Jericho Dam
| Jericho Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Jericho Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Amsterdam, Mpumalanga |
| Coordinates | 26°39′15″S 30°29′10″E / 26.65417°S 30.48611°ECoordinates: 26°39′15″S 30°29′10″E / 26.65417°S 30.48611°E |
| Purpose | Industrial and domestic |
| Opening date | 1966/68 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Combination gravity and earth fill dam |
| Impounds | Mpama River |
| Height | 21.3 m |
| Length | 1 167.8 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Jericho Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 59 500 000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 218 km2 |
| Surface area | 982.5 ha |
Jericho Dam is a combined concrete gravity and earth-fill type dam located on the Mpama River, near Amsterdam, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1966/68 and its primary purpose is to serve for municipal and industrial use. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
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