Description: This polygon layer represents surface water features within the City of DeSoto, including lakes, ponds, creeks, drainage basins, and detention/retention facilities. It supports environmental planning, stormwater management, and land use analysis.Purpose: To provide an accurate spatial representation of surface water features for use in environmental monitoring, floodplain management, infrastructure planning, and public works operations.Geographic Extent: City of DeSoto, Dallas County, TexasCoordinate System: NAD 1983 StatePlane Texas North Central FIPS 4202 FeetData Type: PolygonScale: Suitable for use at 1:4,800 or largerUpdate Frequency: As needed, based on aerial imagery, field verification, or engineering updatesData Source: Compiled by the GIS Division using aerial imagery, hydrology data, and engineering plansAttributes:Waterbody_ID: Unique identifierName: Name of the waterbody (if applicable)Type: Lake, Pond, Creek, Detention Basin, etc.Area_Acres: Surface area in acresOwnership: Public, Private, or SharedHydrologic_Connection: Connected to stream, storm drain, or isolatedLast_Updated: Date of last update