Loíza Lake
| Lago Loíza | |
|---|---|
 Loíza Lake | |
| Location | Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18°19′41″N 66°00′58″W / 18.32806°N 66.01611°W |
| 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 water supply source of the San Juan metropolitan area.[1][2][3]
Gallery
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Shack near Loíza Lake
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References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey
- ^ Gellis, A.C.; Webb, R.M.; Wolfe, W.J.; McIntyre, S.C. (2 February 2012). "USGS Publications Warehouse". Water-Resources Investigations Report. doi:10.3133/wri994010. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ "Land Use 1950, 1977, 1987 maps" (PDF). USGS. US Dept of the Interior. Retrieved 14 June 2020.