DARLINGTON DAM (LAKE MENTZ): Eastern Cape

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Catchment:

Water coarse (River):

Sundays River

Capacity:

188 mil.cub.m.

Type of wall:

Date constructed:

1922

Owner:

Map
Notes:

The Skoenmakers Canal with a capacity of 22 m3/s  links the Great Fish River to Darlington Dam.

"Integral to the history of the Sundays River Valley is the fact that Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, who is buried there, was instrumental in establishing the citrus industry in the area. He played a large role in the establishment of Lake Mentz, now known as the Darlington Dam, which was built to irrigate crops in the valley." www.srcc.co.za/Srcc%20overview.htm)

Darlington Dam - SA's Troubled Lake - Water History - The Water Wheel  Jul/Aug 2009 - Lani van Vuuren
Photos:
Mentz2136-1920.jpg (69900 bytes) Mentz386.jpg (58031 bytes)
References:
Useful links:

Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (Dam information and levels)

The Sundays River Citrus Company