STATUS: Active, Periodic
ABOUT THIS DATA:
The hourly geodetic water level for Black Lake (RVCA-BLACK). Data logger owned/operated by the RVCA. Manual observations (staff gauge) provided by the Black Lake Property Owners Association. Data quality has been defined via two classes: (1)VERIFIED & (2)PROVISIONAL. The VERIFIED status indicates that the water level measurement has a maximum uncertainty of +/- 5CM. The PROVISIONAL status indicates that the water level measurement has a maximum uncertainty of +/- 10CM. Data which was determined to have an uncertainty of >10CM was omitted from this data record. Regional daily precipitation values have also been included on the secondary axis.
DATA TIME-SERIES:
Hourly, Water Level (VERIFIED +/- 5CM); meters above sea level
Hourly, Water Level (PROVISIONAL +/- 10CM); meters above sea level
Manual Level (Staff Gauge); meters above sea level
Daily, Total Precipitation (RVCA, Portland); millimeters
LOCATION: UTM 18T (NAD83) X-[397239.1], Y-[4958183.1]
SUBWATERSHED: Rideau Lakes
PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Sept/2015 - Present
WATERCOURSE REGULATION (Y/N): No; Unregulated
OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
DATUM: RVCA Geodetic Survey, June 2020
TELEMETRY (Y/N): No
DATA ACCESS SCHEDULE: Field Download (Seasonal: Spring, Summer, Fall)
STATISTICS: NA
DATA UNCERTAINTY:
The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Ice and/or sedimentation accumulation, backwater effects and equipment malfunction/maintenance. Users of the RVCA's real-time data tools are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.
DATA SOURCES:
RVCA; Portland
Black Lake Property Owners Association
CONTACT:
For for more information, please contact: info@rvca.ca