Setumo Dam

Setumo Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Molopo River near Mmabatho, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1997 and serves mainly for water storage/regulation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant.

Setumo Dam
Official name	Setumo Dam
Location	North West, South Africa
Coordinates	25°51′30″S 25°30′1″E
Opening date	1997
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	earth-fill
Impounds	Molopo River
Height	19 metres (62 ft)
Length	1,600 metres (5,200 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Setumo Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	19,600,000 cubic metres (690,000,000 cu ft)
Surface area	447.3 hectares (1,105 acres)

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)