Active Storage Capacity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000041",
  "term": "Active Storage Capacity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, the total amount of reservoir capacity normally available for release from a reservoir below the maximum storage level. It is total or reservoir capacity minus inactive storage capacity. More specifically, it is the volume of water between the outlet works and the spillway crest.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/active-storage-capacity/"
}