Portugués Dam, Arch dam near Ponce, Puerto Rico.
The Portugués Dam rises 220 feet high with a crest length of 1,230 feet, utilizing roller-compacted concrete across its thick arch structure.
Construction of the Portugués Dam began in April 2008 after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract to Dragados USA for 180 million dollars.
During construction, workers discovered a pre-Columbian ceremonial plaza and burial ground, requiring specialized transport of artifacts to laboratories in Georgia.
The dam provides essential flood protection for 40,000 residents and 13,000 residential structures in the Ponce region during major storm events.
The Portugués Dam stands as the first single-centered roller-compacted concrete thick arch dam constructed within United States territory.
Location: Puerto Rico
GPS coordinates: 18.06222,-66.63278
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:54
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