Detailed Hydrology, 1:24,000 scale North Carolina

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Publication_Date: 20010419
Title: Detailed Hydrology, 1:24,000 scale North Carolina
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: GIS data set
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Raleigh, NC
Publisher: North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Other_Citation_Details: NCCGIA distributes this dataset
Online_Linkage: Metadata <http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cgdb/index.html>
Description:
Abstract:
The North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, in cooperation with the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, developed this digital hydrography dataset with Use Support information to enhance planning, siting and impact analysis. These files enable users to identify surface water features which have special restrictions for building and development based on the locations of the features and their water quality classifications. Surface waters consist of streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and shorelines. This file also enables users to determine whether a particular surface water is meeting its intended water quality use and to what extent. The linework is based on the USGS 1:24,000-scale Digital Line Graphs but has had additions from other sources as needed to include the hydrographic features in the stream classification codes. This statewide coverage is stored by river basin. The data are updated as changes occur.
Purpose:
This data was created to provide a large and diverse group of users a data resource of North Carolina surface waters to enhance planning for sustainable growth and assist governmental agencies in making resource management decisions through use of a Geographic Information System (GIS).
Supplemental_Information:
To select out the river basin boundary arcs, use the Comment attribute in the arcs file (lines) and select on the value "basin boundary".

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

system filename : /library/librb layer name: hy24 files range in size from approximately 3 to 218 mb

tile             filesize (mb)
----             -------------
brd		  15
cho                19
cpf               250
ctb		  46
fbr                41
hiw		  16
lbr                90
ltn		 102
neu               142
new		   8
pas                56
roa                71
sav		   2
tar               115
wat                 4
wok                36
yad		 135
Use support for each basin will be updated on a 5 year schedule concurrent with the North Carolina Division of Water Quality basinwide planning schedule. Stream classification information will be updated as changes occur. The following table shows the most current stream classification update and use support update, if any has occured.

River Basin          Classification Update      Use Support Update
-----------          ---------------------      ------------------
Broad                20000801
Catawba              20000801                   20000928
Chowan
Cape Fear            19990401                   20000928
French Broad         20000801                   20000928
Hiwassee
Little Tennessee     19980801
Lumber	            20000801		       19990901
Neuse                19980801
New                  19980801                   20000928
Pasquotank           20000801
Roanoke              19990401
Savannah
Tar-Pamlico                                     19981101
Watauga
White Oak
Yadkin               19990401
Revisions and updates to this layer include:
5.) filename: /library/librb/tiles...  The April 19, 2001 update
consisted of updating the SUBBASIN# value for all river basins
4.) directory: hy24rb1100 filename: hy241100(rbabbrev)
The November 7, 2000 update consisted of the addition
of the Broad, Catawba, Yadkin, Hiwassee, Little Tennessee and
Savannah River Basins.  Use support information has been updated
for the Cape Fear, French Broad, New, and Catawba River Basins.
Several streams have been reclassified in the Broad, Catawba, French
Broad, Lumber, and Pasquotank River Basins.  303d stream segments
have been updated for all applicable basins.
Use support and stream classification information was provided by
the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality.
3.) directory: hy24rb600 filename: hy24600(rbabbrev)
The June 15, 2000 update consisted of the addition of the
French Broad, Lumber, New, Roanoke, and Watauga, River Basins as
well as various edits to the Chowan, Cape Fear, Neuse, Pasquotank,
Tar-Pamlico, and White Oak River Basins.
2.) directory: hy24rb300 filename: hy24rb300(rbabbrev)
The March 31, 2000 update consisted of numerous feature additions
and updates to feature attributes to the Chowan, Cape Fear,
Neuse, Pasquotank, Tar-Pamlico, and White Oak River Basins.
1.) directory: hy24rb99  filename: (rbabbrev)hy24rb99
The December 31, 1999 version was the first version of this data
and included the Chowan, Cape Fear, Neuse, Pasquotank, Tar-Pamlico,
and White Oak basins.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19971115
Ending_Date: 20010419
Currentness_Reference: Digital data release and revision dates
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -84.5
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.6
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.5
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.7
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: use support
Theme_Keyword: stream classification
Theme_Keyword: rating
Theme_Keyword: basis
Theme_Keyword: causes
Theme_Keyword: sources
Theme_Keyword: 305b
Theme_Keyword: 303d
Theme_Keyword: Hydrography
Theme_Keyword: Surface waters
Theme_Keyword: Stream classifications
Theme_Keyword: Water quality
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus:
William S. Powell, The North Carolina GAZETTEER, A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places, (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press), August 1984.
Place_Keyword: North Carolina
Place_Keyword: Broad River
Place_Keyword: Cape Fear River
Place_Keyword: Catawba River
Place_Keyword: French Broad River
Place_Keyword: Hiwassee River
Place_Keyword: Little Tennessee River
Place_Keyword: Lumber River
Place_Keyword: New River
Place_Keyword: Roanoke River
Place_Keyword: Watauga River
Place_Keyword: Chowan River
Place_Keyword: Neuse River
Place_Keyword: Pasquotank River
Place_Keyword: Savannah
Place_Keyword: Tar-Pamlico River
Place_Keyword: White Oak River
Place_Keyword: Yadkin River
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Acknowledgement of products derived from this data set should cite the following: The source of the Hydrography (1:24,000) with use support data set is the North Carolina Corporate Geographic Database. Earlier versions of this dataset may exist. The user must be sure to use the appropriate data set for the time period and river basin 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.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Jeremy Poss
Contact_Organization: NC CGIA
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 20322 Mail Center Services
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27699-0322
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 715-3699
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-0725
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jeremy@cgia.state.nc.us
Hours_of_Service: 8am to 5pm
Contact_Instructions: Preferred contact is by telephone or e-mail
Data_Set_Credit:
NCCGIA Director
Database Administration, Zsolt Nagy
Database Management, Ken Shaffer
Project Manager, Jeremy Poss
North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Governor's Office
Office of State Planning
301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
Raleigh, NC 27601-2825

