Roode Elsberg Dam: Western Cape

W Cape E Cape N Cape Gauteng KZN Mpumalanga Free State Northwest Limpopo

Roode Elsberg Dam Max. capacity  18 million m3 (combined with the Lakenvallei dam. Ref.1

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Type of wall: Concrete-arch

Date contructed:

Water uses:

Irrigation and domestic water for De Doorns

Owner:

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References: 
Ref 1:  Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, South Africa. 2004. Breede Water Management Area: Internal Strategic Perspective. Prepared by Ninham Shand (Pty) Ltd in association with Jakoet & Associates, Umvoto Africa and Tlou and Matji, on behalf of the Directorate: National Water Resource Planning. DWAF Report No P WMA18/000/00/0304.

Useful links.
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (Dam information and levels)