Guri Reservoir

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:reservoir
gptkbp:capacity 10,235 MW
135 billion cubic meters
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:climate_impact influence on local climate
gptkbp:country gptkb:Venezuela
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Guri_Dam
gptkbp:dam_type embankment dam
gptkbp:depth 250 meters
gptkbp:elevation 240 meters above sea level
gptkbp:environmental_impact alteration of local ecosystems
displacement of communities
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:fish
gptkb:piranha
tilapia
snook
peacock bass
gptkbp:flood_control approximately 1,500 square kilometers
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:lake
man-made reservoir
largest artificial lake in Venezuela
gptkbp:historical_significance key role in Venezuela's energy supply
site of major engineering project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guri Reservoir
gptkbp:infrastructure supports regional development
gptkbp:location gptkb:Venezuela
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Corpoelec
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Caroni_River
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Guri_Hydroelectric_Plant
provides significant portion of national electricity
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
water sports
gptkbp:significance largest reservoir in Venezuela
gptkbp:surface 4,250 square kilometers
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:agricultural_land
forested regions
tourist destinations
home to indigenous communities
rich in biodiversity
gptkbp:tourist_attraction popular for ecotourism
gptkbp:water_management important for irrigation
important for flood control
important for drinking water supply
gptkbp:water_quality subject to seasonal changes
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Caroni_River
gptkbp:wildlife supports diverse wildlife
gptkbp:year gptkb:1986
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Guri_Dam
gptkb:Bolívar_Complex
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5