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Dam in Western Cape From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pietersfontein Dam is an arch type dam located on the Keisies River in Western Cape Province, South Africa. It was created in 1968 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
Pietersfontein Dam | |
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Official name | Pietersfontein Dam |
Country | South Africa |
Location | Western Cape |
Coordinates | 33°39′58″S 20°00′59″E |
Purpose | Irrigation |
Opening date | 1968 |
Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Arch dam |
Impounds | Keisies River |
Height | 25 m |
Length | 162 m |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Pietersfontein Dam Reservoir |
Total capacity | 2 028 000 m3 |
Catchment area | 115 km2 |
Surface area | 32.5 ha |
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