El Chocón Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (99)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:capacity 1,650 MW
gptkbp:challenges geological instability
gptkbp:climate_adaptation strategies in place
gptkbp:climate_impact local climate changes
local climate modification
gptkbp:community_engagement involves local stakeholders
in project planning
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of local communities
gptkbp:community_involvement designed for climate variability
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1979
gptkb:Iberdrola
gptkbp:construction_cost $1 billion
approximately $300 million
gptkbp:construction_material rock and earth
gptkbp:construction_method earth and rock fill
earthfill dam construction
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1976
gptkb:1981
2 years
5 years
gptkbp:country gptkb:Argentina
gptkbp:cultural_impact influences local culture and economy
gptkbp:cultural_significance to local communities
gptkbp:dam_type embankment dam
gptkbp:educational_programs for local communities
gptkbp:electrification turbine generators
gptkbp:emergency_services yes
conducted regularly
gptkbp:emissions_standard contributes to lower emissions
gptkbp:environmental_concerns part of national energy strategy
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered local ecosystems
alteration of local ecosystems
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:trout
gptkb:salmon
gptkbp:fishing_regulations yes
gptkbp:flood_control yes
1,500 km²
managed
gptkbp:funding public and private investment
gptkbp:height 145 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance stimulated local economy
part of Argentina's energy strategy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label El Chocón Dam
gptkbp:hydrology conducted prior to construction
regulated river flow
gptkbp:impact flood control
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for granite and schist
granite and gneiss
gptkbp:last_eruption yes
moderate risk
gptkbp:length 1,800 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Argentina
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:neighboring_city gptkb:Neuquén_City
gptkbp:occurs_annually 5,000 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Energía_Eléctrica_Argentina_S._A.
gptkb:Energía_del_Sur_S._A.
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Argentine_government
gptkbp:partnerships with environmental organizations
gptkbp:power_output peak during dry seasons
gptkbp:power_source to neighboring countries
gptkbp:power_supply gptkb:National_Grid
to the national grid
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:project gptkb:Piedra_del_Águila_Dam
gptkbp:recreation boating
gptkbp:region gptkb:Neuquén_Province
gptkb:Patagonia
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Argentine_Energy_Regulatory_Authority
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance governed by national laws
gptkbp:research conducted on environmental effects
conducted on environmental impact.
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:El_Chocón_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Limay_River
gptkbp:safety_features spillway and gates
gptkbp:safety_measures installed monitoring systems
gptkbp:significance largest dam in Argentina
gptkbp:spillway_type 10,000 m³/s
designed for extreme events
gptkbp:sustainability_practices implemented in operations
adopted in operations
gptkbp:tourism fishing and recreation
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:type rock-fill dam
gptkbp:water_management 145 meters
controlled
continuous monitoring system
integrated water resource management.
gptkbp:water_quality monitored regularly
implemented
gptkbp:water_requirement for irrigation and consumption
gptkbp:water_source for irrigation
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for various species
affected
gptkbp:year gptkb:1981
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Neuquén_River
gptkb:Río_Limay
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6