250K OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Hydrography
250K OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications including feature symbology and labels for Hydrography NHDArea, NHDFlowline, and NHDWaterbody.
Hydrography Feature Types
Table of Contents
NHDArea
- Area of Complex Channels (No attributes)
- BayInlet (No attributes)
- CanalDitch (All Types)
- Earthen Dam (All Types)
- Foreshore (No attributes)
- Intermittent Stream (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
- Inundation Area (All Types)
- Nonearthen Dam (Construction Material = Nonearthen)
- Perennial River (All Types)
- Rapids (No attributes)
- SeaOcean (No attributes)
- Submerged Stream (No attributes)
- Wash (No attributes)
NHDFlowline
- Artificial Path (No attributes)
- CanalDitch (All Types)
- Intermittent Stream (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
- Perennial River (All Types)
- Pipeline (All Types)
- Underground Conduit (Positional Accuracy = null)
- Underground Pipeline (All Types)
NHDWaterbody
- Estuary (No attributes)
- Ice Mass (No attributes)
- Intermittent Lake (All Types)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (All Types)
- Perennial Lake (All Types)
- Playa (No attributes)
- Settling Pond (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Tailings Pond (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
NHDArea
Area of Complex Channels (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: 537
- FCode: 53700
- Feature Description: An area where a stream or river flows in an intricate network of sediment-driven interlacing channels. Not named features.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Area of Complex Channels (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with pattern fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Caves 2 60 – Rotation 45 Degrees):
- Size: 18.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 174,203,248
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
BayInlet (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: 312
- FCode: 31200
- Feature Description: A water area that is an opening of the sea/ocean into the land, or of an estuary, lake, or river into its shore. BayInlets are used in the NHD to provide named areas for other hydrographic features, and must overlap Estuary, LakePond, SeaOcean, or StreamRiver. May be named feature.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: BayInlet (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Light blue fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: BayInlet (No attributes) – Label
- Symbol Description: Blue italic text showing official name of feature
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,191
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Best position around point
CanalDitch (All types)
Subtype of NHDArea
- CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null)
- FType: 336
- FCode: 33600
- Feature Description: An artificial open waterway constructed to transport water, to irrigate or drain land, to connect two or more bodies of water, or to serve as a waterway for watercraft. May be a named feature. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Aqueduct)
- FType: 336
- FCode: 33601
- Feature Description: An artificial, open waterway designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Stormwater)
- FType: 336
- FCode: 33603
- Feature Description: An artificial, open waterway designed to convey stormwater through and from a drainage area. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Blue dashed line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with lighter blue fill
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash – 14.875 1.75 0.875 1.75 0.875 1.75 0.875 1.75):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label, as applicable:
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 6.50 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; Curved offset
Earthen Dam (All types)
Subtype of NHDArea
- Earthen Dam (Construction Material = Earthen)
- FType: 343
- FCode: 34305
- Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water where the predominant material used in construction is earth, or a combination of earth and rock.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
- Earthen Dam (Construction Material = null)
- FType: 343
- FCode: 34300
- Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water. No information on the predominant construction material.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Brown dashed line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Polygon with dark gray outline and lighter gray fill
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash – 3 1 0.5):
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color R,G,B: 159,85,31
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 156,156,156
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Foreshore (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: 364
- FCode: 36400
- Feature Description: The area of shore that lies between the limits of the mean high water (MHW) and mean low low water (MLLW) tidal marks and is exposed during low tides. The NHD acquires Foreshore data from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) and it is not a product of the USGS. May be a named feature.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Foreshore (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Random gray dot pattern
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Esri Caves 1 234 – Rotation 90 Degrees):
- Size: 11.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 143,133,133
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Intermittent Stream (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: 460
- FCode: 46003
- Feature Description: A body of flowing water that contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. Intermittent Stream exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Intermittent Stream (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
- Symbol Description: Blue dashed line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Intermittent Stream (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with blue dot marker fill
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash – 17 2 1 2 1 2 1 2):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 188):
- Size: 16.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 174,203,248
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Inundation Area (All types)
Subtype of NHDArea
- Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = null, Stage = null)
- FType: 403
- FCode: 40300
- Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = Not Controlled, Stage = null)
- FType: 403
- FCode: 40307
- Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding. No controlling structures exist; flooding is natural and periodic. No information on the height of the water surface.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = Controlled, Stage = null)
- FType: Inundation Area
- FCode: 40308
- Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding. Functional structures such as a levee or DamWeir, exist to control the water and inundate specific areas. No information on the height of the water surface.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = Controlled, Stage = Flood Elevation)
- FType: Inundation Area
- FCode: 40309
- Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding. Functional structures, such as a levees or DamWeirs, exist to control the water and inundate specific areas. Height of the surface water is flood elevation (the stage that prevails when a natural water body is at or near capacity).
