Waita Reservoir
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Kauai |
| Nearest City | Koloa |
| River/Stream | WAIHOHONU STREAM OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 21.91066, -159.45310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 650 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Grove Farm Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |