Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch
Key Takeaway
Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch is classified as high hazard in Hawaii. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 43.3% in HI) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | HI00155 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cornerstone Hawaii Holdings LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch?
Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch?
Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch is owned by Cornerstone Hawaii Holdings LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch built?
Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch was completed in 2007, making it 19 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch?
Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch?
Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch last inspected?
Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch was last inspected on November 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.