Lakenvallei Dam

#647 among destinations in South Africa

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Facts and practical information

Lakenvallei Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on Sanddrifskloof River, near Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1974 it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high. ()

Opened: 1974 (50 years ago)Length: 879 ftHeight: 184 ftCoordinates: 33°22'1"S, 19°34'1"E

Location

Western CapeSouth Africa

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

Nearby attractions include: Hex River Mountains.

5.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Hex River Mountains
132 min walk • The Hex River Mountains make up the second highest mountain range in the Western Cape province of South Africa and are located 120 kilometres north-east of Cape Town.