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with blue dash marker fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Arial 175):
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 174,203,248
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 3 (Shape Marker: Arial 175):
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 174,203,248
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Nonearthen Dam (Construction Material = Nonearthen)
Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: DamWeir
- FCode: 34306
- Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water where the predominant material used in construction is concrete, brick, or stone. Coincident with a Nonearthen Shore Feature.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Nonearthen Dam (Construction Material = Nonearthen)
- Symbol Description: Gray line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Nonearthen Dam (Construction Material = Nonearthen)
- Symbol Description: Polygon with dark gray outline and lighter gray filll
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color R,G,B: 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 156,156,156
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Perennial River (All types)
Subtype of NHDArea
- Perennial River (Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
- FType: StreamRiver
- FCode: 46006
- Feature Description: A body of flowing water that contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Perennial River exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
- Perennial River (No attributes)
- FType: StreamRiver
- FCode: 46000
- Feature Description: A body of flowing water. Portion of the year the feature contains water unknown. Perennial River exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Blue line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Perennial River (Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with lighter blue fill
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137/172/224
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137/172/224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218/226/240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label, as applicable:
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 6.50 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; Curved offset
Rapids (No attributes)
- Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: 431
- FCode: 43100
- Feature Description: An area of swift current in a stream or river, characterized by standing waves or by boulders and rocks. Rapids may exist as point, line, or polygon. May be a named feature.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Rapids (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Blue line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Rapids (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Blue wave pattern
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.75 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Hatched Fill: Wingdings 104):
- Size: 9.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
SeaOcean (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: 445
- FCode: 44500
- Feature Description: The great body of salt water that covers much of the earth. May be a named feature.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: SeaOcean (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with lighter blue fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Media
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media DetailsSeaOcean (No attributes) – Label: Blue italic font in all capital letters with light gray halo - Label: SeaOcean (No attributes) – Label
- Label Description: Blue italic font in all capital letters with light gray halo
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.60 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement, horizontal in polygon; May place label outside polygon boundary
Submerged Stream (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: 461
- FCode: 46100
- Feature Description: The original river course inundated by an impounded water body. These are mostly used in drowned river systems like the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) lakes. May be a named feature.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Submerged Stream (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Blue dashed outline with no fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash – 6 2):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Wash (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDArea
- FType: 484
- FCode: 48400
- Feature Description: The usually dry portion of a stream bed that contains water only during or after a local rainstorm or heavy snowmelt. May be a named feature.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Wash (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Brown outline with brown dot marker fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 141,126,109
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 188):
- Size: 18.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 141,126,109
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
NHDFlowline
Artificial Path (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDFlowline
- FType: Artificial Path
- FCode: 55800
- Feature Description: A surrogate for general flow direction in NHDWaterbodies and NHDAreas. Artificial Paths carry the name of the flowline feature. NHDArea StreamRivers will have an Artificial Path that will carry the name of the river.
