ALBASINI DAM: Limpopo

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Catchment:

Water coarse (River):

Luvuvhu River/Limpopo River

Capacity:

25.6 mil.cub.m.

Type of wall:

Date constructed:

1952

Owner:

Map
Notes:

Irrigation

Albasini Dam was built in 1952 and was raised (by means of spillway gates) in 1970/71. This dam was built primarily to supply the Levubu Irrigation Scheme. Ref 1.

Photos:
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References:
Ref 1:  Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, South Africa. 2004. Luvuvhu/Letaba Water Management Area: Internal Strategic Perspective. Prepared by Goba Moahloli Keeve Steyn (Pty) Ltd in association with Tlou and Matji, Golder Associates Africa and BKS on behalf of the Directorate: National Water Resource Planning. DWAF Report No. P WMA 02/000/00/0304.
Useful links:

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