Albasini Dam

Albasini Dam
Official name	Albasini Dam
Location	Limpopo, South Africa
Coordinates	23°6′30″S 30°7′48.2″E
Opening date	1952
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Luvuvhu River
Height	34 m (112 ft)
Length	622 m (2,041 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Albasini Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	25,200,000 m^3 (890,000,000 cu ft)
Surface area	350 ha (860 acres)

The Albasini Dam is a dam located just outside the town of Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The dam has a capacity of 25,200,000 cubic metres (890,000,000 cu ft), and a surface area of 3.572 square kilometres (1.379 sq mi). The wall is 34 metres (112 ft) high.^[1][2]

The dam was named after Italian explorerr João Albasini (1813-1888).^[3]

For additional information with regards to fishing at Albasini Dam, visit Albasinidam.co.za

See also

• Department of Water Affairs (South Africa)
• List of dams in South Africa
• List of rivers in South Africa

References

1. "Dam Safety Office". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
2. Odiyo, J.O.; Phangisa, J.I.; Makungo, R. (2012). "Rainfall–runoff modelling for estimating Latonyanda River flow contributions to Luvuvhu River downstream of Albasini Dam". Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C. 50–52: 5–13. Bibcode:2012PCE....50....5O. doi:10.1016/j.pce.2012.09.007. ISSN 1474-7065.
3. João Albasini