- Feature Geometry: Feature Not Symbolized
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Feature Not Symbolized
- Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Artificial Path – Label
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 6.50 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; Curved offset
CanalDitch (All types)
Subtype of NHDFlowline
- CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null)
- FType: 336
- FCode: 33600
- Feature Description: An artificial open waterway constructed to transport water, to irrigate or drain land, to connect two or more bodies of water, or to serve as a waterway for watercraft. May be a named feature. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
- CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Aqueduct)
- FType: 336
- FCode: 33601
- Feature Description: An artificial, open waterway designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
- CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Stormwater)
- FType: 336
- FCode: 33603
- Feature Description: An artificial, open waterway designed to convey stormwater through and from a drainage area. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Blue dashed line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with lighter blue fill
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash – 14.875 1.75 0.875 1.75 0.875 1.75 0.875 1.75):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specification
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label: CanalDitch – Label
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 6.50 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: River placement; Curved offset
Intermittent Stream (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
Subtype of NHDFlowline
- FType: 460
- FCode: 46003
- Feature Description: A body of flowing water that contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. Intermittent Stream exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Intermittent Stream (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
- Symbol Description: Blue dashed line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Intermittent Stream (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with blue dot marker fill
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash – 17 2 1 2 1 2 1 2):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specification
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 188):
- Size: 16.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 174,203,248
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Perennial River (All types)
Subtype of NHDFlowline
- Perennial River (Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
- FType: StreamRiver
- FCode: 46006
- Feature Description: A body of flowing water that contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Perennial River exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
- Perennial River (No attributes)
- FType: StreamRiver
- FCode: 46000
- Feature Description: A body of flowing water. Portion of the year the feature contains water unknown. Perennial River exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
- Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Blue line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with lighter blue fill
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label, as applicable:
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; Curved offset
Pipeline (All types)
Subtype of NHDFlowline
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42808
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42806
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = null)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42816
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42805
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42804
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = null))
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42815
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = null)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42814
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42802
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Siphon, Relationship to Surface = Unspecified)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42813
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Siphon pipeline, designed to convey water by gravitational force over, or under, an obstruction. Vertical location of pipeline is The value is not known and is not required.
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42801
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42812
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = null, Pipeline Type = null, Relationship to Surface = null)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42800
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Type of product conveyed by pipeline unknown. Type of function or purpose of pipeline unknown. Vertical location of pipeline relative to the surface unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42810
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42809
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
- Feature Geometry: Line
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = null)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = null))
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = null)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Siphon, Relationship to Surface = Unspecified)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
- Pipeline (Product = null, Pipeline Type = null, Relationship to Surface = null)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
- Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
- Symbol Description: Blue line
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Underground Conduit (Positional Accuracy = null)
- Subtype of NHDFlowline
- FType: 420
- FCode: 42000
- Feature Description: A set of naturally occurring subsurface drainage channels formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks in Karst terrain or in terrain similar to karst but formed in non-soluble rocks, as by melting of permafrost or ground ice, collapse after mining, and by outflow of liquid lava from beneath its solidified crust. The accuracy within which the feature may be confidently positioned is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Line
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Underground Conduit (Positional Accuracy = null)
- Symbol Description: Dark gray line
- Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Underground Pipeline (All types)
Subtype of NHDFlowline
- Underground Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42803
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Underground Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42807
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
- Feature Geometry: Line
- Underground Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
- FType: Pipeline
- FCode: 42811
- Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
- Feature Geometry: Line
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Underground Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
- Underground Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
- Underground Pipeline (Product = Water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
- Symbol Description: Blue dashed line
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash – 4 2):
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
Labeling: Not applicable
NHDWaterbody
Estuary (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDWaterbody
- FType: 493
- FCode: 49300
- Feature Description: An estuary is a semi-enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea and within which sea water is measurably diluted with fresh water derived from land drainage" (Cameron and Pritchard, 1963). An Estuary is defined by the NOAA's Coastal Aquatic Framework (CAF) or local information concerning the extent of the mixed zone of fresh and salt water.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Estuary (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with lighter blue fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Ice Mass (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDWaterbody
- FType: 378
- FCode: 37800
- Feature Description: A field of ice usually formed in regions of perennial frost. Ice Mass primarily consists of glaciers. May be a named feature.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Ice Mass (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Blue dot pattern
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 194):
- Size: 1.25 pt
- Color R,G,B: 174,203,248
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Intermittent Lake (All types)
Subtype of NHDWaterbody
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = Date of Photography)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39006
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. Height of the water surface is the stage that exists at the date of the photography.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = null)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39001
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. Height of the water surface is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = High Water Elevation)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39005
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. Height of the water surface is the stage that prevails when a natural water body is at or near capacity.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Intermittent Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43614
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. The reservoir contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = Date of Photography)
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = null)
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = High Water Elevation)
- Intermittent Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with blue wave marker fill
- Symbol, as applicable:
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Arial 126):
- Size: 6.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 174,203,248
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label, as applicable:
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = Date of Photography) - Label
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = null) - Label
- Intermittent Lake (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = High Water Elevation) - Label
