Mtera Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Mtera_Hydroelectric_Power_Station
gptkbp:benefits Irrigation support
gptkbp:building_type Concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:can_contain gptkb:1980
gptkbp:capacity 80 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact Affected local climate patterns
gptkbp:community_engagement Involvement in local development projects
gptkbp:community_impact Displacement of local communities
gptkbp:construction_cost $100 million
gptkbp:construction_material Local stone and concrete
gptkbp:construction_method Earthfill and rockfill
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1977
gptkb:1980
gptkbp:emergency_services Flood emergency response plan
gptkbp:emissions_standard Contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:environmental_impact Altered local ecosystems
gptkbp:flood_control 1,200 square kilometers
gptkbp:funding World Bank and African Development Bank
gptkbp:future_plans Expansion of capacity being considered
gptkbp:height 60 meters
1,200 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance Key energy source for Tanzania
Supports regional energy needs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mtera Dam
gptkbp:hydrology Annual rainfall data collected
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections every year
gptkbp:occurs_annually 400 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Tanzania_Electric_Supply_Company_Limited_(TANESCO)
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Government_of_Tanzania
gptkbp:power_source Run-of-river power station
gptkbp:power_supply Connected to national grid
gptkbp:primary_use Flood control
gptkbp:purpose Hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:region East Africa
gptkbp:regulatory_body Tanzania Ministry of Energy
gptkbp:research Environmental impact assessments conducted
gptkbp:reservoir 3,200,000,000 cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Great_Ruaha_River
gptkbp:safety_features Seepage monitoring system
gptkbp:spillway_type Gated spillway
gptkbp:tourism Fishing and recreational activities
gptkbp:turbine_type Francis turbine
gptkbp:water_management Integrated water resources management practices.
gptkbp:water_quality Regular water quality assessments
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Great_Ruaha_River
gptkbp:wildlife Habitat for various species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rufiji_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5