Blowering Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (100)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:academic_programs gravity dam
gptkbp:average_rainfall approximately 800 mm
gptkbp:campground available
gptkbp:capacity 1,670,000 megaliters
gptkbp:climate_impact yes
flooding risks
drought effects
gptkbp:community_engagement yes
local consultations
gptkbp:community_events held annually
fishing competitions
environmental workshops
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1970
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately AUD 20 million
$30 million AUD
gptkbp:construction_material concrete
gptkbp:construction_method earthfill
gptkbp:dam_foundation rock and soil
gptkbp:dam_type monitored
embankment dam
gptkbp:drainage_basin gptkb:Snowy_River
gptkb:Murray_River
gptkbp:educational_programs offered
gptkbp:emergency_services yes
trained personnel
in place
flood response plan
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered river flow
habitat change
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:Murray_cod
gptkb:trout
gptkb:Golden_perch
gptkb:Silver_perch
cod
gptkbp:fishing_regulations yes
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:2000
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2016
gptkb:Yes
yes
2010 floods
2016 floods
2021 floods
gptkbp:has_public_transport sealed road
gptkbp:height 60 meters
1,200 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance part of Snowy Mountains Scheme
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blowering Dam
gptkbp:infrastructure gptkb:river
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
road access
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:Snowy_Monaro_Regional_Council
gptkbp:location gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_South_Wales
gptkbp:maintenance upgrades
regular inspections
gptkbp:nearest_city Tumut
gptkbp:occurs_annually 500 GWh
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Snowy_Hydro_Limited
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Snowy_Hydro_Limited
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Yes
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
150 MW
renewable
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
water supply
flood control
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
camping
gptkbp:research hydrology studies
ecological impact studies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Blowering_Reservoir
gptkbp:safety_measures public awareness campaigns
emergency drills
gptkbp:spillway_type gptkb:Yes
gated spillway
gptkbp:surface 3,000 hectares
gptkbp:tourism popular destination
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:transportation managed
gptkbp:water_management regulated
controlled
integrated
automated system
integrated system
gptkbp:water_quality monitored
gptkbp:water_requirement yes
gptkbp:water_source Snowy River system
gptkbp:wildlife yes
various bird species
kangaroos
wallabies
platypus
gptkbp:year gptkb:1968
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Museum_of_Contemporary_Art,_Blowering_Dam
gptkb:The_Spirit_of_Australia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5