Roodekoppies Dam

Dam in North West, South Africa
25°24′15″S 27°35′29″E / 25.40417°S 27.59139°E / -25.40417; 27.59139Opening date1986Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damconcrete gravityImpoundsCrocodile RiverHeight25 metres (82 ft)Length3,910 metres (12,830 ft)ReservoirCreatesRoodekoppies Dam ReservoirTotal capacity103,000,000 cubic metres (3.6×109 cu ft)Catchment area6 120 km2Surface area1,571 hectares (3,880 acres)

Roodekoppies Dam is a concrete gravity type dam located on the Crocodile River near Brits, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1986 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes and domestic and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).[clarification needed]

See also

References

  • List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)


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