Elua Reservoir

Hawaii — Kauai County — KALAHEO GULCH

Location

StateHawaii
CountyKauai
RiverKALAHEO GULCH
Coordinates21.92755, -159.52786

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage360 acre-ft
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1902
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBBCP Kauai Operating, LLC
Other NameNo. 2 Reservoir

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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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