Carite Lake
| Lago Carite | |
|---|---|
Lago Carite | |
| Location | Guayama, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18°04′36″N 66°06′21″W / 18.0766290°N 66.1057212°W [1] |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | Puerto Rico |
| Surface area | 0.47 sq mi (1.238 km2) |
| References | USGS: GNIS Detail - Lago Carite.[1] |
Lake Carite (Spanish: Lago Carite) is a reservoir of the La Plata River located in the municipality of Guayama on the main island of Puerto Rico. The lake was created in 1913 for the purpose of irrigation and providing potable water to southeastern Puerto Rico.[2]
The lake is located near the farthest source of the La Plata river basin and is open for recreational fishing and boating. Together with the nearby Carite State Forest, the lake and its surroundings have been recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International since 2004.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Lago Carite". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ Embalses de Puerto Rico: Un deleite para los sentidos. La Perla del Sur. Ponce, Puerto Rico. 4 to 10 July 2018. Year 35. Issue 1805. Pages 10-11. Accessed 4 July 2018.
- ^ BirdLife International (2026) Site factsheet: Carite. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/19654-carite 14/03/2026
External links
- USGS Real-Time Water Data Carite Lake
- Lago Carite USGS Patillas Quad, Puerto Rico, Topographic Map
- Proyecto Salon Hogar.