Lubisi Dam

31°47′45″S 27°25′0″E / 31.79583°S 27.41667°E / -31.79583; 27.41667PurposeIrrigationOpening date1968Owner(s)Department of Water AffairsDam and spillwaysType of damArch damImpoundsIndwe RiverHeight51 metres (167 ft)Length236 metres (774 ft)ReservoirCreatesLubisi Dam ReservoirTotal capacity158,200 cubic metres (5,590,000 cu ft)Catchment area1,255 square kilometres (485 sq mi)Surface area1,115 hectares (2,760 acres)

Lubisi Dam is an arch type dam located on the Indwe River, near Qamata, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1968 and it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the South African Department of Water Affairs