Alqueva Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors 1,200 GWh
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 2002
€300 million
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1998
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:Alqueva_Hydroelectric_Power_Station
gptkbp:environmentalImpact water supply
recreation opportunities
habitat creation
gptkbp:firstRace 2002
gptkbp:fishSpecies yes
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 38.2000° N, 7.4000° W
gptkbp:hasCapacity 520 MW
gptkbp:height 96 meters
3,200 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alqueva Dam
gptkbp:length 3,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting 250 square kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy agriculture
tourism
energy production
gptkbp:location Alentejo, Portugal
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 6
gptkbp:operator gptkb:EDP_-_Energias_de_Portugal
gptkbp:owner gptkb:EDP_-_Energias_de_Portugal
gptkbp:primaryMission irrigation
flood control
hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:regulatoryBody gptkb:Agência_Portuguesa_do_Ambiente
gptkbp:reservoir 3,162 million cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Guadiana_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures monitoring systems
seismic design
emergency spillway
gptkbp:significantEvent completion of construction in 2002
environmental assessments conducted in 2000s
expansion plans announced in 2010
first filling of reservoir in 2002
first power generation in 2002
flood control measures implemented in 2002
inauguration in 2002
renewable energy initiatives in 2010s
tourism development initiatives in 2010s
water quality monitoring initiated in 2003
gptkbp:spillwayType 3,000 m³/s
gptkbp:touristAttraction Alqueva Lake
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:waterSource yes