Pellejas Dam

Puerto Rico — Adjuntas County — PELLEJAS RIVER

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyAdjuntas
RiverPELLEJAS RIVER
Coordinates18.21049, -66.70640

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 10, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
Other NamePellejas Dam

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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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