Misverstand Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on the
Berg River, near
Porterville,
Western Cape
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South Africa
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. It was established in 1977 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).
See also
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List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
The following is a partial list of dams in South Africa. __NOTOC__
In South African English (under influence of Afrikaans), a dam refers to both the wall as well as the reservoir or lake that builds up as a consequence.
List of dams (reservo ...
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List of rivers of South Africa
This is a list of rivers in South Africa.
It is quite common to find the Afrikaans word ''-rivier'' as part of the name. Another common suffix is "''-kamma''", from the Khoisan term for "river"
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References
List of South African Damsfrom the
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
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Dams in South Africa
Dams completed in 1977
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