Adjuntas Dam

Adjuntas County, Puerto Rico (near UTUADO)

River/Stream: GRANDE DE ARECIBO RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Gravity

Height

80 ft

Dam Length

—

Reservoir Storage

760 acre-ft

Year Completed

1950

Primary Purpose

Hydroelectric

Owner Type

Public Utility

Max Discharge

37,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-08-08

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: PR00007
State: Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates: 18.19963, -66.73220
Age: 76 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.