onemap_prod.SDEADMIN.hydromaj_poly

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Title: onemap_prod.SDEADMIN.hydromaj_poly
Abstract:
The NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, developed this digital Major Hydrography data to enhance planning, siting and impact analysis in areas directly affecting surface waters consisting of streams and rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and shorelines. The data is a subset of the 1:24,000-scale detailed hydrography data. This file is updated as changes occur.
Supplemental_Information:
system filename: hydromaj file size = 6.40 mb Revisions and updates to this layer include: 3.) Previous 1:100,000-scale version was used to select hydro features from 1:24,000-scale coverage to create a new subset of the detailed hydro for purposes of larger scale mapping and making additional attributes available in the major hydrography coverage. Arcs and polygons were created as major_hydro_arcs.shp and major_hydro_polys.shp. In the shapefile version of the polygons, label = 216 was excluded (water offshore) to make the shapefile more suitable for cartographic purposes. 2.) filename: hydromaj299 The February 9, 1999 updates include: a.) Projecting the data from NAD27 datum, State Plane projection, units of measure feet TO: NAD83 DATUM, State Plane PROJECTION, UNITS OF MEASURE METERS. This was done to comply with the NC Geographic Information Coordinating Council's "Statement of Direction for North Carolina Corporate Geographic Database Horizontal Reference, Datum and Unit of Measure". This reprojecting was done in various ways depending on the data type and content. Vector data was projected using the 'project' command in ESRI's Arc software and topology was cleaned and built based on coverage needs. Raster data was projected using ESRI's Grid module and various steps as applicable. b.) Replaced the lake boundary for Falls Lake. Corrected lake boundary digitized from US Army Corps of Engineers 51.5 foot contour overlay that was transferred onto 1:24,000-scale topo sheets. (The original lake contours were surveyed incorrectly and the lake level has since been raised to the correct 251.5 ft level.) c.) Added more detailed stream annotation (anno level 1 - primary streams; anno level 2 - secondary streams). 1.) filename: hydromaj997 The original version was dated September 1997. (perviousl named majhydro) Any previous versions were not offical database releases.
  1. How should this data set be cited?

    NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, 20020702, onemap_prod.SDEADMIN.hydromaj_poly: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Raleigh, NC.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: NCCGIA distributes this dataset

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -84.385435
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.425187
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.596914
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.740263

  3. What does it look like?

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Calendar_Date: REQUIRED: The year (and optionally month, or month and day) for which the data set corresponds to the ground.
    Currentness_Reference: Data creation and revision dates

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      Indirect_Spatial_Reference: River basin name
      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
      • G-polygon (315)
      • GT-polygon composed of chains
      • Node, planar graph
      • Area point

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: State Plane Coordinate System 1983
      State_Plane_Coordinate_System:
      SPCS_Zone_Identifier: 3200
      Lambert_Conformal_Conic:
      Standard_Parallel: 34.333333
      Standard_Parallel: 36.166667
      Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -79.000000
      Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 33.750000
      False_Easting: 609601.220000
      False_Northing: 0.000000

      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.002048
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.002048
      Planar coordinates are specified in meters

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.000000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222.

      Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
      Altitude_System_Definition:
      Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
      Altitude_Encoding_Method:
      Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    onemap_prod.SDEADMIN.hydromaj_poly
    Locations of surface waters consisting of streams and rivers,lakes, ponds, and shorelines combined from both 1:24,000 and 1:100,000 -scale sources. Arc and polygn attributes include rating of how well a waterbody supports its designated uses as defined by its stream classification. (Source: NC DENR - Division of Water Qualtiy, Water Quality Planning Section)

    COMMENT
    Supplemental descriptive information (Source: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Varies in length and number of words

    SHAPE
    Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

    Frequency of measurement: non planned

    Coordinates defining the features.

    PERIMETER
    Total perimeter length in coverage units (Source: Software computed)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Variable

    TEST_
    Polygon internal identification number (Source: Software computed)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Software computed

    TEST_ID
    Polygon internal identification number (Source: Software computed)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Software computed

    MINOR1
    DLG standard code for feature (Source: US Geological Survey)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Formal codeset
    Codeset Name:Standards for Digital Line Graphs
    Codeset Source:US Geological Survey, NMD

    MINOR2
    DLG standard code for feature (Source: US Geological Survey)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Formal codeset
    Codeset Name:Standards for Digital Line Graphs
    Codeset Source:US Geological Survey, NMD

    STREAM_NAM
    Stream name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide (Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section)

    Frequency of measurement: As needed

    Names of streams vary in length and number of words.

    WATERBODY
    Waterbody name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide (Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Names of streams vary in length and number of words.

