Official name Makuleke Dam Opening date 1990 Impounds Mphongolo River Length 990 m Surface area 75 ha | Type of dam earth-fill Height 20 m Catchment area 180 km² Total capacity 13 million m³ | |
Operator(s) Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Similar Damani Dam, Middle Letaba Dam, Dap Naudé Dam, Luphephe Dam, Flag Boshielo Dam | ||
Makuleke Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Mphongolo River, a tributary of the Shingwedzi River. It is located near Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa. The dam was established in 1990 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).
Map of Makuleke Dam, South Africa
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