Damani Dam: Limpopo

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

Damani Dam Max. capacity 12.4 mil.m3

Ngwedi River/Luvhuvu River/Limpopo River Lat:  Long: 
Type of wall:

Date contructed:

Mid 1990's

Water uses:

Owner:

The Damani Dam (built in the mid 1990’s) was originally constructed to supply water to the Damani Coffee Estate (now dormant), which required 4,08 million m³/a. It is now proposed to supply the Damani Regional Water Supply Scheme from this dam. Ref 1.



GoogleEarth view of Damani Dam

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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)