    RIV_BASIN
    River basin (Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    ValueDefinition
    TAR-PAMLICOFeature in the Tar-Pamlico river basin
    CAPE FEARFeature in the Cape Fear river basin
    CHOWANFeature in the Chowan river basin
    FRENCH BROADFeature in the French Broad river basin
    NEUSEFeature in the Neuse river basin
    NEWFeature in the New river basin
    PASQUOTANKFeature in the Pasquotank river basin
    WHITE OAKFeature in the White Oak river basin
    BROADFeature in the Broad river basin
    CATAWBAFeature in the Catawba river basin
    LITTLE TENNESSEEFeature in the Little Tennessee river basin
    HIWASSEEFeature in the Hiwassee river basin
    SAVANNAHFeature in the Savannah river basin
    YADKINFeature in the Yadkin river basin
    LUMBERFeature in the Lumber river basin
    ROANOKEFeature in the Roanoke river basin
    WATAUGAFeature in the Watauga river basin

    SUBBASIN
    Sub-basin number (Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Values vary in length and number of words.

    CGIA_FMS
    Internal feature maintenance status (Source: NC CGIA)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    ValueDefinition
    1Feature not originally on 1:000,000 scale DLG base. Added to complete network for DEM stream system.
    2Feature modified from original delineation
    Other values to be determinedOther values not currently recorded

    DWQ_INDEX_
    DWQ stream classification index number (ex: 9-53-1) (Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Classification number used internally

    DWQ_CLASS
    DWQ stream classification (ex: WS-III) (Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section)

    Frequency of measurement: As needed

    ValueDefinition
    WS-IWaters protected as water supplies which are in natural and undeveloped watersheds
    WS-IIWaters protected as water supplies which are generally in predominantly undeveloped watersheds
    WS-IIIWaters protected as water supplies which are generally in low to moderately developed watersheds
    WS-IVWaters protected as water supplies which are generally in moderately to highly developed watersheds
    WS-VWaters protected as water supplies which are generally upstream and draining to Class WS-IV waters
    BPrimary recreation and any other usage specified by the "C" classification
    CAquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture
    SAShellfishing for market purposes and any other usage specified by the "SB" and "SC" classification
    SBPrimary recreation and any other usage specified by the "SC" classification
    SCAquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, and secondary recreation
    TrSuitable for natural trout propagation and maintenance of stocked trout
    SwWaters which have low velocities and other natural characteristics which are different from adjacent streams
    HQWHigh Quality Waters which are waters that are rated as excellent based on biological and physical/chemical characteristics through division monitoring or special studies; native and special native trout waters (and their tributaries) designated by the Wildlife Resources Commission; primary nursery areas (PNA) designated by the Marine Fisheries Commission and other functional nursery areas designated by the Wildlife Resources Commission; critical habitat areas designated by the Wildlife Resources Commission or the Department of Agriculture; all water supply watersheds which are either classified as WS-I or WS-II or those for which a formal petition for reclassification as WS-I or WS-II has been received from the appropriate local government and accepted by the Division of Water Quality; and all Class SA waters.
    NSWNutrient Sensitive Waters which require limitations on nutrient inputs
    ORWOutstanding Resource Waters which are unique and special waters of exceptional state or national recreational or ecological significance which require special protection to maintain existing uses.

    DWQ_CLDATE
    Date of last feature classification (Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section)

    Frequency of measurement: As needed

    Variable by river basin

    DESCRIP_CL
    Description of classification stream reach beginning and end (Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section)

    Frequency of measurement: None planned

    Varies in length and number of words

    OBJECTID
    Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    onemap_prod.SDEADMIN.hydromaj_poly.AREA

    SHAPE.area

    SHAPE.len

    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    A polygon coverage depicting surface waters consisting of streams and rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and shorelines. The arc attribute table (AAT) arc length (linear meters), polygon internal identification number, polygon user identification number, a DWQ internal index number that relates to the identification of the stream, the stream's use support rating, the classification of the surface water, the river basin name, the name of the stream, the date the feature was last classified, the name of the USGS 1:100,000-scale river basin on which the feature is located, two DLG standard feature codes, and a CGIA feature type. HWP.PAT Polygon Attribute Table COLUMN ITEM NAME WIDTH OUTPUT TYPE DEC DESCRIPTION 1 AREA 4 12 F 3 Total area in feet 5 PERIMETER 4 12 F 3 Total perimeter 9 HWP_ 4 5 B - Poly internal 13 HWP_ID 4 5 B - Poly user id number 17 MINOR1 8 18 F 5 DLG standard code for feature 25 MINOR2 8 18 F 5 DLG standard code for feature 33 STREAM_NAM 100 100 C - Stream name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide 133 WATERBODY 100 100 C - Waterbody name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide 233 RIV_BASIN 20 20 C - River basin name 253 SUBBASIN 8 13 F 5 Identification number of subbasin 261 CGIA_FMS 8 18 F 0 Feature maintenance status 269 DWQ_INDEX_ 25 25 C - DWQ stream classification index number (ex: 9-53-1) 296 DWQ_CLASS 15 15 C - DWQ stream classification 311 DWQ_CLDATE 8 8 C - Date of stream classification 319 DESCRIP_CL 170 170 C - Description of stream classification reach 489 COMMENT 60 60 C - Supplemental information
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
    Refer to source agency for published stream classification documents and use support methodolgy.


Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    US Geological Survey Reston, Virginia 22092 1-800-USA-MAPS
    NCCGIA Director, Timothy R. Johnson Database Administration, Zsolt Nagy Project Manager, Jeffrey Brown North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis Department of Environment and Natural Resources 301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700 Raleigh, NC 27699-0322

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    NCCGIA
    c/o Database Administrator
    Database Administrator
    301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-0322
    U.S.A.

    (919) 733-2090 (voice)
    (919)715-0725 (FAX)
    dataq@cgia.state.nc.us

    Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
    Contact_Instructions: Phone and electronic mail preferred


Why was the data set created?

This data was created to assist governmental agencies and others in making resource management decisions through the use of a Geographic Information System (GIS) where information on general hydrographic features is needed.


How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

    None (source 1 of 5)
    NC DENR - Div. of Water Quality, Water Quality Planning Section, 19990301, Detailed Hydrography (1:24,000 scale): NC DENR - Div. of Water Quality, Water Quality Planning, Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Other_Citation_Details: Data is updated as needed
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution: Use support spreadsheet and stream classification schedules

    None (source 2 of 5)
    Survey, US Geological , 1990, USGS 7.5 Minute series quadrangles: US Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.

    Other_Citation_Details: Published Map Series
    Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution: Paper maps used to locate the stream reaches

    None (source 3 of 5)
    NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, 19970721, Hydrography 100000: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Other_Citation_Details: Data is updated as needed
    Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 100000
    Source_Contribution:
    Locations of surface waters consisting of streams and rivers, lakes, ponds, and shorelines combined from both 1:24,000 and 1:100,000-scale sources.

    None (source 4 of 5)
    RTI, Inc, 19981231, Use Support/hydrography project: RTI, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Type_of_Source_Media: ftp file
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Creation of statewide 100k hydrography by joining 1:100,000 tiles; attributed files with 305(b) data received from DWQ.

    None (source 5 of 5)
    NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, 19990115, Hydrography with Use Support (1:100,000): NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Other_Citation_Details: CGIA distributes the data
    Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Edgematching of 100k tiles, clipping of coverage to river basins,editing of ARC/INFO files to split arcs to match DWQ use support reaches, additional attributes added for use support and stream classification information.

  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

    Date: 21-Jul-1997 (process 1 of 5)
    1:100,000-scale Digital Line Graph Files were taken from the USGS and refined. Post DLG and data refinements include: a) Translation of DLG to ARC/INFO data format b) Review and correction for incompleteness and/or incorrect DLG attributes c) Internal and external (in-progress) coordinate edgematching of features along map edges d) Addition of hydrographic features as required by DWQ for stream classifications e) Addition of hydrographic attributes as identified in attribute table specifications f) Deletion of all swamp apparent limits and area label points DWQ Stream classification index numbers were marked onto 1:24,000-scale vellum plots of the 1:100,000-scale hydrography. The index numbers were added to the digital files on screen. Where streams were coded by DWQ but not present in the digital file, 1:24,000-scale hydrographic features were digitized off of USGS base maps. Index numbers, stream classes, and stream locations were checked by DWQ using plots generated by CGIA. The linework is tiled to 1:100,000-scale map extents and stored in a digital library. These files are updated as needed.

    Person who carried out this activity:

    Cheryl Pearce
    NCCGIA
    GIS Analyst
    301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825
    U.S.A.

    (919) 733-2090 (voice)
    (919)715-0725 (FAX)
    dataq@cgia.state.nc.us

    Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
    Contact_Instructions: Phone and electronic mail preferred
    Date: 31-Aug-1997 (process 2 of 5)
    Water quality for specific stream reaches was evaluated by DWQ and a use support rating assigned. This rating identifies how well a stream reach meets its designated uses. Ratings and additional attributes are maintained in an ACCESS database or EXCEL spreadsheet and updated by river basin on a 5-year rotation. DWQ provided this spreadsheet to RTI for joining to the 100k hydrography data layer. DWQ provides CGIA with updates as they occur.

    Person who carried out this activity:

    Andrea Leslie
    NC DENR - Div. of Water Quality, Water Quality Planning Section
    Use Support Coordinator
    1617 Mail Center
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
    U.S.A.

