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FeaturevalidFC-0022

Lake

Feature Concept

Definition

An inland body of standing water of substantial extent.

Categorisation

Hydrographic feature / Lake

Related concepts

  • FeatureotherRiver

    Lakes and rivers are both hydrographic features but differ in flow regime (standing vs flowing water).

Lifecycle

  1. Added
  2. Accepted
  3. Amended
  4. Statusvalid