Water G C Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps all water bodies across Miami-Dade County—including lakes, ponds, canals, and water under bridges—using detailed cartographic data from 2012 orthophotography. It's essential for understanding flood zones, planning development projects, and identifying wetlands or conservation areas that affect residents' property and environment.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner researching flood risk or drainage patterns before purchasing property in a specific neighborhood
- A developer or city planner checking water boundaries to design drainage systems or assess environmental constraints for new construction
- An environmental advocate mapping wetlands and water bodies to understand habitat protection needs or stormwater management in their community
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami Dade County Information Technology Department |
|---|---|
| Department | Water and Sewer |
| Category | Communications and Information Technology Department |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | MEDIUM |
| Update Frequency | Biennially |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | water bodies lakes ponds canals flood zones wetlands drainage hydrology water boundaries cartography Urban Development Boundary |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | WaterG: OBJECTID |
WATER |
text | WaterG: WATER |
NAME |
text | WaterG: NAME |
TYPE |
text | WaterG: TYPE |
Shape__Area |
number | WaterG: Shape__Area |
Shape__Length |
number | WaterG: Shape__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
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Composite Score: 61%
Findings
- Stale: not updated in 300 days
- Row count not available