    (919) 733-5083 (voice)
    (919) 715-5637 (FAX)
    andrea_leslie@h2o.enr.state.nc.us

    Hours_of_Service: 8am to 5pm
    Contact_Instructions: prefer telephone or e-mail
    Date: 01-Jun-1998 (process 3 of 5)
    100k hydrography was obtained for North Carolina from the Geographic Information & Analysis. 40 1:100,000 quadrangle tiles were imported to ArcView. Tiles were exported as .dbf files to FoxPro. A statewide FoxPro database was created. 305(b) data was obtained as an EXCEL spreadsheet from DWQ and converted to FoxPro. The 305(b) spreadsheet was joined to the hydrography data by index# using FoxPro. Shapefile created in ArcView and exported to ArcInfo. The ArcInfo file was supplied to NC CGIA for final editing.

    Person who carried out this activity:

    Randy Dodd
    RTI, Inc.
    Environmental Scientist
    P.O. Box 12194
    Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-21194
    U.S.A.

    (919) 563-4694 (voice)
    (919) (FAX)
    dodo@rti.org

    Hours_of_Service: 8am to 5pm
    Contact_Instructions: prefer telephone or e-mail
    Date: 01-Mar-1999 (process 4 of 5)
    The statewide 100k hydrography tiles were edgematched and mapjoined. The neatlines were removed and the coverage clipped to the North Carolina State boundary. This file was then clipped to the 17 river basins. Each river basin was edited such that index numbers matched. Attributes were re-named and edited in cooperation with DWQ. GIA updates the digital files as needed.

    Person who carried out this activity:

    NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
    GIS Analyst
    301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825
    U.S.A.

    (919) 733-2090 (voice)
    (919)715-0725 (FAX)
    dataq@cgia.state.nc.us

    Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
    Contact_Instructions: Phone and electronic mail preferred
    (process 5 of 5)
    Metadata imported.

    Data sources used in this process:

    • C:\DOCUME~1\david\LOCALS~1\Temp\2\xml27.tmp

  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

    CGIA, NC, 1999, Water Bodies in North Carolina.


How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

    All attribute codes have been extensively edited for accuracy by the associated agency. Stream codes, classifications and use support - NCDENR, DWQ; Linework, DLG code - NCCGIA. Attribute accuracy is considered high.

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

    Hydrography 1:24,000-scale features were taken from the USGS 1:24,000-scale DLGs.

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

    These data represent the locations and identities of surface waters consisting of streams and rivers, lakes, ponds, and shorelines, as depicted on USGS 1:24,000-scale digital line graphs and supplemented to reflect hydrographic features classified by the state but not represented on the original DLG linework. Each stream reach is labeled with stream classification and use support information. All stream segments are approved by DWQ whether they are the original DWQ boundaries or changes to original boundaries.

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

    Using ESRI's ARC/INFO GIS software, the dataset was built for arc and polygon topology using the "build" command. The data set was then cleaned with a fuzzy tolerance of 1 meter. Topology has not been edited since the last build or clean.


How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Acknowledgement of products derived form this data set should cite the following: The source of the Major Hydrography data is the North Carolina Corporate Geographic Database. Earlier versions of this data set may exist. The user must be sure to use the appropriate data set for the time period of interest. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the state of the art, CGIA cannot assume liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by any inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers.

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

    NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
    Production Services
    301 N. Wilmington Street, Suite 700
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825
    USA

    (919) 733-2090 (voice)
    (919) 715-0725 (FAX)
    dataq@cgia.state.nc.us

    Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
    Contact_Instructions:
    Phone and electronic mail preferred For current COST INFORMATION, use a web browser: <http://cgia.cgia.state.nc.us/cost.html>
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    Major Hydrography (1:24,000)

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    NCCGIA is charged with the development and maintenance of the State's corporate geographic database and, in cooperation with other mapping organizations, is committed to offering its users accurate, useful, and current information about the state. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors and conditions originating from physical sources used to develop the corporate database may be reflected in the data supplied. The client must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions specific to certain data. NCCGIA does not support secondary distribution of this data. The use of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the NCCGIA or North Carolina State Government.

  4. How can I download or order the data?

  5. Is there some other way to get the data?

    Data creation and large data analysis jobs contact Database Administration P:(919)733-2090. All data is available through standard ordering procedures on a cost recovery basis.

  6. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

    All formats supplied are created using ARC/INFO GIS software on Unix workstations. Other formats are available. Format compatibility is the user's responsibility. For current FORMAT/MEDIA INFORMATION, use a web browser: <http://cgia.cgia.state.nc.us/cost.html>


Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 02-Oct-2006
Last Reviewed: 17-Jun-2004
Metadata author:
North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
c/o Database Administrator
Database Administrator
20322 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-0322
USA

(919) 733-2090 (voice)
(919) 715-0725 (FAX)
dataq@cgia.state.nc.us

Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Contact_Instructions: Phone and electronic mail preferred
Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
Metadata extensions used:


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