Miami-Dade-E Lake
Miami-Dade County, FloridaOligotrophic
Miami-Dade-E Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade-E Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2024-12-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 35.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 10 lakes in Miami-Dade County
Nearby Lakes in Miami-Dade County
More Florida Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Florida
Highlands County · Clarity: 16 ft
Walton County · Clarity: 9 ft
Highlands County · Clarity: 13.2 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 11 ft
Seminole County · Clarity: 13 ft
Orange County · Clarity: 11.5 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Florida
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Miami-Dade-E Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 3 classified by the EPA as major dischargers.
- Palmetto Bay, Village OfPalmetto Bay · 0.9 mi away · NPDES FLS743658Major
- Pinecrest, Village OfPinecrest · 2.2 mi away · NPDES FLS267198Major
- Florida Power & Light - Cutler Power PlantVillage Of Palmetto Bay · 3.1 mi away · NPDES FL0001481Major
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-12-14
Monitoring stations: 3
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