A lake with a surface area of 740 acre was monitored over a period of month . The following data was recorded . Inflow is 30 cfs . outflow is 27 cfs . Seepage loss is 0.133ft . Total monthly precipitation is 5.2 inch . Evaporation loss is 0.125 in./day Assume 1 month (30 days) a) Estimate the change in storage level (inch) for this lake during this month b) Based on your answer in part (a) is the water level in the lake rising or falling

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A lake with a surface area of 740 acre was monitored over a period of month . The following data was recorded
. Inflow is 30 cfs
. outflow is 27 cfs
. Seepage loss is 0.133ft
. Total monthly precipitation is 5.2 inch
. Evaporation loss is 0.125 in./day
Assume 1 month (30 days)
a) Estimate the change in storage level (inch) for this lake during this month
b) Based on your answer in part (a) is the water level in the lake rising or falling
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