Groot Letaba River
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Groot Letaba River, The Groot Letaba headwater streams originate in the Drakensberg Escarpment, descending in long runs with an occasional riffle or pool. Mostly in the Limpopo
, province South Africa
. At the higher level the Broederstroom, Politsi River, Debengeni River, Letsitele River, and Thabina River, join the Groot Letaba. Lower down the Molototsi River (a seasonal stream), Nsama River, join before the Nsami Dam. The river starts of as the Groot Letaba River, than its tributery the Middle Letaba River
, and just before the Kruger National Park
, its tributery the Small Letaba River, flow into the river.
More than 20 major dams have been constructed in the Groot Letaba River catchment. The Tzaneen Dam on the Groot Letaba River and the Middel Letaba Dam are the two largest dams in the Lipopo Province. Other large dams in the catchment include the Ebenezer Dam
, Magoebaskloof Dam, Nsami Dam and Modjadji Dam.
Limpopo
Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa. The capital is Polokwane, formerly named Pietersburg. The province was formed from the northern region of Transvaal Province in 1994, and initially named Northern Transvaal...
, province South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. At the higher level the Broederstroom, Politsi River, Debengeni River, Letsitele River, and Thabina River, join the Groot Letaba. Lower down the Molototsi River (a seasonal stream), Nsama River, join before the Nsami Dam. The river starts of as the Groot Letaba River, than its tributery the Middle Letaba River
Middle Letaba River
The Middle Letaba River is a tributary of the Groot Letaba River, situated in Limpopo, South Africa.- See also :* List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa...
, and just before the Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers and extends from north to south and from east to west.To the west and south of the Kruger National Park are the two South African provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. In the north is Zimbabwe, and to the east is...
, its tributery the Small Letaba River, flow into the river.
More than 20 major dams have been constructed in the Groot Letaba River catchment. The Tzaneen Dam on the Groot Letaba River and the Middel Letaba Dam are the two largest dams in the Lipopo Province. Other large dams in the catchment include the Ebenezer Dam
Ebenezer Dam
Ebenezer Dam is dam on the Groot Letaba River, near Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1959.- References :* from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry...
, Magoebaskloof Dam, Nsami Dam and Modjadji Dam.