Nzhelele Dam

General data
- Name: Nzhelele Dam
- Water system: Limpopo
- Water type: Artificial lake
- Progression: Nzhelele River -> Limpopo -> Indian ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Subtropical, Temperate
- Continents: Africa
- Countries: South Africa
Description
Nzhelele Dam (also known as Njelele Dam) is an arch type dam located on the Nzhelele River in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It has a capacity of 55.3 million m3. It was established in 1948. The main purpose of the dam is to serve for irrigation.