Distributary definition

Distributary means a canal so designated by the irrigation department or a canal with all works, whose designed head discharge is between 20 cusec and 500 cusec;
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Distributary means any channel taking off from the main or Branch canal and carrying a head discharge upto 350 cusecs.
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Distributary means a stream that flows away from, and does not rejoin, the main channel, and which usually flows to a sea, lake, stream, or other body of water.
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Examples of Distributary in a sentence

  • SW015* Smuggler Slough at Lummi Shore Drive AA Fresh SW016* Drainage on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ AA Fresh SW017* Drainage on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Fresh SW051 Lummi River Mouth AA Marine SW053 North Lummi River Distributary Mouth AA Marine SW059* Smuggler Slough at Kwina Road AA Marine SW007 Kwina Slough at Marine Drive AA Fresh SW029 Drainage from Lummi Peninsula uplands east of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Road near Lummi Shellfish Hatchery AA Fresh, Eph.

Related to Distributary

  • Distribution line means any single or multiphase electric power line operating at nominal voltage in either of the following ranges: 2,000 to 26,000 volts between ungrounded conductors or 1,155 to 15,000 volts between grounded and ungrounded conductors, regardless of the functional service provided by the line.

  • Distribution facilities means those facilities by and through which electricity is received from a transmission services provider and distributed to the customer and that are controlled or operated by a distribution services provider.

  • Distribution box means a watertight component that receives effluent from a septic tank or other treatment unit and distributes effluent via gravity in approximately equal portions to two or more distribution laterals in the soil treatment area.

  • Distribution Company means a distribution company as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 164 of the Massachusetts General Laws.3

  • Distribution main means the portion of any main with which a service line is, or is intended to be, immediately connected;