Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir
— Hawaii County — UPPER HAMAKUA DITCH
Location
| State | |
| County | Hawaii |
| River | UPPER HAMAKUA DITCH |
| Coordinates | 20.04714, -155.62329 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 26, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | State of Hawaii, Dept of Agriculture |
| Other Name | Puukapu Reservoir |
Location Map
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.