Ngodwana Dam

Ngodwana Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Ngodwana River, just south of Ngodwana, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1982 and serves primarily for municipal use and industrial purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Ngodwana Dam
Official name	Ngodwana Dam
Location	Ngodwana, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Coordinates	25°35′1″S 30°40′5″E
Opening date	1982
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	earth-fill
Impounds	Ngodwana River
Height	44 metres (144 ft)
Length	450 metres (1,480 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Ngodwana Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	10,400,000 cubic metres (370,000,000 cu ft)
Catchment area	229 km2
Surface area	87 hectares (210 acres)

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)