| Abstract |
The goal of this project is to drill of temperature-gradient wells in Nevada as part of the Great Basin Consortium (Utah, Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho), from supplemental funding to the state contributions to the National Geothermal Data System (NGDS) through the Arizona Geological Survey. As part of this work, historical geochemical data were evaluated and new data were collected at proposed drilling sites to assist in drill site selection. This new data collection project is ongoing with the purpose to measure temperatures and chemically analyze waters from selected hot springs, warm springs, hot wells, and warm wells to stimulate exploration by companies. Locations were chosen where NBMG?s analysis of geothermal potential is high (using maps by Coolbaugh et al., 2005, and Zehner et al., 2009), where the land is open for exploration, where little exploration has been done thus far, and where complete chemical data are lacking. Shallow temperature surveys were conducted at several sites to assist in the assessments and location of drilling targets, results of which are discussed in Shevenell and Zehner (2013, this volume). This paper presents the results of both historical and recent data collection and evaluation at five sites: Charnock Ranch, Darroughs Hot Springs, Emerson Pass, Pinto Hot Springs, and the Reno- Tahoe International Airport property. Gradient drilling at two of the sites is planned for the summer of 2013 (Emerson Pass and Reno-Tahoe Airport). |