Douglas Weir
Douglas Weir is a dam on the Vaal River, near Douglas, Northern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1896 and raised in 1977.
| Douglas Weir | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Douglas Weir |
| Location | Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°4′1″S 23°50′1″E |
| Opening date | 1977 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Vaal River |
| Height | 10 m |
| Length | 1063 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Douglas Weir Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 16 700 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 799 ha |
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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