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Katrivier Dam

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Official name
  
Katrivier Dam

Location
  
Seymour, Eastern Cape

Type of dam
  
multi-arch

Catchment area
  
260 kmĀ²

Country
  
South Africa

Opening date
  
1969

Height
  
52 m

Impound
  
Kat River

Purpose
  
Irrigation and domestic use

Owner
  
Department of Water and Sanitation

Similar
  
Sandile Dam, Beervlei Dam, Gamkapoort Dam, Darlington Dam, Vanderkloof Dam

Katrivier Dam is a multi-arch type dam located on the Kat River, near Seymour, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1969. The primary purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Map of Katrivier Dam, South Africa

References

Katrivier Dam Wikipedia