Matahina Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately 150 GWh
gptkbp:climate developed
gptkbp:communityEngagement ongoing
gptkbp:communityFeedback considered in operations
gptkbp:communityPrograms provides local jobs
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1968
NZD 10 million
earth and rock
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1965
gptkbp:country gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:dam compliant
gptkbp:electrification located underground
gptkbp:emergencyServices held annually
in place
training conducted
gptkbp:energyEfficiency aligned with national goals
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
3 turbines
gptkbp:environmentalImpact ongoing
affected by droughts
fish migration issues
gptkbp:firstRace 1968
gptkbp:fishSpecies limited
gptkbp:hasCapacity 30 MW
gptkbp:height 60 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for local energy supply
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Matahina Dam
gptkbp:landOwnership public land
gptkbp:length 300 meters
approximately 10 km
gptkbp:lighting true
part of regional strategy
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local businesses
gptkbp:localWildlife habitat alteration
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Genesis_Energy
gptkbp:partnerships with local authorities
gptkbp:powerOutput variable based on water flow
gptkbp:publicAccess limited to certain areas
conducted regularly
gptkbp:purpose hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:recreation kayaking, fishing
gptkbp:researchInterest with universities
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Matahina_Reservoir
approximately 1,200 hectares
gptkbp:river Mangaotuku_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures annual
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices implemented in operations
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:waterManagement conducted periodically
promoted in community.
gptkbp:waterQuality conducted regularly
gptkbp:waterSource regulated by government
for irrigation and domestic use
Mangaotuku_River
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1968