List of dams and reservoirs in Dominican Republic

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There are numerous dams and reservoirs in the Dominican Republic , which has rivers, lakes, streams, and numerous waterfalls.

The main river in the Dominican Republic are the Yaque del Norte, which is the longest in the country at 201 km in length. The second largest and the strongest river is the Yuna River, which is 138 km in length. The third largest is the Yaque del Sur, which is 136 km in length.

River*Dam (hydro-electric plant) placeCapacity (millions of m³)**Year constructed
Yaque del Norte Tavera 1701973
Bao River Bao 2801984
Bao RiverLópez-Angostura4.41985
Jimenoa River Jimenoa0.31950
Maguaca River Maguaca15.61999
Chacuey River Chacuey13.71979
Yuna River Hatillo 375.01984
Nizao River Valdesia137.01976
Nizao River Jiguey 167.21992
Nizao RiverAguacate4.31992
Nizao RiverLas Barias1.71976
Yaque del Sur Sabana Yegua354.01979
San Juan River Sabaneta63.01981
Blanco RiverRio Blanco1.11996
Jima River Rincón60.01978
Las Damas Las Damas0.41967
Mijo River Mijo1.61990
Mao River Monción 369.42001
Cabeza De Caballo Cabeza De Caballo0.61988

Notes:

*Some rivers have the same name as dams or hydro-electric plants.
**Actual capacity might vary.

See also