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Data and shapefiles for the sedimentation survey of Lago La Plata, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

September 13, 2016

This data release contains spatial data associated the sedimentation survey conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey cfor the Lago La Plata, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, during March and April 2015 to provide up-to-date information about the relation of pool elevation and storage volume in the reservoir. The survey was conducted in cooperation with the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority. A total of 264 navigation lines were surveyed, using a depth sounding device coupled to a global positioning system. The results of the survey were used to prepare a bathymetric map showing the reservoir bottom referenced with respect to the spillway elevation.

Publication Year 2016
Title Data and shapefiles for the sedimentation survey of Lago La Plata, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
DOI 10.5066/F7PZ56XZ
Authors Julieta M Gomez-Fragoso
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog
USGS Organization Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center - Tampa, FL Office