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Ngotwane Dam

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Official name
  
Ngotwane Dam

Type of dam
  
earth-fill

Creates
  
Ngotwane Dam Reservoir

Length
  
290 m

Surface area
  
3.9 km²

Opening date
  
1982

Impounds
  
Ngotwane River

Height
  
19 m

Catchment area
  
518 km²

Impound
  
Notwane River

Location
  
North West, South Africa

Operator
  
Department of Water and Sanitation

Similar
  
Bospoort Dam, Klipvoor Dam, Lindleyspoort Dam, Roodekoppies Dam, Vaalkop Dam

Ngotwane Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Ngotwane River, near Lobathleng, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1982 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

References

Ngotwane Dam Wikipedia