Ngotwane Dam

Ngotwane Dam
Official name Ngotwane Dam
Location North West, South Africa
Coordinates 25°12′32″S 25°48′32″E / 25.20889°S 25.80889°E / -25.20889; 25.80889Coordinates: 25°12′32″S 25°48′32″E / 25.20889°S 25.80889°E / -25.20889; 25.80889
Opening date 1982
Operator(s) Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam earth-fill
Impounds Ngotwane River
Height 19 metres (62 ft)
Length 290 metres (950 ft)
Reservoir
Creates Ngotwane Dam Reservoir
Total capacity 18,800,000 cubic metres (660,000,000 cu ft)
Catchment area 518 km2
Surface area 390 hectares (960 acres)

Ngotwane Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Ngotwane River, near Lobathleng, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1982 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

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