Kouga Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:affiliatedWith water treatment plant
pumping station
pipeline system
gptkbp:built 1980
gptkbp:community_involvement water conservation initiatives
local stakeholders engaged
gptkbp:electrification no
gptkbp:emergencyServices established for dam safety
gptkbp:environmental_impact fishing opportunities
habitat for birds
affected by droughts
affected by rainfall variability
gptkbp:floors 1,200 hectares
gptkbp:height 40 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important for local agriculture
important for local economy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kouga Dam
gptkbp:is_a_source_of water supply
flood control
gptkbp:is_monitored_by installed for dam integrity
installed for water levels
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting significant floods in 2012
significant floods in 2006
significant floods in 2000
significant floods in 2017
gptkbp:location gptkb:Eastern_Cape,_South_Africa
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Jeffreys_Bay
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Department_of_Water_and_Sanitation_(South_Africa)
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
picnicking
gptkbp:research conducted on water quality
conducted on ecological impact
gptkbp:reservoir 126 million cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Kouga_River
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors for photography
attracts visitors for nature activities
attracts visitors for hiking trails
gptkbp:type earthfill dam
inspected regularly
gptkbp:waterManagement affects local agriculture
critical for downstream users
influences irrigation practices
integrated with local water supply systems
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored regularly
Kouga_River_catchment_area
gptkbp:wildlife supports various fish species
supports birdwatching opportunities
supports aquatic ecosystems