Misverstand Dam

33°01′44″S 18°47′36″E / 33.02889°S 18.79333°E / -33.02889; 18.79333Opening date1977Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damgravity & archImpoundsBerg RiverHeight23 metres (75 ft)Length26 metres (85 ft)ReservoirCreatesMisverstand Dam ReservoirTotal capacity7,737,000 cubic metres (273,200,000 cu ft)Surface area255 hectares (630 acres)

Misverstand Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on the Berg River, near Porterville, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

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)