Carite Lake
Lake in Guayama, Puerto Rico
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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]
| Lago Carite | |
|---|---|
  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.[1] |
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]
