Ngotwane Dam
| Ngotwane Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Ngotwane Dam |
| Location | North West, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 25°12′32″S 25°48′32″E / 25.20889°S 25.80889°ECoordinates: 25°12′32″S 25°48′32″E / 25.20889°S 25.80889°E |
| Opening date | 1982 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | earth-fill |
| Impounds | Ngotwane River |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Length | 290 metres (950 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Ngotwane Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 18,800,000 cubic metres (660,000,000 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 518 km2 |
| Surface area | 390 hectares (960 acres) |
Ngotwane Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Ngotwane River, near , 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).
See also[]
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa
References[]
- List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
 | This article about a dam or floodgate in South Africa is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
Categories:
- Dams in South Africa
- Dams completed in 1982
- 1982 establishments in South Africa
- South African dam stubs