Klipberg Dam

Klipberg Dam
Interactive map of Klipberg Dam
Official nameKlipberg Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationMcGregor, Western Cape
Coordinates33°56′30″S 19°47′21″E / 33.94167°S 19.78917°E / -33.94167; 19.78917
PurposeIrrigation
Opening date1964
OperatorDepartment of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of damArch dam
ImpoundsKonings River
Height26 m (85 ft)
Length103 m (338 ft)
Reservoir
CreatesKlipberg Dam Reservoir
Total capacity1,990,000 m3 (70,000,000 cu ft)
Surface area26.5 ha (65 acres)

Klipberg Dam is an arch type dam located on the Konings River, near McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1964 and its main purpose is to serve for irrigation. It is located in the Breede Water Management Area.

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