Gauley Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:base 50 feet
gptkbp:climate_impact monitored
gptkbp:community_engagement active involvement
gptkbp:community_events hosted annually
gptkbp:community_impact positive
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1963
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:construction_material concrete and steel
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1958
gptkbp:dam_type concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:educational_programs available for schools
gptkbp:emergency_services yes
in place
coordinated with local agencies
gptkbp:environmental_impact mitigated
gptkbp:famous_landmark nearby attractions
gptkbp:fishing_regulations yes
gptkbp:flood_control Kanawha River Basin
effective
gptkbp:flood_release controlled
gptkbp:height 138 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gauley Dam
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for bedrock
gptkbp:last_eruption considered
gptkbp:length 1,700 feet
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism
gptkbp:location gptkb:West_Virginia
gptkbp:maintenance regularly maintained
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 300 million k Wh
gptkbp:owner gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:parks gptkb:Gauley_River_National_Recreation_Area
gptkbp:part_of Kanawha River System
gptkbp:partnerships with local organizations
gptkbp:power_source renewable energy
76 megawatts
gptkbp:primary_use flood control
gptkbp:public_access available
gptkbp:recreation whitewater rafting
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Summersville_Lake
gptkbp:river gptkb:Gauley_River
gptkbp:river_flow_management important function
gptkbp:safety_measures regularly conducted
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:sport popular destination
gptkbp:surface 2,700 acres
gptkbp:turbine_type 2
Francis turbine
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 100,000
gptkbp:water_management seasonal
138 feet
gptkbp:water_quality conducted
gptkbp:water_source contributes to local supply
gptkbp:wildlife yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gauley_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6