La Plata Dam

Toa Alta County, Puerto Rico (near TOA ALTA)

River/Stream: LA PLATA RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
131 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
37,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
270,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-10-21

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
PR00017
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.34352, -66.23591
Age
52 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.