
– Flood History
– Surficial Geology
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Data Sources
Data Type Possible Sources of Data
Topographic Maps USGS
Surficial Geologic Maps California Geological Survey, USGS
Fault Evaluation Reports California Geological Survey
Fault Rupture Investigations Agency responsible for Building Code
Enforcement
Soils Maps NRCS
Aerial Imagery County Flood Control, Universities, USGS
Historical documents Newspapers, town records, personal
accounts
Rainfall Data Local agencies, State Agencies, NWS, etc.
Hydrologic Data Local Agencies, State Agencies, USGS, etc.
Table Modified From: AFTF, 2010
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Geologic Assessment (Preliminary Studies)
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Geomorphic Mapping
1. Identify Fan
2. Tectonic Regime
3. Erosion Characteristics
4. Mode of Deposition
5. Perform Geomorphic MappingDrainage Character
Topographic Pattern
Transverse and Longitudinal Profiles
Soil Survey Information
6. Augment With Field Work
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Lithologic DataGrain size, bedding thicknesses, sorting,
mineralogy, clast provenance
Age Indicators •B horizon development
•Rubification
Munsell - Hue and Chroma
•Carbonate Stage
•Fines Carbonate Morphology
•Gravel Carbonate Morphology
•Desert Pavement
•Parent material influences
•Cobble Weathering Stage
•Weathering Rind Thickness
•Desert Varnish
Refining Geomorphic Map
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Channel Bends
Oak Creek Fan
Boulder Fields
Avulsion Potential
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Relative Hazard Ranking• Relatively High
• Relatively Moderate
• Relatively Low
• Uncertain
• Non Fan Geologic Unit
• Debris Flow Hazard Area
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Avulsion?
Holocene
Debris Flow
Deposition?
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Stage 1 Recognize and Characterize Alluvial
Fan Landform
Stage 2 Define Active and Inactive Areas of
Erosion and Deposition
Stage 3 Delineate the Design Flood Within the
Defined Active Areas
Hydrologic Modeling
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Geomorphic Mapping
• Review Reconnaissance Data
• Review Geologic Assessment Data/Maps
• Delineate Fan
• Identify:
- Active
- Abandoned
- Relict
• Avulsion Locations
Toe
Topographic
apex
Lateral Boundaries
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Modeling Considerations
• Identify Hydrographic Apex
• Develop Peak Discharge
• Model Peak Discharge on Fan Surfaces
• Calibrate/Compare Modeling With Historic Data
• Incorporate Avulsive Processes
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Hydrographic Apex Discharge
• Selected Hydrologic Input Tools– NOAA Atlas 14 (Precipitation Frequency Estimates)
– USGS Regression Models
– County Regression Models
• Selected Apex Discharge Modeling Tools HEC-1
HEC-HMS
Rational Method (Basins <1mi^2)
Modified Rational
Unit Hydrograph
Flood Control District Hydrology Manuals
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Sediment & Debris Loading
• Water Flood Dominated
– Sediment Transport Function
• Debris & Sediment Dominated
– Bulking Factors
• Fire/Flood Sequence
– Los Angeles (USACE) Debris Method (2000)
– USGS
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Modeling Below Hydrographic-Apex
Consider:
–Uplift > Erosion• Flow Paths Migrate Across Landform
• Modeling Should Include Foreseable Flow Paths
–Uplift < Erosion• Redistribution of Flow May Occur Through Avulsion
• Modeling Should Include Flow Paths Due to Avulsion
–Debris Flows
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Selected Modeling Tools:• HEC-RAS
• FLO-2D
Should Consider:Geomorphology as the Basis of Modeling
Channel Stability
Historic Flooding Information
Debris Flows
Avulsive Processes
Modeling Below Hydrographic-Apex (Cont.)
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Map From J.E. Fuller Hydrology and Geomorphology
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Map From Earth Consultants International
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From Earth Consultants International
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Map From J.E. Fuller Hydrology and Geomorphology & RBF Consulting
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Map From J.E. Fuller Hydrology and Geomorphology & RBF Consulting
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Mapping Versus Modeling
Geomorphic/Quaternary Mapping Approximate
Utilizes Historic Flooding Information
Cost Effective
Does Not Yield Design Q
ModelingYields Design Information
Needs Preliminary Geomorphic Information to Identify:
Active and Inactive
Difficult to Account for all Variables
A Snapshot in Time
Needs Detailed Topography
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