Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Publication_Date: 20040302
      Title: DIGITAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP DATABASE, TOWN OF REEDY, WEST VIRGINIA
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector and Raster Digital Data
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Washington, DC
        Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Other_Citation_Details: 540184_20040302_metadata
      Online_Linkage: www.fema.gov/msc
  Description:
    Abstract:
      The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting
      data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance
      flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM
      Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps
      (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data,
      where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 
      The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the UTM projection and coordinate system.The
      specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for
      mapping at a scale of 1:12,000. 

    Purpose:
      The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the National
      Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase
      requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act, which "... requires the purchase of flood insurance by
      property owners who are being assisted by Federal programs or by Federally supervised, regulated or
      insured agencies or institutions in the acquisition or improvement of land facilities located or to be located
      in identified areas having special flood hazards," Section 2 (b) (4) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of
      1973. In addition to the identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the risk zones shown on the
      FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of premium rates for flood coverage offered through the NFIP. 
      The DFIRM Database presents the flood risk information depicted on the FIRM in a digital format suitable
      for use in electronic mapping applications. The DFIRM database is a subset of the Digital FIS database that
      serves to archive the information collected during the FIS. 

  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Single_Date/Time:
        Calendar_Date: 20040302
    Currentness_Reference: FIRM and FIS effective date
  Status:
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular
  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -81.5009
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -81.3743
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 39.0005
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.8745
  Keywords:
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: FEMA Flood Hazard Zone
      Theme_Keyword: DFIRM
      Theme_Keyword: Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
      Theme_Keyword: Special Flood Hazard Area
      Theme_Keyword: DFIRM Database
      Theme_Keyword: NFIP
      Theme_Keyword: SFHA
      Theme_Keyword: Flood Insurance Rate Map
      Theme_Keyword: FIRM
      Theme_Keyword: Riverine flooding
      Theme_Keyword: BFE
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: TOWN OF REEDY
      Place_Keyword: WEST VIRGINIA
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints:
    The hardcopy FIRM and DFIRM and the accompanying FISs are the official designation of SFHAs and
    Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) for the NFIP.  For the purposes of the NFIP, changes to the flood risk
    information published by FEMA may only be performed by FEMA and through the mechanisms established
    in the NFIP regulations (44 CFR Parts 59-78).
    These digital data are produced in conjunction with the hardcopy FIRMs and generally matches the
    hardcopy map exactly.  However the hardcopy flood maps and flood profiles are the authoritative
    documents for the NFIP.
    Acknowledgement of FEMA would be appreciated in products derived from these data. 

  Point_of_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Contact_Position: Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: 500 C Street, S.W.
        City: Washington
        State_or_Province: District of Columbia
        Postal_Code: 20472
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: www.fema.gov/msc
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: Original data development environment varies.  Finishing of the data is done using ESRI's ArcGIS software.
  Cross_Reference:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Publication_Date: 20040302
      Title: Flood Insurance Study, TOWN OF REEDY, WEST VIRGINIA
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Washington, DC
        Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
  Cross_Reference:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Publication_Date: 20040302
      Title: Flood Insurance Rate Map, TOWN OF REEDY, WEST VIRGINIA
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Washington, DC
        Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
  Cross_Reference:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Publication_Date: 20040302
      Title: Raster DFIRM, TOWN OF REEDY, WEST VIRGINIA
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Raster Digital Data
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Washington, DC
        Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Data_Quality_Information:
  Attribute_Accuracy:
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
      The DFIRM Database consists of community-based vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction
      with the hard copy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM maps are issued as the official
      designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for
      administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations
      for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world
      conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and
      floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process
      that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping
      Partners.  Attribute accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and
      a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system.  
      Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
      To obtain more detailed information in areas where Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and/or floodways have been
      determined, users are encouraged to consult the Flood Profiles and Floodway Data and/or Summary of
      Stillwater Elevations tables contained within the FIS report that accompanies this DFIRM database.
      Users should be aware that BFEs shown in the S_BFE table represent rounded whole-foot elevations.
      These BFEs are intended for flood insurance rating purposes only and should not be used as the sole source
      of flood elevation information.  Accordingly, flood elevation data presented in the FIS report must be used
      in conjunction with the FIRM for purposes of construction and/or floodplain management.  The 1-percent-annual-
      chance water-surface elevations shown in the S_XS table match the regulatory elevations shown in 
      the FIS report.
  Logical_Consistency_Report:
    When FEMA revises an FIS, adjacent studies are checked to ensure agreement between flood elevations at
    the boundaries.  Likewise flood elevations at the confluence of streams studied independently are checked
    to ensure agreement at the confluence.  The FIRM and the FIS are developed together and care is taken to
    ensure that the elevations and other features shown on the flood profiles in the FIS agree with the
    information shown on the FIRM.  However, the elevations as shown on the FIRM are rounded whole-foot
    elevations.  They must be shown so that a profile recreated from the elevations on the FIRM will match
    the FIS profiles within one half of one foot.
  Completeness_Report:
    Data contained in the DFIRM Database files reflect the content of the source materials.  Features may have
    been eliminated or generalized on the source graphic, due to scale and legibility constraints.  With new
    mapping, FEMA plans to maintain full detail in the spatial data it produces.  However, older information is
    often transferred from existing maps where some generalization has taken place.
    Flood risk data are developed for communities participating in the NFIP for use in insurance rating and for
    floodplain management. Flood hazard areas are determined using statistical analyses of records of river
    flow, storm tides, and rainfall; information obtained through consultation with the communities; floodplain
    topographic surveys; and hydrological and hydraulic analysis. Both detailed and approximate analyses are
    employed. Generally, detailed analyses are used to generate flood risk data only for developed or
    developing areas of communities. For areas where little or no development is expected to occur, FEMA uses
    approximate analyses to generate flood risk data. Typically, only drainage areas that are greater than one
    square mile are studied. 

  Positional_Accuracy:
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
        The DFIRM Database consists of community-based  vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction
        with the hardcopy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM are issued as the official designation
        of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for administration of the
        NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations for public review, 
        appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world conditions. As with
        any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and floodplain boundaries
        is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process that produces these data
        are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners.  Horizontal accuracy
        was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and a symbolized display on an 
        interactive computer graphic system.  
        Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
    Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
      Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
        The DFIRM Database consists of community-based vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction
        with the hardcopy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM maps are issued as the official
        designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for
        administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations
        for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world
        conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and
        floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process
        that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping
        Partners.  Vertical accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and
        a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system.  
        Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
  Lineage:
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
          Publication_Date: 1996
          Title: Digital Orthophoto Quadrangle
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Remote sensing image
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Reston, VA
            Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
          Other_Citation_Details:
            The digital orthophoto quadrangle (DOQ) is a 1-meter ground resolution, quarter-quadrangle (3.75-minutes of
            latitude by 3.75-minutes of longitude) image cast on the Universal Transverse Mercator Projection (UTM) on the
            North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83).  The imagery is based on panchromatic black and white (or color infra-red)
            NAPP or NAPP-like photography.
      Source_Scale_Denominator: 12,000
      Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 1996
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Ground conditions
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DOQ1
      Source_Contribution: Location of roads, railroads, bridges, streams, and other physical features.

    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
          Publication_Date: 20040302
          Title: Flood Insurance Study
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map and report
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
            Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
          Other_Citation_Details:
            The FIS and FIRM are the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the
            National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This DFIRM includes data previously published by FEMA in the 
            following Flood Insurance Study:  Town of Reedy, WV 19781201. 
            FEMA has updated the FIS to include restudy information. The restudy information includes: the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for Left Fork Reedy Creek, Reedy Creek, and Right Fork Reedy Creek were prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for FEMA, under Contract No. DR-1319.  This work was completed in June 2001.

            Base map information shown on the FIRM was derived from USGS Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles produced at a scale of 1:12,000 from photography dated 1996 or later.  The projection used in the preparation of this FIRM is Universal Transverse Mercator zone 17 referenced to the North American Datum of 1983 and GRS80 spheroid.

            This FIS covers the incorporated area of the Town of Reedy.  

            For the May 1978 FIS, Reedy Creek and Right Fork Reedy Creek were studied by detailed methods.

            For this revision, Left Fork Reedy Creek, Reedy Creek and Right Fork Reedy Creek were restudied by detailed methods.  Reedy Creek was studied from a point approximately 650 feet downstream of State Route 14 to the confluence with Left Fork Reedy Creek.  Left Fork Reedy Creek was studied from the confluence with Reedy Creek to a point approximately 1,260 feet upstream of confluence with Reedy Creek.  Right Fork Reedy Creek was studied from the confluence with Reedy Creek to the upstream corporate limits.  

            Limits of detailed study are indicated on the Flood Profiles and on the FIRM.  The areas studied by detailed methods were selected with priority given to all known flood hazard areas and areas of projected development and proposed construction.

            For the May 1978, FIS, Ball Hollow was studied by approximate methods.  This approximate analysis has been superseded for this revision.  



