Katrivier Dam

32°34′8″S 26°45′2″E / 32.56889°S 26.75056°E / -32.56889; 26.75056PurposeIrrigation and domestic useOpening date1969Owner(s)Department of Water AffairsDam and spillwaysType of dammulti-archImpoundsKat RiverHeight52 mLength460 mReservoirCreatesKatrivier Dam ReservoirTotal capacity24 690 000 m³Catchment area260 km²Surface area212.9 ha

Katrivier Dam is a multi-arch type dam located on the Kat River, near Seymour, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1969. The primary purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the South African Department of Water Affairs