Proposed Development of a Dam on Portion 0 of Lot Fp 173 No.8581, Dartford Farm, Underberg

The Dartford Farming Trust intends on developing an in-stream dam on Portion 0 of Lot FP 173 No. 8581 within the Ekamanzi Stream which flows along the northern boundary of the project property. It is anticipated that at full capacity, the proposed dam will cover an area of 37.5 hectares, and have a total capacity of 1 500 000m3. The dam will have a maximum depth of 8m when at full capacity. The dam wall will be 10.5m in height with two spillway channels located on each end of the dam wall. Access to the proposed dam will be gained by existing farm roads. Two pump houses will be constructed – one adjacent to the dam wall, and one along the western edge of the dam. An intake area will be developed with associated outlet pipelines and outlet valves for irrigation use.