Douglas Weir

Douglas Weir is a dam on the Vaal River, near Douglas, Northern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1896 and raised in 1977.

Douglas Weir
Official name	Douglas Weir
Location	Northern Cape, South Africa
Coordinates	29°4′1″S 23°50′1″E
Opening date	1977
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Vaal River
Height	10 m
Length	1063 m
Reservoir
Creates	Douglas Weir Reservoir
Total capacity	16 700 000 m³
Surface area	799 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)