Zaaihoek Dam

Zaaihoek Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Slang River in Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The dam was established in 1988 with a capacity of 185 000 000 m3. The dam serves primarily for municipal and industrial water supply purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3). It is 39.45 km(24.5 mi) long.[1] It is somewhat known for fishing.

Zaaihoek Dam
Official nameZaaihoek Dam
LocationKwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Coordinates27°26′1″S 30°4′30″E
Opening date1988
Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of damgravity
ImpoundsSlang River
Height43.5 m
Length527 m
Reservoir
CreatesZaaihoek Dam Reservoir
Total capacity185 000 000 m3
Catchment area620 km2
Surface area1 244.6 ha

See also

  • List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa

References

  1. "Zaaihoek Dam, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa". za.geoview.info. Retrieved 2020-01-22.


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