Xonxa Dam

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(s)	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

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).

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water and Sanitation