Aepo Reservoir, located in Kukuiula, Hawaii, is a private-owned water storage facility primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Humidity
This Earth-type dam, completed in 1901, stands at a height of 70 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 457 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 14.4 acres and is fed by an unnamed gulch, with a drainage area of 0.17 square miles.
The dam has a high hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of November 2020. It has a spillway width of 3 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 600 cubic feet per second. The last inspection was conducted in April 2018, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The risk assessment for the reservoir is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date currently unavailable.
Despite being a relatively small reservoir, Aepo plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. With its strategic location and efficient design, the reservoir ensures a stable water supply for irrigation purposes, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in Kauai, Hawaii. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find Aepo Reservoir an interesting study in the context of dam safety and water management practices.
Year Completed |
1901 |
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
70 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED GULCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
69 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
457 |
Structural Height |
74 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
74 |
Sf Wailua River Nr Lihue
|
173cfs |
Waimea River Nr Waimea
|
295cfs |
Eb Of Nf Wailua River Nr Lihue
|
39cfs |
Left Branch Opaekaa Str Nr Kapaa
|
2cfs |
Waialae Str At Alt 3
|
34cfs |
Wainiha River Nr Hanalei
|
178cfs |
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