Pongolapoort Dam

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Pongolapoort Dam
Country South Africa
Coordinates 27°24′08″S 31°57′31″E / 27.40222°S 31.95861°E / -27.40222; 31.95861Coordinates: 27°24′08″S 31°57′31″E / 27.40222°S 31.95861°E / -27.40222; 31.95861
Purpose B
Owner(s) Department of Water Affairs

Pongolapoort Dam is an arch type dam in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa located on the Phongolo River. The Dam was constructed at the eastern end of the narrow gorge separating the Lebombo and Ubombo ranges. It was established in 1973. The dam mainly serves for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

See also

  • List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa

References


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