Banasura Sagar Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Dam
gptkbp:accessibility Road access
gptkbp:activities Fishing
Bird watching
Adventure sports
Nature walks
gptkbp:area 15,000 acres
gptkbp:built 1979
gptkbp:climate Tropical monsoon climate
gptkbp:community_involvement Environmental conservation efforts
Local tourism initiatives
gptkbp:cuisine Kerala_cuisine
gptkbp:cultural_significance Local festivals
gptkbp:environmental_impact Flood control
Water supply
Job creation
Supports local businesses
Boosts tourism revenue
gptkbp:features Boating
Camping
Trekking
Nature trails
gptkbp:height 70 meters
1,200 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance Part_of_Kerala's_irrigation_projects
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Banasura Sagar Dam
gptkbp:is_a_source_of Irrigation
Tourism
gptkbp:is_designed_to Government of Kerala
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting gptkb:Banasura_Sagar_Lake
gptkbp:localLegends Folklore associated with the dam
gptkbp:location Wayanad,_Kerala,_India
gptkbp:maintenance Regular upkeep by authorities
gptkbp:media_coverage Tourism promotion
gptkbp:nearby_attractions gptkb:Banasura_Hill
Banasura_Village
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Kerala_State_Electricity_Board
gptkbp:photography Scenic_views
gptkbp:research_focus Environmental studies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Banasura_Sagar
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Regular monitoring
Emergency protocols
gptkbp:seasonalActivities October to March
gptkbp:significance Largest_earthen_dam_in_India
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Western_Ghats
gptkbp:tour Available for schools
gptkbp:travelTime Post-monsoon
gptkbp:type Earthen_dam
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Kabini_River
1,000 million cubic feet
gptkbp:wildlife Endangered species
Various species of birds