Piwai Reservoir
Hawaii — Kauai County — POELELELE STREAM
Location
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Kauai |
| River | POELELELE STREAM |
| Coordinates | 21.93275, -159.49040 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 6, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1916 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.