Mazowe Dam

Mazowe Dam
Mazowe Dam is located in Zimbabwe Map
Country Zimbabwe
Location Harare, Zimbabwe
Coordinates 17°31′18″S 30°59′19″E / 17.52167°S 30.98861°ECoordinates: 17°31′18″S 30°59′19″E / 17.52167°S 30.98861°E
Purpose Irrigation
Status Open
Opening date 1920

The Mazoe Dam is a dam on the Mazowe River in Zimbabwe, north of Harare. Constructed in 1920, it was built mainly to provide irrigation for the Mazoe citrus estates.[1] The Dam was also home to the Hunyani Rowing Club and provided facilities for St. Georges, Prince Edward, Arundel and other rowing clubs.

References

  1. "Mazowe Dam Almost Dry". The Herald (allafrica.com). 18 November 2004. Retrieved 29 March 2011.