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Witklip Dam

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Official name
  
Witklip Dam

Type of dam
  
gravity, arch

Height
  
22 m

Surface area
  
178 ha

Impound
  
Opening date
  
1969

Impounds
  
Length
  
670 m

Total capacity
  
12.97 million m³

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Operator(s)
  
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry

Similar
  
Klipkopjes Dam, Da Gama Dam, Kwena Dam, Heyshope Dam, Driekoppies Dam

Witklip Dam is a gravity and arch type dam located on the Sand River near Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1969 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Map of Witklip Dam, South Africa

References

Witklip Dam Wikipedia


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