### Levees in Louisiana, Geographic NAD83, USACE (2006) [levees_usace_2006]

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### What does this data set describe?

Title:
  Levees in Louisiana, Geographic NAD83, USACE (2006) [levees_usace_2006]
Abstract: Levees in Louisiana
Supplemental_Information:
  A complete metadata record for this dataset was not available at the time this data was published. Please visit the US Army Corps of Engineers web site for more details. <http://www.usace.army.mil/>

1. How should this data set be cited?

   > US Army Corps of Engineers, 2006, Levees in Louisiana, Geographic NAD83, USACE (2006) [levees_usace_2006].

   > Online Links:

   > - <http://www.usace.army.mil/>

2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

   West_Bounding_Coordinate: -92.016335
   East_Bounding_Coordinate: -89.352624
   North_Bounding_Coordinate: 31.153949
   South_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.269228

3. What does it look like?

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

   Calendar_Date: unknown
   Currentness_Reference: unknown

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

   Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

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

      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):

      - String (0)

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

      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.000000. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.000000. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.

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

7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

   `levees_USACE_2006`

     `Shape`
       Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

       Coordinates defining the features.

     `FNODE_`

     `TNODE_`

     `LPOLY_`

     `RPOLY_`

     `LENGTH`

     `COELEVEESU`

     `COELEVEE_1`

     `DXF_LAYER`

     `DXF_COLOR`

     `DXF_THICKN`

     `DXF_TYPE`

     `DXF_ELEVAT`

     `DXF_HANDLE`

     `FID`
       Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

       Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

     `Shape_Leng`

### Who produced the data set?

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

   - US Army Corps of Engineers

2. Who also contributed to the data set?

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

   US Army Corps of Engineers

### Why was the data set created?

> Location of flood protection levees in Louisiana

### How was the data set created?

1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

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

   (process 1 of 3)
     Dataset moved.

     Data sources used in this process:

     - D:\DVDproj\LOSCO 2007 DVD\incoming\COE\coelleveesutm

   (process 2 of 3)
     Metadata imported.

     Data sources used in this process:

     - D:\DVDproj\LOSCO 2007 DVD\data\infrastructure\coelleveesutm.shp.xml

   (process 3 of 3)
     Dataset copied.

     Data sources used in this process:

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

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

1. How well have the observations been checked?

2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

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

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

### How can someone get a copy of the data set?

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

> > Access_Constraints: none
> > Use_Constraints: none

1. Who distributes the data set?[Distributor contact information not provided.]

2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

   `levees_usace_2006`

3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

   > The data herein, including but not limited to geographic data, tabular data, analytical data, electronic data structures or files, are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the data is assumed by the user. No guarantee of accuracy is granted, nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits or benefits arising out of use of or reliance on the data. The LOSCO does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers or other transformations or conversions, nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the data in any manner or form.

   > These data have been developed from the best available sources. Although efforts have been made to ensure that the data are accurate and reliable, errors and variable conditions originating from physical sources used to develop the data may be reflected in the data supplied. Users must be aware of these conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, scale, resolution, rectification, positional accuracy, development methodology, time period, environmental and climatic conditions and other circumstances specific to these data. The user is responsible for understanding the accuracy limitations of the data provided herein. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. The user should refer to the accompanying metadata notes for a description of the data and data development procedures.

   > Although these data have been processed successfully on computers at the LOSCO, no guarantee, expressed or implied, is made by LOSCO regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the act of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. Distribution of these data is intended for information purposes and should not be considered authoritative for navigational, engineering, legal and other site-specific uses.

4. How can I download or order the data?

   - Availability in digital form:

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   - Cost to order the data:

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

   Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office
   c/o David Gisclair
   Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Director
   Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office
   Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
   USA

   (225) 219-5800 (voice)
   (225) 219-5802 (FAX)
   david.gisclair@la.gov

2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

4. How can I download or order the data?

   - Availability in digital form:

     Data format: | SHP and MDB ESRI Shapefile and Geodatabase (9.1) Size: 3.551
     Media you can order: | DVD-ROM

   - Cost to order the data:

### Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
  Last modified: 22-Apr-2007
  To be reviewed: as needed
Metadata author:
  Louisiana Geographic Infromation Center (LAGIC)
  Data Manager
  E313 Howe-Russell
  Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
  USA

  (225) 578-3476 (voice)

Metadata standard:
  FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
Metadata extensions used:
  - <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>

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