Meramec River Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:built gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:climate_impact affects local climate patterns
gptkbp:community_impact boosts local economy
provides jobs
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:recreation
water supply
flood mitigation
gptkbp:construction_material earth and rock
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1960
gptkb:1964
gptkbp:dam_type earthfill dam
gptkbp:electrification 10 MW
gptkbp:emergency_services flood response
gptkbp:environmental_impact water quality changes
habitat alteration
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:fish
gptkb:trout
bass
gptkbp:flood_control 3,000 acres
1,000 acre-feet
protects downstream communities
gptkbp:height 1,200 feet
100 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance part of flood control system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Meramec River Dam
gptkbp:impounds gptkb:Meramec_River
gptkbp:length 1,200 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Missouri
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
repairs as needed
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Pacific,_Missouri
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Missouri_River_Basin
gptkbp:power_source yes
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:recreation
flood control
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
camping
picnic areas
trails
boat ramps
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Meramec_Lake
1,500 acres
gptkbp:river gptkb:Meramec_River
gptkbp:safety_features emergency evacuation plans
warning systems
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:visitors_per_year 100,000
gptkbp:water_management regulates river flow
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Meramec_River
gptkbp:wildlife supports local wildlife
gptkbp:year gptkb:1964
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Meramec_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5