Inanda Dam
Inanda Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Mgeni River, near Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1989 and its primary purpose is to serve for domestic and industrial use.
Inanda Dam Wall
Inanda Dam
| Inanda Dam | |
|---|---|
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| Official name | Inanda Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Coordinates | 29°42′1″S 30°52′1″E |
| Purpose | Industrial and domestic |
| Opening date | 1989 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth fill dam |
| Impounds | Mgeni River |
| Height | 65 m |
| Length | 595 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Inanda Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 241 700 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 1 463 ha |
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa
References
- List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
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