Katrivier Dam Explained

Katrivier Dam
Name Official:Katrivier Dam
Dam Crosses:Kat River
Res Name:Katrivier Dam Reservoir
Country:South Africa
Location:Seymour, Eastern Cape
Owner:Department of Water Affairs
Dam Length:460 m
Dam Height:52 m
Dam Type:multi-arch
Purpose:Irrigation and domestic use
Opening:1969
Res Capacity Total:24 690 000 m³
Res Catchment:260 km2
Res Surface:212.9 ha
Coordinates:-32.5689°N 26.7506°W

Katrivier Dam is a multi-arch type dam located on the Kat River, near Seymour, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1969. The primary purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

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