Waiakalua Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyKauai
Nearest CityKilauea
River/StreamWAIAKALUA STREAM
Coordinates22.19981, -159.37385

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage184 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAllen, William P Rev Living Trust, Atkin,Thomas R Revocable Living Trust, He Makana Ka Wai, HUNT KILAUEA LLC, Matthew C Miller, Mr. Evan and Mrs. Erica Wollman, Theresa Drake, Victor Mission Trust LLC, William L. Flaherty, Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/22/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00010
Federal IDHI00010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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