Depression Head in Groundwater Hydrology Formulas

The Depression Head is defined as height of the bottom of a well above the datum. And is denoted by H. Depression Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depression Head is always negative.

Formulas to find Depression Head in Groundwater Hydrology

fxDepression Head for Flow Discharge into WellGo

fxDepression Head when Discharge from Open Well is ConsideredGo

Groundwater Hydrology formulas that make use of Depression Head

fxFlow Discharge into WellGo

fxProportionality Constant for Flow Discharge into WellGo

fxDischarge from Open Well under Depression HeadGo

fxSpecific Capacity per unit Well Area for Discharge from Open WellGo

fxArea of Well when Discharged from Open Well is ConsideredGo

List of variables in Groundwater Hydrology formulas

fx Flow Discharge Go

fx Proportionality Constant Go

fx Yield from an Open Well Go

fx Specific Capacity Go

fx Area of the Well Go

FAQ

What is the Depression Head?

The Depression Head is defined as height of the bottom of a well above the datum. Depression Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depression Head is always negative.

Can the Depression Head be negative?

Yes, the Depression Head, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Depression Head?

Depression Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depression Head can be measured.

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