Damani Dam Explained

Damani Dam
Name Official:Damani Dam
Dam Crosses:Mbwedi River
Res Name:Damani Dam Reservoir
Location:Limpopo, South Africa
Operator:Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam Height:35 m
Dam Type:earthfill
Opening:1991
Res Capacity Total:11 000 000 m³
Res Surface:130 ha
Coordinates:-22.8353°N 30.5228°W

Damani Dam, is an earth-fill type dam on the Mbwedi River, near Thohoyandou (former capital of Venda), Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1991. Its primary purpose is for industrial and municipal usage. Its hazard potential has been ranked as significant.

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