Caonillas Dam

Jayuya County, Puerto Rico (near ARECIBO)

River/Stream: CAONILLAS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
235 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
54,970 acre-ft
Year Completed
1948
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
107,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-09-04

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
PR00011
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.16936, -66.65136
Age
78 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.