Mauka Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyKauai
Nearest CityKOLOA
River/StreamWAIHOHONU STREAM
Coordinates21.94139, -159.46897

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage345 acre-ft
Max Storage345 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,193 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerEric A. Knudsen Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/29/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00119
Federal IDHI00119
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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