Guri Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:built 1978
approximately 10 years
overcome during construction
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of indigenous populations
gptkbp:communityPrograms initiated to support displaced populations
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately $1.5 billion
gptkbp:country gptkb:Venezuela
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local heritage
gptkbp:design Sogreah
gptkbp:emergencyServices conducted regularly for safety preparedness
gptkbp:engineType 20 Francis turbines
gptkbp:environmental_impact reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
significant flooding of rainforest
gptkbp:exportedTo to neighboring countries
gptkbp:fishSpecies recreational fishing allowed in reservoir
gptkbp:futurePlans planned for efficiency improvements
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures conducted before construction
gptkbp:height 162 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance part_of_Venezuela's_industrial_development.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guri Dam
gptkbp:internationalClassification noted for engineering excellence
gptkbp:is_a_source_of hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:length 3,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting approximately 4,250 km²
provides flood management benefits
gptkbp:local_economy boosted by tourism and jobs
gptkbp:location gptkb:Venezuela
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing since construction
gptkbp:opened 1978
gptkbp:operational_status 10,235 MW
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Corporación_Eléctrica_Nacional_(CORPOELEC)
gptkbp:powerOutput integrated into national grid
maximum 10,235 MW
to over 70% of Venezuela's population
gptkbp:productionYears over 50,000 GWh
gptkbp:research conducted on its ecological impact
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Guri_Reservoir
135 billion cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Caroni_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures established for dam safety
implemented to prevent dam failure
gptkbp:significance largest_hydroelectric_power_station_in_Venezuela
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
designed for extreme flood events
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:waterManagement conducted before construction
gptkbp:waterQuality for irrigation in surrounding areas
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for various species