Middelburg Dam
| Middelburg Dam | |
|---|---|
 Middelburg Dam seen from N4. | |
| Official name | Middelburg Dam |
| Location | Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 25°46′1″S 29°33′0″E / 25.76694°S 29.55000°ECoordinates: 25°46′1″S 29°33′0″E / 25.76694°S 29.55000°E |
| Opening date | 1978 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | |
| Height | 36 metres (118 ft) |
| Length | 625 metres (2,051 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Middelburg Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 484,350,000 cubic metres (1.7105×1010 cu ft) |
| Surface area | 468 hectares (1,160 acres) |
Middelburg Dam is a dam located on the , part of the Olifants River basin.[1] It is located near Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Construction was completed in 1978.[2] The primary purpose of the dam is to serve for water supply and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
See also[]
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa
References[]
- ^ Olifants WMA 4
- ^ List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
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