Loíza Lake

Lago Loíza
Location Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Coordinates 18°19′41″N 66°00′58″W / 18.32806°N 66.01611°W / 18.32806; -66.01611Coordinates: 18°19′41″N 66°00′58″W / 18.32806°N 66.01611°W / 18.32806; -66.01611
Type reservoir
Basin countries Puerto Rico

Loíza Lake, or Lago Loíza, is a reservoir located in the municipality of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. It was formed by construction of the Carraízo Dam on the Río Grande de Loíza. It serves as the main source for the water supply of the San Juan metropolitan area.[1]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey


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