Loco Dam

Yauco County, Puerto Rico (near YAUCO)

River/Stream: LOCO RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
74 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1951
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
24,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-12-10

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
PR00004
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.04248, -66.88741
Age
75 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.