Ncora Dam is a gravity type dam built by Concor and located on the Tsomo River, near Tsomo, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1972 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
| Ncora Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Ncora Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Eastern Cape |
| Coordinates | 31°47′15″S 27°40′1″E / 31.78750°S 27.66694°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1972 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity dam |
| Impounds | Tsomo River |
| Height | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Length | 305 metres (1,001 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Ncora Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 181,250,000 cubic metres (6.401×109 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 1785 km2 |
| Surface area | 1,507 hectares (3,720 acres) |
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