Leeu-Gamka Dam
Leeu-Gamka Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Leeuw River, near Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1959 and it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
| Leeu-Gamka Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Leeu-Gamka Dam |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 32°36′7″S 22°0′9″E |
| Opening date | 1959 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | earth-fill |
| Impounds | Leeuw River |
| Height | 15 m |
| Length | 1 200 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Leeu-Gamka Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 13 600 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 425.8 ha |
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa
References
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