Well Log Data At Dixie Valley Geothermal Area (Williams & Sass, 1997)

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Exploration Activity: Well Log Data At Dixie Valley Geothermal Area (Williams & Sass, 1997)

Exploration Activity Details
Location	Dixie Valley Geothermal Area
Exploration Technique	Well Log Data
Activity Date	1996 - 1996
Usefulness	useful
DOE-funding	Unknown

 

Exploration Basis

The purpose of this study was to provide information on coupled heat and fluid flow within Dixie Valley.

 

Notes

Subsurface temperatures were measured in four deep wells along the borders of the Dixie Valley Geothermal Field. Precision temperature logs were made from two flowing wells and provided information on the location and in-flow rates of permeable fractures that the well penetrates. Temperature logs from two shut wells were also made and provided information on conductive heat flow in the geothermal field. Analysis of the magnitude and extent of fluid flow through the Stillwater Fault Zone ware made. The temperature profiles made from the four wells provided valuable information on coupled heat and fluid flow within Dixie Valley.

 

References

• Colin F. Williams, John H. Sass (1997) Thermal Signature of Subsurface Fluid Flow Near the Dixie Valley Geothermal Field, Nevada