Div. of Water Quality Director, Tommy Stevens
Water Quality Section Chief, Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Staff, Darlene Kucken
NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1148
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.3.0.800

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
All attribute codes have been extensively reviewed for accuracy by the associated agency. Stream codes, classifications and use support- NCDENR, Division of Water Quality; Linework, DLG code - NCCGIA.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
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 foot. Topology has not been edited since the last build or clean.
Completeness_Report:
These data represent the locations and identities of surface shorelines, waters consisting of streams and rivers, lakes, ponds, and 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 is labeled with stream classification and use support information. All stream segments are approved by Division of Water Quality whether they are the original Division of Water Quality boundaries or changes to original boundaries.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Hydrography 1:24,000-scale features were taken from the USGS 1:24,000-scale DLGs. Supplemented hydrographic features were digitized from 1:100,000-scale bases and the linework checked against the bases to within a linewidth.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: US Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: USGS 7.5 Minute series quadrangles
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, Virginia
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details: Published Map Series
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: Stable-base material
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1938
Ending_Date: 1990
Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication dates of quadrangles
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Basis for linework
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Publication_Date: 19990115
Title: Hydrography (1:100,000)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Publisher: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Other_Citation_Details: CGIA distributes the data
Source_Scale_Denominator: 100000
Type_of_Source_Media: GIS dataset
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19980601
Ending_Date: Unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: Original release date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution:
Reference for attribute coding of use support and stream classification information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: NC DENR - Div. of Water Quality, Water Quality Planning Section
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: Use Support and Classification Information
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Publisher: NC DENR - Div. of Water Quality, Water Quality Planning
Other_Citation_Details: Data is updated as needed
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: Original release date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Use support spreadsheet and stream classification schedules
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The statewide 1:24,000 hydrography tiles were edgematched and mapjoined. The neatlines and extraneous labels points were removed. The coverages were clipped to the North Carolina river basin boundaries derived from the HUNCRB data layer. Each river basin was edited such that index numbers matched their corresponding stream reach. Attributes were re-named and edited in cooperation with the Division of Water quality. CGIA updates the digital files as needed.
Process_Date: 20010419
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NCCGIA
Contact_Person: Jeremy Poss
Contact_Position: GIS Analyst
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical address
Address: 301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27601-2825
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 20322 Mail Center Services
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27699-0322
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 733-2090
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-0725
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jeremy@cgia.state.nc.us
Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Contact_Instructions: Phone and electronic mail preferred
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Water quality for specific stream reaches were 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 spreedsheet and updated by river basin on a 5 year rotation. The Division of Water Quality provided this spreadheet to CGIA for joining to the 100k hydrography data layer. DWQ provides CGIA with updates as they occur. Currently not all waters are rated, some may be listed as "not rated" or "not evaluated" while other unnamed waters receive no listing for use_rating. These determinations are made by Division of Water Quality staff. Staff are developing better methods of rating lakes and estuaries which will be incorporated into future releases.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Darlene Kucken
Contact_Organization: NC DENR, DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, PLANNING
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 1617 Mail Center
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27699-1617
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 733-5083 x354
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-5637
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: darlene.kucken@ncmail.net
Hours_of_Service: 8am to 5pm
Contact_Instructions: Preferred contact is by telephone or e-mail
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: C:\DOCUME~1\JFESSI~1.LIB\LOCALS~1\Temp\xml917.tmp

