Conemaugh Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Dam
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Conemaugh_River_Lake_Park
gptkbp:communityEngagement Public meetings
gptkbp:communityEvents Annual events held at the park
gptkbp:communityImpact Economic benefits from tourism
Local recreation opportunities
gptkbp:communitySupport Local support for conservation efforts
gptkbp:completed 1952
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Earth_and_rock
gptkbp:crewCapacity Boating rules enforced by authorities
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:drainageBasin 1,200 square miles
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Environmental education initiatives
gptkbp:electrification Yes
gptkbp:emergencyServices Flood risk management
Coordination with local emergency services
Flood emergency plans
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Habitat alteration
Influences local climate conditions
gptkbp:fishSpecies State fishing regulations apply
gptkbp:height 90 feet
gptkbp:historicalEvent Built after the 1936 Johnstown Flood
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Part_of_flood_control_efforts_after_the_Johnstown_Flood
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Conemaugh Dam
gptkbp:landUse Surrounding land used for recreation
gptkbp:length 1,800 feet
gptkbp:lighting Yes
Integral to flood control in the region
Significant floods in 1977 and 1985
gptkbp:localWildlife Diverse bird species observed
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
Repairs as needed
gptkbp:maximumDepth 25,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Johnstown
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:partnerships Local government collaboration
gptkbp:partOf Conemaugh_River_Basin
gptkbp:primaryMission Flood control
gptkbp:publicAccess Yes
Safety measures in place for visitors
gptkbp:recreation Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife observation
gptkbp:region Key infrastructure for the area.
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Conemaugh_Lake
1,100 acres
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Monitoring systems
Emergency spillway
gptkbp:spillwayType 30,000 cubic feet per second
gptkbp:type Earthen_dam
gptkbp:waterManagement Swimming allowed in designated areas
Reservoir_management_practices
gptkbp:waterQuality Yes
Regular testing conducted
Continuous monitoring systems
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Conemaugh_River
gptkbp:wildlife Supports various species
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1952