Kromfontein Middle Cofferdam Explained

Kromfontein Middle Cofferdam
Name Official:Kromfontein Middle Cofferdam
Dam Crosses:Steenkool Spruit
Res Name:Kromfontein Middle Reservoir
Location:Mpumalanga, South Africa
Operator:Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam Length:610 m
Dam Height:14 m
Dam Type:earthfill
Opening:1990
Res Capacity Total:18 000 000 m³
Res Surface:40 ha
Coordinates:-26.1167°N 29.25°W

Kromfontein Middle Cofferdam is an earthfill type dam located on the Steenkool Spruit, near Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1990 and serves primarily for flood storage (retention) and river diversion. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

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