Orleans, where the flood rise is small. In that case the annual discharge might be diminished without, increasing the slope beyond its present value. 2. We do not concur with the majority of the Commission in their estimate of the value of the closure... Occasional Papers ... - Página 273por U.S. Army Engineer School - 1910Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
| United States. Mississippi River Commission - 1881 - 76 páginas
...existing levees as a factor in the improvement of low- water navigation ; this estimate being derived m part from the theoretical views already referred to....low river in the following season approaches, these low- water channels are found filled up, the low-water bed of the river in these shoal places having... | |
| United States. Congress. House - 1038 páginas
...of the value of the closure of gaps in existing levees as a factor in the improvement of low- water navigation ; this estimate being derived in part from...are found filled up, the low-water bed of the river iu these shoal places having risen, to be again cut out by the low river. (See Major Suter's report... | |
| United States. Army. Corps of Engineers - 1881 - 1138 páginas
...the annual discharge might be diminished without increasing the slope beyond its present value. li. We do not concur with the majority of the Commission...low river in the following season approaches, these low- water channels are found filled up, the low-water bed of the river in these shoal places having... | |
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