#3
Oldest Dam in South Africa
Sorted by Completion Year
Value: 1,897 year
Woodhead Dam
Dam in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Woodhead Dam is a dam located in Cape Town, Western Cape, 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
- Western Cape
- City
- Cape Town
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in South Africa.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 927,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 50 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 277 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Completion Year | 1,897 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 0.13 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Woodhead Dam is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Cape Town
- State
- Western Cape
- 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 Woodhead Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Woodhead Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Woodhead Dam located?
Woodhead Dam is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
What is Woodhead Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Woodhead 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 Woodhead Dam compared with other dams?
Woodhead 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.