Kromfonteinlower (Wilge) Cofferdam

Kromfonteinlower (Wilge) Cofferdam is a rockfill type dam located on the Steenkool Spruit, near Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1992 and its primary purpose is to serve for river diversion. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

Kromfonteinlower (Wilge) Cofferdam
Official name	Kromfonteinlower (Wilge) Cofferdam
Location	Mpumalanga, South Africa
Coordinates	26°5′0″S 29°15′0″E
Opening date	1992
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	rockfill
Impounds	Steenkool Spruit
Height	15 m
Length	780 m
Reservoir
Creates	Kromfonteinlower Reservoir
Total capacity	13 000 000 m³
Surface area	30 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)