Kidatu Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:associated_infrastructure transmission lines
gptkbp:capacity 204 MW
gptkbp:climate_adaptation integrated into planning
strategies implemented.
gptkbp:community_engagement ongoing initiatives
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of local populations
gptkbp:construction_cost estimated at $100 million
gptkbp:construction_material concrete
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1975
gptkb:1981
gptkbp:dam_type embankment dam
gptkbp:drought_tolerance improves regional water availability
gptkbp:emergency_action_plan in place
gptkbp:emissions_reduction contributes to renewable energy goals
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered local ecosystems
gptkbp:first_filling_date gptkb:1981
gptkbp:fishing_activity regulated
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:significant
gptkbp:flood_risk_management integrated with local strategies
gptkbp:height 60 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance part of Tanzania's energy strategy
critical for southern Tanzania's power supply
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kidatu Dam
gptkbp:hydrological_cycle influences local climate
gptkbp:local_wildlife_impact habitat alteration
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:monitoring_system advanced telemetry used
gptkbp:nearest_city Kidatu
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 1,000 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Tanzania_Electric_Supply_Company_Limited_(TANESCO)
gptkbp:partnerships with international development agencies
gptkbp:primary_use flood control
gptkbp:public_perception mixed views on benefits and impacts
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:region Eastern Africa
gptkbp:regulatory_body Tanzanian government
gptkbp:research_interest hydrology and engineering
gptkbp:reservoir 1,600 million cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Rufiji_River
gptkbp:safety_features earthquake resistance
gptkbp:security enhances national energy independence
gptkbp:sedimentation_rate monitored
gptkbp:socioeconomic_benefits job creation in local area
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:tourism limited
gptkbp:water_quality_monitoring conducted regularly
gptkbp:water_release_policy managed for ecological balance
gptkbp:water_source irrigation and domestic use
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rufiji_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5