Benmore Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:capacity 540 MW
gptkbp:climate_adaptation implemented
gptkbp:climate_impact considered
gptkbp:community_engagement yes
gptkbp:community_support strong
gptkbp:construction_cost NZD 20 million
gptkbp:construction_method earthfill
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1964
gptkb:1965
gptkbp:country gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:dam_type embankment dam
gptkbp:emergency_services yes
high
local authorities
gptkbp:environmental_impact moderate
gptkbp:fishing_regulations yes
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:true
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:rock
gptkbp:height 34 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance yes
contributed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Benmore Dam
gptkbp:hydrology regulated river
gptkbp:is_monitored_by established
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:local_economy positive
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance scheduled
gptkbp:maximum_water_level 360 meters above sea level
gptkbp:occurs_annually 2,000 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Meridian_Energy
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Meridian_Energy
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:local_government
community organizations
environmental groups
gptkbp:power_source Benmore Power Station
gptkbp:public_awareness gptkb:campaign
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
gptkbp:research conducted
gptkbp:reservoir 45 km²
Lake Benmore
gptkbp:river gptkb:Waitaki_River
gptkbp:safety_measures annual
gptkbp:security enhanced
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainability_practices adopted
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:attraction
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:6
gptkbp:water_quality ongoing
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Waitaki_River
gptkbp:wildlife yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Waitaki_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7