Kaopala Basin

Hawaii — Maui County — Kaopala Gulch

Location

StateHawaii
CountyMaui
RiverKaopala Gulch
Coordinates20.98200, -156.67066

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage38 acre-ft
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 29, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1998
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMaui County, Dept of Public Works
Other NameStructure No. 4

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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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