Mutshedzi Dam

Mutshedzi Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Mutshedzi River, a tributary of the Nzhelele River. It is located 40 km to the west of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1990 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

Mutshedzi Dam
Official name	Mutshedzi Dam
Location	Limpopo, South Africa
Coordinates	22°56′55″S 30°9′40″E
Opening date	1990
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	gravity
Impounds	Mutshedzi River
Height	22.5 metres (74 ft)
Length	160 metres (520 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Mutshedzi Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	216,464,000 cubic metres (7.6444×109 cu ft)
Surface area	594 hectares (1,470 acres)

See also

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