Puu Pulehu Reservoir

Hawaii — Hawaii County — UPPER HAMAKUA DITCH OFF STREAM

Location

StateHawaii
CountyHawaii
RiverUPPER HAMAKUA DITCH OFF STREAM
Coordinates20.03940, -155.59930

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage445 acre-ft
Max Storage445 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 22, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerState of Hawaii, Dept of Agriculture

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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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