Las Curias Dam

Puerto Rico — San Juan County — LAS CURIAS CREEK

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountySan Juan
RiverLAS CURIAS CREEK
Coordinates18.34251, -66.05067

Physical Characteristics

NID Height75 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage1,425 acre-ft
Max Storage1,425 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 9, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPUERTO RICO AQUEDUCT AND SEWER AUTHORITY
Other NameRio Piedras 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.

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