A Dog House Manhole is a Lateral Pipe Connection

dog house manhole

A dog house manhole is a lateral pipe connection that is often used in gravity sewers. It is made with a “U”-shaped opening with gasketed holes for a new pipe to fit in. The base slab is usually cast-in-place or precast. A doghouse manhole must include reinforcing bars in the concrete fill.

UCP manufactured a One-Piece “Dog House” Manhole for a utility in Milwaukee, WI. The contractor was able to save a lot of time by using this design. In addition, Wisconsin Electric customers were able to continue to receive full power. It was a success!