Guajataca Dam

Puerto Rico, Isabela County, GUAJATACA RIVER

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyIsabela
RiverGUAJATACA RIVER
Coordinates18.39766, -66.92379

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length984 ft
NID Storage49,200 acre-ft
Max Storage49,200 acre-ft
Surface Area1,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 23, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
Other NameLago Guajataca

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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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