Katse Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkbp:capacity 2.2 billion cubic meters
gptkbp:challenges harsh weather conditions
gptkbp:climate_impact local climate change
gptkbp:collaboration between Lesotho and South Africa
gptkbp:community_engagement stakeholder involvement
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of communities
gptkbp:community_involvement enhanced through design
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1996
gptkbp:construction_cost $8 billion
gptkbp:construction_method earth and rock fill
gptkbp:construction_started 1991-1996
gptkbp:cultivation irrigation support
gptkbp:cultural_significance local heritage
gptkbp:dam_type rock-fill dam
gptkbp:electrification 72 MW
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:flooding
gptkbp:environmental_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:fishing_regulations available
gptkbp:flood_control yes
assessed regularly
gptkbp:funding international loans
gptkbp:geological_features Basotho Highlands
gptkbp:height 185 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance critical for water supply
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Katse Dam
gptkbp:infrastructure stimulated in region
gptkbp:last_eruption moderate
gptkbp:local_economy boosted by tourism
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lesotho
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Lesotho_Highlands_Water_Project
gptkbp:power_source yes
gptkbp:primary_use water supply
gptkbp:project gptkb:Lesotho_Highlands_Water_Project
gptkbp:rank highest in Africa
gptkbp:research conducted on impact
gptkbp:reservoir Katse Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Malibamatso_River
gptkbp:safety_measures implemented
gptkbp:significance largest dam in Lesotho
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:surface 38 square kilometers
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:attraction
gptkbp:water_management continuous
controlled
integrated approach
practices promoted
negotiated with stakeholders
gptkbp:water_quality monitored
gptkbp:water_requirement to urban areas
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:wildlife habitat alteration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lesotho_Highlands
gptkb:Lesotho_Highlands_Water_Project
gptkb:Basutoland
gptkb:Mangaung
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6