Euphrates Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors 3,000 GWh
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Tabqa_Dam
gptkb:Tishrin_Dam
gptkbp:benefits water supply
irrigation
flood control
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1973
$1 billion
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1968
gptkbp:country gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:culturalImpact site for local events
symbol of national pride
gptkbp:emergencyServices earthquake preparedness
flood management plan
gptkbp:energyEfficiency renewable energy source
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by climate change
gptkbp:futurePlans increased capacity
upgrades and renovations
gptkbp:hasCapacity 800 MW
gptkbp:height 60 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part of the Euphrates-Tigris river system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Euphrates Dam
gptkbp:impact altered local ecosystems
water quality changes
sedimentation issues
gptkbp:length 4,000 meters
gptkbp:lighting moderate
gptkbp:location gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Ministry_of_Water_Resources_(Syria)
gptkbp:primaryMission hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:region Middle_East
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Syrian_Civil_War
regional water disputes
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Al-Assad
gptkbp:river gptkb:Euphrates_River
gptkbp:significantEvent opened in 1973
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:waterManagement integrated water resource management