Maui Reservoir 73
Maui Reservoir 73 is an earth dam located in Maui County, Hawaii, built in 1908. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Maui Reservoir 73
The primary purpose of Maui Reservoir 73 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mp Cpr, Llc (private). It impounds the Offstream near Kahului.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 05/01/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Hawaii dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui |
| Nearest City | Kahului |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 20.87762, -156.49561 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MP CPR, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | HI00083 |
| Federal ID | HI00083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |