Wemmershoek Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:built gptkb:1975
gptkbp:capacity 30 million cubic meters
gptkbp:climate_adaptation strategies in place
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by droughts
gptkbp:community_engagement involved in local planning
gptkbp:community_impact provides water to local communities
gptkbp:construction_material rock and earth
gptkbp:construction_started 1972-1975
gptkbp:cultivation supports irrigation needs
gptkbp:dam_type rock-fill dam
gptkbp:drainage_basin Wemmershoek River
gptkbp:emergency_services established
coordinated with local authorities
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat for wildlife
conducted regularly
gptkbp:flood_control yes
managed
gptkbp:flora supports diverse species
gptkbp:geological_features stable foundation
gptkbp:height 40 meters
1,200 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important for regional development
critical for water supply
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wemmershoek Dam
gptkbp:hydrology seasonal rainfall
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:local_economy supports through water supply
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:operator Cape Town Water Supply
gptkbp:owner gptkb:City_of_Cape_Town
gptkbp:power_source not applicable
gptkbp:primary_use water supply
gptkbp:public_access limited
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Wemmershoek_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Berg_River
gptkbp:safety_measures implemented
gptkbp:spillway_type yes
gated spillway
gptkbp:surface 1,200 hectares
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors
gptkbp:water_management continuous
regulated by government
important for sustainability
necessary for supply
gptkbp:water_quality monitored regularly
compliance required
gptkbp:water_requirement monitored by authorities
to Cape Town
gptkbp:water_source Wemmershoek River
gptkbp:wildlife supports various wildlife
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vaal_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5