Statements (184)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:reservoir
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| gptkbp:area_code |
gptkb:702
|
| gptkbp:attraction |
fishing
hiking boating camping |
| gptkbp:attracts |
tourists
|
| gptkbp:average_rainfall |
4 inches
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
varies seasonally
75° F |
| gptkbp:capacity |
28.9 million acre-feet
|
| gptkbp:climate |
Desert Climate
Desert climate desert climate |
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
drought conditions
water shortages |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
ongoing
Habitat Restoration Projects Water Conservation Programs Water conservation initiatives Habitat restoration projects Wildlife Protection Initiatives |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:fish_species
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Hoover_Dam
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Native American History
Popular filming location Recreational Heritage Historical Native American sites Site for various events and festivals Recreational hub for locals and tourists. |
| gptkbp:dam |
gptkb:Hoover_Dam
|
| gptkbp:depth |
532 feet
|
| gptkbp:drainage_basin |
approximately 246,000 square miles
40,000 square miles |
| gptkbp:drought_tolerance |
Increased salinity
Impact on Local Ecosystems Increased Water Restrictions Reduced Water Levels Endangered species concerns Reduced water levels |
| gptkbp:elevation |
1,200 feet above sea level
1,225 feet |
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
Erosion
Invasive Species Climate Change Effects |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1935
1936 |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Recreational Opportunities
Scenic Beauty Largest Reservoir in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:fish_species |
gptkb:fish
gptkb:trout bluegill striped bass |
| gptkbp:flood_control |
Flood Management for Downstream Areas
|
| gptkbp:geological_features |
gptkb:Basin_and_Range_Province
gptkb:Colorado_Plateau gptkb:Cliffs Desert Landscapes Canyons Alluvial fans |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Great Depression impact
construction of Hoover Dam Construction of Hoover Dam completed in 1936 Designation as a national recreation area in 1964 Lake Mead's water level reached historic lows in 2021 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Irrigation for Agriculture
Water Supply for Las Vegas First large reservoir in the U. S. first large reservoir in the U. S. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lake Mead
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
popular tourist destination
man-made lake |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
environmental policies
human activity seasonal fluctuations |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:Glen_Canyon_Dam
gptkb:Lake_Powell |
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
water supply
|
| gptkbp:is_fed_by |
gptkb:Colorado_River
|
| gptkbp:is_home_to |
gptkb:Lake_Mead_National_Recreation_Area
gptkb:amphibians gptkb:mammals gptkb:Lake_Mead_Fishery various bird species reptiles |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:hiking_trails
scenic views water sports wildlife viewing |
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
water quality fish populations wildlife health |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Las_Vegas_metropolitan_area
gptkb:Mojave_Desert gptkb:Las_Vegas_Valley gptkb:Colorado_River_Basin Boulder City, Nevada |
| gptkbp:is_popular_for |
gptkb:sailing
jet skiing water skiing wakeboarding |
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
federal regulations
water rights agreements interstate compacts |
| gptkbp:is_threatened_by |
gptkb:drought
climate change water overuse |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
irrigation |
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Las_Vegas
gptkb:Hoover_Dam gptkb:Boulder_City |
| gptkbp:local_economy |
Fishing Industry
Tourism Revenue Recreational Services |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Arizona
gptkb:Nevada |
| gptkbp:management |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
|
| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:Elwood_Mead
|
| gptkbp:outflow |
gptkb:Colorado_River
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Lake_Mead_National_Recreation_Area
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
Hoover Dam Power Generation
|
| gptkbp:primary_use |
gptkb:recreation
water supply flood control water storage |
| gptkbp:recreation |
gptkb:Lake_Mead_National_Recreation_Area
gptkb:Camping gptkb:swimming Boating Fishing Hiking fishing hiking boating kayaking picnicking camping jet skiing scuba diving |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:wildlife
|
| gptkbp:surface |
247 square miles
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_cities |
gptkb:Las_Vegas
gptkb:Kingman gptkb:Boulder_City gptkb:Henderson |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Boulder_Beach
gptkb:Temple_Bar gptkb:Callville_Bay Recreational Activities Historical Sites Scenic Views Lake Mead Cruises |
| gptkbp:visitors_per_year |
over 7 million
|
| gptkbp:water_management |
gptkb:Colorado_River_Compact
varies seasonally Interstate Water Agreements 28.9 million acre-feet Reservoir Operations Lake Mead Conservation Program Lake Mead Water Supply Project Lower Colorado River Basin Project |
| gptkbp:water_quality |
Pollution
monitored regularly Varies seasonally Algal Blooms |
| gptkbp:water_source |
Snowmelt
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
gptkb:bighorn_sheep
gptkb:Desert_Tortoise gptkb:common Various bird species various species Various Bird Species desert tortoise bald eagle |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Las_Vegas
gptkb:Las_Vegas,_Nevada gptkb:Clark_County gptkb:Colorado_River gptkb:Hoover_Dam gptkb:The_Hoover_Dam |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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