Bhakra Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:academic_programs major engineering achievement
notable for its design and scale
gptkbp:benefits water supply
irrigation
flood control
gptkbp:can_contain gptkb:1963
gptkbp:capacity 1,325 MW
1,000,000 cubic meters
gptkbp:climate_impact local weather patterns
affected local climate patterns
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of local populations
displaced local communities
gptkbp:community_programs support local livelihoods
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1963
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Bhakra_Beas_Management_Board
gptkbp:construction_cost ₹ 1,200 million
approximately ₹ 1,000 million
gptkbp:construction_material concrete
concrete and steel
gptkbp:construction_method concrete gravity
gptkbp:construction_started 15 years
1948
gptkbp:cultural_significance local heritage site
important cultural landmark
gptkbp:dam_type concrete dam
gptkbp:design by J. A. Mc Donald
gptkbp:electrification hydroelectricity
gptkbp:emergency_services in place
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered local ecosystem
altered local ecology
gptkbp:fishing_regulations supported
supports fishing industry
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:significant
1,000,000 acre-feet
reduced
1,000 million cubic meters
integrated with local systems
168.35 square kilometers
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades and expansions planned
gptkbp:geological_features granite and schist
gptkbp:height 225.5 meters
225 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance stimulated economic growth
promotes regional development
part of India's Green Revolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bhakra Dam
gptkbp:hydroelectric_project Bhakra Hydroelectric Project
gptkbp:infrastructure supports local transport networks
gptkbp:international_recognition recognized internationally
gptkbp:last_eruption zone IV
gptkbp:length 168.35 meters
gptkbp:location Himachal Pradesh, India
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
regular maintenance required
gptkbp:occurs_annually 5,000 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Punjab_State_Power_Corporation_Limited
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Government_of_India
gptkbp:partnerships with local governments
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Bhakra_Powerhouse
annual 5,000 GWh
gptkbp:power_supply Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:public_access viewing points available
gptkbp:recreation boating
gptkbp:research conducted on its impact
subject of numerous research studies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Gobind_Sagar_Lake
gptkbp:river gptkb:Sutlej_River
gptkbp:safety_features earthquake resistant
gptkbp:safety_measures advanced safety measures implemented
gptkbp:security enhances energy security in the region
gptkbp:significance one of the highest dams in India
gptkbp:spillway_type 8,000 m³/s
controlled spillway
designed for extreme floods
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Gobind_Sagar_Lake
yes
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:5
150 MW
gptkbp:type gravity dam
gptkbp:water_management promotes sustainable practices
maximum 1,680 feet
critical for water management in Punjab.
gptkbp:water_quality monitored
improved water quality
gptkbp:water_requirement 9.34 billion cubic meters
to agriculture and industry
gptkbp:water_source 1.5 million acres
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sutlej_River
gptkb:Brahmaputra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5