Global Reservoir and Dam Database, Version 1 (GRanDv1): Reservoirs, Revision 01
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Citation:
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Originator: Lehner, B., C. Reidy Liermann, C. Revenga, C. Vorosmarty, B. Fekete, P. Crouzet, P. Doll, M. Endejan, K. Frenken, J. Magome, C. Nilsson, J.C. Robertson, R. Rodel, N. Sindorf, and D. Wisser
Publication Date: 20111222
Title: Global Reservoir and Dam Database, Version 1 (GRanDv1): Reservoirs, Revision 01
Edition: 1.01
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector, map, map service
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Bonn, Germany
Publisher: Global Water System Project (GWSP)
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.7927/H4HH6H08
Larger Work Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: Lehner, B., C. Reidy Liermann, C. Revenga, C. Vörösmarty, B. Fekete, P. Crouzet, P. Döll, M. Endejan, K. Frenken, J. Magome, C. Nilsson, J.C. Robertson, R. Rodel, N. Sindorf, and D. Wisser
Publication Date: 20110531
Title: High-Resolution Mapping of the World's Reservoirs and Dams for Sustainable River-Flow Management
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: journal article
Series Information:
Series Name: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
Issue Identification: 9 (9): 494-502
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1890/100125
Description:
Abstract:
Global Reservoir and Dam Database, Version 1, Revision 01 (v1.01) contains 6,862 records of reservoirs and their associated dams with a cumulative storage capacity of 6,197 cubic km. The reservoirs were delineated from high spatial resolution satellite imagery and are available as polygon shape files. The only attribute for the reservoirs is the area of the reservoir. The associated dams data set includes multiple attributes such as name of the dam and the impounded river, primary use, nearest city, area, and year of construction (or commissioning). While the main focus was to include all reservoirs with a storage capacity of more than 0.1 cubic kilometers, many smaller reservoirs were added where data were available. The data were compiled by Lehner et al. (2011) and are distributed by the Global Water System Project (GWSP) and by the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN). For details please refer to the Technical Documentation which is provided with the data.
Purpose: To provide a geographically explicit and reliable database of reservoirs for the scientific community.
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Beginning Date: 2011/01/01
Ending Date: 2011/12/31
Currentness Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -153.040000
East Bounding Coordinate: 176.830000
North Bounding Coordinate: 70.400000
South Bounding Coordinate: -45.880000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: SEDAC Theme
Theme Keyword: Climate
Theme Keyword: Infrastructure
Theme Keyword: Land Use
Theme Keyword: Population
Theme Keyword: Water
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: Data Granularity
Theme Keyword: Continent
Theme Keyword: Global
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO Topic
Theme Keyword: Inland Waters
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Science Keywords, Version 8.6
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE > SURFACE WATER > SURFACE WATER FEATURES > LAKES/RESERVOIRS
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: CIESIN Location Terms, Version 3.1
Place Keyword: Global
Access Constraints: None
Use Constraints:
The Global Water System Project (GWSP) holds the copyright of this data set. The GRanD database is freely available for non-commercial use. Users are prohibited from any commercial resale, or redistribution without explicit written permission from the authors (Lehner et al. 2011) or GWSP. Users should acknowledge the authors (Lehner et al. 2011) and SEDAC as the distributor as the source used in the creation of any reports, publications, new data sets, derived products, or services resulting from the use of this data set. GWSP or CIESIN may also request reprints of any publications. For further details regarding acknowledgements, citation, disclaimers, and restrictions please refer to Section 4 of the Technical Documentation which is provided with the data.
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Contact Organization: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
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Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: New York
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu
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Citation Information:
Originator: Lehner, B., C. Reidy Liermann, C. Revenga, C. Vorosmarty, B. Fekete, P. Crouzet, P. Doll, M. Endejan, K. Frenken, J. Magome, C. Nilsson, J.C. Robertson, R. Rodel, N. Sindorf, and D. Wisser
Publication Date: 20111222
Title: Global Reservoir and Dam Database, Version 1 (GRanDv1): Dams, Revision 01
Edition: 1.01
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector, map, map service
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Bonn, Germany
Publisher: Global Water System Project (GWSP)
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.7927/H4N877QK
Larger Work Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: Lehner, B., C. Reidy Liermann, C. Revenga, C. Vörösmarty, B. Fekete, P. Crouzet, P. Döll, M. Endejan, K. Frenken, J. Magome, C. Nilsson, J.C. Robertson, R. Rodel, N. Sindorf, and D. Wisser
Publication Date: 20110531
Title: High-Resolution Mapping of the World's Reservoirs and Dams for Sustainable River-Flow Management
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: journal article
Series Information:
Series Name: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
Issue Identification: 9 (9): 494-502
Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1890/100125
Spatial Data Organization Information
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Direct Spatial Reference Method: Vector
Point and Vector Object Information:
SDTS Terms Description:
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: G-poly/n
Point and Vector Object Count: 6824
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Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:
Geodetic Model:
Horizontal Datum Name: WGS84
Ellipsoid Name: WGS84
Semi-major Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257224
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Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: grand-v1-reservoirs-rev01
Entity Type Definition: Global Reservoir and Dam Database, Version 1 (GRanDv1): Reservoirs, Revision 01
Attribute:
Attribute Label: grand-v1-reservoirs-rev01
Attribute Definition:
The GRanDv1: Reservoirs map layer is part of the Global Reservoir and Dam Database, Version 1 (GRanDv1): Dams, Revision 01 data set. It displays reservoirs that were delineated from high spatial resolution satellite imagery available as polygon shape files. See more information at https://doi.org/10.7927/H4HH6H08.
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Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: New York
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu
Resource Description: CIESIN_SEDAC_GRANDv1_RESERVOIRS
Distribution Liability:
CIESIN follows procedures designed to ensure that data disseminated by CIESIN are of reasonable quality. If, despite these procedures, users encounter apparent errors or misstatements in the data, they should contact SEDAC User Services at +1 845-365-8920 or via email at ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu. Neither CIESIN nor NASA verifies or guarantees the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any data provided. CIESIN provides this data without warranty of any kind whatsoever, either expressed or implied. CIESIN shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of the use of any data provided by CIESIN.
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The data in Esri Shapefile (.shp) format; the maps in Portable Document Format (.pdf), and Portable Network Graphics (.png) formats; and the web map services are available from the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC).
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Access Instructions: Data accessible via the data set landing page.
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Access Instructions: Maps accessible via the data set landing page.
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Access Instructions: Maps accessible via the data set landing page.
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Access Instructions: Web Map Services accessible via the data set landing page.
Available Time Period:
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Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: 2011/12/22
Ending Date: Present
Metadata Reference Information
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Metadata Date: 2011/05/04
Metadata Review Date: 2022/04/14
Metadata Contact:
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Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) Metadata Administration
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: New York
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8988
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata@ciesin.columbia.edu
Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time
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