Clanwilliam Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road
gptkbp:average_rainfall 400 mm
gptkbp:capacity 126 million cubic meters
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:community_events annual fishing competitions
water sports events
gptkbp:community_involvement local community engagement
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1935
gptkbp:construction_material rock and earth
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of local heritage.
gptkbp:dam_type earthfill dam
gptkbp:drainage_basin Olifants River catchment
gptkbp:emergency_services flood emergency plan
gptkbp:environmental_impact aquatic ecosystem
habitat for birds
gptkbp:flood_control yes
significant floods in 2010
significant floods in 2000
significant floods in 1981
gptkbp:height 38 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important for local development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Clanwilliam Dam
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:local_economy supports agriculture
supports tourism
supports fishing industry
gptkbp:location Clanwilliam, South Africa
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:major_rivers gptkb:Olifants_River
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:African_fish_eagle
Cape cormorant
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Department_of_Water_and_Sanitation_(South_Africa)
gptkbp:power_source no
gptkbp:primary_use water supply
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
picnicking
gptkbp:research environmental impact assessments
gptkbp:reservoir Clanwilliam Reservoir
gptkbp:safety_measures dam safety inspections
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:surface 1,200 hectares
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Cederberg_Mountains
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:water_management integrated water resource management
controlled releases
promotes water conservation practices
gptkbp:water_quality monitored
algal blooms
regular testing conducted
gptkbp:wildlife supports local wildlife conservation efforts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cederberg_Nature_Reserve
gptkb:Cederberg_Private_Nature_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8