Lake Arthur Dam
Dam in Cradock, Eastern Cape
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Lake Arthur Dam[1][2] is an earth-fill type dam located on the Tarka River, near Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1924 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
Official nameLake Arthur Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationCradock, Eastern Cape
Coordinates32°13′1″S 25°49′5″E
| Lake Arthur Dam | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Lake Arthur Dam | |
| Official name | Lake Arthur Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Cradock, Eastern Cape |
| Coordinates | 32°13′1″S 25°49′5″E |
| Opening date | 1924 |
| Owner | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth fill dam |
| Impounds | Tarka River |
| Height | 38 m |
| Length | 500 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lake Arthur |
| Total capacity | 10 700 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 886.7 ha |
