Puu O Hewa Reservoir

Hawaii — Kauai County — TR-WAIHOHONU STREAM OFFSTREAM

Location

StateHawaii
CountyKauai
RiverTR-WAIHOHONU STREAM OFFSTREAM
Coordinates21.93585, -159.47092

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length540 ft
NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 29, 2026
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEric 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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