De Hoop Dam
De Hoop Dam is a dam on the Kamdeboo River, near Graaf-Reinet, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1938 and its primary purpose is for irrigation.
| De Hoop Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | De Hoop Dam |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 32°27′5″S 24°25′23.6″E |
| Opening date | 1938 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Kamdeboo River |
| Height | 21 m |
| Length | 128 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | De Hoop Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 16 500 000 m³ |
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa
References
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