Lake Arthur Dam

Lake Arthur Dam^[1][2] is an earth-fill type dam located on the Tarka River, near Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1924 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Lake Arthur Dam
Official name	Lake Arthur Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	Cradock, Eastern Cape
Coordinates	32°13′1″S 25°49′5″E
Opening date	1924
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earth fill dam
Impounds	Tarka River
Height	38 m
Length	500 m
Reservoir
Creates	Lake Arthur
Total capacity	10 700 000 m³
Surface area	886.7 ha

See also

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