Nahoon Dam

Nahoon Dam
Official name Nahoon Dam
Country South Africa
Location Eastern Cape
Coordinates 32°54′39″S 27°48′40″E / 32.91083°S 27.81111°E / -32.91083; 27.81111Coordinates: 32°54′39″S 27°48′40″E / 32.91083°S 27.81111°E / -32.91083; 27.81111
Purpose Domestic and industrial use
Opening date 1966
Owner(s) Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Gravity dam
Impounds Nahoon River
Height 40 metres (130 ft)
Length 582 metres (1,909 ft)
Reservoir
Creates Nahoon Dam Reservoir
Total capacity 19,934,000 cubic metres (704,000,000 cu ft)
Catchment area 473 km2
Surface area 237.7 hectares (587 acres)

Nahoon Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Nahoon River, near East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1966 and serves primarily for domestic supply and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

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