Theses and Dissertations
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Schmitz, Darrel W.
Committee Member
Kirkland, Brenda L.
Committee Member
May, James H.
Date of Degree
5-5-2007
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Geosciences
Degree Name
Master of Science
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of Geosciences
Abstract
The Oakohay Creek watershed in Smith County, Mississippi, had been proposed as a site for the development of a reservoir. The site has been assessed for hydrogeologic suitability. There were three components to the site assessment. The first component involved examining the hydrologic characteristics of the drainage basin. Discharge and stage were monitored at eight sites, providing data for the development of hydrographs. The second component of the study was based on studying the site?s geology. The geology was studied through field reconnaissance, surface mapping, interpretation of geophysical well log data, and development of cross sections. The third component of the study involved the assessment of water quality within the basin. Samples were taken for analysis by the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory. The results of the site assessment indicate that the proposed site is not suitable based on the hydrology, geology, and water quality of the study area.
URI
https://hdl.handle.net/11668/14912
Recommended Citation
McIlwain, Jason Andrew, "Hydrogeologic Assessment of a Proposed Reservoir Site, Smith County, Mississippi" (2007). Theses and Dissertations. 2528.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/2528