Itezhi-Tezhi Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:benefits water supply
flood control
irrigation support
gptkbp:capacity 120 MW
1,200,000 m³
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by rainfall patterns
gptkbp:collaboration part of larger energy strategy
gptkbp:community benefit from electricity
gptkbp:community_engagement involved in decision making
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1970
Dumez
gptkbp:construction_cost $50 million
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1968
gptkb:1970
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Kafue_River
gptkbp:emissions_standard contributes to lower carbon footprint
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat alteration
sedimentation issues
gptkbp:fish_species impacted by dam construction
gptkbp:flood_control approximately 200 km²
reduced downstream
gptkbp:height 40 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important for energy supply
part of Zambia's development history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Itezhi-Tezhi Dam
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for stable rock
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Zambia
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:ZESCO_Limited
gptkbp:major_rivers gptkb:Kafue_River
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 600 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:ZESCO_Limited
gptkbp:power_source located at base of dam
supports national goals.
gptkbp:power_supply Zambia national grid
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:project gptkb:Kafue_Gorge_Dam
supported by dam revenues
gptkbp:region Southern Province
gptkbp:research conducted on ecological impact
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Itezhi-Tezhi_Lake
gptkbp:safety_measures implemented for dam integrity
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
designed for extreme floods
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:tourism recreational activities
gptkbp:transportation important for reservoir longevity
gptkbp:turbine_type 2 Francis turbines
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:water_management 40 meters
critical for downstream users
gptkbp:water_quality monitored regularly
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Kafue_River
gptkbp:year gptkb:1970
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Itezhi-Tezhi
gptkb:Itezhi-Tezhi_Power_Station
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8