Potholes Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:built 1975
gptkbp:community_impact infrastructure development
job creation
local business support
recreational tourism
gptkbp:constructionMaterial earthfill
gptkbp:environmental_impact sedimentation
evaporation rates
water quality changes
habitat alteration
water temperature regulation
local microclimate changes
gptkbp:fauna trout
bass
gptkbp:floors approximately 27,000 acres
gptkbp:future_plans environmental restoration projects
upgrades to facilities
enhanced flood management
gptkbp:height 90 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced local economy
part of regional development
contributed to agriculture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Potholes Dam
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Columbia_Basin_Project
gptkbp:length 3,000 feet
gptkbp:lighting approximately 1,000,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington
gptkbp:maintenance periodic inspections
structural repairs
sediment removal
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Moses_Lake
gptkbp:operator gptkb:U.S._Bureau_of_Reclamation
gptkbp:outflow approximately 1,000,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:purpose irrigation
flood control
hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
camping
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Potholes_Reservoir
gptkbp:river Sands_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures monitoring systems
public awareness programs
emergency action plan
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
uncontrolled spillway
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:waterManagement approximately 90 feet
municipal water supply
recreational water use
irrigation districts
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Columbia_River
gptkbp:wildlife mammals
waterfowl
shorebirds
reptiles