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference: River basin name
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Complete chain
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Node, planar graph
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Area point

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: State Plane Coordinate System
State_Plane_Coordinate_System:
SPCS_Zone_Identifier: 3200
Lambert_Conformal_Conic:
Standard_Parallel: 34.333
Standard_Parallel: 36.167
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: 79.000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 33.750
False_Easting: 609601.22
False_Northing: 0.000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 1
Ordinate_Resolution: 1
Planar_Distance_Units: Meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137 meters
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Hydrography (1:24,000)
Entity_Type_Definition:
Locations of surface waters consisting of streams and rivers,lakes, ponds, and shorelines combined from 1:24,000 scale sources. Arc and polygon attributes include rating of how well a waterbody supports its designated uses as defined by its stream classification.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
NC DENR - Division of Water Qualtiy, Water Quality Planning Section
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AREA
Attribute_Definition: Total area in coverage units
Attribute_Definition_Source: software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: variable by river basin
Range_Domain_Maximum: variable by river basin
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: .001
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PERIMETER
Attribute_Definition: Total perimeter in coverage units
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: variable by river basin
Range_Domain_Maximum: variable by river basin
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.001
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RB#
Attribute_Definition: Polygon internal identification number
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RB-ID
Attribute_Definition: Polygon internal identification number
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAJOR1
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MINOR1
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAJOR2
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MINOR2
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAJOR3
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MINOR3
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STREAM_NAM
Attribute_Definition: Stream name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Names of streams vary in length and number of words.
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WATERBODY
Attribute_Definition: Waterbody name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Names of streams vary in length and number of words.
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RIV-BASIN
Attribute_Definition: River basin
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TAR-PAMLICO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Tar-Pamlico river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CAPE FEAR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Cape Fear river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CHOWAN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Chowan river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FRENCH BROAD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the French Broad river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NEUSE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Neuse river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NEW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the New river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PASQUOTANK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Pasquotank river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WHITE OAK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the White Oak river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BROAD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Broad river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CATAWBA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Catawba river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LITTLE TENNESSEE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Little Tennessee river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HIWASSEE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Hiwassee river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SAVANNAH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Savannah river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: YADKIN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Yadkin river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LUMBER
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Lumber river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ROANOKE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Roanoke river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WATAUGA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Watauga river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SUBBASIN#
Attribute_Definition: Subbasin indentification number corresponding to feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: CGIA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Subbasin indentification number varies
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DWQ_INDEX#
Attribute_Definition: DWQ stream classification index number (ex: 9-53-1)
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Classification number used internally
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DWQ_CLASS
Attribute_Definition: DWQ stream classification (ex: WS-III)
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-I
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are in natural and undeveloped watersheds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-II
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are generally in predominantly undeveloped watersheds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-III
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are generally in low to moderately developed watersheds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-IV
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are generally in moderately to highly developed watersheds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-V
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are generally upstream and draining to Class WS-IV waters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Primary recreation and any other usage specified by the "C" classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Shellfishing for market purposes and any other usage specified by the "SB" and "SC" classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SB
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Primary recreation and any other usage specified by the "SC" classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, and secondary recreation
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Tr
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Suitable for natural trout propagation and maintenance of stocked trout
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sw
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters which have low velocities and other natural characteristics which are different from adjacent streams
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HQW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
High 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.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NSW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Nutrient Sensitive Waters which require limitations on nutrient inputs
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ORW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Outstanding 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.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DWQ_CLDATE
Attribute_Definition: Date of last feature classification
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIP_CL
Attribute_Definition: beginning and end
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Varies in length and number of words
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: INDEX_305B
Attribute_Definition: DWQ index number (ex: 9-53-1a) for 305B stream reaches
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Classification number used internally
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: INDEX_303D
Attribute_Definition: DWQ index number (ex: 9-53-1a) for 303D stream reaches
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Classification number used internally
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: USE_RATING
Attribute_Definition:
Use support rating showing if waters are meeting the uses for which they are classified
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water use is fully supporting its classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water use is partially supporting its classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water use is not supporting its classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water use has not been rated for classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: USE_BASIS
Attribute_Definition:
Determines if the rating was assigned on a monitored or evaluated basis
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rating was on a monitored basis
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rating was on an evaluated basis
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ME
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rating was on both a monitored and evaluated basis
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: USE_DATE
Attribute_Definition: Date of last use support update
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: By river basin schedule
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIP_UR
Attribute_Definition: and end
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Varies in length and number of words
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CGIA_FMS
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature maintenance status
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Feature not originally on 1:000,000 scale DLG base. Added to complete network for DEM stream system.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature modified from original delineation
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Other values to be determined
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other values not currently recorded
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COMMENT
Attribute_Definition: Supplemental descriptive information
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: basin boundary
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
This value can be selected to show only the river basin boundary arcs, or to prevent them from drawing.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any other values are for internal tracking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Used to organize features before release
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Hydrography with Use Support (1:24,000)
Entity_Type_Definition:
Locations of surface waters consisting of streams and rivers, lakes, ponds, and shorelines combined from 1:24,000 sources. Arc attributes include rating of how well a waterbody supports its designated uses as defined by its stream classification.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
NC DENR - Division of Water Qualtiy, Water Quality Planning Section
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FNODE#
Attribute_Definition: From-node identifier of linear feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software compute
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: Variable by river basin
Range_Domain_Maximum: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TNODE#
