Happy
Key Takeaway
Happy is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20949 |
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
CITY OF CLAREMORE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Happy?
Happy 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?
Happy is owned by CITY OF CLAREMORE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Happy built?
Happy was completed in 1940, making it 86 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?
Happy serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Happy?
Happy has a dam height of 35 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 last inspected?
Happy was last inspected on May 20, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.