Klerkskraal Dam
| Klerkskraal Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Klerkskraal Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | North West |
| Coordinates | 26°13′9″S 27°08′5″E / 26.21917°S 27.13472°ECoordinates: 26°13′9″S 27°08′5″E / 26.21917°S 27.13472°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1969 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch-gravity dam |
| Impounds | Mooi River |
| Height | 13 m |
| Length | 605 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Klerkskraal Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 8 023 000 m³ |
| Catchment area | 1 324 km2 |
| Surface area | 383 ha |
Klerkskraal Dam is a combined gravity and arch type dam located on the Mooi River, near Ventersdorp, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1969 and its main purpose is to serve for irrigation. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
See also
References
- List of South African Dams from the South African Department of Water Affairs
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