DAMS AND RESERVOIRS

Torres-Rosa Consulting Engineers (TRCE) is recognized as a leading firm in Puerto Rico for engineering services related to dams and reservoirs. Our team brings over 20 years of experience in the analysis, design, permitting, construction supervision, and safety evaluation of major water infrastructure projects.

TRCE engineers played a key role in the development of the two most recent dams constructed in Puerto Rico: the Northeast Regional Aqueduct and the Fajardo Off-Stream Reservoir. Our involvement included environmental studies, permitting, design, construction supervision, and project startup. Engineer Torres served as Engineer of Record during construction.

For the Río Blanco Off-Stream Reservoir raw water intake, TRCE provided comprehensive engineering services from planning through startup. Engineer Rosa served as Design Manager, and Engineer Torres served as Engineer of Record during construction.

In 2010, TRCE was selected by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) to develop and manage the PRASA Dams Monitoring Program (PDMP), which oversees all PRASA-owned dams. The implementation of this program significantly enhanced dam safety monitoring and data management across the island.

Through the PDMP, TRCE identified critical safety conditions, including a potential breach risk at Las Curías Dam. This led to the execution of an emergency stabilization project involving the installation of filters and a seepage collection system to prevent piping. Engineers Torres and Rosa presented this work at the 2014 ASDSO Regional Conference.

TRCE also conducted a detailed evaluation of the Lago Regulador de Isabela, where damage to the internal liner was identified. Our team completed the engineering analysis and design for the necessary rehabilitation measures.