Egmont Dam
Egmont Dam is an arch type dam on the Witte Spruit, near Van Stadensrus, Free State, South Africa. It was established in 1937 and its main purpose is for irrigation use. The hazard potential of the dam is ranked to be high (3).
| Egmont Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Egmont Dam |
| Location | Free State, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 30°02′55.4″S 27°02′22.7″E |
| Opening date | 1937 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | arch |
| Impounds | Witte Spruit |
| Height | 24 m |
| Length | 107 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Egmont Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 9 784 000 m³ |
| Catchment area | 310 km2 |
| Surface area | 244.2 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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