| Avis Dam | |
|---|---|
 Avis Dam in April 2009 | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Coordinates | 22°34′29.16″S17°7′45.62″E / 22.5747667°S 17.1293389°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1933 |
| Built by | South West Africa Administration |
| Owner(s) | Windhoek Municipality |
| Website http://www.avisdam.org/ | |
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