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Boskop Dam

The 928th tallest dam in the world

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Boskop Dam is an earth-fill type dam on the Mooi River, near Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa. It was constructed in 1959. The main purpose of the dam is for irrigation and domestic usage. Its hazard potential is ranked as high, due to poor maintenance and the development of sink holes. The Boskop Dam Nature Reserve has been established on 3 000 hectare around the dam's reservoir.

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