Poncenaâ Dam

Juana Díaz County, Puerto Rico (near COTO LAUREL)

River/Stream: LA PONCHA STREAM OFFTREAM

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
48 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
1,742 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-08-22

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

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
PR00035
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.05484, -66.53904
Age
87 years

Nearby Dams

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.