Ralco Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:benefits job creation
operational since 2004
gptkbp:capacity 570 MW
gptkbp:challenges environmental opposition
gptkbp:climate_impact mitigated
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:2004
gptkbp:community_engagement consultation process
gptkbp:community_impact Pehuenche communities
gptkbp:community_involvement designed for resilience
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Endesa
gptkbp:construction_cost $500 million
gptkbp:construction_method conventional
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1997
gptkb:2004
7 years
gptkbp:country gptkb:Chile
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local communities
gptkbp:dam_type rock-fill dam
gptkbp:emissions_standard low carbon emissions
gptkbp:environmental_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:fishing_regulations available
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:true
gptkbp:funding private investment
gptkbp:future_plans expansion possibilities
gptkbp:grid_position gptkb:National_Grid
gptkbp:height 155 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:economic_development
stimulated
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ralco Dam
gptkbp:hydrology regulated
gptkbp:infrastructure improved access roads
gptkbp:last_eruption earthquake-resistant
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Biobío_River
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:occurs_annually 2,500 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Endesa_Chile
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Endesa_Chile
gptkbp:power_output 570 MW
gptkbp:power_source renewable energy
gptkbp:power_supply local and national
gptkbp:project gptkb:river
1997-2004
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance government approved
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Ralco_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Biobío_River
gptkbp:safety_features emergency spillway
gptkbp:security enhanced
gptkbp:spillway_type gated spillway
gptkbp:sustainability_practices implemented
gptkbp:tourism recreational activities
gptkbp:turbine_type 4 Francis turbines
gptkbp:water_management integrated approach
gptkbp:water_quality monitored
gptkbp:water_requirement 3,200 million cubic meters
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Biobío_River
gptkbp:wildlife altered
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bío-Bío_River
gptkb:Maule_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5