Madikwe Dam

Madikwe Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Tholwane River, near Madikwe, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1976 and the dams primary purpose is to serve for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

Madikwe Dam
Official name	Madikwe Dam
Location	North West, South Africa
Coordinates	25°23′6″S 26°35′1″E
Opening date	1976
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	earth-fill
Impounds	Tholwane River
Height	17 metres (56 ft)
Length	1,820 metres (5,970 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Madikwe Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	14,000,000 cubic metres (490,000,000 cu ft)
Catchment area	305 km2
Surface area	431 hectares (1,070 acres)

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa