Goedertrouw Dam

Goedertrouw Dam is an earth-filled dam in South Africa. The Dam was constructed on the Mhlathuze River, near Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, in 1980 (commissioned in 1982). It currently has a capacity of 301 million m³. It is principally for the provision of water to the industrial complex at Richards Bay. It also serves as a reservoir for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Goedertrouw Dam
Official name	Goedertrouw Dam
Location	KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Coordinates	28°45′52″S 31°25′46″E
Construction began	1980
Opening date	1982
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	earth-fill
Height	88 m
Length	660 m
Reservoir
Creates	Goedertrouw Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	301 000 000 m³
Catchment area	1270 km2
Surface area	1200 ha

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)