Dresden Island Lock and Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Lock and Dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors Over 10,000 vessels
1,000,000 kWh
gptkbp:communityEvents Educational tours
gptkbp:communityFeedback Surveys conducted annually
gptkbp:communityImpact Local economy support
gptkbp:communityPartnerships Local organizations involved
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1933
Concrete
$2 million
Reinforced concrete
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1932
gptkbp:crewCapacity Yes
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Available for schools
gptkbp:electrification Hydroelectric power
gptkbp:elevation 450 feet above sea level
gptkbp:emergencyServices Conducted annually
Flood response plans
Local fire department support
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Habitat alteration
Mitigation strategies in place
gptkbp:famousLandmark No
gptkbp:fishSpecies Yes
gptkbp:flag 110 feet wide
600 feet long
gptkbp:greenFees Applicable for commercial vessels
gptkbp:height 30 feet
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Used for navigation since 1933
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Part of the Illinois Waterway
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dresden Island Lock and Dam
gptkbp:keyIssues 1
gptkbp:length 1,200 feet
gptkbp:lighting Yes
1,000,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:localHistory Part of regional development history
gptkbp:localWildlife Diverse species present
gptkbp:location gptkb:Illinois
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:navigationEquipment Improved shipping routes
gptkbp:operator gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:partnerships Collaborations with local governments
gptkbp:publicAccess Daylight hours
Regular safety drills conducted
gptkbp:purpose Navigation
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance gptkb:Federal_Energy_Regulatory_Commission
gptkbp:researchInterest Available for environmental studies
gptkbp:reservoir Dresden_Island_Pool
gptkbp:river gptkb:Illinois_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Warning systems
gptkbp:spillwayType Gate spillway
gptkbp:structureType Hydraulic_structure
gptkbp:surroundingArea Dresden_Island
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices Energy-efficient operations
gptkbp:visitors Public access available
gptkbp:waterManagement Kayaking and canoeing allowed
gptkbp:waterQuality Regular assessments
gptkbp:wildlife Yes