Waikamoi Dam No. 2

Waikamoi Dam No. 2 is a concrete dam located in Maui County, Hawaii, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Waikamoi Dam No. 2

The primary purpose of Waikamoi Dam No. 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Maui County, Dept Of Water Supply (local government). It impounds the Waikamoi Stream near Kailua.

The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 98 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2025.

At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateHawaii
CountyMaui
Nearest CityKailua
River/StreamWaikamoi Stream
Coordinates20.80781, -156.23033

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length98 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMaui County, Dept of Water Supply
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/05/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDHI00046
Federal IDHI00046
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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