Huinawai Reservoir

Kauai County, Hawaii (near Lawai Homesteads)

River/Stream: POELEELE STREAM

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
47 ft
Dam Length
335 ft
Reservoir Storage
196 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
820 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-11-02

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
HI00104
State
Hawaii (HI)
Coordinates
21.92172, -159.49678
Age
124 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.