Bhumibol Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:capacity 3,450 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by seasonal variations
gptkbp:community_engagement local stakeholder involvement
gptkbp:community_programs support local livelihoods
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1964
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately 1 billion baht
gptkbp:construction_started 4 years
gptkbp:cultural_significance named after King Bhumibol Adulyadej
gptkbp:dam_height_ranking highest in Thailand
gptkbp:dam_type concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:design gptkb:Italian-Thai_Development_Public_Company_Limited
gptkbp:drought_tolerance provides water during dry seasons
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:1966
gptkbp:emergency_services in place for dam safety
gptkbp:emergency_spillway_capacity 3,000 m³/s
gptkbp:environmental_concerns supports national energy strategy
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered local ecosystems
gptkbp:fish_species various freshwater species
gptkbp:fishing_regulations yes
gptkbp:flood_control yes
approximately 200 square kilometers
gptkbp:has_visitor_center viewpoints and visitor center
gptkbp:height 154 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance first major dam in Thailand
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bhumibol Dam
gptkbp:hydrology conducted for management
gptkbp:land_use in surrounding areas due to reservoir
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:local_economy boosted tourism and agriculture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thailand
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections and repairs
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Royal_Irrigation_Department_of_Thailand
gptkbp:partnerships with local universities for research
gptkbp:power_source approximately 10,000 GWh
to neighboring countries
gptkbp:power_supply to northern Thailand
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:project gptkb:Mae_Ping_Project
gptkbp:public_awareness promote conservation efforts
gptkbp:recreation boating
gptkbp:research conducted on ecological effects
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Bhumibol_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Ping_River
gptkbp:safety_measures earthquake resistance design
gptkbp:significance largest dam in Thailand
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:water_management integrated with regional plans
gptkbp:water_quality conducted regularly
gptkbp:water_source yes
gptkbp:wildlife supports various species.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chao_Phraya_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5