Egmont Dam

30°02′55.4″S 27°02′22.7″E / 30.048722°S 27.039639°E / -30.048722; 27.039639Opening date1937Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damarchImpoundsWitspruitHeight24 mLength107 mReservoirCreatesEgmont Dam ReservoirTotal capacity9,784,000 m³Catchment area310 km²Surface area244.2 ha

Egmont Dam is an arch type dam on the Witspruit, near Van Stadensrus, Free State, South Africa. It was established in 1937 and its main purpose is for irrigation use. The hazard potential of the dam is ranked to be high (3).

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 and Forestry (South Africa)