Lakenvallei Dam

Dam in Western Cape, South Africa
33°22′1″S 19°34′1″E / 33.36694°S 19.56694°E / -33.36694; 19.56694Opening date1974Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damgravity & archImpoundsSanddrifskloof RiverHeight56 mLength268 mReservoirCreatesLakenvallei Dam ReservoirTotal capacity10 300 000 m3Surface area83 ha

Lakenvallei Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on Sanddrifskloof River, near Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1974 it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

See also

References

  • List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)


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