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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:dam
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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by Sir William Halcrow
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gptkbp:advances
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adoption of modern techniques
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gptkbp:capacity
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1020 MW
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gptkbp:challenges
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aging infrastructure concerns
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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strategies in place
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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affected by climate change
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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local stakeholder meetings
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gptkbp:community_impact
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local economy boost
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gptkbp:community_support
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local employment opportunities
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gptkbp:completed
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gptkb:1965
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Volta_River_Authority
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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$200 million
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gptkbp:construction_method
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earth and rock fill
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced local traditions
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gptkbp:dam_type
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rock-fill dam
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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for local communities
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gptkbp:electrification
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gptkb:1966
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gptkbp:emergency_services
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gptkb:flooding
preparedness training
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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aligned with national goals
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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ecosystem changes
displacement of communities
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Lake Volta creation
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gptkbp:flood_control
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3,275 km²
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gptkbp:future_plans
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upgrades for efficiency
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gptkbp:height
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114 meters
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gptkbp:historical_event
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witnessed significant floods
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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key energy supplier in West Africa
part of Ghana's development
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Akosombo Dam
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gptkbp:impact
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flood control
irrigation support
fishing industry support
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gptkbp:infrastructure
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substations
transmission lines
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gptkbp:international_recognition
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noted for engineering excellence
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gptkbp:length
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660 meters
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Ghana
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular inspections
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gptkbp:occurs_annually
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5,000 GWh
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gptkbp:operational_status
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operational
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:Government_of_Ghana
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gptkbp:partnerships
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with international organizations
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gptkbp:power_source
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to neighboring countries
conventional hydroelectric power station
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gptkbp:power_supply
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to national grid
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gptkbp:primary_use
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gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
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gptkbp:provides
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electricity to Ghana
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gptkbp:regulatory_body
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gptkb:Energy_Commission_of_Ghana
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gptkbp:research
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conducted on environmental effects
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gptkbp:reservoir
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gptkb:Lake_Volta
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gptkbp:safety_measures
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regular safety drills
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gptkbp:significance
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largest hydroelectric power station in Ghana
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gptkbp:spillway_type
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12,000 m³/s
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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renewable energy focus
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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yes
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gptkbp:type
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embankment dam
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gptkbp:water_management
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integrated approach
controlled by sluice gates
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gptkbp:water_quality
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ongoing assessments
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gptkbp:water_source
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gptkb:Volta_River
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lake_Volta
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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