#1
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in South Africa
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 5,340,000,000 m³
Gariep Dam
Dam in Norvalspont, Free State, South Africa
Gariep Dam is a dam located in Norvalspont, Free State, South Africa. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in South Africa.
Page overview
- Country
- South Africa
- State
- Free State
- City
- Norvalspont
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in South Africa.
#5
Highest Dam in South Africa
Sorted by Dam Height
Value: 88 meters
#7
Most Powerful Dam in South Africa
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 360 megawatts
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 5,340,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 88 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 914 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 360 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,971 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 374 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Gariep Dam is located in Norvalspont, Free State, South Africa. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Norvalspont
- State
- Free State
- Country
- South Africa
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in South Africa using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Gariep Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gariep Dam located?
Gariep Dam is located in Norvalspont, Free State, South Africa.
What is Gariep Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Gariep Dam is listed as a dam in South Africa. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Gariep Dam compared with other dams?
Gariep Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in South Africa. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.