Kromme Dam

Churchill Dam
Official nameChurchill Dam
LocationEastern Cape, South Africa
Coordinates34°0′4″S 24°29′1″E / 34.00111°S 24.48361°E / -34.00111; 24.48361
Opening date1943
Owner(s)Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Dam and spillways
Type of dammulti-arch
ImpoundsKromme River
Height39 m
Length247 m
Reservoir
CreatesChurchill Dam Reservoir
Total capacity33 282 000 m³
Surface area253 ha

Churchill Dam, is a multi-arch type dam located at the Kromme River (sometimes spelled Krom River), near Kareedouw, Eastern Cape, in South Africa. It was established in 1943 and its main purpose is for municipal and industrial usage.