Olifantsnek Dam, is an arch type dam located on the Hex River, near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1929.[1] The dam has a capacity of 14,200,000 cubic metres (500,000,000 cu ft) and a surface area of 272 hectares (670 acres), the wall is 30 metres (98 ft), and has a length of 129 metres (423 ft).[2] The dam serves mainly for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
| Olifantsnek Dam | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of Olifantsnek Dam taken during ISS Expedition 19 | |
| Official name | Olifantsnek Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Near Rustenburg, North West |
| Coordinates | 25°47′03″S 27°15′36″E / 25.78417°S 27.26000°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1929 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Impounds | Hex River |
| Height | 30 m |
| Length | 129 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Olifantsnek Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 14 200 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 492 km2 |
| Surface area | 272 ha |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Olifantsnek Dam – history and today".
- ^ "Catalogue of South African Dams". Department of Water and Sanitation. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2004.