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Ky DOW 305(b) 1998 to 2004 Fish Tissue Consumption Lakes

Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act requires states to assess the condition of the Waters of the US. The Kentucky Division of Water, in cooperation with other agencies, collects biological and water quality data to assess the condition of the resource and reports this to Congress every two years in the Water Quality Report to Congress (305(b)). These data represent the assessment results for aquatic life for surface waters of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Box Download: [https://ky.box.com/v/energy-environment/file/850632146319]
Ky DOW 305(b) 1998 to 2004 Swimming

Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act requires states to assess the condition of the Waters of the US. The Kentucky Division of Water, in cooperation with other agencies, collects biological and water quality data to assess the condition of the resource and reports this to Congress every two years in the Water Quality Report to Congress (305(b). These data represent the assessment results for swimming for surface waters of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Box Download: https://ky.box.com/v/energy-environment/file/850632207496
Ky DOW 305(b) 1998 to 2004 Swimming Lakes

Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act requires states to assess the condition of the Waters of the US. The Kentucky Division of Water, in cooperation with other agencies, collects biological and water quality data to assess the condition of the resource and reports this to Congress every two years in the Water Quality Report to Congress (305(b)). These data represent the assessment results for aquatic life for surface waters of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Box Download: [https://ky.box.com/v/energy-environment/file/850634753149]
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) in Kentucky

Medium and large Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) operators are required to submit comprehensive permit applications and are issued individual permits. Regulated small MS4 operators have the option of choosing to be covered by an individual permit, a general permit, or a modification of an existing Phase I MS4's individual permit. Under the NPDES stormwater program, operators of large, medium and regulated small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) require authorization to discharge pollutants under an NPDES permit. Download spatial layer from [Box].
National Water Information Systems Station Locations in Kentucky

The USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) contains and provides access to inventory information about sites at stream reaches, wells, test holes, springs, tunnels, drains, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, excavations, and water-use facilities.Information for each site in the USGS data base can be retrieved for viewing and for download and import into other software, including GIS software. Includes links to all water data available for individual sites. Download Link: https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-nwis-locations
Ky Low-Flow and Mean Annual Flow Data

This is a vector data set consisting of lines representing streams in Kentucky. Each line segment is attributed with the 7-day 2-year low-flow frequency values, 7-day 10-year low-flow frequency values, and the mean annual streamflow values for the downstream end of that stream segment. For example, the "7-day 2-year low-flow" is the flow rate, averaged over seven days, that has a 50% chance (i.e. one out of every two years) of being exceeded in any year; the 10-year value has a 10% chance of being exceeded in any year (i.e. one out of every ten years). Low-flow values were calculated using the equations in the USGS Water-Resources Investigations Report 91-4097 "Low-Flow Characteristics of Kentucky Streams". Mean annual streamflow values were calculated using the equation in the USGS Water-Resources Investigations Report 02-4206 "Estimating Mean Annual Streamflow of Rural Streams in Kentucky". Users of the data should be aware of the limitations and accuracy of the equations as explained in those reports and summarized below (see "Constraints on accessing and using the data").
Kentucky Wild Rivers (Corridors)

Portions of nine rivers of exceptional quality and aesthetic character were designated as Kentucky Wild Rivers in 1972. Each Wild River is actually a linear corridor encompassing all visible land on each side of the river up to a distance of no more than 2,000 feet. The nine Wild River corridors comprise a total of 114 river miles and 26,961 acres of land. Each section of river is protected in a free flowing state and provides areas for the perpetuation of Kentucky’s wild fauna and flora as well as recreational opportunity. Regardless of ownership, which varies across each section, the Wild River Act sets forth certain restrictions of allowable activities to protect and preserve these areas for future generations. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=37693 Onlink Url: [https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-wild-rivers]
Named Lakes in Kentucky

This feature class contains lakes that have "accepted" names. These are generally on public property (not not always!). Names were derived from GNIS (Geographic Name Information System), National Hydrological Dataset, WMA biologists; Division of Wildlife regulated dams, Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINS) program, Kentucky Ornithological Society (KOS) reports, and even county maps. For lakes showing up on WMA maps, the lakes are updated periodically with most recent imagery. Download Link: [https://app.fw.ky.gov/kfwis/kygeonet/Named_Lakes.zip]
Ky DOW Watershed Planning Areas

