Bivane Dam Explained

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.

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