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.
Citation Information
| 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 Asset Identifier Service (AIS) |
| USGS Organization | Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center - Tampa, FL Office |
| Rights | This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal |