2.3.4 Reservoirs

2.3.4.6 Example 6

Location of Example: 150°32'28" East, 34°13'44" South,
Distinctive Characteristics:
  • This example 2.3.4.6 is an example of what not to capture as a Reservoir.
  • There is no evidence of man made barriers, which indicates that these features are natural waterbodies. In the current climate it is possible these waterbodies are part of a river subject to drought. With lower water levels the rivers become segmented and only hold water in the deeper depressions.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.3.4.6 Representation of a naturally occuring waterbodies which should not be mistaken for a Reservoir.

Figure: 2.3.4.6a Orthophotography 50cm RGB=123 Figure: 2.3.4.6b SPOT 2.5m RGB=123

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