Zaaihoek Dam
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| Zaaihoek Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Zaaihoek Dam |
| Location | Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Opening date | 1988 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | gravity |
| Impounds | Slang River |
| Height | 43.5 m |
| Length | 527 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Zaaihoek Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 185 000 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 620 km2 |
| Surface area | 1 244.6 ha |
Zaaihoek Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Slang River in Mpumalanga 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).
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