Vaal Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:area gptkb:Vaal_Triangle
gptkbp:capacity 2,500 million cubic meters
gptkbp:climate temperate climate
gptkbp:community surrounding towns
gptkbp:constructed_in 1938
gptkbp:environment wetland habitat
gptkbp:flood_control significant floods in 1990s
significant floods in 2000s
managed by dam operations
significant floods in 1980s
gptkbp:height 47 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important water resource
site of hydroelectric power generation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vaal Dam
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Industry
gptkb:local_economy
agriculture
gptkbp:influences local climate patterns
gptkbp:infrastructure gptkb:Bowling_Green
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
road access
gptkbp:is_connected_to other dams in the region
gptkbp:length 2,200 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:management gptkb:Department_of_Water_and_Sanitation
gptkbp:neighboring_city gptkb:Vereeniging
Sasolburg
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Rand_Water
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vaal_River_System
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
water supply
flood control
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
water sports
gptkbp:research environmental studies
hydrology studies
engineering studies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Vaal_River_System
gptkbp:river gptkb:Vaal_River
gptkbp:safety_measures public awareness campaigns
regular inspections
emergency protocols
gptkbp:supports gptkb:tourism
recreational fishing industry
gptkbp:tourism restaurants
accommodation facilities
popular destination
events and festivals
gptkbp:water_management varies seasonally
gptkbp:water_quality monitored regularly
gptkbp:water_requirement to Gauteng province
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Vaal_River
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:fish_species
gptkb:birds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vaal_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5