Goedertrouw Dam is an earth-filled dam in South Africa. The dam was constructed on the Mhlathuze River, near Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, in 1980 (commissioned in 1982). It currently has a capacity of 301 million m3. It is principally for the provision of water to the industrial complex at Richards Bay. It also serves as a reservoir for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
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)