Pietersfontein Dam

Pietersfontein Dam
Official name Pietersfontein Dam
Country South Africa
Location Western Cape
Coordinates 33°39′58″S 20°00′59″E / 33.66611°S 20.01639°E / -33.66611; 20.01639Coordinates: 33°39′58″S 20°00′59″E / 33.66611°S 20.01639°E / -33.66611; 20.01639
Purpose Irrigation
Opening date 1968
Owner(s) Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Arch dam
Impounds Keisies River
Height 25 m
Length 162 m
Reservoir
Creates Pietersfontein Dam Reservoir
Total capacity 2 028 000 m3
Catchment area 115 km2
Surface area 32.5 ha

Pietersfontein Dam is an arch type dam located on the Keisies River in Western Cape Province, South Africa. It was created in 1968 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

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