Merwin Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately 400,000 megawatt-hours
gptkbp:climate yes
gptkbp:communityEngagement public meetings
gptkbp:communityImpact local recreation opportunities
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1932
concrete
gravity dam design
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1931
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:educationalPrograms yes
gptkbp:electrification yes
gptkbp:elevation approximately 300 feet above sea level
gptkbp:emergencyServices yes
community training programs
coordinated with local agencies
gptkbp:energyEfficiency renewable energy source
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
3
gptkbp:environmentalImpact fish habitat alteration
gptkbp:famousLandmark no
gptkbp:fishSpecies yes
gptkbp:hasCapacity 100 megawatts
gptkbp:height 1,200 feet
140 feet
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part of regional hydroelectric system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merwin Dam
gptkbp:length 1,200 feet
gptkbp:lighting yes
gptkbp:localEconomy job creation
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lewis_River
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:operator Tacoma_Power
gptkbp:owner City of Tacoma
gptkbp:partnerships local environmental groups
gptkbp:primaryMission hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:publicAccess yes
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
gptkbp:region critical infrastructure
gptkbp:reservoir about 130,000 acre-feet
Merwin_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Lewis_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures spillway gates
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices environmental assessments
gptkbp:type concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:waterQuality yes
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Lewis_River
regulated
gptkbp:wildlife yes
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1932