Bhakra Nangal Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors 5,000 GWh
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Bhakra_Beas_Project
gptkbp:benefits irrigation
flood control
drinking water supply
gptkbp:built terrain and weather conditions
gptkbp:communityEngagement local involvement in management
gptkbp:communityImpact displacement of local populations
gptkbp:completed 1963
gptkbp:constructionMaterial concrete
roller-compacted concrete
₹ 1,200 million
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1948
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local festivals and events
gptkbp:debutYear 1963
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Bhakra_Beas_Management_Board
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:Bhakra_Power_House
gptkb:Nangal_Power_House
gptkbp:emergencyServices yes
plans in place
gptkbp:energyEfficiency 1963
gptkbp:environmentalImpact altered river ecosystem
mitigates droughts
gptkbp:fishSpecies yes
gptkbp:gameMechanics modern engineering techniques
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 31.5761° N, 76.5742° E
Punjab_and_neighboring_states
gptkbp:hasCapacity 1,325 MW
gptkbp:height 225.5 meters
226 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part of post-independence development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bhakra Nangal Dam
gptkbp:length 168.35 meters
gptkbp:lighting implemented measures
1,680 million cubic meters
gptkbp:localEconomy boosted by tourism
economic_development_in_Punjab
gptkbp:location Himachal_Pradesh,_India
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Punjab_State_Power_Corporation_Limited
gptkbp:primaryMission hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:publicAccess yes
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Gobind_Sagar_Lake
gptkbp:river gptkb:Sutlej_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures seismic design
gptkbp:significance one of the highest dams in India
gptkbp:spillwayType 8,000 m³/s
gptkbp:supportRole available
gptkbp:touristAttraction gptkb:Gobind_Sagar_Lake
gptkbp:type gravity dam
gptkbp:waterManagement regulates river flow
gptkbp:waterQuality implemented
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Sutlej_River
controlled for irrigation
gptkbp:wildlife yes