The Denison Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:academic_programs notable engineering achievement
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:collaboration works with regional agencies
gptkbp:community_events hosts events annually
gptkbp:community_impact supports local economy
provides jobs
gptkbp:community_support supported by local residents
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1944
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:construction_cost $10 million
gptkbp:construction_material earth and rock
gptkbp:construction_started 1939
gptkbp:educational_programs yes
gptkbp:emergency_services part of regional emergency plans
part of local plans
gptkbp:environmental_concerns complies with regulations
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat alteration
gptkbp:famous_landmark recognized as a historical site
gptkbp:flood_control 1,000,000 acre-feet
29,000 acres
significant floods in 1990s
reduces flood risks in the area
significant during the 1950s floods
gptkbp:has_visitor_center yes
gptkbp:height 90 feet
27 meters
1,981 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important for regional development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Denison Dam
gptkbp:infrastructure supports local infrastructure
gptkbp:length 6,500 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Texas
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manager gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:neighboring_city gptkb:Denison,_Texas
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 300,000 megawatt-hours
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:original_purpose irrigation and flood control
gptkbp:owner gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with local organizations
gptkbp:power_source yes
80 megawatts
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
flood control
gptkbp:public_access open to the public
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
camping
gptkbp:research_opportunities available for studies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Texoma
gptkbp:river gptkb:Red_River
gptkbp:safety_measures conducted regularly
gptkbp:significance part of the flood control system for the Red River Basin
gptkbp:spillway_type yes
200,000 cubic feet per second
gptkbp:sustainability_practices incorporates sustainable practices
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:water_management yes
promotes conservation efforts
managed for ecological balance
integrated with regional systems
gptkbp:water_quality conducted regularly
gptkbp:water_source contributes to local water supply
gptkbp:wildlife supports diverse species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Denison,_Texas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4