Heyshope Dam Explained

Heyshope Dam
Name Official:Heyshope Dam
Dam Crosses:Assegaai River
Res Name:Heyshope Dam Reservoir
Location:Mpumalanga, South Africa
Operator:Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam Length:1 030 m
Dam Height:28.5 m
Dam Type:zoned earth-fill
Opening:1986
Res Capacity Total:453 440 m³
Res Catchment:1120 km2
Res Surface:5 023.8 ha
Coordinates:-27.0269°N 30.5°W

Heyshope Dam is a zoned earth-fill type dam located on the Assegaai River, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1986. The main purpose for the dam being built was to service communities around the Vaal triangle of the old Transvaal. The hazard potential of the dam construction has been ranked high (3).

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