Las Curias Dam

San Juan County, Puerto Rico (near SAN JUAN)

River/Stream: LAS CURIAS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
75 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
1,425 acre-ft
Year Completed
1946
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
6,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-12-09

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
PR00022
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.34251, -66.05067
Age
80 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.