Garzas Dam

Adjuntas County, Puerto Rico (near ADJUNTAS)

River/Stream: VACAS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
201 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
5,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1943
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
25,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-05-02

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PR00006
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.13722, -66.74088
Age
83 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.