The dam wall will be approximately 1015m in length and 81m in maximum height. At full supply level the reservoir will cover the surface area of approximately 1690 ha and capacity of 347.6 million cubic meters. The dam is to be constructed from Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) and conventional concrete. The outlet works situated on the right bank between the spillway and the right bank non-overspill section will be constructed of reinforced concrete.


Key Features

• Approximately  40 km  upstream of the town of Steelpoort