Stormwater Structures

Overview This Feature Service provides a comprehensive inventory of stormwater structures within Santa Cruz County. It primarily consists of a detailed feature layer that encompasses various types of stormwater infrastructure elements critical for managing stormwater runoff and water quality in the region. Feature Layers Stormwater Structures: This layer details individual stormwater structures including catch basins, inlets, junctions, manholes, outfalls, flood control pumps, trash capture devices, city structures, recharge sites, flap gates, and stream gauges. Attributes include structure identification numbers, structural dimensions such as depth, length, and width, elevations like invert and rim elevations, and information on ownership or agency responsible for the structure, such as City, County, Caltrans, and various water and stormwater districts. Geographic Coverage The data covered is specific to the geographic area of Santa Cruz County, capturing a variety of stormwater management infrastructures distributed across this region. Use Cases Stormwater system management and maintenance by city and county agencies. Infrastructure planning and environmental compliance monitoring related to stormwater runoff control. Support for flood risk assessment and design of stormwater treatment and retention facilities. Integration into GIS-based applications for public works, environmental planning, and asset management. Additional Notes The layer provides detailed coded domains for key attributes such as structure types, ownership, and inlet/outlet configurations, enabling standardized classification and analysis. The data includes metadata fields for data currency and editing history, supporting quality control and updates.