Rio  Blanco Dam

Naguabo County, Puerto Rico (near NAGUABO)

River/Stream: RIO BLANCO - OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
64 ft
Dam Length
Reservoir Storage
3,845 acre-ft
Year Completed
2009
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-05-07

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
PR00078
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.22005, -65.78460
Age
17 years

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.