Joe Pool Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:area gptkb:Dallas_County
gptkb:Ellis_County
gptkbp:built 1986
gptkbp:community_impact infrastructure development
tourism increase
local economy boost
gptkbp:drainageBasin 1,200 square miles
gptkbp:electrification not applicable
gptkbp:elevation 550 feet above sea level
gptkbp:emergencyServices flood mitigation
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat preservation
water quality improvement
recreational enhancement
gptkbp:features hiking trails
fishing opportunities
wildlife habitat
boating access
recreation areas
gptkbp:height 113 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance regional development
flood prevention history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joe Pool Dam
gptkbp:is_a_source_of water supply
flood control
gptkbp:is_governed_by gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:is_part_of Lakeside_Park
gptkbp:length 7,000 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Texas
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:Dallas_Floodway_Project
Lake Joe Pool
Trinity_River_Project
gptkbp:provides_access_to open year-round
guided tours available
educational programs offered
entry fees may apply
ADA_accessible_areas
gptkbp:recreation bird watching
picnicking
swimming
camping
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Joe_Pool_Lake
gptkbp:river gptkb:Trinity_River
gptkbp:safety_features monitoring systems
warning systems
emergency spillway
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:storage 1,000,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:structureType earthfill dam
gptkbp:surrounding_area Joe_Pool_Lake_State_Park
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear over 1 million
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored regularly
municipal water supply