Spring Grove Dam

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Spring Grove Dam
Official nameSpring Grove
Country South Africa
LocationApproximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) North West of Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Coordinates 29°19′S29°58′E / 29.32°S 29.97°E / -29.32; 29.97
Purpose Municipal and industrial use
Opening date2013
Owner(s) Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Impounds Mooi River
Height37 m (121 ft)
Length607 m (1,991 ft)
Reservoir
CreatesSpring Grove Dam Reservoir
Total capacity139,500,000 m3 (4.93×109 cu ft)
Catchment area 344 km2 (133 sq mi)
Surface area1,022 ha (2,530 acres)

Spring Grove Dam is an roller compacted concrete (RCC) dam with an earth embankment located on the Mooi River in the KwaZulu-Natal north west of the town of Nottingham Road in South Africa. Construction commenced in 2011 and was officially opened on 19 November 2013. It has a full capacity of 139,500,000 cubic metres (4.93×109 cu ft) of water and serves primarily for Municipal and industrial use. [1]

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References

  1. Department of Water Affairs