Dam in Limpopo
| Nzhelele Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Nzhelele Dam in South Africa | |
| Official name | Nzhelele Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Limpopo |
| Coordinates | 22°43′30″S 30°05′45″E / 22.72500°S 30.09583°E / -22.72500; 30.09583 |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1948 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Impounds | Nzhelele River |
| Height | 47 m |
| Length | 91 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Nzhelele Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 51 234 000 m |
| Catchment area | 832 km |
| Surface area | 544.2 ha |
Nzhelele Dam (also known as Njelele Dam) is an arch type dam located on the Nzhelele River in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It has a capacity of 55.3 million m. It was established in 1948. The main purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation and its hazard potentials has been ranked high (3).
See also
References
- Major rivers and streams within the Limpopo River Basin
- List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs
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