Carite Dam
Puerto Rico — Guayama County — LA PLATA RIVER
Location
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Guayama |
| River | LA PLATA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 18.07644, -66.10624 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 104 ft |
| Dam Height | 104 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 17,349 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,349 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 333 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 15, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1913 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY |
| Other Name | Carite Dam |
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.