Misverstand Dam

Misverstand Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on the Berg River, near Porterville, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

Misverstand Dam
Official name	Misverstand Dam
Location	Western Cape, South Africa
Coordinates	33°01′44″S 18°47′36″E
Opening date	1977
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	gravity & arch
Impounds	Berg River
Height	23 metres (75 ft)
Length	26 metres (85 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Misverstand Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	7,737,000 cubic metres (273,200,000 cu ft)
Surface area	255 hectares (630 acres)

See also

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