Karun-3 Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors 3,000 GWh
gptkbp:built gptkb:Khatam_al-Anbia
gptkbp:climate designed for climate variability
gptkbp:communityEngagement limited
gptkbp:communityPrograms job creation
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 2001
$1.2 billion
22 years
earthfill
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1979
gptkbp:cultivation yes
gptkbp:economicImpact positive for local communities
gptkbp:electrification 1,000 MW
gptkbp:emergencyServices yes
gptkbp:energyEfficiency yes
gptkbp:engineType 6 Francis turbines
gptkbp:environmentalImpact displacement of local communities
gptkbp:futurePlans under consideration
gptkbp:gridConnection yes
gptkbp:hasCapacity 1,000 MW
gptkbp:height 230 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important infrastructure project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Karun-3 Dam
gptkbp:impact moderate
gptkbp:length 1,800 meters
gptkbp:lighting yes
integrated approach
gptkbp:localCuisine altered microclimate
gptkbp:location gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Iran_Water_and_Power_Resources_Development_Company
gptkbp:powers conventional power station
gptkbp:primaryMission electricity generation
gptkbp:purpose hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:region gptkb:Khuzestan_Province
significant for local economy
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance Iranian_water_law
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Karun-4_Dam
gptkbp:releaseYear 2001
gptkbp:reservoir 50 square kilometers
3.1 billion cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Karun_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures seismic design
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:tourism yes
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:waterManagement integrated water resources management
Karun_River_basin
gptkbp:waterQuality implemented measures
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Karun_River
gptkbp:youth_development supports regional development initiatives