DANK - Water storage capacity in surface water system - Rhine branches

Water can be stored in many places. In this file, the drainage possibility through the large rivers is shown.
The stock indicates the maximum drainage capacity of the Rhine branches on which the so-called Maatgevende Hoogwaterstanden (MHW) are based. It therefore indicates the maximum amount of water that should be safely discharged through the rivers. It gives a picture of the distribution (in m3/s per branch) as it is distributed at a discharge of 16,000 m3/s at Lobith. It is not equal to the really maximum drainage capacity at every point on the rivers. In reality, side influxes from the regional system to the rivers must also be taken into account. This ensures that the drainage can be higher locally.