Setumo Dam
Setumo Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Molopo River near Mmabatho, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1997 and serves mainly for water storage/regulation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant.
| Setumo Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Setumo Dam |
| Location | North West, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 25°51′30″S 25°30′1″E |
| Opening date | 1997 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | earth-fill |
| Impounds | Molopo River |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Length | 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Setumo Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 19,600,000 cubic metres (690,000,000 cu ft) |
| Surface area | 447.3 hectares (1,105 acres) |
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa
References
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