Sedimentation Studies at Conchas Reservoir in New Mexico

Sedimentation problems in reservoirs include not only the loss of storage but the distribution of storage loss in respect to the several functions of multiple purpose reservoirs and the possible damage resulting from aggradation above or degradation below the reservoir. Analytical procedures for the computation of anticipated form and extent of sediment deposits are not perfected; and there are unfortunately, only meager published data available from existing reservoirs for comparative estimates. Data on the form, extent, and type of sediment deposits in the Conchas Reservoir are given together with a description of the reservoir, its use, and the contributing drainage.