Elandskloof Dam

Elandskloof Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Elandskloof River, near Villiersdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1976. The primary purpose of the dam is for irrigation and domestic water supply. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Elandskloof Dam
Official name	Elandskloof Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	Villiersdorp, Western Cape
Coordinates	33°57′1″S 19°17′1″E
Purpose	Irrigation and domestic
Opening date	1976
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity dam
Impounds	Elandskloof River
Height	65 m
Length	165 m
Reservoir
Creates	Elandskloof Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	11 500 000 m³
Catchment area	50 km2
Surface area	70 ha

This dam flows into the Theewaterskloof Dam, which is a major supplier of household water to the city of Cape Town.

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