Waita Reservoir

Hawaii — Kauai County — WAIHOHONU STREAM OFFSTREAM

Location

StateHawaii
CountyKauai
RiverWAIHOHONU STREAM OFFSTREAM
Coordinates21.91066, -159.45310

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length3,250 ft
NID Storage9,900 acre-ft
Max Storage9,900 acre-ft
Surface Area650 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 17, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGrove Farm Company

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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.

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