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Data last updated December 7, 2023
Metadata last updated February 6, 2024
Created April 5, 2022
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License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Data collection infoWasa Lake data is collected using a HOBO data logger (surveyed at 766.35 masl), and Kootenay River data is currently measured manually using a gauge which was installed in 2019 (surveyed at 767.68 masl). Levels are currently recorded daily between May and September, and will be updated regularly during the monitoring season. Additional data for Wasa Lake 2007-2012 is available in chart form, daily values are not available.
Data processingPressure data for Wasa Lake is converted to water level using HOBO software. The Water Hub has performed a preliminary QA/QC protocol on this data but the individual user must still confirm the accuracy of the data and whether it will be appropriate for their purpose. The water hub template and structure, which includes coordinates, is used in this resource.
Data typenon-lab
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Resource citationWasa Lake Land Improvement District. (2021). Wasa Lake Water Level [Data set]. Columbia Basin Water Hub. https://doi.org/10.48511/GQ0V-KZ85
Resource data disclaimerNo warranty or guarantee exists that the information is accurate, complete, current, or suitable for any purpose. Instrument accuracy may be limited. The individual user must confirm the accuracy of the data and whether it will be appropriate for their purpose. Instrument accuracy may be limited.
Resource locationWasa Lake data is collected at the north end of Ponderosa Road. Kootenay River data is collected at the junction of Hanson Channel and river. Wasa Lake is located 37.5 km north of Cranbrook BC.
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Citation (Required) Wasa Lake Land Improvement District. (2021). Wasa Lake Water Level [Data set]. Columbia Basin Water Hub. https://doi.org/10.48511/GQ0V-KZ85
Resource Location Wasa Lake data is collected at the north end of Ponderosa Road. Kootenay River data is collected at the junction of Hanson Channel and river. Wasa Lake is located 37.5 km north of Cranbrook BC.
Data Collection Information Wasa Lake data is collected using a HOBO data logger (surveyed at 766.35 masl), and Kootenay River data is currently measured manually using a gauge which was installed in 2019 (surveyed at 767.68 masl). Levels are currently recorded daily between May and September, and will be updated regularly during the monitoring season. Additional data for Wasa Lake 2007-2012 is available in chart form, daily values are not available.
Data Processing Pressure data for Wasa Lake is converted to water level using HOBO software. The Water Hub has performed a preliminary QA/QC protocol on this data but the individual user must still confirm the accuracy of the data and whether it will be appropriate for their purpose. The water hub template and structure, which includes coordinates, is used in this resource.
Data Disclaimer No warranty or guarantee exists that the information is accurate, complete, current, or suitable for any purpose. Instrument accuracy may be limited. The individual user must confirm the accuracy of the data and whether it will be appropriate for their purpose. Instrument accuracy may be limited.
Water Hub Data Grade Community Research Grade
Date of Most Recent Water Hub QA/QC
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Data Dictionary

Column Type Label Description BODC ID
date_time text
site_id text
latitude float8
longitude float8
Notes text
water_level_wasa float8
water_level_wasa_units text
water_level_kootenay float8
water_level_kootenay_units text
water_hub_qa_qc float8

Site

Wasa Lake
Field Value
Site ID Wasa Lake
Site Name Wasa Lake
Waterbody Type Lake
Waterbody Wasa Lake
Site Latitude 49.7797556
Site Longitude -115.7379543
Location Coordinate System WGS84
Site Elevation (masl) 772
Kootenay River
Field Value
Site ID Kootenay River
Site Name Kootenay River
Waterbody Type Stream/River
Waterbody Kootenay River
Site Latitude 49.7794068
Site Longitude -115.73783
Location Coordinate System WGS84
Site Elevation (masl) 770

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