Official name Erfenis Dam Opening date 1960 Catchment area 4,724 km² | Purpose Irrigation Type of dam Earth fill dam Height 34 m | |
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Owner Department of Water and Sanitation Similar Kalkfontein Dam, Welbedacht Dam, Bloemhof Dam, Fika‑Patso Dam, Soetdoring Nature Reserve | ||
The Erfenis Dam is an earth-fill type dam located in the Free State province of South Africa, on the Vet River, near Theunissen. It was established in 1960 and its primary purpose is for irrigation use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
Map of Erfenis Dam, South Africa
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