Portugues Dam

Puerto Rico — Ponce County

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyPonce
Coordinates18.06244, -66.63324

Physical Characteristics

NID Height220 ft
Dam Height220 ft
Dam Length1,230 ft
NID Storage46,000 acre-ft
Max Storage46,000 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2015
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPT.

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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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