Elandskloof Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Elandskloof River, near Villiersdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1976. The primary purpose of the dam is for irrigation and domestic water supply. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Elandskloof Dam
Official nameElandskloof Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationVilliersdorp, Western Cape
Coordinates33°57′1″S 19°17′1″E / 33.95028°S 19.28361°E / -33.95028; 19.28361
PurposeIrrigation and domestic
Opening date1976
Owner(s)Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity dam
ImpoundsElandskloof River
Height65 m
Length165 m
Reservoir
CreatesElandskloof Dam Reservoir
Total capacity11 500 000 m³
Catchment area50 km2
Surface area70 ha

This dam flows into the Theewaterskloof Dam, which is a major supplier of household water to the city of Cape Town.

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