Attribute_Definition: To-node identifier of linear feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: Variable by river basin
Range_Domain_Maximum: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LPOLY#
Attribute_Definition: Internal number of poly to left of arc
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: Variable by river basin
Range_Domain_Maximum: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RPOLY#
Attribute_Definition: Internal number of poly to right of arc
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: Variable by river basin
Range_Domain_Maximum: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LENGTH
Attribute_Definition: Length of arc in coverage units (meters)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: Variable by river basin
Range_Domain_Maximum: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.001
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RB#
Attribute_Definition: Polygon internal identification number
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RB-ID
Attribute_Definition: Polygon internal identification number
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAJOR1
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MINOR1
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAJOR2
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MINOR2
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAJOR3
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MINOR3
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STREAM_NAM
Attribute_Definition: Stream name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Names of streams vary in length and number of words.
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WATERBODY
Attribute_Definition: Waterbody name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Names of streams vary in length and number of words.
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RIV-BASIN
Attribute_Definition: River basin
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TAR-PAMLICO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Tar-Pamlico river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CAPE FEAR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Cape Fear river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CHOWAN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Chowan river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FRENCH BROAD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the French Broad river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NEUSE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Neuse river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NEW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the New river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PASQUOTANK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Pasquotank river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WHITE OAK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the White Oak river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BROAD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Broad river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CATAWBA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Catawba river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LITTLE TENNESSEE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Little Tennessee river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HIWASSEE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Hiwassee river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SAVANNAH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Savannah river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: YADKIN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Yadkin river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LUMBER
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Lumber river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ROANOKE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Roanoke river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WATAUGA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature in the Watauga river basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CGIA
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SUBBASIN#
Attribute_Definition: Subbasin indentification number corresponding to feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: CGIA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Subbasin indentification number varies
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DWQ_INDEX#
Attribute_Definition: DWQ stream classification index number (ex: 9-53-1)
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Classification number used internally
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DWQ_CLASS
Attribute_Definition: DWQ stream classification (ex: WS-III)
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-I
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are in natural and undeveloped watersheds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-II
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are generally in predominantly undeveloped watersheds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-III
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are generally in low to moderately developed watersheds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-IV
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are generally in moderately to highly developed watersheds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WS-V
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters protected as water supplies which are generally upstream and draining to Class WS-IV waters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Primary recreation and any other usage specified by the "C" classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Shellfishing for market purposes and any other usage specified by the "SB" and "SC" classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SB
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Primary recreation and any other usage specified by the "SC" classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, and secondary recreation
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Tr
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Suitable for natural trout propagation and maintenance of stocked trout
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sw
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Waters which have low velocities and other natural characteristics which are different from adjacent streams
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HQW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
High 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.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NSW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Nutrient Sensitive Waters which require limitations on nutrient inputs
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ORW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Outstanding 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.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DWQ_CLDATE
Attribute_Definition: Date of last feature classification
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIP_CL
Attribute_Definition: beginning and end
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Varies in length and number of words
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: INDEX_305B
Attribute_Definition: DWQ index number (ex: 9-53-1a) for 305B stream reaches
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Classification number used internally
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: INDEX_303D
Attribute_Definition: DWQ index number (ex: 9-53-1a) for 303D stream reaches
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Classification number used internally
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: USE_RATING
Attribute_Definition:
Use support rating showing if waters are meeting the uses for which they are classified
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water use is fully supporting its classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water use is partially supporting its classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water use is not supporting its classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water use has not been rated for classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: USE_BASIS
Attribute_Definition:
Determines if the rating was assigned on a monitored or evaluated basis
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rating was on a monitored basis
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rating was on an evaluated basis
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ME
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rating was on both a monitored and evaluated basis
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: USE_DATE
Attribute_Definition: Date of last use support update
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: By river basin schedule
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIP_UR
Attribute_Definition: and end
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC DENR-Div. Of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Varies in length and number of words
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CGIA_FMS
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature maintenance status
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Feature not originally on 1:000,000 scale DLG base. Added to complete network for DEM stream system.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feature modified from original delineation.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Other values to be determined
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other values not currently recorded
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COMMENT
Attribute_Definition: Supplemental descriptive information
Attribute_Definition_Source: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: basin boundary
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
This value can be selected to show only the river basin boundary arcs, or to prevent them from drawing.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any other values are for internal tracking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Used to organize features before release
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NC CGIA
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Hydrography with Use Support (1:24,000)
Entity_Type_Definition:
Locations of surface waters consisting of streams and rivers, lakes, ponds, and shorelines combined from 1:24,000 sources. Node attributes include USGS DLG Major/Minor codes.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
NC DENR - Division of Water Qualtiy, Water Quality Planning Section
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ARC#
Attribute_Definition: Internal arc number of node
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software compute
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: Variable by river basin
Range_Domain_Maximum: Variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RB#
Attribute_Definition: Polygon internal identification number
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RB-ID
Attribute_Definition: Polygon internal identification number
Attribute_Definition_Source: Software computed
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: variable by river basin
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAJOR1
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MINOR1
Attribute_Definition: DLG standard code for feature
Attribute_Definition_Source: US Geological Survey
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Standards for Digital Line Graphs
Codeset_Source: US Geological Survey, NMD
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency: None planned
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
An arc and polygon coverage depicting surface waters consisting of streams and rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and shorelines. The attributes table summaries follow:

