Canal A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps all of Miami-Dade County's canals—the network of waterways that drain stormwater, prevent flooding, and support irrigation across the county. It's essential for understanding how our water system works and for planning any project near these vital waterways.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner near a canal who wants to know who maintains it and understand flooding risks during heavy rains
- A developer planning a construction project who needs to identify which canals are nearby and understand maintenance responsibilities
- A resident concerned about water quality or drainage issues who can locate the specific canal and contact the responsible agency
Key Metadata
| Publisher | USGS |
|---|---|
| Department | Regulatory and Economic Resources |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Bi-Annually |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | canals drainage stormwater water management flooding hydrology canal maintenance Miami-Dade water systems |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | Canal: OBJECTID |
NAME |
text | The official name of the canal. AI |
TYPE |
text | The classification or category of the canal, such as whether it is used for drainage, irrigation, flood control, or navigation purposes. AI |
SFWMDNAME |
text | The name assigned to the canal by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), which is the regional water authority. AI |
MAINTBY |
text | The name of the organization, agency, or entity that is responsible for maintaining and upkeeping the canal. AI |
CONTACT |
text | The name of the person or department responsible for managing or overseeing the canal. AI |
PHONE |
text | The phone number for the contact person or department responsible for the canal, used to report issues or ask questions. AI |
COMMENTS |
text | Additional notes or remarks about the canal, such as special conditions, maintenance issues, or other relevant information that doesn't fit into standard fields. AI |
Shape__Length |
number | Canal: Shape__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available