Wailua Reservoir

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyKauai
Nearest CityWAILUA HOMESTEADS
River/StreamWAILUA RIVER-N. FORK OFFSTREAM
Coordinates22.06340, -159.39998

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,080 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage842 acre-ft
Max Storage842 acre-ft
Normal Storage340 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHawaii Dept of Land & Natural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/14/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00060
Federal IDHI00060
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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