Molatedi Dam

24°52′13″S 26°27′1″E / 24.87028°S 26.45028°E / -24.87028; 26.45028Opening date1986Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damearth-fillImpoundsMarico RiverHeight29 metres (95 ft)Length260 metres (850 ft)ReservoirCreatesMolatedi Dam ReservoirTotal capacity203,000,000 cubic metres (7.2×10⁹ cu ft)Catchment area8707 km²Surface area3,600 hectares (8,900 acres)

Molatedi Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Marico River, near Zeerust, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1986 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes and domestic supply. 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 Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)