HY24.pat Polygon Attribute Table
COLUMN  ITEM NAME   WIDTH OUTPUT TYPE  DEC  DESCRIPTION
1    AREA                8   18  F    5  Total area in feet
9    PERIMETER           8   18  F    5  Total perimeter
17   HY24#               4    5  B    -  Poly internal
21   HY24-ID             4    5  B    -  Poly user id number
25   MAJOR1              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
31   MINOR1              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
37   MAJOR2              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
43   MINOR2              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
49   MAJOR3              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
55   MINOR3              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
61   STREAM_NAM        100  100  C    -  Stream name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide
161  WATERBODY         100  100  C    -  Waterbody name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide
261  RIV_BASIN          20   20  C    -  River basin name
281  SUBBASIN#		8    8  C    -  Corresponding subbasin number
289  DWQ_INDEX#         25   25  C    -  DWQ stream classification index number (ex: 9-53-1)
314  DWQ_CLASS          18   18  C    -  DWQ stream classification
332  DWQ_CLDATE          8    8  C    -  Date of stream classification
340  DESCRIP_CL        170  170  C    -  Description of stream classification reach
510  INDEX_305B         25   25  C    -  DWQ index number (ex: 9-53-1) for 305 stream reaches
535  INDEX_303D         50   50  C    -  DWQ index number (ex: 9-53-1_1998) for 303D stream reaches
585  USE_RATING          2    2  C    -  Use support rating
587  USE_BASIS          10   10  C    -  Rating basis, M-monitored or E-evaluated
597  USE_DATE           10   10  C    -  Date of use support file update
607  DESCRIP_UR        170  170  C    -  Description of use support reach
777  CGIA_FMS           10   10  C    -  Feature maintenance status
787  COMMENT            50   50  C    -  Supplemental information
HY24.aat Arc Attribute Table
COLUMN  ITEM NAME   WIDTH OUTPUT TYPE DEC  DESCRIPTION
1    FNODE#              4    5  B    -  From-node id of linear feature
5    TNODE#              4    5  B    -  To-node id of linear feature
9    LPOLY#              4    5  B    -  Left-side polygon id of linear feature
13   RPOLY#              4    5  B    -  Right-side polygon id of linear feature
17   LENGTH              8   18  F    3  Length of linear feature in feet
25   HY24#               4    5  B    -  Internal id number
29   HY24-ID             4    5  B    -  Internal id number
33   MAJOR1              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
39   MINOR1              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
45   MAJOR2              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
51   MINOR2              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
57   MAJOR3              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
63   MINOR3              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
69   STREAM_NAM        100  100  C    -  Stream name as listed in DWQ Classification Guide
169  RIV_BASIN          20   20  C    -  River basin name
189  SUBBASIN#		8    8  C    -  Corresponding subbasin number
197  DWQ_INDEX#         25   25  C    -  DWQ stream classification index number (ex: 9-53-1)
222  DWQ_CLASS          18   18  C    -  DWQ stream classification
240  DWQ_CLDATE          8    8  C    -  Date of stream classification
248  DESCRIP_CL        170  170  C    -  Description of stream classification reach
418  INDEX_305B         25   25  C    -  DWQ index number (ex: 9-53-1) for 305 stream reaches
443  INDEX_303D         50   50  C    -  DWQ index number (ex: 9-53-1_1998) for 303D stream reaches
493  USE_RATING          2    2  C    -  Use support rating
495  USE_BASIS          10   10  C    -  Rating basis, M-monitored or E-evaluated
505  USE_DATE           10   10  C    -  Date of use support file update
515  DESCRIP_UR        170  170  C    -  Description of use support reach
685  USE_LENGTH          8   18  F    5  Length of use support reach in miles (estimate)
693  CL_LENGTH           8   18  F    5  Length of classification stream reach in miles (estmate)
701  CGIA_FMS           10   10  C    -  Feature maintenance status
711  COMMENT            50   50  C    -  Supplemental information
HY24.nat Node Attribute Table
COLUMN  ITEM NAME   WIDTH OUTPUT TYPE DEC  DESCRIPTION
1    ARC#                4    5  B    -  Internal arc number of node
5    HY24#               4    5  B    -  Internal id number
9    HY24-ID		4    5	B    -  Internal id number
13   MAJOR1              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
19   MINOR1              6    6  I    -  USGS DLG code
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
Refer to source agency for published stream classification documents and use support methodolgy.

