Kaloko Reservoir, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, is a privately owned earth dam structure built in 1890 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
Wind
Humidity
This reservoir, fed by the Koloko Ditch, has a capacity of 1400 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 1255 acre-feet and a surface area of 38 acres. The dam stands at a height of 27 feet, with a hydraulic height of 44 feet, and a structural height of 46 feet.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Kaloko Reservoir is under the regulatory oversight of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) in Hawaii. The dam has a history of inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2018 and a frequency of every 5 years. The risk assessment for the reservoir is deemed high, with the DSAC assigned date currently unspecified. Despite its age, Kaloko Reservoir remains a vital water resource for irrigation in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1890 |
Dam Length |
915 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
KOLOKO DITCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
1400 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
46 |
Halaulani Str At Alt 400 Ft Nr Kilauea
|
13cfs |
Hanalei River Nr Hanalei
|
258cfs |
Left Branch Opaekaa Str Nr Kapaa
|
2cfs |
Eb Of Nf Wailua River Nr Lihue
|
39cfs |
Sf Wailua River Nr Lihue
|
173cfs |
Wainiha River Nr Hanalei
|
178cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Kumu camp
|
||
Anahola Beach Park - Kauai
|
||
Anini Beach Camping
|
||
Anahola Beach Park Camping
|
||
Anini Beach Park - Kauai
|
||
Hanalai Black Pot Beach County Park
|