Olifantsnek Dam
Olifantsnek Dam, is an arch type dam located on the Hex River, near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1929.[1] The dam has a capacity of 14,200,000 cubic metres (500,000,000 cu ft) and a surface area of 272 hectares (670 acres), the wall is 30 metres (98 ft), and has a length of 129 metres (423 ft).[2] The dam serves mainly for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
| Olifantsnek Dam | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of Olifantsnek Dam taken during ISS Expedition 19 | |
| Official name | Olifantsnek Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Near Rustenburg, North West |
| Coordinates | 25°47′03″S 27°15′36″E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1929 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Impounds | Hex River |
| Height | 30 m |
| Length | 129 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Olifantsnek Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 14 200 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 492 km2 |
| Surface area | 272 ha |
References
- "Olifantsnek Dam – history and today".
- "Catalogue of South African Dams". Department of Water and Sanitation. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2004.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.