Sorpe Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:built gptkb:1979
gptkbp:capacity 90 million cubic meters
gptkbp:climate_impact local ecosystem changes
gptkbp:community_engagement local meetings
gptkbp:community_impact local tourism
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately 100 million DM
gptkbp:construction_material concrete and earth
gptkbp:construction_method earthfill
gptkbp:construction_started 1975-1979
gptkbp:dam_type monitored regularly
gravity dam
gptkbp:drainage_basin 370 square kilometers
gptkbp:emergency_services yes
coordinated with local authorities
gptkbp:environmental_impact conducted regularly
habitat alteration
gptkbp:fishing_regulations yes
gptkbp:flood_control yes
managed
50 million cubic meters
gptkbp:geographical_feature mountainous region
gptkbp:height 400 meters
60 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance regional development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sorpe Dam
gptkbp:last_eruption earthquake resistant
gptkbp:length 400 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 100 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:RWE_Power_AG
gptkbp:owner gptkb:RWE_AG
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Sorpe_Power_Station
renewable energy
gptkbp:primary_use flood control
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Sorpe_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Sorpe_River
gptkbp:spillway_type yes
gated spillway
gptkbp:sport allowed
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:surface 3.5 square kilometers
gptkbp:type embankment dam
gptkbp:water_management regulated
controlled
practiced.
gptkbp:water_quality monitored
gptkbp:water_requirement yes
gptkbp:water_source rainwater and river flow
gptkbp:wildlife habitat support
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
gptkb:Dambusters_raid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5