Woodstock Dam: KZN

W Cape E Cape N Cape Gauteng KZN Mpumalanga Free State Northwest Limpopo

Woodstock Dam Max. Capacity: 373.3 mil.cub.m.

Tugela River. Lat: 28°45'23.51"S Long: 29°14'33.21"E
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The Woodstock Dam regulates the flow of the Tugela River up-
stream of its confluence with the Mlambonja River before it enters
Driel Barrage.The foundations of the embankment are built of
sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.
The Woodstock Dam regulates the flow of the Tugela River up-
stream of its confluence with the Mlambonja River before it enters
Driel Barrage.The foundations of the embankment are built of
sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.
The Woodstock Dam regulates the flow of the Tugela River up-
stream of its confluence with the Mlambonja River before it enters
Driel Barrage.The foundations of the embankment are built of
sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.

Located on the upper reaches of the Thukela River, is the main source of water for the Thukela-Vaal Transfer Scheme.

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Useful links.
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (Dam information and levels)