Klipberg Dam is an arch type dam located on the Konings River, near McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1964 and its main purpose is to serve for irrigation. It is located in the Breede Water Management Area.
| Klipberg Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Klipberg Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | McGregor, Western Cape |
| Coordinates | 33°56′30″S 19°47′21″E / 33.94167°S 19.78917°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1964 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Impounds | Konings River |
| Height | 26 m |
| Length | 103 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Klipberg Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 1 990 000 m3 |
| Surface area | 26.5 ha |
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