Official name Madikwe Dam Type of dam earth-fill Height 17 m Catchment area 305 km² Total capacity 14 million m³ | Opening date 1976 Impounds Tholwane River Length 1,820 m Surface area 4.31 km² | |
Location North West, South Africa Operator(s) Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Similar Bospoort Dam, Molatedi Dam, Lindleyspoort Dam, Klipvoor Dam, Vaalkop Dam | ||
Madikwe Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Tholwane River, near Madikwe, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1976 and the dams primary purpose is to serve for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam as been ranked high (3).
Map of Madikwe Dam, Madikwe, 2840, South Africa
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