Coordinates: 24°47′0″S 29°25′40″E / 24.78333°S 29.42778°E / -24.78333; 29.42778

Flag Boshielo Dam

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Flag Boshielo Dam
Arabie Dam
Seen from space, 2012
Official nameFlag Boshielo Dam
LocationLimpopo, South Africa
Coordinates24°47′0″S 29°25′40″E / 24.78333°S 29.42778°E / -24.78333; 29.42778
Opening date1987
Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsOlifants River
Height36 m
Length1225 m
Reservoir
CreatesFlag Boshielo Dam Reservoir
Total capacity185 100 000 m³
Surface area1288 ha

Flag Boshielo Dam is a water reservoir on the Olifants River, near Marble Hall, Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1987 and is named after activist Flag Boshielo.

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