First Advisor

GR Johnson

Date of Award

6-21-2018

Document Type

Thesis

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Language

English

Subjects

Ephemeral lakes -- Oregon -- Portland, Groundwater -- Oregon -- Portland, Groundwater flow, Hydrogeology

DOI

10.15760/honors.639

Abstract

Holgate Lake, an ephemeral lake located in southeast Portland, has a history of flooding and inundating residential areas. The appearance of the lake is hypothesized to be a function of precipitation-driven changes in groundwater levels. A model was developed using MODFLOW-NWT, a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) modular hydrologic program, to analyze parameters contributing to the appearance of the lake. The model was most sensitive to changes in aquifer properties including hydraulic conductivity and storativity. The model displayed low sensitivity to changes in precipitation, evapotranspiration, and conductance of surface waters. Results from the analysis contribute to a better understanding of the surface-groundwater system, and could be used to assess flooding risks in the Holgate Lake area with additional model calibration.

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Comments

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honors in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/25605

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