HONOLULU — A 120-year-old Hawaii dam that reached worrisome levels during heavy rains and devastating flooding, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate for fear of life-threatening failure last week, will soon be taken over by the state. The state’s land board on Friday voted to acquire certain irrigation lands from Dole Food Co., clearing the […]

The state has sent Dole four notices of deficiency about the dam since 2009, and five years ago it fined the company $20,000 for failing to address safety deficiencies on time, according to records.

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    “Dole is proud to transfer this vital resource to the State of Hawaiʻi at no cost, ensuring its continued use and stewardship in support of agriculture and the broader community,” the company said in a statement after the vote.

    “Fixing the dam ourselves would be an expensive hassle. We’re happy to dump this problem on the taxpayers, and even have the gall to brag that we’re doing it ‘at no cost’”.