Edwards Aquifer MODFLOW Model Updates
Edwards Aquifer MODFLOW Model Updates. Jim Winterle—EAA Modeling Supervisor Presentation to HCP Science Committee May 8, 2014. MODFLOW Model Review and Updates.
Edwards Aquifer MODFLOW Model Updates
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Edwards Aquifer MODFLOW Model Updates Jim Winterle—EAA Modeling Supervisor Presentation to HCP Science Committee May 8, 2014
MODFLOW Model Review and Updates • Verification Analysis completed August 2013: update model inputs to include years 2001—2009 and run using existing calibration to evaluated how well model predicts a time period not used in the calibration • Post-Audit Updates to be completed by December 31, 2014: updated layer elevations and structural features to reflect current understanding and recalibrate model for years 2001—2011 • Schedule for completion: updated, calibrated model by December 31, 2014
MODFLOW Model Updates • Inputs: Pumping and recharge for years 2001—2011 • Observations/Calibration Targets: water levels and spring flows • Structural Features • Layer Top and Bottom Elevations • Hydrologic Flow Barriers (HFB Package) • Potential Model Domain changes • Revise Northern Boundary? • Remove Barton Springs Segment?
Recharge Estimation Methods • USGS (Puente, 1978, method) • HSPF Watershed Models
HSPF Watershed Models • Updates and recalibrations of all nine HSPF watershed models were completed in early 2013 by Clear Creek Solutions under a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Feasibility Study
HSPF Watershed Model Results • HSPF models results generally lower than USGS estimates for wet periods and similar during dry periods Recharge (acre-feet)
HSPF Watershed Model Results • HSPF recharge estimates are generally lower than cumulative recharge estimated through mass balance methods, while USGS estimates are higher
Water Withdrawal Locations • Dataset improvements over original model includes detailed information on pumping locations and amounts
Water Level Observations • Approximately fourfold increase in number of observation wells for calibration targets • 423 water-level target locations from 2001-2009
With Barton Springs Segment Without Barton Springs Segment