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Impofu Dam
Official nameImpofu Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationHumansdorp, Eastern Cape
Coordinates34°5′45″S 24°41′1″E / 34.09583°S 24.68361°E / -34.09583; 24.68361
PurposeIndustrial and domestic
Opening date1983
Owner(s)Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarth fill dam
ImpoundsKromme River
Height75 m
Length793 m
Reservoir
CreatesImpofu Dam Reservoir
Total capacity106 885 000 m³
Surface area570 ha

Impofu Dam is a combined rock-fill/earth-fill type dam located on the Kromme River, near Humansdorp, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1983 and its primary purpose is to serve for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam construction has been ranked high (3).

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