Albasini Dam Explained

Albasini Dam
Name Official:	Albasini Dam
Dam Crosses:	Luvuvhu River
Res Name:	Albasini Dam Reservoir
Location:	Limpopo, South Africa
Operator:	Department of Water Affairs
Dam Length:	622m (2,041feet)
Dam Height:	34m (112feet)
Opening:	1952
Res Capacity Total:	25200000m^2
Res Surface:	350ha
Coordinates:	-23.1083°N 30.1301°W

The Albasini Dam is a dam located just outside the town of Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The dam has a capacity of, and a surface area of . The wall is high.^{[1] [2]}

The dam was named after Italian explorerr João Albasini (1813-1888).^[3]

For additional information with regards to fishing at Albasini Dam, visit Albasinidam.co.za

See also

• Department of Water Affairs (South Africa)
• List of dams in South Africa
• List of rivers in South Africa

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dam Safety Office . 2014-11-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001557/https://www.dwa.gov.za/DSO/ . 2016-03-04 . dead .
2. Odiyo. J.O.. Phangisa. J.I.. Makungo. R.. 2012. Rainfall–runoff modelling for estimating Latonyanda River flow contributions to Luvuvhu River downstream of Albasini Dam. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C. 50-52. 5–13. 10.1016/j.pce.2012.09.007. 2012PCE....50....5O . 1474-7065.
3. http://www.krugerpark.co.za/joao-albasini-kruger-national-park.html João Albasini