Grand Coulee Dam Power Plant

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Columbia_Basin_Project
gptkbp:capacity 6,809 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact reduces carbon emissions
gptkbp:community_engagement local outreach programs
gptkbp:community_impact provides recreational opportunities
gptkbp:construction_cost $163 million
gptkbp:construction_method concrete gravity dam construction
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1942
1933
gptkbp:cultural_significance important for local tribes
gptkbp:dam_type gravity dam
gptkbp:electrification 1941
gptkbp:emergency_services flood management
flood risk assessments conducted
gptkbp:employs hundreds of workers
gptkbp:environmental_concerns supports renewable energy initiatives
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered local ecosystems
gptkbp:famous_for largest concrete structure in the U. S.
gptkbp:famous_landmark designated as a historic site.
gptkbp:fishing_regulations yes
gptkbp:flood_control yes
gptkbp:fuel_economy high efficiency turbines
gptkbp:height 550 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance part of New Deal projects
supports regional economy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grand Coulee Dam Power Plant
gptkbp:length 5,223 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington,_USA
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections required
gptkbp:occurs_annually 21,000 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Bureau_of_Reclamation
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Columbia_Basin_Project
gptkbp:power_distribution_network interconnected with regional grid
gptkbp:power_output varies with water flow
gptkbp:power_source renewable energy source
hydroelectricity
gptkbp:power_supply gptkb:Pacific_Northwest
gptkbp:power_transmission high voltage transmission lines
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:public_access visitor center available
gptkbp:research_opportunities hydrology and ecology studies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Roosevelt
gptkbp:river gptkb:Columbia_River
gptkbp:safety_measures earthquake resistant design
gptkbp:significant_event Completion of Third Powerplant in 1974
gptkbp:spillway_type controlled spillway
gptkbp:storage pumped storage capabilities
gptkbp:tourism yes
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:33
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 100,000
gptkbp:water_management integrated water resource management
gptkbp:water_quality monitored regularly
gptkbp:water_requirement yes
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Columbia_River_Basin
yes
gptkbp:wildlife supports local wildlife
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grand_Coulee
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6