Gariep Dam

Gariep Dam
Gariep Dam
Location of Gariep Dam in South Africa
Official name	Gariep Dam
Location	Border of Eastern Cape and Free State, South Africa
Coordinates	30°37′25.43″S 25°30′23.81″E / 30.6237306°S 25.5066139°E / -30.6237306; 25.5066139
Construction began	1965
Opening date	1971
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Arch-gravity dam
Impounds	Orange River
Height	88 m (289 ft)
Length	914 m (2,999 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Gariep Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	5,340,000 megalitres (5,340 hm3; 5.34×109 m3)[1]
Surface area	374 km2 (144 sq mi)
Power Station
Operator(s)	Eskom
Turbines	4 x 90 MW (120,000 hp)
Installed capacity	360 MW (480,000 hp) (max)
Annual generation	889 GWh (3,200 TJ)[2]

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The Gariep Dam is located in South Africa, near the town of Norvalspont, bordering the Free State and Eastern Cape provinces. Its primary purpose is for irrigation, domestic and industrial use as well as for power generation. It the largest dam in South Africa.