| Dataset Number | 1052 |
| Dataset Title | Flooding Susceptibility |
| Custodian | Data Authority: Department for Environment and Water
Data Provider: Department for Environment and Water
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Description
| Description | Flooding Susceptibility imposes a serious limitation on land where structures are required. However, for some uses, floods can be beneficial, provided that energy and duration are low. Assessment of susceptibility to flooding is subjective in that generally flooding will not be observed during routine field investigations. A positive rating for flooding susceptibility simply signals that there is a potential risk. Land is assessed for susceptibility to flooding through observation and inferenceSELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
and flooding frequency, severity and duration are beyond the scope of this mapping. Decisions involving specific action on the ground should not be based on this data. Three analysis data classes (including not applicable) have been supplied as percentage values of Soil Landscape Map Units to be used for the calculation of spatial data statistics. Note: the sum of all percentage values for each map unit totals 100%. Each Soil Landscape Map Unit is categorised INTO three (plus not applicable) legend categories (FLOODING) according to the proportion of its area assessed as susceptible to flooding. |
| Usage | Link to Soil Attribute Descriptions. This dataset has been derived from the Soil Landscape Map Units spatial dataset to be used for map creation or the calculation of spatial data statistics. Used to supply Government, community groups, industry and the general public with up to date regional, subregional and catchment level land and soil attribute information for southern South Australia. The aim is to produce maps, statistics and reports displaying and describing: Land and soil attributes within southern South AustraliaSELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
Land surface features affecting land use, land management and productivitySELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
Limitations / suitability of land and soil for a range of agricultural and other uses. Independent professional advice should be sought before using this in commercial decisions. Further information: soil and land attributes. Flooding Susceptibility dataset can be viewed on NatureMaps (>Soils>Soil Surface Attributes). Spatial data downloads are available from Data SA. |
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Data Quality
| Lineage | The dataset is based on an interpretation of 1:40,000 stereo colour aerial photography and limited field inspection of landscapes and soils by soil scientists. Soil Landscape Map Unit boundaries were determined after an integration of field observations and recordingsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
laboratory analysesSELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
stereoscopic examination of aerial photographsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
understanding of regional landscape processes and stratigraphySELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
existing soil and geological mapping data. To avoid inconsistencies and confusion, any updates to the Soil and Land Attribute mapping are to be managed by DEWNR Soil and Land Program. This data has been released under a Creative Commons licence. Where products are derived from this data, DEWNR are to be acknowledged, and any changes to the original data should be indicated. |
| Completeness | Complete. The spatial data is subject to amendment as and when more data become available. |
| Positional Accuracy | The accuracy is to the scale of mapping (50 metres at 1:50,000 and 300 metres at 1:100,000 mapping scale). The spatial data is to be used at the regional, subregional and catchment level, and can be used to provide property overviewsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
however, cannot be used at the paddock level. South East, Kangaroo Island, Mount Lofty Ranges and the 'bottom' of Yorke Peninsula have been mapped at 1:50,000. Eyre Peninsula, the main part of Yorke Peninsula, Murray Mallee and Northern Agricultural Districts have been mapped at 1:100,000. Map unit boundaries should be treated as transition zones. |
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Geographic Extent
| Extent Name | Agricultural Region - South Australia |
| Min Easting or Longitude | 132.25 |
| Min Northing or Latitude | -38 |
| Max Easting or Longitude | 141 |
| Max Northing or Latitude | -32.25 |
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Dataset Status
| Initially Acquired | 01-JAN-2000 |
| Last Updated | 01-JUL-2009 |
| Update Frequency | As required |
| Maintenance Method | As required |
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| AusGOAL | CC BY (Attribution) |
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