Mau Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyKauai
Nearest CityKalaheo
River/StreamKALAHEO GULCH
Coordinates21.92719, -159.53097

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBBCP Kauai Operating, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00116
Federal IDHI00116
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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