| The Molteno Dam | |
|---|---|
 An aerial photograph of the Molteno Dam in Oranjezicht, Cape Town. | |
| Official name | The Molteno Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Western Cape |
| Coordinates | 33°56′19″S 18°24′43″E / 33.9385°S 18.412°E |
| Purpose | Domestic and Municipal use |
| Construction began | 1877 |
| Opening date | 1881 |
| Owner(s) | City of Cape Town Waterworks |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth fill dam |
| Height | 21 m |
| Length | 285 m |
| Width (base) | 100 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 3 000 000 m3 |
| Surface area | 2.85 ha |
Molteno Dam is a small but historic dam, on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in Western Cape, South Africa. Still in service, it was established in 1877 and is now located in the suburb of Oranjezicht, Cape Town.