Albasini Dam

The Albasini Dam is a dam located just outside the town of Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The dam has a capacity of 25,200,000 cubic metres (890,000,000 cu ft), and a surface area of 3.572 square kilometres (1.379 sq mi). The wall is 34 metres (112 ft) high.^[1][2]

Albasini Dam
Official name	Albasini Dam
Location	Limpopo, South Africa
Coordinates	23°6′30″S 30°7′48.2″E
Opening date	1952
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Luvuvhu River
Height	34 m (112 ft)
Length	622 m (2,041 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Albasini Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	25,200,000 m3 (890,000,000 cu ft)
Surface area	350 ha (860 acres)

The dam was named after Italian explorer João Albasini (1813–1888).^[3]

For additional information with regards to fishing at Albasini Dam, visit Albasinidam.co.za

See also

• Department of Water Affairs (South Africa)
• List of dams in South Africa
• List of rivers in South Africa