intermittent watercourse

intermittent watercourse
A watercourse, which although dry at times, has a well-defined and substantial existence; a watercourse with a usual or frequent flow which occurs regularly at certain seasons, and upon which dependence may be placed. 56 Am J1st Wat § 9. A stream in which the flow of water is discontinuous. 56 Am J1st Wat § 9.

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