New Zealand Topographic Data Dictionary

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For more information contact the New Zealand National Topo/Hydro Authority. Please note: the metadata presented here is prior to changes agreed with ICSM members and is therefore subject to alteration. Please read the Explanatory Page for explanations of the fields, abbreviations and symbols which have been used.

Object_class Entity_class Additional entity class Object Inheritance
dam_cl DAM Not applicable simple_line
Object description
A barrier constructed across a watercourse to control the flow or raise the level of water.
Map image Digital data image
dam.jpg dam.gif
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Comments
See also spillway and weir.
Entity Source Classification Seed class Last updated Edition number
US Standard Entity 50k topo not_applicable 23/11/2001 2

Associated Objects

(Where applicable)

Object Attributes

(Where applicable)

Attribute Data type Attribute description Attribute values
name string  
"Pukaki High Dam"
{empty}
dam status string  
old
disused
ruins
{empty}