Qedusizi Dam
Qedusizi Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Klip River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa near the town of Ladysmith. It was established in 1997 and serves mainly as a flood diversion . The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3). The dam is under management of Mr Strydom. And has an amazing and shocking scenery thou it is not open for the public.
| Qedusizi Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Qedusizi Dam |
| Location | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 28°32′31″S 29°44′41″E |
| Opening date | 1997 November 21 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth-fill |
| Impounds | Klip River |
| Height | 24.3m |
| Length | 1 437 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Qedusizi Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 194 000 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 1585 km2 |
| Surface area | 2 513 ha |
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
References
- List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
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