Carite Dam

Puerto Rico — Guayama County

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyGuayama
Coordinates18.07644, -66.10624

Physical Characteristics

NID Height104 ft
Dam Height104 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage17,349 acre-ft
Max Storage17,349 acre-ft
Surface Area333 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY

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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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