Krugerdrift Dam
| Krugerdrift Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Krugerdrift Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Free State |
| Coordinates | 28°53′1″S 25°57′0″E / 28.88361°S 25.95000°ECoordinates: 28°53′1″S 25°57′0″E / 28.88361°S 25.95000°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1970 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch-gravity dam |
| Impounds | Modder River |
| Height | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Length | 4,956 m (16,260 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Krugerdrift Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 66,000,000 m3 (54,000 acre·ft) |
| Catchment area | 6,331 km2 (2,444 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 1,853 ha (4,580 acres) |
Krugerdrift Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on the Modder River, near Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. It was established in 1970 and it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
See also
References
- List of South African Dams from the South African Department of Water Affairs
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