Puerto Rico Dams
36 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
36
High Hazard
36
100%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
12
Average Age
74 yrs
Hazard Classification
High36 (100.0%)
Significant0 (0.0%)
Low0 (0.0%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory24 (66.7%)
Fair0 (0.0%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory12 (33.3%)
Not Rated0 (0.0%)
Federal
0
State
8
Local
3
Private
3
Tallest Dams
- Cerrillos Dam323 ft
- Caonillas Dam235 ft
- Portugues Dam220 ft
- Toa Vaca Dam215 ft
- Garzas Dam201 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Cerrillos DamHigh
- Caonillas DamHigh
- Portugues DamHigh
- Toa Vaca DamHigh
- Garzas DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
- Garzas DamUnsatisfactory
- Guayo DamPoor
- Guayabal DamPoor
- Comerio Ii DamPoor
- Patillas DamPoor
All Dams in Puerto Rico
Showing 26–36 of 36
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrullas Dam Orocovis County | 120 | 1934 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Melania Dam Guayama County | 30 | 1914 | High | Satisfactory |
| Patillas Dam Patillas County | 127 | 1976 | High | Poor |
| Pellejas Dam Adjuntas County | 50 | 1950 | High | Satisfactory |
| Poncenaâ Dam Juana Díaz County | 48 | 1939 | High | Satisfactory |
| Portugues Dam Ponce County | 220 | 2015 | High | Satisfactory |
| Prieto Dam Maricao County | 98 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
| Rio  Blanco Dam Naguabo County | 64 | 2009 | High | Satisfactory |
| Toa Vaca Dam Villalba County | 215 | 1972 | High | Satisfactory |
| Vivi Dam Utuado County | 85 | 1950 | High | Satisfactory |
| Yahuecas Dam Adjuntas County | 90 | 1956 | High | Satisfactory |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.