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| Reedy Point, DE | Station ID: 8551910 |
Station Information
| Latitude: 39° 33.5' N |
Mean Range: 5.34 ft. |
| Longitude: 75° 34.4' W |
Diurnal Range: 5.84 ft. |
| Established: Jul 30 1956 |
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| NOAA Chart #: 12277 |
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| Time Meridian: 75 W |
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Data Types Available:Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Barometric Pressure
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
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Station and Bench Mark Drawing
Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)
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Station Location Chartlet
Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)
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EPOCH Update Information:
| EPOCH Datum Comparison: |
Click HERE - |
check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001) |
| Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: |
Click HERE - |
bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Superceded Datums: |
Click HERE - |
datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Mean Sea Level Differences List: |
Click HERE - |
mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations. |
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8551910 Reedy Point, DE |
| 1983-2001 | 1960-1978 | Difference: | | 4.27 ft. | 4.03 ft. | 0.24 ft. |
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Location:
To reach the tidal bench marks from the intersection of Clinton Street and State Highway 9 in Delaware City, proceed 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south on Highway 9 over the Reedy Point bridge to South Reedy Point Road, turn right and continue 1.3 km (0.8 mi) to a gravel road that parallels the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, then turn right and proceed 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to the Corps of Engineers T-pier. The bench marks are along South Reedy Point Road, the gravel road, and State Highway 9. The tide gauge and staff are on the pier, east of the bridge and on the south side of the canal.
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