Object Class: Dyke

Acronym: DYKCON (L,A)

Code: 49

Set Attribute_A: CONDTN; CONRAD; DATEND; DATSTA; HEIGHT; NATCON; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

A dyke (or dike) is an artificial embankment to contain or hold back water.(IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1361)

References:

INT 1: IF 1;

S-4: 313.1;

Remarks:

Distinction: dam; sloping ground; slope top line;