Ngotwane Dam

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).

Ngotwane Dam
Official name	Ngotwane Dam
Location	North West, South Africa
Coordinates	25°12′32″S 25°48′32″E
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)

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)