Happy Valley Stormwater Detention Basin

Washington — Whatcom County — Tr-Padden Creek

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
RiverTr-Padden Creek
Coordinates48.72124, -122.47783

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage27 acre-ft
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 11, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBellingham City Public Works Dept
Other NameHappy Valley Retention Basin

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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