Lindleyspoort Dam

25°29′0″S 26°41′7″E / 25.48333°S 26.68528°E / -25.48333; 26.68528Opening date1943 (renovated: 1968)Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damconcrete archImpoundsElands RiverHeight37.8 mLength177 mReservoirCreatesLindleyspoort Dam ReservoirTotal capacity14 381 000 m³Catchment area704 km²Surface area180.1 ha

Lindleyspoort Dam is a concrete arch type dam located on the Elands River, near Swartruggens, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1943 and has been renovated in 1968. The main purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation and its hazard potential 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)