Doorndraai Dam
| Doorndraai Dam | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Doorndraai Dam | |
| Official name | Doorndraai Dam |
| Location | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 24°16′45″S 28°46′1″E / 24.27917°S 28.76694°E |
| Opening date | 1952 (renovated in 1974) |
| Operators | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | buttress |
| Impounds | Sterk River |
| Height | 28 m |
| Length | 236 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Doorndraai Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 46 500 000 m³ |
| Catchment area | 595 km2 |
| Surface area | 560.6 ha |
Doorndraai Dam is a buttress type dam on the Sterk River, Mogalakwena River basin, located near Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa.[1] It was established in 1952 and has been renovated in 1974. Its primary purpose is for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential is ranked to be high.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve, Limpopo". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ Dearden, John (8 December 2020). "Doorndraai Dam, Limpopo – Waterberg". For Anglers Digital Angling Network. Retrieved 5 June 2026.