Loskop Dam
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| Loskop Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Loskop Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Mpumalanga |
| Coordinates | 25°25′1″S 29°21′1″E / 25.41694°S 29.35028°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1939 (renovated: 1979) |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch-gravity dam |
| Impounds | Olifants River |
| Length | 497 metres (1,631 ft) |
| Height | 49 metres (161 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Loskop Dam reservoir |
| Total capacity | 361,500 cubic metres (12,770,000 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 12 285 km2 |
| Surface area | 2,427.7 hectares (5,999 acres) |
Loskop Dam is a combined gravity & arch type dam located on the Olifants River, near Groblersdal, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1939 and has been renovated in 1979. The dam is situated in the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve and it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
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)
Coordinates: 25°25′05″S 29°21′31″E / 25.41806°S 29.35861°E
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