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Poortjieskloof Dam

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Official name
  
Poortjieskloof Dam

Impounds
  
Height
  
34 m

Impound
  
Type of dam
  
double curvature arch

Length
  
144 m

Catchment area
  
94 kmĀ²

Opening date
  
1955 (renovated in 1968)

Operator
  
Department of Water and Sanitation

Similar
  
Floriskraal Dam, Kwaggaskloof Dam, Buffeljags Dam, Wolwedans Dam, Gamkapoort Dam

Poortjieskloof dam western cape south africa


Poortjieskloof Dam is a double curvature arch type dam located in the Groot River in Western Cape, South Africa. It was created in 1955 has been renovated in 1968. The dam mainly serves for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

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Map of Poortjieskloof Dam, South Africa

There is a lovely gravel road pass that was built by the Department of Water Affairs as part of the access road and construction for the Poortjieskloof Dam. Access is available within certain hours, by permit only. This is a popular fresh water fishing venue. The road is an out and back route and terminates at a view-site adjacent to the dam wall. The road is 5.5 km long and you have to return the way you entered, making the total drive 11 km.

The road has some very sharp turns and one or two places where the gradient is 1:4 (steep!).

Poortjieskloof dam western cape floattubes


References

Poortjieskloof Dam Wikipedia