Savannah River Basin Water Budget and Reservoir Operation Model

Abstract

A model was developed to achieve the best possible mix of benefits from the water resources of the Savannah River basin. The model including, but not limited to, inflows, net evaporation, power curves, channel characterization, water use in the basin, municipal and industrial intake elevations, quantification of hydro-electric production, and recreational, water quality and supply, and flood control benefits. The model output shows the impact and tradeoffs among all uses in the system as a result of a given operational criteria.