Ohrigstad Dam

Ohrigstad Dam is a rockfill type dam located close to Ohrigstad in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1955 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Ohrigstad Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	Ohrigstad, Mpumalanga
Coordinates	24°55′01″S 30°37′01″E
Purpose	Irrigation and domestic
Opening date	1955
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	rockfill
Impounds	Ohrigstad River
Height	51.8m
Length	377 m
Reservoir
Creates	Ohrigstad Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	14 216 000 m3
Catchment area	84 km2
Surface area	99.2 ha

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa