Kammanassie Dam
Kammanassie Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Kammanassie River, near De Rust, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1923. The primary purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
| Kammanassie Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kammanassie Dam |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°40′1″S 22°25′1″E |
| Opening date | 1923 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | gravity |
| Impounds | Kammanassie River |
| Height | 35 m |
| Length | 390 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Kammanassie Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 35 870 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 351.6 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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