Watershed Planning Areas are determined through the watershed planning process; the watershed is studied to decide what areas need what type of action to address nonpoint source pollution for each particular watershed. Data beneficial to watershed planning efforts can be found in the attribute table. Each Watershed Planning Area is based on a delineated watershed that is identified by a 10-digit, 12-digit or 14-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) defining its drainage area. Watershed Planning Areas are determined through the watershed planning process; the watershed is studied to decide what areas need what type of action to address nonpoint source pollution for each particular watershed. Data beneficial to watershed planning efforts can be found in the attribute table. The Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) is tasked with reducing nonpoint source pollution in the Commonwealth. By amendment to the federal Clean Water Act in 1987, the Section 319(h) Grant program was established to provide funding for efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution. Funding for the Kentucky Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program originates from this amendment, and is provided through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This funding can be used to develop watershed plans for specific watersheds throughout the state that address nonpoint source pollution. Watersheds that have a plan are designated Watershed Planning Areas. The purpose of the data is to provide the location and basic information concerning each Watershed Planning Area. Download spatial layer on [Box].
Kentucky Peak Flows

Vector data set consisting of lines representing streams in Kentucky. Each line segment is attributed with the number of square miles of drainage area, and the peak flow values for 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, and 500 year intervals at that point on the stream. Peak flow values were calculated using the equations in the USGS Water-Resources Investigations Report 03-4180 "Estimating the Magnitude of Peak Flows for Streams in Kentucky for Selected Recurrence Intervals." The data also has attributes indicating when the peak flow values should not be used because the drainage area is out of the size range for the equation, the drainage area is greater than 10 percent impervious, or the stream segment is in a lake or pond.
STORET Legacy (EPA) - KY Locations (pre-1999)

Data supplied to EPA before 1999 were all placed in Legacy STORET. This system, de-signed in the 1960s, was a pioneer in the long term archival of field water monitoring results. The Legacy Data Center (LDC) contains data of undocumented quality. Further, these data are static. The Legacy Data Center does not permit updates, and data here will not change over time. All new data are being entered into Modernized STORET. Because the data do not change over time, it is never necessary to repeat a specific download. Box Download: [https://ky.box.com/v/energy-environment/file/850632671213]
STORET Modern (EPA) - KY Locations (1998-2007)

All data supplied to EPA since January 1, 1999 have been placed in the Modernized STORET System. Modernized STORET is currently receiving new data on a regular basis, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Downloads performed for the same sites may differ over time as a result of the addition of new data by their owners. Box Download: [https://ky.box.com/v/energy-environment/file/850631780722]
KyFromAbove Phase1 Elevation Layer

The KyFromAbove Phase1 Hosted Elevation Layer was created using Kentucky's statewide five-foot digital elevation model (DEM). This layer is intended for use in Kentucky-specific Web Scenes and as a ground surface in elevation widgets. Phase1 LiDAR-derived elevation data was acquired during the 2010 to 2017 time period. More information regarding the KyFromAbove program's LiDAR [specifications], survey reports, [partners], and [data download] details can be found here: [https://kyfromabove.ky.gov/]
USACE Section 10 Waters in Kentucky

These data were developed as a subset of the 24k NHD Blueline Streams. An additional field indicating whether the segment falls under the river miles included by USACE in public notice has been added. The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is a feature-based database that interconnects and uniquely identifies the stream segments or reaches that make up the nation's surface water drainage system. NHD data was originally developed at 1:100,000-scale and exists at that scale for the whole country. This high-resolution NHD, generally developed at 1:24,000/1:12,000 scale, adds detail to the original 1:100,000-scale NHD. (Data for Alaska, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands was developed at high-resolution, not 1:100,000 scale.) Local resolution NHD is being developed where partners and data exist. The NHD contains reach codes for networked features, flow direction, names, and centerline representations for areal water bodies. Reaches are also defined on waterbodies and the approximate shorelines of the Great Lakes, the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Gulf of Mexico. The NHD also incorporates the National Spatial Data Infrastructure framework criteria established by the Federal Geographic Data Committee.
Priority Watersheds in Kentucky

Division of Water (DOW) Priority Watersheds receive greater consideration for funding and technical support in state agency programs, including USEPA 319 (Nonpoint Source) Grant Program Funding, state revolving funds for water and wastewater infrastructure, and state agricultural cost-share programs. DOW Priority Watersheds are distributed throughout the state, consisting of both 319 Program Basin Priorities, and Nutrient Priorities. Each DOW Priority area is scaled to a HUC-12 watershed. These focused investment areas consisting of both 319 Program Basin Priorities, and Nutrient Priority Areas. Basin Priorities reflect areas with a demonstrated need for investment (impaired waters, environmental justice considerations, TMDLs, nutrient priorities, sourcewater, or local high-quality waterways), and sufficient local capacity (watershed plans) to improve water quality. Nutrient Priorities reflect areas of high aquatic nutrient concentrations (yields), locations of repeat confirmed Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), and sensitive drinking water sources. Combined, these two data sets represent a data-driven prioritization effort to address specific local water quality needs. Downlaod spatial layer on [Box].
FEMA DFIRM Cross Sections in Kentucky

