Vyrnwy Dam

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:area Vyrnwy_Valley
gptkbp:artwork yes
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Lake_Vyrnwy
gptkbp:built 1888
gptkbp:communityEngagement yes
gptkbp:communityEvents yes
gptkbp:completed 1888
gptkbp:constructionMaterial concrete
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1881
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local heritage
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Sir_Henry_de_la_Beche
gptkbp:educationalPrograms yes
gptkbp:electronicSystems early example of dam engineering
geological surveys required.
gptkbp:emergencyServices fire and rescue access
gptkbp:environmentalImpact habitat alteration
local microclimate changes
gptkbp:fishSpecies yes
gptkbp:height 45 meters
1,200 meters
gptkbp:historicalRecords available in archives
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first major water supply project in Wales
gptkbp:historicalTours available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vyrnwy Dam
gptkbp:landmark listed building
gptkbp:landUse recreational area
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting yes
gptkbp:localGovernment gptkb:Powys_County_Council
gptkbp:location gptkb:Wales
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Severn_Trent_Water
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Vyrnwy_Valley_Nature_Reserve
gptkbp:photography yes
gptkbp:purpose water supply
gptkbp:recreation cycling
boating
walking
birdwatching
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Vyrnwy
gptkbp:safetyFeatures flood warning system
gptkbp:scenicViews yes
gptkbp:significantEvent opened to the public
gptkbp:spillwayType controlled spillway
gptkbp:style arch-gravity dam
gptkbp:tour yes
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:type concrete dam
gptkbp:visitors yes
gptkbp:waterManagement 40 meters
gptkbp:waterQuality yes
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:River_Vyrnwy
gptkbp:wildlife various species