Vamsadhara Dam

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Dam
gptkbp:annualVisitors 1,200 mm
gptkbp:benefits Flood control
Hydroelectric power generation
Water supply
gptkbp:communityEngagement Engages local communities
gptkbp:communityImpact Local community benefits
gptkbp:communitySupport Supports agriculture in the region
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1985
Concrete
Estimated at 500 million INR
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1976
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Cultural site for locals
gptkbp:drainageBasin 2,500 square kilometers
gptkbp:electrification Hydroelectric power house
gptkbp:emergencyServices Emergency action plan in place
gptkbp:engineType 3 turbines
40 MW each
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Affected by climate change
Minimal impact
gptkbp:firstRace 1986
gptkbp:fishSpecies Allowed in reservoir
gptkbp:hasCapacity 120 MW
gptkbp:height 60 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Important for regional development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vamsadhara Dam
gptkbp:legalStatus Government owned
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting 1,000 million cubic meters
Flood mitigation measures in place
gptkbp:localSports Sedimentation control measures
gptkbp:localWildlife Supports local wildlife
gptkbp:location gptkb:India
gptkbp:maintenance Regular maintenance required
gptkbp:nearestCity Srikakulam
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Andhra_Pradesh_Government
gptkbp:project State government funding
gptkbp:purpose Irrigation
gptkbp:recreation Boating
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Vamsadhara_Reservoir
30 square kilometers
gptkbp:river gptkb:Vamsadhara_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Dam safety inspections
gptkbp:spillwayType Gated spillway
gptkbp:tourism Tourist attraction
gptkbp:type Concrete gravity dam
gptkbp:waterManagement Water conservation efforts
Irrigation canals
Integrated water management system
Helps in drought mitigation
gptkbp:waterQuality Monitored regularly
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Vamsadhara_River
Controlled release
gptkbp:youth_development Promotes regional development