Lake Cerrillos
| Lago Cerrillos | |
|---|---|
Lake Cerrillos viewed facing south, with the Lake Cerrillos Dam in the distance | |
| Location | Barrio Maragüez, Ponce |
| Coordinates | 18°05′20″N 66°34′45″W / 18.08889°N 66.57917°W |
| Type | artificial reservoir |
| Basin countries | Puerto Rico |
| Water volume | 47,900 acre-feet (59,100,000 m3) |
| Settlements | Ponce |
Lake Cerrillos (Spanish: Lago Cerrillos) is a human-made lake located in barrio Maragüez, Ponce, Puerto Rico. The lake was finished in 1992 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The main purposes of the reservoir are flood control, water supply, and recreation. There is a variety of fish available for fishing such as largemouth bass, bluegills, catfish and tilapias. The 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games that were held in Ponce staged the canoeing competitions in this lake. It was used in the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games for the sports of Canoeing, Rowing. The lake is the main drinking water source for the city of Ponce.