Raystown Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Dam
gptkbp:accessibility ADA_compliant_facilities
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately 10 million kWh
gptkbp:area 8,300 acres
gptkbp:communityEngagement Public meetings held regularly
gptkbp:communityEvents Hosts annual events and festivals
gptkbp:communityImpact Supports local economy
gptkbp:completed 1973
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Concrete and earthfill
gptkbp:crewCapacity Multiple public access points
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Environmental education programs offered
gptkbp:elevation 1,200 feet above sea level
gptkbp:emergencyServices Flood risk management
Local emergency services trained for dam safety
gptkbp:energyEfficiency gptkb:Raystown_Hydroelectric_Project
gptkbp:enginePower 30 MW
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Habitat creation for wildlife
gptkbp:fishSpecies Bass
Trout
Catfish
Panfish
gptkbp:height 165 feet
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Part of regional flood control efforts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Raystown Dam
gptkbp:length 1,700 feet
gptkbp:lighting 1,200,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkbp:manager gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Raystown_Lake_Recreation_Area
gptkbp:purpose Flood control
Hydroelectric power generation
Recreation
gptkbp:recreation Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Picnic areas available
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Raystown_Lake
gptkbp:river gptkb:Raystown_Branch_of_the_Juniata_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Regular inspections conducted
gptkbp:scenicViews Beautiful vistas of the lake
gptkbp:spillwayType Gated spillway
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Huntingdon_County
gptkbp:tour Numerous trails available
gptkbp:training Several campgrounds available
gptkbp:type Concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear over 1 million
gptkbp:waterQuality Monitored regularly
gptkbp:wildlife Diverse species
Opportunities for bird watching