Elandskloof Dam

33°57′1″S 19°17′1″E / 33.95028°S 19.28361°E / -33.95028; 19.28361PurposeIrrigation and domesticOpening date1976Owner(s)Department of Water AffairsDam and spillwaysType of damGravity damImpoundsElandskloof RiverHeight65 mLength165 mReservoirCreatesElandskloof Dam ReservoirTotal capacity11 500 000 m³Catchment area50 km²Surface area70 ha

Elandskloof Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Elandskloof River, near Villiersdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1976. The primary purpose of the dam is for irrigation and domestic water supply. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

This dam flows into the Theewaterskloof Dam, which is a major supplier of household water to the city of Cape Town.

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs