Piwai Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyKauai
Nearest CityOMAO HOMESTEADS
River/StreamPOELELELE STREAM
Coordinates21.93275, -159.49040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height56 ft
Dam Height56 ft
Dam Length535 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage261 acre-ft
Max Storage261 acre-ft
Normal Storage222 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge480 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerAlexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/06/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00114
Federal IDHI00114
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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