Guineo Dam
Puerto Rico, Orocovis County, TORO NEGRO RIVER
Location
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Orocovis |
| River | TORO NEGRO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 18.15952, -66.52641 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 115 ft |
| Dam Height | 115 ft |
| Dam Length | - |
| NID Storage | 2,180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 23, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1931 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY |
| Other Name | Lago El Guineo |
Location Map
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.