On March 14, 2006, the Ka Loko Dam in Kilauea, Kauai, breached, resulting in a tragic loss of human life as well as significant property damage. Hawaii Attorney General Mark Bennett has selected Hawaii attorney Robert Carson Godbey as the Special Deputy Attorney General to civilly investigate the Ka Loko Dam breach and to prepare a report as set forth in House Concurrent Resolution 192. He is to perform the following duties:

(1) investigate the role and possible culpability of the State, the County of Kauai, private landowners, and other yet-to-be-identified parties;

(2) recommend legislation or government actions that could help prevent another tragedy; and

(3) make such other recommendations as the Special Deputy believes appropriate.

Mr. Godbey invites comments from interested members of the community regarding the investigation. Please see the Public Comments page if you would like to submit comments.

The investigation is now complete and its report has been submitted to the Legislature. A copy is available here.