The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) data incorporates all Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) databases published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and any Letters Of Map Revision (LOMRs) that have been issued against those databases since their publication date. It is updated on a monthly basis. The FIRM Database is the digital, geospatial version of the flood hazard information shown on the published paper FIRMs. The FIRM 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 FIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published 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 FEMA. The NFHL is available as State or US Territory data sets. Each State or Territory data set consists of all FIRM Databases and corresponding LOMRs available on the publication date of the data set. The specification for the horizontal control of FIRM Databases is consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000. This file is georeferenced to the Earth's surface using the Geographic Coordinate System (GCS) and North American Dataum of 1983 (NSRS-2007).
DOW Primary Ambient Monitoring Station Basins

Primary ambient monitoring stations have ongoing water quality monitoring that oftentime extend for decades, making these stations ideal for studying water quality trends over time. The contributing basins are necessary to determine yields and understand land cover and uses that impact water quality. Contributing basins were derived using the StreamStats (USGS, 2017) web application . These data also include nutrient (total nitrogen and total phosphorus) loads and yields data for the basins included in the studies, [Nutrient Loads and Yields in Kentucky: 2005-2017], and the [Update to the 2019 Nutrient Loads and Yields in Kentucky Study], with a study period of 2005-2019.
DOW Primary Ambient Monitoring Stations

Primary ambient monitoring stations have ongoing water quality monitoring that oftentime extend for decades, making these stations ideal for studying water quality trends over time. The contributing basins are necessary to determine yields and understand land cover and uses that impact water quality. Contributing basins were derived using the StreamStats (USGS, 2017) web application . These data also include nutrient (total nitrogen and total phosphorus) loads and yields data for the basins included in the study, [Nutrient Loads and Yields in Kentucky: 2005-2017], and the [Update to the 2019 Nutrient Loads and Yields in Kentucky Study], with a study period of 2005-2019.
KDFWR SWAP 2023 Conservation Opportunity Areas

These Conservation Opportunity Areas (COAs) were delineated by an advisory committee made up of members from KDFWR and OKNP based on the output of our Terrestrial and Aquatic Habitat prioritization models, in conjunction with the prioritization tool from the Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy (SECAS) Conservation Blueprint. Data Download: [https://app.fw.ky.gov/kfwis/SWAP_2023/SWAP23_COAs.zip]
KDFWR SWAP 2023 SGCN Species Ranges

Ranges for Fish, Herpetofauna, Birds, Mammals, Bivalves, and Crayfish were delineated by KDFWR Biologists in conjunction with KDFWR Geoprocessers. Insect and Plant ranges were delineated from Office of Kentucky State Nature Preserve Biologists and Geoprocessors. Data Download: [https://app.fw.ky.gov/kfwis/SWAP_2023/SWAP23_SGCNRanges.zip]
Kentucky Spot Elevations (Phase1)

This dataset represents statewide spot elevation points which are based upon Phase 1 LiDAR-derived elevation data acquired through the Kentucky Aerial Photography and Elevation Data Program (KYAPED), commonly known as [KyFromAbove]. Appropriate scale for this dataset is 1:24,000 and was created specifically for the KyTopo map series products. All elevation values are recorded in feet above mean sea level and can be found in the Elevation and RASTERVALU fields in the attribute table. Online Linkage: [https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-KyTopo-SpotElev/]
KYAPED Phase 1 Flight Paths

Linear features coded with comprehensive information related to both 6 inch and 1 foot aerial photography flight paths of Kentucky's Aerial Photography and Elevation Data program (KYAPED), Aerial photography related to this data was captured in late winter and early spring of consecutive years as part of a collaborative effort among federal, state and local government agencies as well as educational entities in Kentucky. [https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-flight-paths-2012-14]
KYAPED Phase 2 Flight Paths

Linear features coded with comprehensive information related to both 6 inch and 1 foot aerial photography flight paths of Kentucky's Aerial Photography and Elevation Data program (KYAPED), Aerial photography related to this data was captured in late winter and early spring of consecutive years as part of a collaborative effort among federal, state and local government agencies as well as educational entities in [Kentucky. https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-flight-paths-Phase2]
Kentucky County Polygons

This dataset contains County Boundary Polygons for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The state boundary along Ohio River has been updated to reflect the Supreme Court Case regarding a boundary dispute between Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio in 1980 (Ohio v. Kentucky, 444 U.S. 335 (1980)). Online Linkage: [https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-KyBnds-County]
Kentucky Populated Places Legacy

**LEGACY EDITION** This dataset is a subset of populated places in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as listed in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). In 2021 the following geographic features referred to as “administrative” (cultural or man-made) were removed from GNIS: airport, bridge, building, cemetery, church, dam, forest, harbor, hospital, mine, oilfield, park, post office, reserve, school, tower, trail, tunnel, and well.** The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is the Federal standard for geographic nomenclature. The U.S. Geological Survey developed the GNIS for the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, a Federal inter-agency body chartered by public law to maintain uniform feature name usage throughout the Government and to promulgate standard names to the public. The GNIS is the official repository of domestic geographic names data; the official vehicle for geographic names use by all departments of the Federal Government; and the source for applying geographic names to Federal electronic and printed products of all types. See https://geonames.usgs.gov for additional information. Online Linkage: [https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-KyLoc-gnisppl-legacy]
Kentucky Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) - Legacy

**LEGACY EDITION** This dataset is a subset of the USGS GNIS in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as listed in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). It does not include any GNIS place names that fall within the city limits of any city. In 2021 the following geographic features referred to as “administrative” (cultural or man-made) were removed from GNIS: airport, bridge, building, cemetery, church, dam, forest, harbor, hospital, mine, oilfield, park, post office, reserve, school, tower, trail, tunnel, and well.** The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is the Federal standard for geographic nomenclature. The U.S. Geological Survey developed the GNIS for the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, a Federal inter-agency body chartered by public law to maintain uniform feature name usage throughout the Government and to promulgate standard names to the public. The GNIS is the official repository of domestic geographic names data; the official vehicle for geographic names use by all departments of the Federal Government; and the source for applying geographic names to Federal electronic and printed products of all types. The database holds the Federally recognized name of each feature and defines the feature location by state, county, USGS topographic map, and geographic coordinates. Other attributes include names or spellings other than the official name, feature designations, feature classification, historical and descriptive information, and for some categories the geometric boundaries. The database assigns a unique, permanent feature identifier, the Feature ID, as a standard Federal key for accessing, integrating, or reconciling feature data from multiple data sets. The GNIS collects data from a broad program of partnerships with Federal, State, and local government agencies and other authorized contributors. The GNIS provides data to all levels of government and to the public, as well as to numerous applications through a web query site, web map and feature services, file download services, and customized files upon request. See https://geonames.usgs.gov for additional information. Online Linkage: [https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-Ky-Locs-gnis-legacy]
Blue Water Trails

This contains line features for "Blue Water" trails, canoe, kayak, and small boat trails in Kentucky. The data is based on a series of press releases/articles that highlight the floating, fishing and tourism opportunities on Kentucky’s streams and rivers. The individual river lines are merged, and this is what is given to the Division of Geographic Information (DGI) for the adventure tourism site. This just contains the line from usually 24K NHD of the extent on the trail. This does not include the points of interest associated with the trail. All blue water trail maps are online at https://fw.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Blue-Water-Trails.aspx Download: [https://app.fw.ky.gov/kfwis/kygeonet/Blue_Water_Trails.zip]
Ky DOW 2024 Integrated Report 305b Assessed Springs

Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act requires states to assess the condition of the Waters of the US. The Kentucky Division of Water, in cooperation with other agencies, collects biological and water quality data to assess the condition of the resource and reports this to Congress every two years in the Integrated Report to Congress. ([https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Monitor/Pages/IntegratedReportDownload.aspx]) These data represent the assessment results for surface waters of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Data Download: [https://ky.box.com/s/x5tn2q7ryaiyiet1xxvwh16alueqxo4s]
Kentucky Water KPDES Outfalls

Pursuant to Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, Kentucky is delegated to issue Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) permits to all point source discharges (coal, storm water including Phase I and II programs, sanitary, municipal, industrial, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), individual home residences, etc.) of pollutants to waters of the Commonwealth. These data, derived from information contained in EPA's Permit Compliance System (PCS), depict KPDES permitted facilities in Kentucky. Download: [https://ky.box.com/s/vxu8gb8se77r6p0y43nx55t6dm12vz7i]
Kentucky USACE National Inventory Dams

This data set portrays major dams of the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The data set was created by extracting dams 50 feet or more in height, or with a normal storage capacity of 5,000 acre- feet or more, or with a maximum storage capacity of 25,000 acre-feet or more, from the 75,187 dams in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams. Box Download: [https://ky.app.box.com/v/kymartiandata/file/850620431765]
Building Footprints within Modeled Inundation Areas (2019)

These building footprints are a subset of the Microsoft Building Footprints - Features layer, available on ArcGIS online and updated Jan 11, 2019. The subset includes all building footprints that fall within or intersect the Kentucky Division of Water - Regulated Dams Inundation Areas layer. Download Link: https://ky.box.com/v/energy-environment/file/850633881625