There are numerous dams and reservoirs in the Dominican Republic, which is composed of rivers, lakes, streams, and numerous waterfalls.
The main rivers 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 and the third largest is the Yaque del Sur which is 136 km in length.
| River:** | Dam (Hydro-electric plant) Place: | Capacity: (millions of m³*) | Year Made: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaque del Norte | Tavera | 170 | 1973 | |
| Bao River | Bao | 280 | 1984 | |
| Bao River | López-Angostura | 4.4 | 1985 | |
| Jimenoa River | Jimenoa | 0.3 | 1950 | |
| Maguaca River | Maguaca | 15.6 | 1999 | |
| Chacuey River | Chacuey | 13.7 | 1979 | |
| Yuna River | Hatillo | 375.0 | 1984 | |
| Nizao River | Valdesia | 137.0 | 1976 | |
| Nizao River | Jiguey | 167.2 | 1992 | |
| Nizao River | Aguacate | 4.3 | 1992 | |
| Nizao River | Las Barias | 1.7 | 1976 | |
| Yaque del Sur | Sabana Yegua | 354.0 | 1979 | |
| San Juan River | Sabaneta | 63.0 | 1981 | |
| Blanco River | Rio Blanco | 1.1 | 1996 | |
| Jima River | Rincón | 60.0 | 1978 | |
| Las Damas | Las Damas | 0.4 | 1967 | |
| Mijo River | Mijo | 1.6 | 1990 | |
| Mao River | Monción | 369.4 | 2001 | |
| Cabeza De Caballo | Cabeza De Caballo | 0.6 | 1988 |
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