Puu Opae Reservoir

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyKauai
Nearest CityMana
River/StreamTR-NUI STREAM OFFSTREAM
Coordinates22.03903, -159.72361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length1,625 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage295 acre-ft
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Normal Storage193 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHawaii Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection11/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00003
Federal IDHI00003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Mana Reservoir 2.3 mi High Puu Lua Reservoir 4.5 mi High Waikaia Reservoir 6.9 mi High Kepani Reservoir 7.3 mi High Kaawanui Reservoir 8.9 mi High Waikoloi Reservoir 9.3 mi High Kapa Reservoir 12.9 mi High Alexander 13.9 mi High Hukiwai Reservoir 14.0 mi High Elima Reservoir 14.4 mi High