Luphephe Dam
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| Luphephe Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Luphephe Dam |
| Location | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 22°38′0″S 30°24′30″E / 22.63333°S 30.40833°E |
| Opening date | 1964 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | arch |
| Impounds | Luphephe River |
| Length | 85 metres (279 ft) |
| Height | 39 metres (128 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Luphephe Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 14,800,000 cubic metres (520,000,000 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 157 km2 |
| Surface area | 141.6 hectares (350 acres) |
Luphephe Dam is an arch type dam located on the Luphephe River, a tributary of the Nwanedi River, part of the Limpopo River basin.[1] It is located 48 km to the SW of Musina, Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1964 and it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
The Nwanedi Dam is located right to the west of the dam, less than 0.25 km away.
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)
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