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When a surveyed property includes a water boundary, it's essential to note the date the boundary was measured on the plat or map. This is crucial because water boundaries can change over time due to natural processes like erosion, sedimentation, and shifting water levels. Including the measurement date provides a reference point that can be critical for future transactions or legal disputes, ensuring that all parties involved understand the conditions of the boundary as it was at the time of measurement.

Options like specifying the exact width of the water body or its depth are often less relevant because water bodies can fluctuate and do not have a fixed boundary like solid land. Color indication is also typically not standard practice in boundary surveys. Therefore, documenting the date of measurement becomes a necessary and informative requirement for clarity and accuracy in property delineation.