Xonxa Dam
Dam in Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Xonxa Dam, is a composite zoned earthfill/rockfill dam situated on the White Kei River in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1972 and has a capacity of 158,500,000 cubic metres (5.60×109 cu ft). The wall is 48 metres (157 ft) high. The dam serves mainly for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
Official nameXonxa Dam
LocationEastern Cape, South Africa
Coordinates31°49′16.4″S 27°07′54.5″E
Openingdate1972
| Xonxa Dam | |
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 Interactive map of Xonxa Dam | |
| Official name | Xonxa Dam |
| Location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 31°49′16.4″S 27°07′54.5″E |
| Opening date | 1972 |
| Operator | Department of Water and Sanitation |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | composite zoned earthfill/rockfill |
| Impounds | White Kei |
| Height | 48 m |
| Length | 320 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Xonxa Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 158 500 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 1 486 km2 |
| Surface area | 1 450 ha |
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