Computation and analysis of the instantaneous-discharge for the Colorado River at Lees Ferry, Arizona: May 8, 1921, through September 30, 2000
2003 USGS Professional Paper that quantifies the pre-dam flood frequency of the Colorado River on the basis of longterm discharge records at Lees Ferry, AZ and then evaluates the influence of Glen Canyon Dam operations on the river's flood frequency since dam closure; specifically with emphasis on implications for sediment transport through Grand Canyon National Park
Topping and others_Influence of Glen Canyon Dam on Colorado River Flood Frequency 2003 USGS PP 1677.pdf — PDF document, 54887Kb