Official name Olifantsnek Dam Purpose Irrigation Type of dam Arch dam Catchment area 492 km² | Country South Africa Opening date 1929 Height 30 m | |
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Location Near Rustenburg, North West Owner Department of Water and Sanitation Similar Buffelspoort Dam, Bospoort Dam, Pilanesberg, Lindleyspoort Dam, Klipvoor Dam | ||
Olifantsnek Dam, is an arch type dam located on the Hex River, near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1929. 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). The dam serves mainly for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
Map of Olifantsnek Dam, South Africa
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