Stream A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps all streams and waterways flowing through Miami-Dade County, showing their exact locations and classifications by size (major vs. minor). It's essential for understanding our water systems, planning flood management, and protecting natural habitats that depend on these waterways.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner concerned about flooding can check if a stream runs near their property and understand water flow patterns during heavy rains
- An environmental group working on wetland restoration uses the stream map to identify which waterways need protection and which tributaries connect to them
- City planners use stream data to design neighborhoods and infrastructure while accounting for water drainage and avoiding environmentally sensitive areas
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Public Works |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | MEDIUM |
| Update Frequency | Every 10 years |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | streams Miami-Dade waterways hydrology data flood risk water management creek locations tributary map drainage basins |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | Stream: OBJECTID |
MAJOR1 |
integer | The first major classification code for a stream, used to categorize the stream into broad groupings based on hydrological or geographical characteristics. AI |
MINOR1 |
integer | The first minor classification code for a stream, used to provide more detailed subcategorization within a major classification group. AI |
MAJOR2 |
integer | The second major classification code for a stream, providing an additional level of broad categorization to further distinguish stream types. AI |
MINOR2 |
integer | The second minor classification code for a stream, offering additional detailed distinction at a finer level than major classifications. AI |
MAJOR3 |
integer | The third major classification code for a stream, offering a third tier of broad classification to help identify streams with similar characteristics. AI |
MINOR3 |
integer | The third minor classification code for a stream, providing the most granular level of detail in the stream classification system. AI |
SHAPE__Length |
number | Stream: SHAPE__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available