Surface water level formula (Water Overlay)

Surface water level is calculated per cell.

$w=h+B$

Where:

• $w$ = The surface water level, relative to datum.
• $h$ = The amount of water (the water column) on the surface.
• $B$ = The surface height in the cell, relative to datum.

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