Smartt Dam
Smartt Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Ongers River near Britstown, Northern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1963 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
| Smartt Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Smartt Dam |
| Location | Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 30°37′45″S 23°18′16″E |
| Opening date | 1963 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | earth-fill |
| Impounds | Ongers River |
| Height | 21 metres (69 ft) |
| Length | 1,806 metres (5,925 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Smartt Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 100,300,000 cubic metres (3.54×109 cu ft) |
| Surface area | 3,156.9 hectares (7,801 acres) |
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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