WSP11666

• File Number: 8282.600.200
• Description: Colorado River Annual Operating Plans
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 1/1/1986
• Author: USDOI/BOR
• Title: Executive Summary - Colorado River Alternative Operating Strategies for Distributing Surplus Water and Avoiding Spills
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

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CONTENTS

Introduction

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Background
Study Approach
Study Methodology

Key Study Assumptions
Use of Colorado River Simulation System Model
Hydrologic Data
Depletion Data
Salinity Data

Discussion of Strategies

Base Case .

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Alternative Operating Strategies

General Findings and Trends

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Results and Conclusions. .

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FIGURES

l. Gener a 1 Comparison of ResultslTrends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Effects of Operational Strategy on Releases, Power,
Salinity and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Effect of Hydro 1 09Y on Deliveries, Change from
Base Case to High (0.99) Assurance Strategy . . . . . . . . 11

4. Effect of Hydrology on Reservoir Storage,
Change from Base Case to High (O.99)
Assurance Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12