Wagendrift Dam

Dam in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Dam in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal
29°03′S 29°50′E / 29.050°S 29.833°E / -29.050; 29.833PurposeIrrigation and domesticOpening date1963Owner(s)Department of Water AffairsDam and spillwaysType of damMulti-archImpoundsBushman's RiverHeight41.15 mLength281 mReservoirCreatesWagendrift Dam ReservoirTotal capacity55 900 000 m3Catchment area743 km2Surface area508.4 ha

The Wagendrift Dam is a multi-arch type dam located on the Bushman's River, upstream of Estcourt, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It was completed in 1963 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes, domestic water supply and industrial demands. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

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