Pauwela Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyMaui
Nearest CityHaiku
River/StreamLIIKOI GULCH
Coordinates20.91901, -156.32256

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage142 acre-ft
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge590 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerEast Maui Irrigation Company, Mahi Pono Holdings, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00096
Federal IDHI00096
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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