Research Article
Mar 1980
Problems in Applying Optimal Irrigation Plans
Publication: Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 106, Issue 1
Abstract
Planning methodology developed by the University of Idaho allows rapid determination of least-cost irrigation-system designs to assist in rehabilitation of damaged or new systems. Procedures are applied to a small 3,000 acre (1,214 ha) irrigation system damaged in the Teton Dam flood of 1977 and optimal designs to achieve specified levels of project water-use efficiency with varying costs of water and penalties or benefits for deep percolation and runoff were selected. Energy costs for each alternative were calculated. Fear of water-right loss and the paradox in western water law that encourages conservation but provides no economic incentive severely inhibit system rehabilitation. Poor understanding of groundwater-surface-water systems and the lack of recognition of possible benefits of aquifer recharge from deep percolation of irrigation water make water users reluctant to change systems.
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Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 106 • Issue 1 • March 1980
Pages: 255 - 263
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© 1980 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Mar 1980
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Charles E. Brockway, M.ASCE
Research Prof., Dept. of Civ. and Agricultural Engrg., Univ. of Idaho, Kimberly, Idaho
Richard G. Allen
Research Assoc., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Idaho, Kimberly, Idaho
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