Xonxa Dam

Xonxa Dam, is a composite zoned earthfill/rockfill dam situated on the White Kei River in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1972 and has a capacity of 158,500,000 cubic metres (5.60×109 cu ft). The wall is 48 metres (157 ft) high. The dam serves mainly for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Xonxa Dam
Official nameXonxa Dam
LocationEastern Cape, South Africa
Coordinates31°49′16.4″S 27°07′54.5″E
Opening date1972
Operator(s)Department of Water and Sanitation
Dam and spillways
Type of damcomposite zoned earthfill/rockfill
ImpoundsWhite Kei
Height48 m
Length320 m
Reservoir
CreatesXonxa Dam Reservoir
Total capacity158 500 000 m3
Catchment area1 486 km2
Surface area1 450 ha

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