Bivane Dam | |
Name Official: | Bivane Dam |
Dam Crosses: | Bivane River |
Res Name: | Bivane Dam Reservoir |
Country: | South Africa |
Owner: | Impala User Association |
Dam Length: | 180m (590feet) |
Dam Height: | 72m (236feet) |
Dam Type: | A |
Purpose: | Irrigation and domestic use |
Opening: | 2000 |
Res Capacity Total: | 115000000m2 |
Coordinates: | -27.5194°N 31.0542°W |
Bivane Dam (formerly known as the Paris Dam) is an arch type dam on the Bivane River, near Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was established in 2000. Its primary purpose is for irrigation and domestic use. The owner is the Impala User Association.
Its hazard potential is ranked category 3.