Nwanedi Dam

Nwanedi Dam
Official name Nwanedi Dam
Location South Africa
Coordinates 22°38′36″S 30°24′29.5″E / 22.64333°S 30.408194°E / -22.64333; 30.408194Coordinates: 22°38′36″S 30°24′29.5″E / 22.64333°S 30.408194°E / -22.64333; 30.408194
Opening date 1964
Operator(s) Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam arch
Impounds Nwanedi River
Height 36 m
Length 110 m
Reservoir
Creates Nwanedi Dam Reservoir
Total capacity 5 310 000 m3
Catchment area 109 km2
Surface area 56.6 ha

Nwanedi Dam is an arch type dam located on the Nwanedi River, part of the Limpopo River basin.[1] It is located in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It was established in 1964 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

The Luphephe Dam is located east of the dam, less than 0.25 km away.

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