De Hoop Dam
For the dam in Limpopo, see De Hoop Dam (Limpopo).
| De Hoop Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | De Hoop Dam |
| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 32°27′5″S 24°25′23.6″E / 32.45139°S 24.423222°ECoordinates: 32°27′5″S 24°25′23.6″E / 32.45139°S 24.423222°E |
| Opening date | 1938 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Kamdeboo River |
| Height | 21 m |
| Length | 128 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | De Hoop Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 16 500 000 m³ |
De Hoop Dam is a dam on the Kamdeboo River, near Graaf-Reinet, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1938 and its primary purpose is for irrigation.
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