Kromme Dam
Kromme Dam (old Churchill Dam), is a multi-arch type dam located at the Kromme River (sometimes spelled Krom River), near Kareedouw, Eastern Cape, in South Africa. It was established in 1943 and its main purpose is for municipal and industrial usage.
| Kromme Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kromme Dam |
| Location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 34°0′4″S 24°29′1″E |
| Opening date | 1943 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | multi-arch |
| Impounds | Kromme River |
| Height | 39 m |
| Length | 247 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Kromme Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 33 282 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 253 ha |
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