Revised: January 29, 2026
The Utah Water Right Distribution Network is managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights (DWRi) to regulate and distribute the state's water resources. Given Utah's arid climate, water allocation follows the Doctrine of Prior Appropriation, which prioritizes water rights based on the earliest documented beneficial use (Senior vs. Junior rights).
Points representing junctions, diversions, and measurement locations.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| OBJECTID | Unique identifier for each record within the GIS system. |
| Lat | Latitude coordinate of the node. |
| Lon | Longitude coordinate of the node. |
| NodeType | Numerical code representing the type of node (e.g., diversion, junction). |
| NodeName | Name of the node, if applicable. |
| systemId | Identifier linking the node to a larger water system. |
| recordId | Unique identifier for the database record. |
| NodeId | Unique identifier for the node itself. |
| PouPolygonId | Identifier for a related "Place of Use" polygon. |
| Shape | Geometry type (Point). |
Linear features defining the paths (streams, canals, pipelines) that connect nodes.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| ToNode | ID of the node where the flowline ends. |
| recordId | Unique record identifier. |
| OBJECTID | Unique GIS object identifier. |
| FromNode | ID of the node where the flowline begins. |
| FlowlineType | Numerical code for the type of flowline (e.g., stream, canal). |
| FlowlineName | The official name of the flowline feature. |
| EndDate | Date when the flowline record became inactive or invalid. |
| BegDate | Date when the flowline record became active. |
| Lining | Material used to line the flowline (e.g., concrete, earth). |
| RelativeSize | Numerical value indicating the relative size or capacity of the flowline. |
| NHDId | National Hydrography Dataset identifier for cross-referencing. |
| Shape__Length | Calculated length of the flowline feature. |
Polygonal representations of the areas covered by specific distribution systems.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| OBJECTID | Unique GIS object identifier. |
| NodeId | ID of the node associated with the distribution system. |
| DistributionSystem | Name of the distribution system. |
| Shape__Area | Area covered by the distribution system feature. |
| Shape__Length | Perimeter or length of the distribution system feature. |
| Shape | Geometry type (Polygon). |
Defines the specific sequence of nodes that constitute a logical water path.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| OBJECTID | Unique GIS object identifier. |
| recordId | Unique record identifier. |
| PathId | Identifier for the path the node belongs to. |
| NodeId | ID of the node in the path. |
| PointType | Numerical code indicating the role of the node (e.g., start, end, intermediate). |
Links administrative water right records to physical network paths.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| OBJECTID | Unique GIS object identifier. |
| recordId | Unique record identifier. |
| wrnum | Water right number associated with the record. |
| FromChnum | Refers to a "Change Number" related to water rights administration. |
| PathType | Numerical code for the type of path. |
| BegDate | Start date for the water right or record. |
| EndDate | End date for the water right or record. |
| SystemId | Identifier for the associated water system. |
Defines the flow direction and order of flowlines within a specific path.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| OBJECTID | Unique GIS object identifier. |
| recordId | Unique record identifier. |
| PathId | Identifier for the path. |
| SortOrder | Numerical value to order flowlines within a path. |
| FlowlineID | ID of the flowline in the path. |
| FlowDir | Flow direction (e.g., upstream, downstream). |
Monitoring locations for flow, reservoir levels, and diversion rates.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| OBJECTID | Unique GIS object identifier. |
| STATION_ID | Unique identifier for the monitoring station. |
| STATION_NAME | Name of the monitoring station. |
| SYSTEM_NAME | Name of the water system the station monitors. |
| UNITS_ID | Identifier for the units of measurement used. |
| NodeId | ID of the associated node, if any. |
| X_UTM | UTM Easting coordinate of the station. |
| Y_UTM | UTM Northing coordinate of the station. |
| FlowlineId | ID of the associated flowline, if any. |
| STATUS | Operational status of the station (e.g., active, inactive). |
| UNITS_DESC_BASE | Description of base units (e.g., CFS, Feet). |
| URL | Web link to more information or telemetry data. |
| longitude | Longitude coordinate of the station. |
| latitude | Latitude coordinate of the station. |
| site_type | Type of monitoring site (e.g., streamgage, reservoir). |
| DatasetType | Type of data collected at the station. |
| DataEntryMethod | Method used to enter data for the station. |
| Shape | Geometry type (Point). |