Mazvikadei Dam
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| Mazvikadei Dam | |
| Official name | Mazvikadei Dam |
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| Impounds | Mukwadzi River |
| Locale | Banket |
| Height | 63.5 metres |
| Construction began | 1985 |
| Reservoir information | |
| Capacity | 360 million cubic metres |
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Mazvikadei Dam is a dam in Zimbabwe which provides water for farm irrigation. It is the third largest dam in Zimbabwe.
Construction of the dam started in 1985 and the wall, which is an earthfill embankment, is 63.5 metres in height making it the highest dam wall entirely within Zimbabwe. Built on the Mukwadzi River north of Banket it has a capacity of 360 million cubic metres.[1]
It is a popular weekend resort with various facilities developed for visitors.
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