Official name Wagendrift Dam Opening date 1963 Impounds Bushman's River Height 41 m Location Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal Purpose Irrigation and domestic | Country South Africa Type of dam Multi-arch Length 281 m Catchment area 743 km² Impound Bushman's River | |
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Owner Department of Water and Sanitation Similar Spioenkop Dam, Woodstock Dam, Midmar Dam, Giant's Castle, Zaaihoek Dam | ||
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The Wagendrift Dam is a multi-arch type dam located on the Bushman's River, upstream of Estcourt, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It was completed in 1963 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes, domestic water supply and industrial demands. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
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Map of Wagendrift Dam, South Africa
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