Hydrological Services - Namibia's Dams

NAMIBIA`S DAMS

Namibia has 18 dams with Hardab being the largest at the moment with a capacity of 294 mil m3. The Neckartal Dam is nearing completion and will become the largest dam in Namibia with a capacity of 880 mil m3. Many of these dams are constructed on the ephemeral rivers in order to capture and store water for dry periods. Of the 18 dams, 17 are surface dams with the exception of Omdel (Omaruru Delta) which is designed to intercept water and thereafter water is released from the dam and It is only when the water is released form the Omdel that the natural paleo channel is recharged with water.