Equiptment, Water Gauge, Large

Object/Artifact

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Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Name/Title

Equiptment, Water Gauge, Large

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.286

Description

Wooden water gauge that was used to measure the height of the Columbia River water levels in the Cascade Locks and Canal. The wooden water gauge is about 64 inches tall with number markings on the front of the wood. There is a track that used to hold a with a metal chain and marker that could be moved up and down to gauge the water level. The wood has extensive water damage.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Number

Location

Front of gauge.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

Numbering system to gauge water levels.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Gauge, Water

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

64 in

Width

2 in

Length

4-3/4 in

Materials

Material

Wood

Material Notes

Wooden water gauge.

Colors

Color

Gray, Yellow, Black, Green

Color Notes

Water gauge was painted gray but damage had caused yellow, black, green, and multi-color discoloration.