Hydrology Terminology

Watershed

Streamflow

Routing

Reservoirs

-Storage

-routing

Channel

Precipitation

Snow

Runoff

Infiltration

Unit hydrograph

Timing

Flooding

Flow

Grade lines

Land Use

Frequency

• Reservoir storage attenuates the flow and delays the impact of flood waters. Reservoirs are generally used for flood control, drinking water supply, hydropower, and recreation.

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