Loco Dam
Puerto Rico — Yauco County — LOCO RIVER
Location
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Yauco |
| River | LOCO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 18.04248, -66.88742 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 10, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1951 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO |
| Other Name | Loco 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.