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Zaaihoek Dam

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Dam in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Zaaihoek Dam
Official nameZaaihoek Dam
LocationKwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Coordinates27°26′1″S 30°4′30″E / 27.43361°S 30.07500°E / -27.43361; 30.07500
Opening date1988
Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of damgravity
ImpoundsSlang River
Height43.5 m
Length527 m
Reservoir
CreatesZaaihoek Dam Reservoir
Total capacity185 000 000 m
Catchment area620 km
Surface area1 244.6 ha

Zaaihoek Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Slang River in Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The dam, which has a 185,000,000 m3 capacity, was built in 1988. The dam primarily provides water for industrial and municipal uses. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3). It is 39.45 km(24.5 mi) long. It is somewhat known for fishing.

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References

  1. "Zaaihoek Dam, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa". za.geoview.info. Retrieved 22 January 2020.

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