- Intermittent Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Intermittent) - Label
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Label, as applicable:
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; Horizontal in polygon
Nonearthen Reservoir (All types)
Subtype of NHDWaterbody
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43619
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Type of reservoir is not known and is not required. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is concrete, brick, or stone. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Decorative Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43603
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Decorative pool reservoir used for improving the aesthetic appearance of the landscape. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43626
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal Reservoir. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is concrete, brick, or stone. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43607
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Evaporator reservoir for natural evaporation of water to allow harvesting of mineral concentrates. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Swimming Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43608
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Swimming pool reservoir, used for recreation. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Cooling Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43609
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a cooling pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Filtration Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43610
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a filtration pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Sewage Treatment Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43612
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a sewage treatment pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43623
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Evaporator reservoir for natural evaporation of water to allow harvesting of mineral concentrates. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43624
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir. Predominant construction material used is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43613
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for long for short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is concrete, brick, or stone. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Decorative Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Swimming Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Cooling Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Filtration Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Sewage Treatment Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Symbol Description: Gray line with light blue fill
- Symbol, as applicable:
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label, as applicable:
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Decorative Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Swimming Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Cooling Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Filtration Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Sewage Treatment Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Label, as applicable:
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; Horizontal in polygon
Perennial Lake (All types)
Subtype of NHDWaterbody
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43621
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material is unknown. The reservoir contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43618
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Type of reservoir is not known and is not required. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43617
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43615
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. The reservoir contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43625
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal Reservoir. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Spillway Elevation)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39012
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is the stage of an artificially impounded water body as determined by the spillway.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Date of Photography)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39011
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is the stage that exists at the date of the photography.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Normal Pool)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39010
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is the stage of an artificially impounded water body that prevails for the greater part of the year.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Average Water Elevation)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39009
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is the stage of a natural water body that prevails for the greater part of the year.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = null)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39004
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = null, Stage = null)
- FType: 390
- FCode: 39000
- Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Portion of the year the LakePond contains water is unknown. Height of the water surface is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = null, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43600
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Function or purpose of reservoir is unknown. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Disposal - unspecified, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43606
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal reservoir (function/purpose is not known and is not required). Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Aquaculture, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43601
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Aquaculture reservoir used for rearing finfish, shellfish, or aquatic plants. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol, as applicable:
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Spillway Elevation)
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Date of Photography)
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Normal Pool)
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Average Water Elevation)
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = null)
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = null, Stage = null)
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = null, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Disposal - unspecified, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Aquaculture, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with lighter blue fill
- Symbol, as applicable:
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label, as applicable:
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = Perennial) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Perennial) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = earthen, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Spillway Elevation) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Date of Photography) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Normal Pool) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Average Water Elevation) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = null) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Hydrographic Category = null, Stage = null) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = null, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Disposal - unspecified, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Perennial Lake (Reservoir Type = Aquaculture, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Label, as applicable:
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; Horizontal in polygon
Playa (No attributes)
Subtype of NHDWaterbody
- FType: 361
- FCode: 36100
- Feature Description: The flat area at the lowest part of an undrained desert basin, generally devoid of vegetation. May be a named feature.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Playa (No attributes)
- Symbol Description: Brown line with brown dot marker fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 188):
- Size: 18.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Label Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Playa (No attributes) – Label
- Label Description: Blue italic font with light gray halo
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color R,G,B: 101,137,224
- Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; Horizontal in polygon
Settling Pond (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null)
Subtype of NHDWaterbody
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43611
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a settling pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is not known and is not required. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Settling Pond (Reservoir Type = Treatment – Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Symbol Description: Blue outline with light blue fill and a brown dot marker fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 199):
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 3 (Solid Fill):
- Size: Not applicable
- Color R,G,B: 218,226,240
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
Tailings Pond (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
Subtype of NHDWaterbody
- FType: 436
- FCode: 43605
- Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Tailing pond reservoir used for the disposal of tailing. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Tailings Pond (Reservoir Type = Disposal – Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
- Symbol Description: Brown outline with brown dash marker fill
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
- Size: 0.45 pt
- Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Hatched Fill – Dash 4 2):
- Size: 0.25 pt
- Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling: Not applicable
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