Zaaihoek Dam

27°26′1″S 30°4′30″E / 27.43361°S 30.07500°E / -27.43361; 30.07500Opening date1988Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damgravityImpoundsSlang RiverHeight43.5 mLength527 mReservoirCreatesZaaihoek Dam ReservoirTotal capacity185 000 000 m³Catchment area620 km²Surface area1 244.6 ha

Zaaihoek Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Slang River in Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The dam, which has a 185,000,000 m3 capacity, was built in 1988. The dam primarily provides water for industrial and municipal uses. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3). It is 39.45 km(24.5 mi) long.^[1] It is somewhat known for fishing.

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa

References

General references

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)