Smartt Dam

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Smartt Dam
Official nameSmartt Dam
Location Northern Cape, South Africa
Coordinates 30°37′45″S23°18′16″E / 30.62917°S 23.30444°E / -30.62917; 23.30444
Opening date1908
Operator(s)Smartt Irrigation Board
Dam and spillways
Type of dam earth-fill
Impounds Ongers River
Height21 metres (69 ft)
Length1,806 metres (5,925 ft)
Reservoir
CreatesSmartt Dam Reservoir
Total capacity100,300,000 cubic metres (3.54×109 cu ft)
Surface area3,156.9 hectares (7,801 acres)

Smartt Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Ongers River near Britstown, Northern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1908(rebuilt in 1963 after severe floods) and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

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