Pinau Reservoir
Hawaii — Kauai County — POELEELE STREAM
Location
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Kauai |
| River | POELEELE STREAM |
| Coordinates | 21.92470, -159.48847 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 6, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1916 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | County of Kauai - Department of Public Works, Department of Water, County of Kauai, Dylan James, Holly Van Every, Joseph Allen, Melvin Willis III |
| Other Name | Little Smith Big Smith 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.