Lakenvallei Dam
| Lakenvallei Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Lakenvallei Dam |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°22′1″S 19°34′1″E / 33.36694°S 19.56694°ECoordinates: 33°22′1″S 19°34′1″E / 33.36694°S 19.56694°E |
| Opening date | 1974 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | gravity & arch |
| Impounds | |
| Height | 56 m |
| Length | 268 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lakenvallei Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 10 300 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 83 ha |
Lakenvallei Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on , 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[]
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa
References[]
- List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
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