Molatedi Dam

Molatedi Dam
Molatedi dam at the left
Official name	Molatedi Dam
Location	North West, South Africa
Coordinates	24°52′13″S 26°27′1″E / 24.87028°S 26.45028°E / -24.87028; 26.45028
Opening date	1986
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	earth-fill
Impounds	Marico River
Height	29 metres (95 ft)
Length	260 metres (850 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Molatedi Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	203,000,000 cubic metres (7.2×109 cu ft)
Catchment area	8707 km2
Surface area	3,600 hectares (8,900 acres)

Molatedi Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Marico River, near Zeerust, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1986 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes and domestic supply. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

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

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)

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