Lubisi Dam

Lubisi Dam
Official name	Lubisi Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	Qamata, Eastern Cape
Coordinates	31°47′45″S 27°25′0″E
Purpose	Irrigation
Opening date	1968
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Arch dam
Impounds	Indwe River
Height	51 metres (167 ft)
Length	236 metres (774 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Lubisi Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	158,200 cubic metres (5,590,000 cu ft)
Catchment area	1,255 square kilometres (485 sq mi)
Surface area	1,115 hectares (2,760 acres)

Lubisi Dam is an arch type dam located on the Indwe River, near Qamata, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1968 and it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

See also

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

References

• List of South African Dams from the South African Department of Water Affairs