Karapiro Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors 400 GWh
gptkbp:built 1947
gptkbp:climate enhances infrastructure
gptkbp:communityEngagement public consultations
gptkbp:communityEvents annual gatherings
gptkbp:communityPrograms job creation
gptkbp:constructionMaterial NZD 2 million
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1940
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Maori_heritage
gptkbp:debutYear 1947
gptkbp:educationalPrograms environmental education
gptkbp:emergencyServices yes
local authorities
community training programs
gptkbp:energyEfficiency reservoir capacity
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
gptkbp:environmentalImpact reduced emissions
habitat alteration
gptkbp:fishSpecies yes
gptkbp:geographicalFeature significant to national grid
gptkbp:hasCapacity 100 MW
gptkbp:height 30 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important infrastructure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Karapiro Dam
gptkbp:installation 2
gptkbp:land_use partnerships with NGOs
gptkbp:landUse agriculture, recreation
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting true
critical role
gptkbp:localHistory part of regional heritage
gptkbp:localWildlife various species
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Cambridge
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Mercury_NZ_Limited
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Mercury_NZ_Limited
gptkbp:partnerships local businesses
gptkbp:powers run-of-river
gptkbp:publicAccess yes
gptkbp:purpose hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:recreation boating, fishing
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance environmental standards
gptkbp:researchInterest hydrology studies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Karapiro
gptkbp:river gptkb:Waikato_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures annual
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices renewable energy focus
gptkbp:tourism recreational activities
gptkbp:type concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:waterManagement important function
regulated river flow
integrated approach
gptkbp:waterQuality regular assessments
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Waikato_River
controlled
gptkbp:youth_development supports local economy