Koppies Dam is a combined gravity and arch type dam located on the
Renoster River, near
Koppies
Koppies is a small town (railway station) situated near the Renoster River in the Free State (South African province), Free State province of South Africa.
Geography
The town is situated 63 km north-east of Kroonstad, 48 km west of Hei ...
,
Free State,
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri ...
. It was established in 1911 and its primary purpose is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
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 (as well as Afrikaans), a dam refers to both the wall as well as the reservoir or lake that builds up as a consequence.
List of dams (reservoirs)
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List of rivers of South Africa
References
List of South African Damsfrom the
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
Dams in South Africa
Dams completed in 1911
1911 establishments in South Africa
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