Spring Grove Dam

Coordinates: 29°19′S 29°58′E / 29.32°S 29.97°E / -29.32; 29.97
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Spring Grove Dam
Official nameSpring Grove
CountrySouth Africa
LocationApproximately five kilometeres North West of Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Coordinates29°19′S 29°58′E / 29.32°S 29.97°E / -29.32; 29.97
PurposeMunicipal and industrial use
Opening date2013
Owner(s)Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsMooi River
Height37 m
Length607 m
Reservoir
CreatesSpring Grove Dam Reservoir
Total capacity139 500 000 m3
Catchment area344 km2
Surface area1 022 ha

Spring Grove Dam is an A 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 138.5 million cubic meters of water and serves primarily for Municipal and industrial use.[1]

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  1. ^ Department of Water Affairs