Lago Dos Bocas
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| Location | Utuado, Puerto Rico |
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| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | Puerto Rico |
| Surface elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
Lago Dos Bocas is a lake located in the municipality of Utuado on the island of Puerto Rico. The lake was created in 1942 when a dam was constructed by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority for a hydroelectric power plant. It also serves as one of the island's potable water reservoirs. In recent years, silt has accumulated in the lake causing capacity to shrink. Silt has also made some portions of the land inaccessible by boat.
Ferries operated by the municipal government provide transportation for residents on Lago Dos Bocas as well as for tourists. Several restaurants are located on the shore of the lake. Other nearby attractions include the Rio Abajo State Forest Reserve.
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- Lagos y plantas hidroeléctricas de Puerto Rico - Lakes and hydroelectric plants of Puerto Rico
- USGS GNIS: Lago Dos Bocas
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