Barren River Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:area gptkb:Barren_River_Lake_State_Resort_Park
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Barren_River_Lake
gptkbp:climate_impact sediment transport
ecosystem changes
water temperature regulation
gptkbp:community_impact gptkb:wildlife
gptkb:local_economy
recreational opportunities
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1964
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:construction_material concrete
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1964
gptkbp:emergency_services flood response
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat alteration
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:Bluegill
gptkb:Largemouth_bass
Crappie
gptkbp:flood_control 1,000,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:future_plans environmental assessments
community engagement initiatives
upgrades to facilities
gptkbp:height 110 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
flood control projects
recreational development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Barren River Dam
gptkbp:legal_status public access
regulated by federal law
federal project
gptkbp:length 1,800 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Barren_River,_Kentucky
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:owner gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:power_source yes
24 megawatts
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:recreation
flood control
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
camping
gptkbp:region gptkb:Southern_United_States
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Barren_River_Lake
gptkbp:river Barren River
gptkbp:safety_features monitoring systems
emergency spillway
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 100,000
gptkbp:water_source Barren River
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Barren_River_Lake_State_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6