Lindleyspoort Dam Explained

Lindleyspoort Dam
Name Official:Lindleyspoort Dam
Dam Crosses:Elands River
Res Name:Lindleyspoort Dam Reservoir
Location:North West, South Africa
Operator:Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam Length:177 m
Dam Height:37.8 m
Dam Type:concrete arch
Opening:1943 (renovated: 1968)
Res Capacity Total:14 381 000 m³
Res Catchment:704 km2
Res Surface:180.1 ha
Coordinates:-25.4833°N 26.6853°W

Lindleyspoort Dam is a concrete arch type dam located on the Elands River, near Swartruggens, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1943 and has been renovated in 1968. The main purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

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