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Surveying
The science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of geographical points and the distances and angles between them.
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capacity of a storm drainage facility
Construction; Surveying
The maximum flow that can be conveyed or stored by a storm drainage facility without causing damage to public or private property.
best management practices (BMP)
Construction; Surveying
Design, construction, and maintenance practices and criteria for stormwater facilities that minimize the impact of stormwater runoff rates and volumes, prevent erosion, and capture pollutants.
base flow
Construction; Surveying
Stream discharge derived from groundwater sources as differentiated from surface runoff.
benchmark
Construction; Surveying
A marked point of known elevation from which other elevations may be established.
base flood elevation (BFE)
Construction; Surveying
The water surface elevation corresponding to a flood having a one percent probability of being equaled or exceeded in a given year.
backwater
Construction; Surveying
The rise in water surface elevation caused by some obstruction such as a narrow bridge opening, buildings or fill material that limits the area through which the water shall flow.
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