Kriel Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:affiliatedWith transmission lines
gptkbp:built 1975
1980
geological surveys
earthfill
gptkbp:community_engagement local consultations
gptkbp:communityPrograms education initiatives
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:Kriel_Power_Station
gptkbp:emergencyServices flood response plans
gptkbp:environmental_impact job creation
tourism development
flood mitigation
drought resilience
habitat alteration
agricultural support
gptkbp:flora varied vegetation
gptkbp:future_plans sustainability initiatives
upgrades and expansions
gptkbp:height 40 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance regional development
gptkbp:historicalEvent construction milestones
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kriel Dam
gptkbp:is_a_source_of electricity generation
gptkbp:is_part_of Integrated Resource Plan
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting 1,000 cubic meters per second
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:nearestCity Kriel
gptkbp:operational_status 3,000 MW
gptkbp:operator Eskom
gptkbp:partnerships local governments
academic institutions
environmental organizations
gptkbp:powerOutput 3,000 MW
gptkbp:purpose water supply
flood control
hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
picnicking
gptkbp:region gptkb:Mpumalanga
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Kriel_Reservoir
1,200 hectares
gptkbp:river gptkb:Olifants_River
gptkbp:safety_features emergency spillway
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:storage 1,200,000 cubic meters
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:waterManagement seasonal adjustments
controlled releases
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Olifants_River
monitored regularly
gptkbp:waterSource regulated by government
gptkbp:wildlife diverse species