Oxkraal Dam is a zoned earth-fill/rock-fill type dam located on the Oxkraal River, about 8  km South West of Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was created in 1989 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Oxkraal Dam
Official nameOxkraal Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationWhittlesea, Eastern Cape
Coordinates32°12′43″S 26°45′12″E / 32.21194°S 26.75333°E / -32.21194; 26.75333
PurposeIrrigation
Opening date1989
Owner(s)Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of damearth-fill, rock-fill
ImpoundsOxkraal River
Height30 m
Length915 m
Reservoir
CreatesOxkraal Dam Reservoir
Total capacity18 000 000 m3
Catchment area396 km2
Surface area220 ha

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