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Ngodwana Dam

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Official name
  
Ngodwana Dam

Type of dam
  
earth-fill

Height
  
44 m

Catchment area
  
229 km²

Total capacity
  
10.4 million m³

Opening date
  
1982

Impounds
  
Ngodwana River

Length
  
450 m

Surface area
  
87 ha

Location
  
Mpumalanga, South Africa

Operator(s)
  
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry

Similar
  
Kwena Dam, Da Gama Dam, Vaal Dam

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Ngodwana Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Ngodwana River, near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1982 and serves primarily for municipal use and industrial purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

References

Ngodwana Dam Wikipedia