Kidson Weir - Henley on Klip
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S 26° 32.965 E 028° 03.881
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The Kidson Wier in Henley on Klip, Gauteng, South Africa
Waymark Code: WM9GNT
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Date Posted: 08/19/2010
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The Kidson Weir was built in 1904, to create an area suitable for regattas. The weir was named after Fenning Kidson. The grandson of an
1820 settler, Fenning was educated in England, but returned to South Africa as a young man and became a transport rider, a contemporary of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick.
Waterway where the dam is located: Klip river
Main use of the Water Dam: Recreation Area
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Date built: 03/01/1905
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Height of Dam: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of the Dam and a description of your visit.