Melania Dam

Puerto Rico — Guayama County

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyGuayama
Coordinates17.97941, -66.14502

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage456 acre-ft
Max Storage456 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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