Kensico Reservoir

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:reservoir
gptkbp:climate_impact monitored for climate change effects
gptkbp:community_events hosts educational programs
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1955
1941
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:New_York_City_Department_of_Environmental_Protection
gptkbp:dam_type earthen dam
gptkbp:depth approximately 60 feet
gptkbp:drainage_basin approximately 90 square miles
gptkbp:elevation approximately 300 feet above sea level
gptkbp:emergency_services has emergency response plans
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat for local wildlife
gptkbp:famous_landmark designated as a historical site
gptkbp:flood_control provides flood control benefits
gptkbp:height approximately 1,800 feet
approximately 90 feet
gptkbp:historical_event construction during World War II
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the Croton Aqueduct system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kensico Reservoir
gptkbp:landscape recreational and conservation areas
gptkbp:local_economy supports local businesses through tourism.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Westchester_County,_New_York
gptkbp:outflow gptkb:New_Croton_Aqueduct
gptkb:Bronx_River
gptkbp:parks gptkb:Kensico_Dam_Plaza
gptkbp:part_of New York City water supply system
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with environmental organizations
gptkbp:primary_use water supply
gptkbp:public_access limited access for security reasons
gptkbp:public_awareness educates the public on water issues
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
gptkbp:research conducted on water quality and ecology
gptkbp:surface approximately 2,000 acres
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:Valhalla,_New_York
gptkbp:water_management automated systems
water is treated before distribution
managed by NYCDEP
promotes water conservation initiatives
gptkbp:water_quality monitored regularly
meets federal and state standards
gptkbp:water_requirement serves millions of residents
integrated into NYC water distribution system
gptkbp:water_source Croton Watershed
for New York City
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:fish_species
various bird species
gptkbp:year gptkb:1955
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kensico_Dam_Plaza
gptkb:the_Hudson_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5