Wemmershoek Reservoir

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:reservoir
gptkbp:accessibility public access allowed
gptkbp:average_rainfall approximately 600 mm
gptkbp:average_temperature varies seasonally
gptkbp:climate Mediterranean climate
gptkbp:community_engagement gptkb:educational_programs
volunteer opportunities
local conservation efforts
gptkbp:created_by Wemmershoek Dam construction
gptkbp:depth approximately 30 meters
gptkbp:drainage_basin gptkb:Berg_River
Wemmershoek River
gptkbp:elevation approximately 400 meters above sea level
gptkbp:environmental_impact local ecosystem
gptkbp:flood_control part of flood management system
gptkbp:future_plans expansion of facilities
enhancement of recreational facilities
improvement of water quality monitoring
gptkbp:geological_features surrounded by mountains
formed by damming a river
gptkbp:historical_event major upgrades in 2000s
construction began in 1965
officially opened in 1970
significant droughts influenced its development
gptkbp:historical_significance important water source for Cape Town
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wemmershoek Reservoir
gptkbp:infrastructure gptkb:Bowling_Green
water treatment facilities
dam wall
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism
supports fishing industry
supports recreational activities
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:City_of_Cape_Town
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Wemmershoek_Dam
water supply system of Cape Town
gptkbp:primary_use water supply
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
gptkbp:safety_measures emergency response plans
regular inspections
public safety signage
gptkbp:surface approximately 1.5 square kilometers
gptkbp:surrounding_area Wemmershoek Valley
gptkbp:type artificial reservoir
gptkbp:water_management regulated by City of Cape Town
gptkbp:water_quality monitored regularly
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Cape_Town
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:fish_species
various bird species
gptkbp:year gptkb:1970
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wemmershoek_Dam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6