Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Reservoir
|
| gptkbp:caps |
approximately 1,600 million cubic meters
|
| gptkbp:climate |
Tropical savanna climate
|
| gptkbp:communityImpact |
Access to electricity for local communities
Displacement of local communities during construction |
| gptkbp:createdBy |
gptkb:Mtera_Dam
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 1,200 meters above sea level
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Water quality changes
Habitat alteration Affected by climate change |
| gptkbp:fishSpecies |
gptkb:Nile_Perch
Tilapia |
| gptkbp:hasAuthorityOver |
gptkb:Tanzania_Electric_Supply_Company_Limited_(TANESCO)
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Part_of_Tanzania's_energy_infrastructure
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mtera Reservoir
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
approximately 200 square kilometers
|
| gptkbp:localEconomy |
Supports fishing industry
Supports tourism industry Provides jobs in power generation |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tanzania
|
| gptkbp:maximumDepth |
approximately 50 meters
|
| gptkbp:numberOfStations |
Mtera_Power_Station
|
| gptkbp:outflow |
gptkb:Ruaha_River
Great Ruaha River |
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
Hydroelectric power generation
|
| gptkbp:recreation |
Boating
Fishing Bird watching |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Study of aquatic ecosystems
Impact of dams on local biodiversity |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
Emergency preparedness plans
Dam safety monitoring |
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Flooding during heavy rains
Droughts affecting water levels |
| gptkbp:surface |
approximately 100 square kilometers
|
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Iringa_Region
Mtera_District |
| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
Water sports activities
Scenic_views |
| gptkbp:type |
Earthfill dam
|
| gptkbp:waterManagement |
Regulates river flow
Provides irrigation water Integrated water resources management practices |
| gptkbp:waterSource |
Rainfall
Runoff |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Supports various bird species
Supports aquatic life |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1979
|