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Molatedi Dam

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Official name
  
Molatedi Dam

Type of dam
  
earth-fill

Creates
  
Molatedi Dam Reservoir

Length
  
260 m

Surface area
  
36 km²

Opening date
  
1986

Impounds
  
Height
  
29 m

Catchment area
  
8,707 km²

Impound
  
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Location
  
North West, South Africa

Operator
  
Department of Water and Sanitation

Similar
  
Gaborone Dam, Lindleyspoort Dam, Bospoort Dam, Klipvoor Dam, Letsibogo Dam

Molatedi Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Marico River, near Zeerust, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1986 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes and domestic supply. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Map of Molatedi Dam, South Africa

References

Molatedi Dam Wikipedia