      Source_Scale_Denominator: 4,800
      Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 20040302
        Source_Currentness_Reference: FIS Effective dates
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FIS1
      Source_Contribution:
        Spatial and attribute information for political entities, cross sections, floodplain information, BFEs,
        station start descriptions, general structures, and some feature names.
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
          Publication_Date: 20040302
          Title: TOWN OF REEDY, WEST VIRGINIA, Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
            Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
          Other_Citation_Details: Grid of FIRM panels created for this Flood Insurance Study.
      Source_Scale_Denominator: 6,000
      Type_of_Source_Media: Digitized
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 20040302
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Effective date
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: STUDY1
      Source_Contribution: Grid of DFIRM panels.
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: National Geodetic Survey
          Publication_Date: 2004
          Title: Geodetic bench mark positions and descriptions
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD
            Publisher: National Geodetic Survey
          Other_Citation_Details:
            The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) serves as the Nation's depository for geodetic data in the National
            Spatial Reference System.  These geodetic data include bench marks and other control points that provide
            the base of reference for latitude, longitude, height, scale, orientation, and gravity measurements used
            throughout the United States.
      Source_Scale_Denominator: 24,000
      Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 2004
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NGS1
      Source_Contribution: National Geodetic Survey reference points (bench marks).
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
          Publication_Date: 20040302
          Title: TOWN OF REEDY, WEST VIRGINIA, Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
            Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
          Other_Citation_Details: Base map surface water features digitized from U.S. Geological Survey Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles.
      Source_Scale_Denominator: 12,000
      Type_of_Source_Media: Digitized
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 20040302
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Effective date
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: STUDY2
      Source_Contribution: Base map surface water features.
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
          Publication_Date: 1999
          Title: 7.5-Minute Quadrangle Grid
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Redlands, CA
            Publisher: ESRI
          Other_Citation_Details: Grid of USGS 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Maps.
      Source_Scale_Denominator: 24,000
      Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 1999
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS1
      Source_Contribution: Grid of USGS 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Maps.
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: The DFIRM Database is compiled in conjunction with the hardcopy FIRM and the final FIS report. The specifics of the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed are detailed in the FIS report. The results of these studies are submitted in digital format to FEMA. These data and unrevised data from effective FIRMs are compiled onto the base map used for DFIRM publication and checked for accuracy and compliance with FEMA standards.
      Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: DOQ1, FIS1, STUDY1, NGS1, STUDY2, USGS1
      Process_Date: 20040302
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector and Raster
  Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
  Raster_Object_Information:
    Raster_Object_Type: Pixel
Spatial_Reference_Information:
  Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
    Planar:
      Grid_Coordinate_System:
        Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
        Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
          UTM_Zone_Number: 17
          Transverse_Mercator:
            Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
            Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -81
            Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0
            False_Easting: 500000
            False_Northing: 0
      Planar_Coordinate_Information:
        Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate pair
        Coordinate_Representation:
          Abscissa_Resolution: 0.61
          Ordinate_Resolution: 0.61
        Planar_Distance_Units: Meter
    Geodetic_Model:
      Horizontal_Datum_Name: NAD83
      Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
      Semi-major_Axis: 6356752.3
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.26
  Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
    Altitude_System_Definition:
      Altitude_Datum_Name: NGVD29
      Altitude_Resolution: 0.03
      Altitude_Distance_Units: feet
      Altitude_Encoding_Method: Attribute values
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
  Overview_Description:
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
      The DFIRM Database is made up of several data themes containing both spatial and attribute information.
      These data together represent the current flood risk for the subject area as identified by FEMA. The
      attribute tables include SFHA locations, flood zone designations, BFEs, political entities, cross-section
      locations, FIRM panel information, and other data related to the NFIP. 

    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
      Appendix L of FEMA's Guidelines and Specifications for FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping Partners contains a detailed description of each attribute code and a reference to other relevant information.
      The following tables are included in this data set:
      l_comm_info 
      l_stn_start 
      study_info 
      s_bfe 
      s_base_index 
      s_firm_pan 
      s_fld_haz_ar 
      s_fld_haz_ln 
      s_label_ld 
      s_perm_bmk 
      s_pol_ar 
      s_pol_ln 
      s_quad_index 
      s_wtr_ln 
      s_xs 
      s_label_pt
Distribution_Information:
  Distributor:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: FEMA, Map Service Center
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: P.O. Box 1038
        City: Jessup
        State_or_Province: Maryland
        Postal_Code: 20794-1038
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: www.fema.gov/msc
      Contact_Instructions:
        Data requests must include the full name of the community or county and the FIRM panel number(s) or the
        7.5- minute series quadrangle sheet area(s) covered by the request. 
  Distribution_Liability:
    No warranty expressed or implied is made by FEMA regarding the utility of the data on any other system
    nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. FEMA will warrant the delivery of this
    product in a computer-readable format, and will offer appropriate adjustment of credit when the product
    is determined unreadable by correctly adjusted computer input peripherals, or when the physical medium
    is delivered in damaged condition. Requests for adjustment of credit must be made within 90 days from
    the date of this shipment from the ordering site. 
  Standard_Order_Process:
    Non-digital_Form: Printed FIRMs and Raster DFIRMs that match this data set are available from FEMA at the Map Service Center, cited above.
    Digital_Form:
      Digital_Transfer_Information:
        Format_Name: ESRI Arc/Info Export  file
        Format_Version_Number: 1
      Digital_Transfer_Option:
        Offline_Option:
          Offline_Media: CD-ROM
          Recording_Format: ISO 9600
    Digital_Form:
      Digital_Transfer_Information:
        Format_Name: MapInfo Interchange file
        Format_Version_Number: 1
      Digital_Transfer_Option:
        Offline_Option:
          Offline_Media: CD-ROM
          Recording_Format: ISO 9600
    Digital_Form:
      Digital_Transfer_Information:
        Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
        Format_Version_Number: 1
      Digital_Transfer_Option:
        Offline_Option:
          Offline_Media: CD-ROM
          Recording_Format: ISO 9600
    Fees: Contact Distributor
Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 20050204
  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Contact_Position: Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: 500 C Street, S.W.
        City: Washington
        State_or_Province: District of Columbia
        Postal_Code: 20472
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: www.fema.gov/msc
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998