The Katse Dam, a concrete arch dam on the Malibamatšo River in Lesotho, is Africa's second largest double-curvature arch dam after the Tekezé Dam in Ethiopia.

The Katse dam, in the Lesotho Highlands, is one of the most spectacular water features in the country. Located on the Malibamatso River, this dam was completed in 1997 and is central to …

Jan 6, 2025 · Culturally, Katse Dam is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and is often seen as a gateway to the rich heritage of Lesotho. The region is known for its vibrant traditions, …

Aug 22, 2024 · That is where Katse comes in. Water is funnelled out of the dam, entering a series of tunnels, that eventually takes it into the Vaal river system in South Africa.

A 45-kilometer long tunnel brings water from the Katse reservoir to the Muela hydropower station, which can generate 72 megawatts of electricity. Three turbines each generate 24 megawatts. …

Jul 11, 2022 · Katse Dam is part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, which will include 5 large dams in remote rural areas, as a means of supplementing the country’s and neighboring …

Katse Dam, 185 m high and with a total volume of 2.32 million m³, is one of the ten largest barriers in the world among double-curvature arch dams. Its reservoir has a capacity of 1,950 …

Katse Dam, the second-largest dam in Africa, is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and impressive engineering. Nestled in the majestic Maluti Mountains, it boasts stunning views, …

The Katse Dam is a concrete arch dam located on the Malibamat’so River in the Kingdom of Lesotho, and it is the second largest dam in Africa. Built high in the Maluti Mountains, the dam …

Katse, a malaria free area, is one of Lesotho’s popular tourist destinations. It was named after a wealthy man called Katse who used to have a lot of livestock and provided agricultural …