Vellar River Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Dam
gptkbp:architect Civil engineering project
gptkbp:benefits Agricultural irrigation
gptkbp:brand Government of Tamil Nadu
gptkbp:built 1965
1970
Terrain difficulties
gptkbp:climate Enhances local resilience to droughts.
gptkbp:collaborations Collaborative water management efforts
gptkbp:community_engagement Local involvement in management
gptkbp:community_impact Supports local agriculture
gptkbp:community_involvement Job creation
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Earth_and_rock
gptkbp:cultural_significance Local heritage site
gptkbp:drainageBasin 500 square kilometers
gptkbp:educational_programs Environmental education initiatives
gptkbp:electrification No
gptkbp:emergencyServices Preparedness plans in place
gptkbp:environmental_impact Minimal
Affected by climate change
gptkbp:fishSpecies Allowed
gptkbp:flora Supports diverse species
gptkbp:funding Government funded
gptkbp:height 30 meters
300 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of regional development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vellar River Dam
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Automated water level monitoring
gptkbp:length 300 meters
gptkbp:lighting Yes
gptkbp:local_economy Boosts agricultural productivity
gptkbp:localSports Regularly managed
gptkbp:location gptkb:India
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:nearestCity Karur
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Tamil_Nadu_Water_Resources_Department
gptkbp:project 1970
gptkbp:purpose Irrigation
gptkbp:recreation Boating
gptkbp:regulates Vellar_River_flow
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Vellar_River
10 million cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Vellar_River
gptkbp:spillwayType Yes
Gated spillway
gptkbp:status Operational
gptkbp:tourism Attracts visitors
gptkbp:type Embankment dam
Earthfill dam
Regular assessments
gptkbp:waterManagement Irrigation management
Promotes sustainable practices
Monsoon-fed
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Vellar_River
Local communities
Monitored
gptkbp:wildlife Yes
Supports diverse species