Heyshope Dam is a zoned earth-fill type dam located on the Assegaai River, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1986. Its main purpose is to serve for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam construction has been ranked high (3).
Heyshope Dam | |
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Official name | Heyshope Dam |
Location | Mpumalanga, South Africa |
Coordinates | 27°1′37″S 30°30′0″E |
Opening date | 1986 |
Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | zoned earth-fill |
Impounds | Assegaai River |
Height | 28.5 m |
Length | 1 030 m |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Heyshope Dam Reservoir |
Total capacity | 453 440 m³ |
Catchment area | 1120 km2 |
Surface area | 5 023.8 ha |
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