Carite Lake
Lago Carite is a lake located in the municipality of Guayama on the island of Puerto Rico. The lake was created in 1913[3] and serves as a reservoir for irrigation and potable water.
| Lago Carite | |
|---|---|
| Location | Guayama, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 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.[2] |
The lake receives flow from the La Plata River and can be used for fishing and recreation.
The name of the lake comes from the area where it is located.
References
- USGS: GNIS Detail - Lago Carite. United States Geological Survey. 13 February 1981. Accessed 14 July 2009.
- USGS: GNIS Detail - Lago Carite. 13 February 1981. Accessed 14 July 2009.
- 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.
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