Melania Dam
Puerto Rico — Guayama County — MELANIA CREEK
Location
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Guayama |
| River | MELANIA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 17.97941, -66.14502 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 15, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1914 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO |
| Other Name | Melania Dam |
Location Map
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.