Setumo Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Molopo River near Mmabatho, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1997 and serves mainly for water storage/regulation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant.[citation needed]

Setumo Dam
Official nameSetumo Dam
LocationNorth West, South Africa
Coordinates25°51′30″S 25°30′1″E / 25.85833°S 25.50028°E / -25.85833; 25.50028
Opening date1997
Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of damearth-fill
ImpoundsMolopo River
Height19 metres (62 ft)
Length1,600 metres (5,200 ft)
Reservoir
CreatesSetumo Dam Reservoir
Total capacity19,600,000 cubic metres (690,000,000 cu ft)
Surface area447.3 hectares (1,105 acres)

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