Name/Title
Equiptment, Water Gauge, Large with Chain,Entry/Object ID
2022.1.287Description
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 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
NumberLocation
Front of gaugeLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedNotes
Numbering system to gauge water levels.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Gauge, WaterNomenclature Class
Weights & Measures T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
64-1/4 inWidth
2 inLength
4-3/4 inMaterials
Material
Wood, MetalMaterial Notes
Gauge is wood with metal chain.Colors
Color
Gray, Black, Yellow, GreenColor Notes
Water gauge was painted gray but damage had caused yellow, black, green, and multi-color discoloration.
