Caonillas Dam

Puerto Rico — Jayuya County

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyJayuya
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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY

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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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