Dos Bocas Dam
Puerto Rico — Arecibo County — ARECIBO RIVER
Location
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Arecibo |
| River | ARECIBO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 18.33565, -66.66737 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 188 ft |
| Dam Height | 188 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 634 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 7, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY |
| Other Name | Lago Dos Bocas |
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.