Comerio I Dam

Comerío 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
47 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1907
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
19,970 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-09-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PR00019
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.26754, -66.20550
Age
119 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.