Pietersfontein Dam

33°39′58″S 20°00′59″E / 33.66611°S 20.01639°E / -33.66611; 20.01639PurposeIrrigationOpening date1968Owner(s)Department of Water AffairsDam and spillwaysType of damArch damImpoundsKeisies RiverHeight25 mLength162 mReservoirCreatesPietersfontein Dam ReservoirTotal capacity2 028 000 m³Catchment area115 km²Surface area32.5 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).

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs