Official nameHeyshope Dam Type of damzoned earth-fill Length1 030 m Catchment area1,120 km²
Opening date1986 ImpoundsAssegaai River Height28 m ImpoundAssegaai River
LocationMpumalanga, South Africa OperatorDepartment of Water and Sanitation SimilarGrootdraai Dam, Zaaihoek Dam, Jericho Dam, Middelburg Dam, Spitskop Dam
Heyshope Dam is a zoned earth-fill type dam located on the Assegaai River, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1986. Its main purpose is to serve for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam construction has been ranked high (3).
