Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
dam
|
| gptkbp:built |
1938
|
| gptkbp:capacity |
2,500 million cubic meters
|
| gptkbp:climate |
semi-arid climate
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
historical site
local folklore recreational hub |
| gptkbp:drainageBasin |
Vaal_River_Basin
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
ecosystem alteration
|
| gptkbp:events |
music festivals
fishing tournaments annual water sports competitions |
| gptkbp:height |
47 meters
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vaal Dam
|
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
embankment dam
spillway outlet works |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
irrigation
|
| gptkbp:length |
2,200 meters
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
significant floods in 1996
significant floods in 2010 significant floods in 2019 significant floods in 1984 significant floods in 2000 |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:nearestCity |
gptkb:Heidelberg
gptkb:Vanderbijlpark Parys Sasolburg |
| gptkbp:operator |
Rand_Water
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
water supply
flood control hydroelectric power generation |
| gptkbp:recreation |
fishing
boating water sports |
| gptkbp:reservoir |
Vaal_River_Reservoir
|
| gptkbp:river |
gptkb:Vaal_River
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Gauteng_Province
|
| gptkbp:tourism |
popular tourist destination
|
| gptkbp:waterQuality |
monitored regularly
varies seasonally |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
variety of bird species
mammals fish species reptiles |