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Nwanedi Dam

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Official name
  
Nwanedi Dam

Opening date
  
1964

Impounds
  
Nwanedi River

Catchment area
  
109 kmĀ²

Location
  
South Africa

Type of dam
  
arch

Height
  
36 m

Impound
  
Nwanedi River

Operator(s)
  
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry

Similar
  
Luphephe Dam, Nwanedi Provincial Park, Damani Dam, Albasini Dam, Middle Letaba Dam

Nwanedi Dam is an arch type dam located on the Nwanedi River, part of the Limpopo River basin. It is located in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It was established in 1964 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Map of Nwanedi Dam, South Africa

The Luphephe Dam is located east of the dam, less than 0.25 km away.

References

Nwanedi Dam Wikipedia