Goreangab Dam

Goreangab Dam is a dam in the north-western suburbs of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It dams the ephemeral Arebbusch River and its tributary, the Gammams River, which both run across Windhoek. The reservoir behind the dam has a capacity of 3.6 million cubic metres (4,700,000 cu yd).[2]

Goreangab Dam
Location of Goreangab Dam in Namibia
Official nameGoreangab Dam
CountryNamibia
LocationWindhoek, Khomas Region
Coordinates22°31′0″S 17°1′0″E
Opening date1958
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsArebbusch River
Height17 m (56 ft)[1]
Reservoir
Total capacity3.6 million cubic metres (4,700,000 cu yd)
Surface area1.1 km2 (270 acres)

References

  1. "Aquastat "Namibia Dams"". UN FAO. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. Ogunmokun, A. A.; Mwandemele, O. D.; Dima, S. J. (2000). "Use of recycled waste water from biogas digesters for vegetable production in the Goreangab Dam Area of Windhoek Municipality". 1st WARFSA/WATERNET Symposium, Maputo Mozambique.CS1 maint: location (link)


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