Clanwilliam Dam

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Clanwilliam Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Olifants River, near Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1935, and the wall was raised to its current height of 43 metres in 1964. The main purpose of the dam is to provide irrigation water to the agricultural region downstream. It has a capacity of 121,800,000 cubic metres. ()

Local name: ClanwilliamdamOpened: 1935 (89 years ago)Length: 771 ftHeight: 141 ftReservoir area: 4.34 mi²Coordinates: 32°11'5"S, 18°52'1"E

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Western CapeSouth Africa

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Clanwilliam Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clanwilliam.

1.6 miE
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Clanwilliam
42 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Clanwilliam is the Clanwilliam Dam, which not only provides a scenic backdrop for the town but also offers a variety of water-based activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. For those interested in history and culture, the...