Hazelmere Dam

Hazelmere Dam is a combined concrete gravity type dam located on the Mdloti River, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and its primary purpose is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam assembly has been ranked high (3).

Hazelmere Dam
Official name	Hazelmere Dam
Location	Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Coordinates	29°36′00″S 31°2′30″E
Opening date	1977
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	concrete gravity
Impounds	Mdloti River
Height	44 m
Length	478 m
Reservoir
Creates	Hazelmere Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	37 133 000 m3
Catchment area	376 km2
Surface area	189.9 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)

External links

• Hazelmere Dam recreation resort