Hoover Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (170)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:Frank_Crowe
gptkb:Modernist
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Gordon_Kaufmann
gptkbp:awards multiple
Multiple awards
gptkbp:challenges gptkb:Great_Depression
high altitude
Safety hazards
extreme heat
Extreme weather
dangerous conditions
high water pressure
gptkbp:civic_engagement gptkb:power_adapter
Infrastructure development
Water management
gptkbp:completed 1936
gptkbp:concrete_used 3.25 million cubic yards
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Bureau_of_Reclamation
1931
gptkbp:construction_cost 49 million USD
gptkbp:construction_funding gptkb:Public_Works_Administration
gptkb:federal_government
gptkbp:construction_labor Over 5,000 workers
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:sand_dunes
gptkb:granite
gptkb:Concrete
cement
gptkbp:construction_method concrete
Concrete arch-gravity dam
concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:construction_started 1931
1936
5 years
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:tourist_attraction
Economic development
featured in documentaries
inspired art and literature
Tourism boost
featured in films
Symbol of American ingenuity
symbol of American ingenuity
gptkbp:cultural_references in films and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance yes
high
gptkbp:design gptkb:Art_Deco
gptkbp:economic_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:electrification hydroelectric power
2,080 megawatts
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:employees over 5,000
gptkbp:employs hundreds of workers
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Bureau_of_Reclamation
gptkbp:engineering_recognition gptkb:International_recognition
gptkbp:environmental_impact gptkb:significant
mixed
Altered river ecosystem
Impact on local wildlife
affected fish populations
altered local ecosystem
changed sediment flow
Created Lake Mead
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Great_Depression
Presidential visits
Anniversary celebrations
Construction completion ceremony
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Historical_significance
gptkb:public_engagement_initiatives
gptkb:Art_Deco
gptkb:educational_programs
gptkb:scientific_research
community events
cultural events
environmental education
recreational activities
scenic views
water sports
community outreach programs
engineering education
sustainability initiatives
Engineering marvel
volunteer opportunities
historic preservation efforts
photography opportunities
water conservation efforts
light shows
historic significance
public safety measures
energy conservation efforts
historic tours
engineering innovation
engineering feat
tourist tours
massive concrete structure
bridge views
its size and structure
engineering tours
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:true
designated
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:Significant
gptkb:true
yes
high
over 1 million acre-feet
part of Colorado River Compact
regulates flow of Colorado River
Over 1 million acre-feet
gptkbp:generator_capacity 2,080 megawatts
gptkbp:height 726 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance yes
Great Depression era project
part of New Deal initiatives
engineering marvel of its time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hoover Dam
gptkbp:hydroelectric_history Pioneering
gptkbp:hydrology important
gptkbp:landmark yes
gptkbp:last_eruption yes
earthquake resistant
gptkbp:length 1,244 feet
gptkbp:local_economy positive
gptkbp:location gptkb:Black_Canyon
gptkb:Colorado_River
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
upgrades
repairs
ongoing inspections
gptkbp:major_rivers gptkb:Colorado_River
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Herbert_Hoover
gptkbp:occurs_annually 4.2 billion k Wh
gptkbp:parks gptkb:Lake_Mead_National_Recreation_Area
gptkbp:power_output 2,080 megawatts
gptkbp:power_plant_type gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:Boulder_Dam
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
Flood control
Water supply
water supply
Hydroelectric power
flood control
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Mead
gptkbp:river gptkb:Colorado_River
gptkbp:safety_features yes
gptkbp:safety_measures emergency drills
safety nets
first aid stations
gptkbp:significance gptkb:historical_landmark
engineering marvel
Civil Engineering Landmark
gptkbp:spillway_type yes
over 200,000 cubic feet per second
gptkbp:state gptkb:Arizona
gptkb:Nevada
gptkbp:total_concrete_used 3.25 million cubic yards
gptkbp:tour dam tours available
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Yes
gptkb:true
yes
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:17
2,080 MW
gptkbp:type arch-gravity dam
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 7 million
7 million
Over 7 million
gptkbp:water_management yes
Controlled
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:true
yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Herbert_Hoover
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3