Oxkraal Dam
Dam in Whittlesea, Eastern Cape
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Oxkraal Dam is a zoned earth-fill/rock-fill type dam located on the Oxkraal River, about 8 km South West of Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was created in 1989 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
OfficialnameOxkraal Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationWhittlesea, Eastern Cape
Coordinates32°12′43″S 26°45′12″E
| Oxkraal Dam | |
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 Interactive map of Oxkraal Dam | |
| Official name | Oxkraal Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Whittlesea, Eastern Cape |
| Coordinates | 32°12′43″S 26°45′12″E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1989 |
| Owner | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | earth-fill, rock-fill |
| Impounds | Oxkraal River |
| Height | 30 m |
| Length | 915 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Oxkraal Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 18 000 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 396 km2 |
| Surface area | 220 ha |
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