Cerrillos Dam
Puerto Rico, Ponce County, CERRILLOS RIVER
Location
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Ponce |
| River | CERRILLOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 18.07623, -66.57743 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 323 ft |
| Dam Height | 323 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,555 ft |
| NID Storage | 58,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 350 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 16, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1992 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPT. |
| Other Name | Lago Cerrillos |
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.