GOEDERTROUW DAM: KwaZulu Natal
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Catchment:

Water coarse (River):

 Mhlatuze River

Capacity:

 301.3 mil.cub.m.

Type of wall:

Date constructed:

Owner:
Map
Notes:

This dam was completed in the late 1970’s to meet the expanding industrial and mining requirements of the Richards Bay area, but provision was also made for large-scale irrigation. Water released from the dam is abstracted by irrigators, either by canal or by direct pumped abstraction from the river.Water for urban, industrial and mining use is abstracted from the Mhlathuze Weir from where, after treatment, it is distributed by Mhlathuze Water. (Ref 1)

(known as Lake Phobane)
Photos:
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References:
Ref 1.  Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, South Africa. 2004. DWAF Report No. PB WMA 06/000/00/0304: Internal Strategic Perspective: Usutu to Mhlathuze Water Management Area. (March 2004). Tlou & Matji (Pty) Ltd.
Useful links:

Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (Dam information and levels)