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| Morgans Point , TX | Station ID: 8770613 |
Station Information
| Latitude: 29° 40.9' N |
Mean Range: 1.13 ft. |
| Longitude: 94° 59.1' W |
Diurnal Range: 1.31 ft. |
| Established: Jun 18 1973 |
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| Present Installation: May 19 1992 |
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| NOAA Chart #: 11328 |
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| Time Meridian: 90 W |
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Data Types Available:Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Barometric Pressure
Conductivity
Air Temperature
Wind
Water Temperature
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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: |
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check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001) |
| Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: |
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bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Superceded Datums: |
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datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Mean Sea Level Differences List: |
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mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations. |
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8770613 Morgans Point, TX |
| 1983-2001 | 1960-1978 | Difference: | | 6.01 ft. | 6.04 ft. | -0.03 ft. |
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Location:
To reach the tidal bench marks from the intersection of Texas State Highway 146 and W. Barbours Cut Boulevard in La Porte, proceed east on W. Barbours Cut Boulevard for approximately 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to the point where W. Barbours Cut Boulevard becomes E. Barbours Cut Boulevard, then continue east on E. Barbours Cut Boulevard for 3.2 km (2.0 mi) to the Port of Houston Authority entrance gates, then continue through the gates and bear left, crossing the railroad tracks, and then proceed to the U-shaped concrete dock on the ship channel. The bench marks are located in the vicinity of the Port of Houston Authority property. The tide gage and staff are located on a small wooden dock on the east side of the concrete dock.
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