Ana Mariaâ V Dam
Ana Mariaâ V Dam is an earth dam located in Ponce County, Puerto Rico, built in 1939. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ana Mariaâ V Dam
The primary purpose of Ana Mariaâ V Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sucesion Serrallesâ Inc. (private). It impounds the Canal From Ana Mariaâ Ii Reservoir near Ponce.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,976 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/12/2022.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Puerto Rico dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Ponce |
| Nearest City | Ponce |
| River/Stream | Canal From Ana Mariaâ Ii Reservoir |
| Coordinates | 18.05637, -66.56167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,976 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,381 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,381 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,577 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUCESION SERRALLESÂ INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PR00031 |
| Federal ID | PR00031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |