Kruismansrivier Dam

Kruisrivier Dam
Official name Kruisrivier Dam
Location Western Cape, South Africa
Coordinates 32°44′5″S 18°50′0″E / 32.73472°S 18.83333°E / -32.73472; 18.83333Coordinates: 32°44′5″S 18°50′0″E / 32.73472°S 18.83333°E / -32.73472; 18.83333
Opening date 1992
Operator(s) Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Impounds Kruis River
Height 18 m
Reservoir
Creates Kruisrivier Dam Reservoir
Total capacity 1 500 000 m³
Surface area 18 ha

Kruismansrivier Dam, is a dam located on the Kruis River, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1992 and it serves mainly for irrigation. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

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