Hazelmere Dam
Hazelmere Dam is a combined concrete gravity type dam located on the Mdloti River, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and its primary purpose is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam assembly has been ranked high (3).
| Hazelmere Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Hazelmere Dam |
| Location | Kwazulu Natal, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°36′00″S 31°2′30″E |
| Opening date | 1977 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | concrete gravity |
| Impounds | Mdloti River |
| Height | 44 m |
| Length | 478 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Hazelmere Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 37 133 000 m³ |
| Catchment area | 376 km2 |
| Surface area | 189.9 ha |
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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