Mthatha Dam

Mthatha Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Mthatha River, near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Mthatha Dam
Official name	Mthatha Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Coordinates	31°33′2″S 28°44′24″E
Purpose	Industrial and domestic
Opening date	1977
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earth fill dam
Impounds	Mthatha River
Height	38 metres (125 ft)
Length	620 metres (2,030 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Mthatha Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	253,674,000 cubic metres (8.9584×109 cu ft)
Catchment area	886 km2
Surface area	2,541.7 hectares (6,281 acres)

See also

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