Tshakuma Dam: Limpopo

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

Tshakhuma Dam Max. capacity 2.1 mil.m3

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

Date contructed:

1990

Water uses:

Irrigation

Owner:

Tshakhuma Dam was completed in 1990 to supply the Tshakhuma Irrigation scheme.



GoogleEarth view of Tshakuma 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)