Itezhitezhi Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:capacity 120 MW
gptkbp:challenges logistical issues faced
gptkbp:climate_impact mitigates flooding risks
gptkbp:collaboration promotes regional cooperation in energy
gptkbp:community_engagement involved local stakeholders
gptkbp:community_impact local communities benefit
gptkbp:community_involvement contributes to climate resilience efforts
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1970
gptkbp:construction_cost $20 million
gptkbp:construction_material earth and rock
gptkbp:construction_method earthfill
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1968
gptkb:1970
gptkbp:country gptkb:Zambia
gptkbp:dam_type embankment dam
gptkbp:emergency_services exists
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered local ecosystems
gptkbp:fishing_regulations available
gptkbp:flood_control yes
gptkbp:funding government and international loans
gptkbp:height 40 meters
1,200 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important for southern Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Itezhitezhi Dam
gptkbp:hydrology conducted regularly
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:local_economy supports local economy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Zambia
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:ZESCO_Limited
gptkbp:occurs_annually 500 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:ZESCO_Limited
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
renewable energy source
gptkbp:power_supply Zambia's national grid
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:research_opportunities provides research opportunities in hydrology.
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Itezhitezhi_Reservoir
100 km²
1,500 million cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Kafue_River
gptkbp:safety_measures regularly conducted
gptkbp:security enhances national energy security
gptkbp:socioeconomic_benefits improved local infrastructure
gptkbp:spillway_type exists
gated spillway
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors
gptkbp:water_quality conducted regularly
gptkbp:water_source yes
gptkbp:wildlife supports local wildlife
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Itezhitezhi_Power_Station
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8