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and located on the

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, near

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. It was established in 1972 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

References

List of South African Dams
from the

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Buildings and structures in the Eastern Cape Dams in South Africa Dams completed in 1975 {{SouthAfrica-dam-stub