Xonxa Dam

Xonxa Dam, is a composite zoned earthfill/rockfill dam situated on the White Kei River in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1972 and has a capacity of 158,500,000 cubic metres (5.60×10⁹ cu ft). The wall is 48 metres (157 ft) high. The dam serves mainly for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Xonxa Dam
Official name	Xonxa Dam
Location	Eastern Cape, South Africa
Coordinates	31°49′16.4″S 27°07′54.5″E
Opening date	1972
Operator(s)	Department of Water and Sanitation
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	composite zoned earthfill/rockfill
Impounds	White Kei
Height	48 m
Length	320 m
Reservoir
Creates	Xonxa Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	158 500 000 m3
Catchment area	1 486 km2
Surface area	1 450 ha

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water and Sanitation