Patillas Dam
Puerto Rico, Patillas County, GRANDE DE PATILLAS RIVER
Location
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Patillas |
| River | GRANDE DE PATILLAS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 18.01906, -66.02166 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 127 ft |
| Dam Height | 127 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,067 ft |
| NID Storage | 17,073 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,073 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 367 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 5, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO |
| Other Name | Patillas 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.