Wemmershoek Dam
Wemmershoek Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Wemmershoek River near Franschhoek and Paarl in South Africa. The dam was established in 1957 with a capacity of 58 644 000 m3 behind a 55 m high wall. The dam serves mainly for municipal and industrial use as part of the Western Cape Water Supply System which supplies the city of Cape Town and surrounding areas. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
| Wemmershoek Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Wemmershoek Dam |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°50′1″S 19°5′20″E |
| Opening date | 1957 |
| Operator(s) | City of Cape Town |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | earth-fill |
| Impounds | Wemmershoek River |
| Height | 55 m |
| Length | 518 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Wemmershoek Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 58 644 000 m3 |
| Surface area | 296 ha |
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
References
- List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
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