2.3.4 Reservoirs

2.3.4.1 Example 1
Location of Example: 152°39'54" East, 25°21'41" South,
Distinctive Characteristics:
  • Note the Dam Wall which creates the Reservoir.
  • Dam Walls are absent from naturally occurring Lakes.
  • Dam Walls can be constructed from both concrete, stone and earthen materials. Each will display a different signature on multispectral imagery.
  • Dam Walls may enclose the partial boundary of the Reservoir or its entirety depending on the topography and method of construction of the Reservoir.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.3.4.1 Representation of a Reservoir in association with surrounding features.

Figure: 2.3.4.1a Orthophotography 60cm RGB=123 Figure: 2.3.4.1b SPOT 2.5m RGB=321

Topic contact: mapfeedback@ga.gov.au Last updated: January 20, 2012