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