Puu Opae Reservoir

Hawaii — Kauai County — TR-NUI STREAM OFFSTREAM

Location

StateHawaii
CountyKauai
RiverTR-NUI STREAM OFFSTREAM
Coordinates22.03903, -159.72361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length1,625 ft
NID Storage295 acre-ft
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 21, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerHawaii Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands

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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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