Honokowai Reservoir dam
Honokowai Reservoir
Located in Honokowai, Maui, Hawaii, the Honokowai Reservoir, also known as Field 3 Reservoir, is a private water storage facility primarily used for irrigation purposes. Built in 1918, this earth dam structure stands at 31 feet tall with a storage capacity of 12.3 million gallons of water. With a surface area of 1.2 acres and a hydraulic height of 26 feet, the reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the area.
Managed by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the Honokowai Reservoir is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the reservoir's condition is assessed as fair, with inspection frequency set at every 5 years. In case of emergencies, preparations are made and updated regularly to meet safety guidelines, highlighting the importance of water resource management in the face of potential risks and climate challenges.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, the Honokowai Reservoir serves as a vital resource for sustaining agricultural activities in the region. With its historical significance dating back over a century, this reservoir showcases the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in managing water resources for the benefit of the community.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Honokowai Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Honokohau Stream Near Honokohau | 28 cfs | → |
| Kahakuloa Stream Near Honokohau | 17 cfs | → |
| Waihee River At Dam Near Waihee | 55 cfs | → |
| Iao Stream At Kepaniwai Park Nr Wailuku | 87 cfs | → |
| Halawa Stream Near Halawa | 15 cfs | → |
| Kaunakakai Gulch At Altitude 75 Feet | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Honokowai Reservoir.
Campgrounds
- Camp Olowalu - Maui
- Camp Olowalu
- Papalau Camping
- Maybe Camping
- Chemin Vers La Côte
- Kanaha Beach Park - Maui
Track Honokowai Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Honokowai Reservoir
Where does the data for Honokowai Reservoir come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Honokowai Reservoir.