Most hydrology mistakes are not advanced theory mistakes; they are data-period, unit, level, or copy-paste mistakes. A quality-control checklist catches them before submission.
Recommended workflow
- Check gauge names, coordinates, catchment area, and data period.
- Verify all units: m3/s, mm, km2, m/km, and masl.
- Confirm return periods and selected distribution names.
- Trace every adopted value back to source table or calculation step.
- Prepare a one-page summary with adopted design floods and key assumptions.
Quick design table
| Item | Check |
|---|---|
| Version control | Keep date and revision number on every design sheet. |
| Figures | Label axes, units, and data period. |
| Adopted value | Highlight separately from calculated alternatives. |
A clean hydrology report should make it easy for a reviewer to reproduce the adopted values.