Taung Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Harts River in Taung (Cokonyane), North West, South Africa. It was established in 1993 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
| Taung Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Taung Dam |
| Location | North West, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 27°31′30″S 24°51′54″E / 27.52500°S 24.86500°E |
| Opening date | 1993 |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | gravity |
| Impounds | Harts River |
| Height | 42 metres (138 ft) |
| Length | 255 metres (837 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Taung Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 58,900,000 cubic metres (2.08×109 cu ft) |
| Surface area | 465 hectares (1,150 acres) |
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