Dams in Adjuntas County, Puerto Rico
5Total Dams
5High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Adjuntas County, Puerto Rico
Adjuntas County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Adjuntas County is 75 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Garzas Dam at 201 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garzas Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 201 | Hydroelectric | 1943 |
| Guayo Dam | High | Poor | 190 | Hydroelectric | 1956 |
| Yahuecas Dam | High | Satisfactory | 90 | Hydroelectric | 1956 |
| Adjuntas Dam | High | Satisfactory | 80 | Hydroelectric | 1950 |
| Pellejas Dam | High | Satisfactory | 50 | Hydroelectric | 1950 |