Name:

Stream Discharge Measurement Adjustment

Description:

Discharge code. The code describing the method of adjustment for the discharge value.

Authority:

United States Geological Survey, Surface Water User Group

Reference List

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).