The Quabbin Reservoir

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:reservoir
gptkbp:access_points multiple access points
gptkbp:area 39 square miles
gptkbp:climate temperate climate
gptkbp:conservation_efforts wildlife conservation
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts
gptkbp:contains 4.5 billion gallons of water
gptkbp:created 1939
gptkbp:cultural_significance local history
gptkbp:depth 40 feet
90 feet
gptkbp:drainage_basin 85 square miles
gptkbp:educational_programs environmental education
gptkbp:elevation 1,000 feet
gptkbp:features four towns submerged
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:trout
bass
perch
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:wildlife
gptkbp:has_visitor_center gptkb:Quabbin_Visitor_Center
gptkbp:historical_significance flooding of towns
gptkbp:historical_site former towns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Quabbin Reservoir
gptkbp:landscape wetlands
forested areas
open fields
gptkbp:length 18 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Massachusetts
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:Massachusetts_Water_Resources_Authority
gptkbp:part_of Quabbin Watershed
gptkbp:primary_use drinking water supply
gptkbp:public_access limited access to protect water quality
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
birdwatching
gptkbp:research_opportunities water quality research
gptkbp:scenic_views mountain views
water views
gptkbp:seasonal_activities distinct seasons
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Quabbin_Reservation
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:Ware
Enfield
Pelham
Belchertown
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 100,000
gptkbp:water_management seasonal adjustments
important for sustainability
minimal treatment required
gptkbp:water_monitoring regular monitoring programs
gptkbp:water_quality high quality
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Boston
gptkb:Connecticut_River
for surrounding areas
gptkbp:width 3 miles
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:deer
gptkb:amphibians
eagles
various bird species
small mammals
beavers
otters
reptiles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Massachusetts,_USA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3