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Contact_Position: Production Services
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical address
Address: 301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27601-2825
Country: USA
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 20322 Mail Center Services
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27699-0322
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 733-2090
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-0725
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: 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://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cost.html>
Resource_Description: Hydrography (1:24,000)
Distribution_Liability:
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.
Standard_Order_Process:
Non-digital_Form:
FOR DIGITAL OR NON-DIGITAL DATA, Contact NC CGIA, Data Distribution to order data, Phone 919.733.2090 ... Email dataq@cgia.state.nc.us ... Web Page order form <http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cgdb/index.html>
Fees:
For current FORMAT/MEDIA INFORMATION, use a web browser: <http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cost.html> or phone NC CGIA Data Distribution 919.733.2090
Custom_Order_Process:
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.
Technical_Prerequisites:
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://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cost.html>
Available_Time_Period:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19980301
Ending_Date: Present

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20040707
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Contact_Person: REQUIRED: The person responsible for the metadata information.
Contact_Position: Database Management
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical address
Address: 301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27601-2825
Country: USA
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 20322 Mail Center Services
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27699-0322
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 733-2090
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-0725
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dataq@cgia.state.nc.us
Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Contact_Instructions: Phone and electronic mail preferred
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints:
This metadata file is to accompany the data set identified and received from NCCGIA. NCCGIA does not support secondary distribution. If this data file was received from anyone besides NCCGIA, this metadata file and the data set it describes may contain discrepancies.
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile

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