Kogelberg Dam

34°12′7″S 18°58′1″E / 34.20194°S 18.96694°E / -34.20194; 18.96694Opening date1986Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damgravity & archImpoundsPalmiet RiverHeight52 mLength850 mReservoirCreatesKogelberg Dam ReservoirTotal capacity19 300 000 m³Catchment area179 km²Surface area155 ha

Kogelberg Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on the Palmiet River, near Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1986 and its primary purpose is to serve for irrigation and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked 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)