Water level

Elevation of the free surface of a stream, lake or reservoir relative to a specified vertical datum

Water level, also known as gauge height or stage, is the elevation of the free surface of a sea, stream, lake or reservoir relative to a specified vertical datum.[1]

See also

  • Water level (device), device utilizing the surface of liquid water to establish a local horizontal plane of reference
  • Flood stage
  • Hydraulic head
  • Stream gauge
  • Tide gauge
  • Level sensor
  • Liquid level
  • Reference water level
  • Stage (hydrology)
  • Sea level

References

  1. ^ ISO 772: 1996. Hydrometric determinations – Vocabulary and symbols.
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