Stompdrift Dam is a combined multi-arch and gravity type dam located on the
Olifants River near
De Rust
De Rust is a small village at the gateway to the Klein Karoo, South Africa. The name is Dutch and literally translates to "The Rest", referring to the town's original purpose of being a resting place for settlers en route through the challenging t ...
,
Western Cape,
South Africa.
It was constructed in 1965 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3) because of inadequate capacity in the spillway and structural concerns.
See also
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List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
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List of rivers of South Africa
References
Dams in South Africa
Dams completed in 1965
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