Happy Hollow
Key Takeaway
Happy Hollow is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,017 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02848 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CARBAUGH, KEVIN R & JANICE L
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Happy Hollow?
Happy Hollow is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Happy Hollow?
Happy Hollow is owned by CARBAUGH, KEVIN R & JANICE L (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Happy Hollow built?
Happy Hollow was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Happy Hollow?
Happy Hollow serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Happy Hollow?
Happy Hollow has a dam height of 37 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Happy Hollow last inspected?
Happy Hollow was last inspected on October 9, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.