Zaaihoek Dam is a gravity type dam located on the
Slang River in
Kwazulu-Natal Province of
South Africa
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. The dam, which has a 185,000,000 m3 capacity, was built in 1988. The dam primarily provides water for industrial and municipal uses. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3). It is 39.45 km(24.5 mi) long.
It is somewhat known for fishing.
See also
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List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
The following is a partial list of dams in South Africa. __NOTOC__
In South African English (as well as Afrikaans), a dam refers to both the wall as well as the reservoir or lake that builds up as a consequence.
List of dams (reservoirs)
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References
General references
List of South African Damsfrom the
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
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In May 2009, following the election of Jacob Zuma, the Department of Wa ...
Dams in South Africa
Dams completed in 1988
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