Poortjieskloof Dam

Poortjieskloof Dam is a double curvature arch type dam in the Groot River in Western Cape, South Africa. It was created in 1955 and renovated in 1968.

Poortjieskloof Dam
Official name	Poortjieskloof Dam
Location	Western Cape, South Africa
Coordinates	33°51′29″S 20°22′16″E
Opening date	1955 (renovated in 1968)
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	double curvature arch
Impounds	Groot River
Height	33.5 m
Length	144 m
Reservoir
Creates	Poortjieskloof Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	9 680 000 m3
Catchment area	94 km2
Surface area	305 ha

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)