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Luphephe Dam is an arch type dam located on the Luphephe River, a tributary of the Nwanedi River, part of the Limpopo River basin. It is located 48 km 48 kilometres (30 mi) southeast of Musina, Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1964 and it serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
Its twin dam, the Nwanedi, is located to the west of the dam, less than 250 metres (270 yd) away.
See also
List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
List of rivers of South Africa
References
List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)