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Nagle Dam

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Official name
  
Nagle Dam

Type of dam
  
Mass Concrete

Height
  
44 m

Catchment area
  
2,545 km²

Total capacity
  
39.3 million m³

Opening date
  
1950

Impounds
  
Mgeni River

Length
  
393 m

Surface area
  
156 ha

Impound
  
Umgeni River

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Location
  
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Operator(s)
  
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry

Similar
  
Inanda Dam, Albert Falls Dam, Midmar Dam, Hazelmere Dam, Msinsi Nature Reserve

Nagle Dam is a mass concrete type dam located on the Mgeni River, near Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.It was established in 1950 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Map of Nagle Dam, Nonzila, South Africa

References

Nagle Dam Wikipedia