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Ncora Dam

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Official name
  
Ncora Dam

Location
  
Eastern Cape

Opening date
  
1972

Height
  
40 m

Catchment area
  
1,785 km²

Impound
  
Tsomo River

Country
  
South Africa

Purpose
  
Irrigation

Type of dam
  
Gravity dam

Length
  
305 m

Surface area
  
15.07 km²

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Owner
  
Department of Water and Sanitation

Similar
  
Gouda Wind Facility, Palmiet Pumped Storage S, Colenso Power Station, Kouga Dam, Athlone Power Station

Ncora Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Tsomo River, near Tsomo, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1972 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

References

Ncora Dam Wikipedia