Papuaa Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyKauai
Nearest CityHalfway Bridge
River/StreamPAPUAA STREAM
Coordinates21.97181, -159.46121

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage921 acre-ft
Max Storage921 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGrove Farm Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/06/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00120
Federal IDHI00120
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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