Fajardo Dam
Fajardo Dam is an earth dam located in Fajardo County, Puerto Rico, built in 2002. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fajardo Dam
The primary purpose of Fajardo Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Puerto Rico Aqueduct And Sewer Authority (public utility). It impounds the Fajardo River near Fajardo.
The dam stands 115 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,455 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/05/2019.
At 115 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Fajardo |
| Nearest City | Fajardo |
| River/Stream | Fajardo River |
| Coordinates | 18.29740, -65.65963 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 115 ft |
| Dam Height | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,455 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,455 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,455 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 787 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PUERTO RICO AQUEDUCT AND SEWER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PR00077 |
| Federal ID | PR00077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |