Estimation of sedimentation and erosion potential of Damghan Rud watershed using hydrophysical model (Csy).

Today, soil erosion is one of the important problems in catchments, lakes behind the dam, various agricultural areas and natural resources, which also causes land degradation, reduced soil fertility and filling the reservoir of dams. Due to climatic conditions, the erosion process in Iran requires more attention because in this country, soil formation occurs in the long run and its destruction in the short term. The best place to control soil erosion is catchments. It is necessary to pay attention to catchments in the erosion process, especially catchments whose rivers flow into lakes behind dams or play an important role in providing drinking water to a city or region. In this study, using the hydrophysical model (CSY), the sedimentation potential of Damghan River watershed in the southern slopes of Alborz was calculated. The results of this study showed that the Namakeh sub-basin has the highest and the Dibaj sub-basin has the lowest sedimentation potential. The Kalateh Rudbar basin is also in moderate conditions. Therefore, the Namakeh basin is more vulnerable to erosion and should be properly managed by implementing soil protection plans and proper management of the erosion process in this basin.