Matrullas Dam

Puerto Rico, Orocovis County, MATRULLAS RIVER

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyOrocovis
RiverMATRULLAS RIVER
Coordinates18.21050, -66.48021

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length710 ft
NID Storage3,590 acre-ft
Max Storage3,590 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
Other NameMatrullas 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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