Maui Field 290 Reservoir
Maui Field 290 Reservoir is an earth dam located in Maui County, Hawaii, built in 1997. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Maui Field 290 Reservoir
The primary purpose of Maui Field 290 Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Maui Land & Pineapple Co. (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years 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 10/31/2024.
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 | Pukalani |
| Coordinates | 20.80357, -156.31764 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Maui Land & Pineapple Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | HI00139 |
| Federal ID | HI00139 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |