Stream Discharge Measurement Adjustment
Discharge code. The code describing the method of adjustment for the discharge value.
United States Geological Survey, Surface Water User Group
| Code | Sort Order | Valid Flag | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSP | 1 | false | Unspecified | Transfer from null code only |
| MEAS | 2 | true | Measured | The discharge value was measured. |
| STOR | 3 | true | Adjusted for storage | The discharge value was adjusted for channel storage (between the measurement and the gage). |
| BYPS | 4 | true | Adjusted for other flows | The discharge at the gaging site was adjusted to account for bypass lateral tributary or diverted flows. |
| MAIN | 5 | true | Main channel flow only | The discharge was from a measurement in the main channel only it does not include other channels in this stream. |
| TIDE | 6 | true | Adjusted for tidal effect | The discharge was adjusted for tidal effect. |
| OTHR | 7 | true | Adjusted for other factors | The discharge was adjusted by a method not listed.(see measurement remarks). |