Rockview Dam is a zoned earth-fill/rock-fill type dam located on the Palmiet River near Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1986 and serves mainly for pumping purposes (storage). The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).[clarification needed]

Rockview Dam
Rockview Dam is located in Western Cape
Rockview Dam
Location of Rockview Dam in Western Cape
Rockview Dam is located in South Africa
Rockview Dam
Rockview Dam (South Africa)
Official nameRockview Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationGrabouw, Western Cape
Coordinates34°11′16.5″S 18°57′09.5″E / 34.187917°S 18.952639°E / -34.187917; 18.952639
PurposePumping storage
Opening date1986; 38 years ago (1986)
Owner(s)Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarth fill dam
ImpoundsPalmiet River
Height48 metres (157 ft)
Length1,300 metres (4,300 ft)
Reservoir
CreatesRockview Dam Reservoir
Total capacity16,400,000 cubic metres (580,000,000 cu ft)
Catchment area1.5 km2
Surface area73 hectares (180 acres)

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