Kromfontein Middle Cofferdam

Kromfontein Middle Cofferdam is an earthfill type dam located on the Steenkool Spruit, near Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1990 and serves primarily for flood storage (retention) and river diversion. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

Kromfontein Middle Cofferdam
Official name	Kromfontein Middle Cofferdam
Location	Mpumalanga, South Africa
Coordinates	26°7′0″S 29°15′0″E
Opening date	1990
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	earthfill
Impounds	Steenkool Spruit
Height	14 m
Length	610 m
Reservoir
Creates	Kromfontein Middle Reservoir
Total capacity	18 000 000 m³
Surface area	40 ha

See also

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

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)