how do you measure water front

Bear Island South · 01-04-2012, 07:45 AM

I guess it depends on what the measurement is for, if you a filing for a permit than you should have it documented correctly and hire a land surveyor. The land surveyor will measure along the reference line (natural mean high water line-elevation 504.32). If it is just for your own personal use buy a 100' tape from Lowes or Home Depot and measure the shore at angle points where the water meets the bank. Of course, you need to know where your property lines end at the shore.

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01-04-2012, 07:45 AM	#5
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	I guess it depends on what the measurement is for, if you a filing for a permit than you should have it documented correctly and hire a land surveyor. The land surveyor will measure along the reference line (natural mean high water line-elevation 504.32). If it is just for your own personal use buy a 100' tape from Lowes or Home Depot and measure the shore at angle points where the water meets the bank. Of course, you need to know where your property lines end at the shore.

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