Table 2 Model scenarios.The River model also includes the additional natural flood scenario.

From: Effects of sediment flushing operations versus natural floods on Chinook salmon survival

Scenario number

Reservoir model

River model

Input: discharge & sediment load

Input = Output from reservoir model

1

RF_20

Opening at 20% of peak (Qin = 48 m3/s)

RF_20

2

RF_50

Opening at 50% of peak (Qin = 120 m3/s)

RF_50

3

RF_80

Opening at 80% of peak (Qin = 192 m3/s)

RF_80

4

No dam

Natural flood (Upstream boundary as described in Fig. A1)