Witklip Dam

25°14′10″S 30°54′1″E / 25.23611°S 30.90028°E / -25.23611; 30.90028Opening date1969Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damgravity, archImpoundsSand RiverHeight21.6 metres (71 ft)Length670 metres (2,200 ft)ReservoirCreatesWitklip Dam ReservoirTotal capacity12,970,000 cubic metres (458,000,000 cu ft)Surface area178 hectares (440 acres)

Witklip Dam is a gravity and arch type dam located on the Sand River near Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1969 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. 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)