Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Hawaii. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 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 | 50 ft (taller than 84.3% in HI) |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | HI00042 |
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
State of Hawaii, Dept of Agriculture
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir?
Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir 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 Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir?
Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir is owned by State of Hawaii, Dept of Agriculture (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir built?
Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir?
Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir 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 Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir?
Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir has a dam height of 50 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 Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir last inspected?
Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir was last inspected on December 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.