Washington 5th Level HUC Watersheds

WBDHU10: This geospatial dataset represents the 5th level (10-digit) hydrologic unit boundaries from the Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) layer for Washington. Hydrologic units within the WBDHUC10 represent drainage areas delineated to the 5th level drainage systems. Their boundaries are defined by hydrographic and topographic criteria that delineate an area of land upstream from a specific point on a river, stream, or similar surface waters. Hydrologic units within the WBDHUC10 can accept surface water directly from upstream drainage areas, and indirectly from associated surface areas such as remnant, non-contributing, and diversions to form a drainage area with single or multiple outlet points. Boundaries within the WBDWA10 were delineated by Pacific Northwest (PNW) Hydrography Framework Partners and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to meet state requirements and to contribute to the national WBD repository. To meet these goals, the WBD must adhere to the "Federal Standards for Delineation of Hydrologic Unit Boundaries", dated October, 2004. These HUC_10 boundaries were made from the Washington dataset that has been nationally certified by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Prior to submission the dataset was subjected to an iterative review and edit process to ensure that the hydrologic boundaries fully satisfy the federal standards. This work was completed under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Pacific Northwest Hydrography Framework Partnership, NRCS and the US Geological Survey (USGS). The current dataset includes 5th level boundaries that are in all 4th level (8-digit) subbasins that fall within or intersect the Washington state boundary. USGS Federal Standards and Procedures for the National Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) located here: http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/11/a3/pdf/tm11-a3.pdf