Pond No. 1 At Kauai Ranch

Kauai, Hawaii· Built 2007· Earth· 32 ft tall
High Hazard Irrigation Private

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 Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDHI00155

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 17, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DLNR

Ownership

Cornerstone Hawaii Holdings LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.