Official name Poortjieskloof Dam Height 34 m | Type of dam double curvature arch Length 144 m Catchment area 94 km² | |
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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- Poortjieskloof dam western cape south africa
- Map of Poortjieskloof Dam South Africa
- Poortjieskloof dam western cape floattubes
- References
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!).