Gamkapoort Dam
Dam in Western Cape, South Africa
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Gamkapoort Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Gamka River, near Prince Albert, Western Cape, South Africa.[1] It was established in 1969 and its primary purpose is for flood control.[2]
OfficialnameGamkapoort Dam
LocationWestern Cape, South Africa
Coordinates33°18′1″S 21°38′36″E
Openingdate1969
| Gamkapoort Dam | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Gamkapoort Dam | |
| Official name | Gamkapoort Dam |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°18′1″S 21°38′36″E |
| Opening date | 1969 |
| Operators | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | gravity |
| Impounds | Gamka River |
| Height | 39 m |
| Length | 213 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Gamkapoort Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 54 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 17 055 km2 |
| Surface area | 620 ha |
