Lakenvallei Dam Explained

Lakenvallei Dam
Name Official:Lakenvallei Dam
Dam Crosses:Sanddrifskloof River
Res Name:Lakenvallei Dam Reservoir
Location:Western Cape, South Africa
Operator:Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam Length:268 m
Dam Height:56 m
Dam Type:gravity & arch
Opening:1974
Res Capacity Total:10 300 000 m3
Res Surface:83 ha
Coordinates:-33.3669°N 19.5669°W

Lakenvallei Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on Sanddrifskloof River, near Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1974 it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

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