Huinawai Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyKauai
Nearest CityLawai Homesteads
River/StreamPOELEELE STREAM
Coordinates21.92172, -159.49678

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length335 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage196 acre-ft
Max Storage196 acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge820 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBBCP Kukui'ula Development, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00104
Federal IDHI00104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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