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'''Theewaterskloof Dam''' is an earth-fill type dam located on the [[Sonderend River]] near [[Villiersdorp]], [[Western Cape]], [[South Africa]]. Administratively it is located within [[Theewaterskloof Local Municipality]]. It was established in 1978 and forms a major component of the [[Western Cape Water Supply System]].<ref>[http://www.dwaf.gov.za/iwqs/gis_apps/dam/dams/index.htm List of South African Dams] from the [[Department of Water Affairs]]</ref> The dam mainly serves for municipal and industrial use as well as for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3). |
'''Theewaterskloof Dam''' is an earth-fill type dam located on the [[Sonderend River]] near [[Villiersdorp]], [[Western Cape]], [[South Africa]]. Administratively it is located within [[Theewaterskloof Local Municipality]]. It was established in 1978 and forms a major component of the [[Western Cape Water Supply System]].<ref>[http://www.dwaf.gov.za/iwqs/gis_apps/dam/dams/index.htm List of South African Dams] from the [[Department of Water Affairs]]</ref> The dam mainly serves for municipal and industrial use as well as for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3). |
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The Theewaterskloof Dam is also the home of the annual Synergy Live music festival, one of the biggest outdoor music festivals in South Africa, which typically takes place on the last weekend of November or the first weekend of December. |
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Revision as of 18:09, 23 March 2015
| Theewaterskloof Dam | |
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 View of Theewaterskloof reservoir between Grabouw and Villiersdorp | |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 34°4′41″S 19°17′21″E / 34.07806°S 19.28917°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation and domestic |
| Opening date | 1980 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth fill dam |
| Impounds | Sonderend River |
| Height | 25 m |
| Length | 646 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Theewaterskloof Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 480 406 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 500 km2 |
| Surface area | 5 059 ha |
Theewaterskloof Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Sonderend River near Villiersdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. Administratively it is located within Theewaterskloof Local Municipality. It was established in 1978 and forms a major component of the Western Cape Water Supply System.[1] The dam mainly serves for municipal and industrial use as well as for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
The Theewaterskloof Dam is also the home of the annual Synergy Live music festival, one of the biggest outdoor music festivals in South Africa, which typically takes place on the last weekend of November or the first weekend of December.
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