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).

Goedertrouw Dam
Official nameGoedertrouw Dam
LocationKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Coordinates28°45′52″S 31°25′46″E / 28.76444°S 31.42944°E / -28.76444; 31.42944
Construction began1980
Opening date1982
Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of damearth-fill
Height88 m
Length660 m
Reservoir
CreatesGoedertrouw Dam Reservoir
Total capacity301 000 000 m³
Catchment area1270 km2
Surface area1200 ha

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