Leeu-Gamka Dam
| Leeu-Gamka Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Leeu-Gamka Dam |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 32°36′7″S 22°0′9″E / 32.60194°S 22.00250°ECoordinates: 32°36′7″S 22°0′9″E / 32.60194°S 22.00250°E |
| Opening date | 1959 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | earth-fill |
| Impounds | Leeuw River |
| Height | 15 m |
| Length | 1 200 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Leeu-Gamka Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 42 211 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 425.8 ha |
Leeu-Gamka Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Leeuw River, near Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1959 and it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
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