Puu Koa Reservoir dam
Puu Koa Reservoir
Puu Koa Reservoir, also known as Pukalani Reservoir, is a private-owned water storage facility located in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii. Built in 1985 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches over 560 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, the reservoir primarily serves the purpose of irrigation, supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its modest size of 1.3 acres, Puu Koa Reservoir plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, especially during periods of dry weather. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and fair condition assessment make it a key infrastructure for mitigating potential flood risks and ensuring a stable water supply for local farmers. The reservoir's high hazard potential is offset by its moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a balance between the benefits it provides and the level of risk it poses.
The reservoir is under state jurisdiction and regulation, with inspections conducted regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With its strategic location and significant contribution to the local irrigation system, Puu Koa Reservoir stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
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 Puu Koa Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Opana Tunnel Near Kailiili | 2 cfs | → |
| Honopou Stream Near Huelo | 5 cfs | → |
| Waikamoi Str Ab Res At Kula Pl Intake Nr Olinda | 1 cfs | → |
| West Wailuaiki Stream Near Keanae | 47 cfs | → |
| Hanawi Stream Near Nahiku | 16 cfs | → |
| Iao Stream At Kepaniwai Park Nr Wailuku | 87 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Puu Koa Reservoir.
Campgrounds
- Hosmer Grove
- Hosmer Grove - Haleakala National Park - Maui
- Holua Dispersed - Haleakala National Park - Maui
- Kanaha Beach Park - Maui
- Hōlua Campsites
- Hōlua Campground
Track Puu Koa Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Puu Koa Reservoir
Where does the data for Puu Koa 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 Puu Koa Reservoir.