Keowee Hydro Station

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately 2,000 GWh
gptkbp:averageLifespan 50 years
gptkbp:capacity 1,100 megawatts
gptkbp:commissioned 1971
gptkbp:communityEngagement Public meetings
gptkbp:communityImpact Local job creation
gptkbp:communitySupport Strong community support
gptkbp:constructionMaterial $100 million
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Available for schools
gptkbp:electrification Underground powerhouse
gptkbp:elevation 800 feet above sea level
gptkbp:emergencyServices Plans in place
gptkbp:emissionsStandard Low
gptkbp:energyEfficiency High
Yes
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
4
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Conducted regularly
Fish habitat management
Mitigated through renewable energy
gptkbp:fishSpecies Implemented
gptkbp:futurePlans Expansion considerations
gptkbp:gridConnection gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
Enhances grid stability
gptkbp:height 200 feet
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Part of regional energy infrastructure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Keowee Hydro Station
gptkbp:lighting Yes
gptkbp:localWildlife Supports local wildlife habitats
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:South_Carolina
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Duke_Energy
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Duke_Energy_Carolinas
gptkbp:partnerships Local conservation groups
gptkbp:primaryMission Electricity generation
gptkbp:publicAccess Yes
gptkbp:recreation Boating
Fishing
Swimming
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance gptkb:Federal_Energy_Regulatory_Commission
gptkbp:researchInterest With universities
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Keowee
18,500 acres
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Emergency shutdown systems
gptkbp:spillwayType Gated spillway
gptkbp:status Operational
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices Implemented
gptkbp:tourism Boosts local tourism
gptkbp:type Concrete gravity dam
Pumped-storage hydroelectricity
gptkbp:waterManagement 400 feet
Integrated with local systems
gptkbp:waterQuality Ongoing
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Seneca_River
Controlled