Koppies Dam Explained

Koppies Dam
Name Official:Koppies Dam
Dam Crosses:Renoster River
Res Name:Koppies Dam Reservoir
Location:Free State, South Africa
Operator:Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam Length:2 309 m
Dam Height:25 m
Dam Type:gravity & arch
Res Capacity Total:42 311 000 m³
Res Catchment:2 155 km2
Res Surface:1 439 ha
Coordinates:-27.2514°N 27.6681°W
Location Map:South Africa#South Africa Free State

Koppies Dam is a combined gravity and arch type dam located on the Renoster River, near Koppies, Free State, South Africa. The Koppies Dam Nature Reserve contains the dam. It was established in 1911 and its primary purpose is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

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