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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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Outlet
Construction; Surveying
The point of water disposal from a stream, river, lake, tidewater, or artificial drain.
Right-of-way
Construction; Surveying
A parcel of land granted by deed or easement for construction and maintenance according to a designated use. This may include highways, streets, canals, ditches, or other uses.
Retention facility
Construction; Surveying
A facility designed to completely retain a specified amount of stormwater runoff without release except by means of evaporation, infiltration or pumping.
Retention
Construction; Surveying
The storage of stormwater to prevent it from leaving the development site. May be permanent or temporary.
Reservoir
Construction; Surveying
A natural or artificially created pond, lake or other space used for storage, regulation or control of water. May be permanent or temporary.
Saturation
Construction; Surveying
In soils, the point at which a soil or aquifer will no longer absorb any amount of water without losing an equal amount.
Riser
Construction; Surveying
The inlet portions of a drop inlet spillway that extend vertically from the pipe conduit barrel to the water surface.
