Misverstand Dam Explained

Misverstand Dam
Name Official:Misverstand Dam
Dam Crosses:Berg River
Res Name:Misverstand Dam Reservoir
Location:Western Cape, South Africa
Operator:Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam Type:gravity & arch
Opening:1977
Coordinates:-33.0289°N 18.7933°W

Misverstand Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on the Berg River, near Porterville, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

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