Lucchetti Dam

Yauco County, Puerto Rico (near YAUCO)

River/Stream: YAUCO RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
169 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
20,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
62,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-09-03

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PR00003
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.09179, -66.86453
Age
74 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.