Dams in Puerto Rico

36
Total Dams
36
High Hazard
100.00%
% High Hazard
73.8 yrs
Average Age

Counties

CountyDamsHigh Hazard% HighAvg Age
Ponce 4 4 100.00% 54.8 yrs
Adjuntas 4 4 100.00% 76.3 yrs

Purpose Breakdown

Hydroelectric
17
Irrigation
17
Water Supply
15
Recreation
5
Flood Risk Reduction
4

Tallest Dams in Puerto Rico

Dam NameHeightCountyHazard
Cerrillos Dam 323 ft Ponce High Hazard
Caonillas Dam 235 ft Jayuya High Hazard
Portugues Dam 220 ft Ponce High Hazard
Toa Vaca Dam 215 ft Villalba High Hazard
Garzas Dam 201 ft Adjuntas High Hazard
Guayo Dam 190 ft Lares High Hazard
Dos Bocas Dam 188 ft Arecibo High Hazard
Lucchetti Dam 169 ft Yauco High Hazard
La Plata Dam 131 ft Toa Alta High Hazard
Guayabal Dam 130 ft Villalba High Hazard