High Rock Lake Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:associated_power_plant gptkb:High_Rock_Hydroelectric_Plant
gptkbp:building_type earthfill dam
gptkbp:capacity approximately 100 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact potential for drought management
potential for flood mitigation
gptkbp:community_events gptkb:educational_programs
annual fishing tournaments
water sports competitions
environmental clean-up days
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1962
gptkbp:construction_material concrete and earth
gptkbp:dam_safety_rating satisfactory
gptkbp:dam_type gravity dam
gptkbp:drainage_basin 1,200 square miles
gptkbp:emergency_services yes
community training sessions
gptkbp:environmental_impact water quality changes
habitat alteration
gptkbp:fishing_regulations state regulations apply
gptkbp:flood_control 500,000 acre-feet
Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin
gptkbp:height 90 feet
gptkbp:historical_construction_challenges environmental concerns
land acquisition issues
engineering challenges
funding difficulties
gptkbp:historical_significance part of Yadkin River hydroelectric project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label High Rock Lake Dam
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:Federal_Energy_Regulatory_Commission
gptkbp:length 1,200 feet
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:Davidson_County
gptkb:Rowan_County
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Carolina
gptkbp:maximum_reservoir_capacity 1,200,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:neighboring_city gptkb:Lexington
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Duke_Energy
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
flood control
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
camping
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2005
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:High_Rock_Lake
gptkbp:spillway_type yes
gated spillway
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Yadkin_River
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:deer
gptkb:waterfowl
various fish species
bald eagles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yadkin_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5