Loudoun Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:boarding_gates gptkb:5
gptkbp:building_type Earthfill dam
gptkbp:built gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:climate_impact Mitigates flooding effects
gptkbp:community_events Annual fishing tournaments
gptkbp:community_impact Local economy boost
gptkbp:community_partnerships Local organizations involved
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1968
gptkbp:construction_cost gptkb:$5_million
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:Concrete
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1963
gptkbp:drainage_basin 1,200 square miles
gptkbp:educational_programs Environmental education programs
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Yes
Flood management
Coordinated with local agencies
gptkbp:environmental_impact Habitat alteration
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:fishing_regulations State regulations apply
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:Yes
1,200 acre-feet
gptkbp:height 90 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of flood control system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Loudoun Dam
gptkbp:land_ownership gptkb:agricultural_land
gptkbp:length 1,500 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Loudoun_County,_Virginia
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Leesburg,_Virginia
gptkbp:occurs_annually 10 million k Wh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:Recreation
Flood control
gptkbp:public_access gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:recreation gptkb:Camping
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
gptkbp:research_opportunities Environmental studies conducted.
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Loudoun
gptkbp:river gptkb:Potomac_River
gptkbp:safety Regular safety drills
gptkbp:safety_features Warning systems
gptkbp:spillway_type Gated spillway
gptkbp:sport Swimming allowed
gptkbp:water_management gptkb:Yes
Promotes sustainable practices
Integrated with regional plans
gptkbp:water_quality Improvement
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Potomac_River
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:fish
gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
Diverse species present
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lake_Loudoun
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5