Melania Dam

Guayama County, Puerto Rico (near GUAYAMA)

River/Stream: MELANIA CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
1,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
456 acre-ft
Year Completed
1914
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
680 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-12-15

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
PR00036
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
17.97941, -66.14502
Age
112 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.