Marico-Bosveld Dam
| Marico-Bosveld Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Marico-Bosveld Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | North West |
| Coordinates | 25°28′15″S 26°23′50″E / 25.47083°S 26.39722°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1933 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Homogenous earth-fill |
| Impounds | Groot Marico River |
| Height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Length | 1,695 metres (5,561 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Marico-Bosveld Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 27,813,000 cubic metres (982,200,000 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 1228 km2 |
| Surface area | 430.7 hectares (1,064 acres) |
Marico-Bosveld Dam is a homogenous earth-fill type dam located on the Groot Marico River, near Groot Marico, North West, South Africa. The dam was established in 1933 and 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 South African Department of Water Affairs