Abstract
A detailed hydrodynamic model of the Lower Rideau River system has been constructed using the Mike11 modeling system of the Danish Hydraulic Institute. This river system is complex, comprising of channels, local drainage areas, lateral inflows, and a number of water control structures. The model was calibrated using measured streamflow data for 5 years and then validated for another 5 years. A wide range of methods, both qualitative and quantitative, were used to evaluate the model performance. It was found that the model can simulate the time-varying hydrodynamics of the river with a high degree of accuracy. This model is now being used for various watershed management purposes, including flood forecasting, dam safety assessment, quantification of wetland functions, and optimization of water control structures.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
Explore related subjects
Discover the latest articles and news from researchers in related subjects, suggested using machine learning.References
Acres (1994) Rideau canal water management study, prepared for Parks Canada by Acres International Limited
Ahmed F (2010) Numerical modeling of the Rideau Valley Watershed. Nat Hazards (this issue)
DHI (2001) Mike 11—Control structures, Mike 11 training manual. Danish Hydraulic Institute, Hørsholm
DHI (2003) Mike 11—a modeling system for rivers and channels, reference manual. Danish Hydraulic Institute, Hørsholm
DHI (2004) NAM–technical reference and model documentation draft. Danish Hydraulic Institute, Hørsholm
Henriksen HJ et al (2003) Methodology for construction, calibration and validation of a national hydrological model for Denmark. J Hydrol 280:52–71
Lorup JK et al (1998) Assessing the effect of land use change on catchment runoff by combined use of statistical tests and hydrological modelling: case studies from Zimbabwe. J Hydrol 205:147–163
RVCA (2007) Rideau River watershed modeling using Mike11, draft report. Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, Manotick
Acknowledgments
Funding for this project was approved by the RVCA’s Board of Directors. Dell Hallett, General Manager, and Bruce Reid, Director of Watershed Science and Engineering Services provided encouragement and enthusiastic support. In particular, Bruce Reid offered valuable technical insight through many hours of discussion. Three engineers, S. Asif, S. Khan, and N. Howlader, did much of the work related to model building and data analysis. All these are gratefully acknowledged. Notwithstanding the contribution of others in the original study, the opinions presented in this paper are based on further analyses conducted by and are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of RVCA.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Ahmed, F. A hydrodynamic model for the Lower Rideau River. Nat Hazards 55, 85–94 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-010-9559-9
Received:
Accepted:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-010-9559-9