Caonillas Dam

Puerto Rico — Jayuya County — CAONILLAS RIVER

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyJayuya
RiverCAONILLAS RIVER
Coordinates18.16936, -66.65136

Physical Characteristics

NID Height235 ft
Dam Height235 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage54,970 acre-ft
Max Storage54,970 acre-ft
Surface Area700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 4, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
Other NameCaonillas 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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