Omao Reservoir

Hawaii — Kauai County — OMAO STREAM

Location

StateHawaii
CountyKauai
RiverOMAO STREAM
Coordinates21.92112, -159.48321

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length454 ft
NID Storage194 acre-ft
Max Storage194 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 6, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAlexander & Baldwin, Inc., Eric A. Knudsen Trust

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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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