Kromfonteinlower (Wilge) Cofferdam Explained

Kromfonteinlower (Wilge) Cofferdam
Name Official:Kromfonteinlower (Wilge) Cofferdam
Dam Crosses:Steenkool Spruit
Res Name:Kromfonteinlower Reservoir
Location:Mpumalanga, South Africa
Operator:Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam Length:780 m
Dam Height:15 m
Dam Type:rockfill
Opening:1992
Res Capacity Total:13 000 000 m³
Res Surface:30 ha
Coordinates:-26.0833°N 29.25°W

Kromfonteinlower (Wilge) Cofferdam is a rockfill type dam located on the Steenkool Spruit, near Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1992 and its primary purpose is to serve for river diversion. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

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