Conowingo Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:capacity 572 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact Renewable energy source
gptkbp:community_engagement Public meetings held
gptkbp:community_events Annual fishing tournaments
gptkbp:community_impact Local economy boost
gptkbp:community_involvement Adaptation strategies in place
gptkbp:construction_cost $50 million
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:Concrete
gptkbp:construction_started 1928
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:dam_type Concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:educational_programs gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:electrification 1928
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Yes
Flood response plans
gptkbp:emissions_standard Low emissions
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sediment accumulation
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:Bluegill
gptkb:Catfish
gptkb:Largemouth_bass
gptkb:Striped_bass
gptkb:American_shad
gptkbp:fishing_regulations gptkb:Yes
State regulations apply
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:Yes
14,000 acres
gptkbp:future_plans Upgrades and maintenance planned
gptkbp:grid_position Connected to regional grid
gptkbp:height 94 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of the Susquehanna River hydroelectric system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Conowingo Dam
gptkbp:length 4,648 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Susquehanna_River
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:occurs_annually 2,500 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Exelon_Generation
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Exelon_Corporation
gptkbp:partnerships Local conservation groups
gptkbp:power_output Varies with water flow
gptkbp:primary_use Hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:public_access gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:recreation Boating
Fishing
Hiking
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Federal and state regulations apply
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Conowingo_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Susquehanna_River
gptkbp:safety_measures Regular safety drills
gptkbp:significance Largest hydroelectric plant in Maryland
gptkbp:spillway_type Gated spillway
gptkbp:state gptkb:Maryland
gptkbp:storage gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:tourism Attracts visitors
gptkbp:transportation Ongoing efforts
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:6
gptkbp:water_management Controlled releases
gptkbp:water_quality Affected by sediment
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Yes
Supports local ecosystems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Susquehanna_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4