Settlers Dam

Settlers Dam
Settlers Dam
	Location of Settlers Dam in South Africa
Country	South Africa
Location	Grahamstown
Coordinates	33°24′42″S26°30′34″E / 33.41167°S 26.50944°E Coordinates: 33°24′42″S26°30′34″E / 33.41167°S 26.50944°E
Purpose	Household and recreation
Status	Operational
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Kariega and Palmiet Rivers

Last updated February 21, 2019

Settlers Dam is situated outside Grahamstown, South Africa, east of the Kariega and Palmiet River's confluence. Its purpose is recreation and water supply for Grahamstown.^[1]

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References

↑ Bernatzky, Alex. "When the well runs dry". UPIU. Retrieved 25 May 2011.

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[1] Bernatzky, Alex. "When the well runs dry". UPIU. Retrieved 25 May 2011.