Guayo Dam

Puerto Rico, Adjuntas County, GUAYO RIVER

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyAdjuntas
RiverGUAYO RIVER
Coordinates18.21048, -66.83480

Physical Characteristics

NID Height190 ft
Dam Height190 ft
Dam Length555 ft
NID Storage19,000 acre-ft
Max Storage19,000 acre-ft
Surface Area285 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
Other NameLago Guayo

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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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