By C.D. Wilkowske
Seepage investigations on McLeod Creek downstream of U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station McLeod Creek near
Park City, Utah, and its confluence with Kimball Creek during the summer of 2004 indicate that this section of the creek is
a gaining reach. The total seepage gains ranged from 1.8 to 2.7 cubic feet per second, or a 32 to 55 percent gain. The
apparent average total seepage gain was 2.2 cubic feet per second, or an average 42 percent gain. Seepage investigations
from the U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging station at East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City, Utah,
to the station at East Canyon Creek near Jeremy Ranch, Utah, indicate that this section of East Canyon Creek is a slightly
losing reach. The total seepage losses ranged from -1.2 to -2.0 cubic feet per second. This is a loss of between -18 and
-27 percent from discharge measured at the upstream gaging station. The apparent average total seepage loss for the reach
was -1.0 cubic feet per second, or -18 percent. Seepage information also was obtained along East Canyon Creek by using
water-temperature data recorded in three shallow streambed piezometers. Surface-water temperature also was recorded at
these locations. These water-temperature profiles indicate a seepage loss at all three locations along East Canyon Creek.
This seepage loss appears to decrease in September and October.
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Abstract
Introduction
Purpose and Scope
Methods used to determine seepage along McLeod Creek and East Canyon Creek
Streamflow Measurements
Temperature Measurements in East Canyon Creek
Results and Discussion
Seepage gains and losses for McLeod Creek
Seepage gains and losses for East Canyon Creek
Heat Tracing in East Canyon Creek
Summary
References Cited
References Cited
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