Crocodile (West) and Marico
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Crocodile and Marico WMA, or Crocodile (West) and Marico Water Management Area (coded: 3), is sub-divided into 6 sub-management areas each corresponding with a (part) river drainage area, and include the following major rivers: the Crocodile River
and Marico River
, sub divided into an upper Crocodile River sub-management ares and a lower Crocodile River sub-management area. The Marico River
sub-management area, the upper Molopo River
sub-management area, The Elands River sub-management area, and the Apies River
/ Pienaars River
sub-management area.
/ Pienaars River
, sub-management area comprises the Apies River
catchment area, the Pienaars River
catchment area, as well as the catchment areas of the Moretele River and Tlholwe River down to their confluance with the Crodile River. The Apies River joins the Pienaars River to the north of Hammanskraal. The Pienaars River joins the Crocodile River just below the confluence of the Crocodile and Elands rivers.
The upper Crocodile River sub-management area corresponds to the catchment of the Crocodile River upstream of the confluence of the Elands River which includes the major tributaries of the Sterkstroom River, Magalies River, Bloubankspruit, Jukskei River
and Hennops River
.
The Elands River sub-management area consists of the Elands River catchment which includes the tributaries of the Koster River, Selons River and Hex River. The Elands River is a tributary of the Crocodile River and the confluence is situated below Roodekopjes Dam.
The lower Crocodile River sub-management area represents the remainder of the Crocodile River catchment, downstream of the confluence of the Elands River. The river flows in a north/north-westerly direction until the confluence with the Marico River
. After the confluence the river is known
as the Limpopo River
. The Lower Crocodile River has two large tributaries, namely the Sand River
and the Bierspruit which join the Crocodile River west of the town of Thabazimbi
.
The Marico sub-management area corresponds to the catchment of the Marico River. Main tribuitaries of the Marico River include the Klein Marico River and Groot Marico River
.
The Upper Molopo sub-management area comprises the upper part of the Molopo River catchment. The Molopo River rises from the Molopo Eye near Mafikeng
and flows westwards to form the northern border of the North West Province with Botswana
. The Molopo River is a tributary of the Orange River
.
Crocodile River (West)
Crocodile River , has its source in the Witwatersrand mountain range, originates in Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort, Gauteng province, South Africa. The first dam it encounters is a private dam known as the Heia Safari Ranch Dam just west of the Lanseria Airport. Just north of this airport the Jukskei...
and Marico River
Marico River
Marico River, the river starts of as some small river systems join forces, in the North West and become the Groot-Marico River for a short distance its called Madikwene River, after that it becomes the Marico River, just before it drains into the Molatedi Dam, then it becomes the border between...
, sub divided into an upper Crocodile River sub-management ares and a lower Crocodile River sub-management area. The Marico River
Marico River
Marico River, the river starts of as some small river systems join forces, in the North West and become the Groot-Marico River for a short distance its called Madikwene River, after that it becomes the Marico River, just before it drains into the Molatedi Dam, then it becomes the border between...
sub-management area, the upper Molopo River
Molopo River
The Molopo River is located in southern Africa. The river generally flows to the southwest from its source, and has a length of approximately 960 kilometres. River flow is intermittent. When in flood, the flow discharges into the Orange River, which it meets downstream of Augrabies Falls National...
sub-management area, The Elands River sub-management area, and the Apies River
Apies River
The Apies River is a river that flows through the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Its source is located just south of the city and it flows northward until it drains into the Pienaars River....
/ Pienaars River
Pienaars River
The Pienaars River originates east of Pretoria, City of Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa, flowing northwards into Roodeplaat Dam , from where it carries on northward until it passes under the N1 and turns westward. North of Makapanstad the Apies River joins it...
sub-management area.
Boundaries
Tertiary drainage regions A10, A21 to A24, A31, A32 and quaternary drainage region D41A.Sub-management areas
The Apies RiverApies River
The Apies River is a river that flows through the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Its source is located just south of the city and it flows northward until it drains into the Pienaars River....
/ Pienaars River
Pienaars River
The Pienaars River originates east of Pretoria, City of Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa, flowing northwards into Roodeplaat Dam , from where it carries on northward until it passes under the N1 and turns westward. North of Makapanstad the Apies River joins it...
, sub-management area comprises the Apies River
Apies River
The Apies River is a river that flows through the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Its source is located just south of the city and it flows northward until it drains into the Pienaars River....
catchment area, the Pienaars River
Pienaars River
The Pienaars River originates east of Pretoria, City of Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa, flowing northwards into Roodeplaat Dam , from where it carries on northward until it passes under the N1 and turns westward. North of Makapanstad the Apies River joins it...
catchment area, as well as the catchment areas of the Moretele River and Tlholwe River down to their confluance with the Crodile River. The Apies River joins the Pienaars River to the north of Hammanskraal. The Pienaars River joins the Crocodile River just below the confluence of the Crocodile and Elands rivers.
The upper Crocodile River sub-management area corresponds to the catchment of the Crocodile River upstream of the confluence of the Elands River which includes the major tributaries of the Sterkstroom River, Magalies River, Bloubankspruit, Jukskei River
Jukskei River
The Jukskei River is one of the largest rivers in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is mostly shallow and not deep enough for transportation. It is also often very polluted, and occasionally has outbreaks of cholera....
and Hennops River
Hennops River
The Hennops River is a small river in Gauteng Province, South Africa that passes through Centurion. The banks of the Hennops are a popular location for hiking, camping and picnicking....
.
The Elands River sub-management area consists of the Elands River catchment which includes the tributaries of the Koster River, Selons River and Hex River. The Elands River is a tributary of the Crocodile River and the confluence is situated below Roodekopjes Dam.
The lower Crocodile River sub-management area represents the remainder of the Crocodile River catchment, downstream of the confluence of the Elands River. The river flows in a north/north-westerly direction until the confluence with the Marico River
Marico River
Marico River, the river starts of as some small river systems join forces, in the North West and become the Groot-Marico River for a short distance its called Madikwene River, after that it becomes the Marico River, just before it drains into the Molatedi Dam, then it becomes the border between...
. After the confluence the river is known
as the Limpopo River
Limpopo River
The Limpopo River rises in central southern Africa, and flows generally eastwards to the Indian Ocean. It is around long, with a drainage basin in size. Its mean annual discharge is 170 m³/s at its mouth...
. The Lower Crocodile River has two large tributaries, namely the Sand River
Sand River
- Streams :In Canada:* Sand River , a river in Ontario* Sand River , a tributary of the Beaver River in Alberta* Sand River , a tributary of Kennedy Lake in British Columbia* Sand River...
and the Bierspruit which join the Crocodile River west of the town of Thabazimbi
Thabazimbi
Thabazimbi is an iron mining town in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The town is situated at the feet of the Ysterberg and is surrounded by the Witfonteinrand and Boshofberg with the majestic Kransberg in the background. The name Thabazimbi means mountain of iron because of the large iron ore...
.
The Marico sub-management area corresponds to the catchment of the Marico River. Main tribuitaries of the Marico River include the Klein Marico River and Groot Marico River
Groot Marico River
The Groot Marico River is a river in South Africa. The river rises east of Swartruggens, and forms the provincial border between the North West and Limpopo provinces. It also forms the border between South Africa and Botswana...
.
The Upper Molopo sub-management area comprises the upper part of the Molopo River catchment. The Molopo River rises from the Molopo Eye near Mafikeng
Mafikeng
Mahikeng – formerly legally, but still commonly known as Mafikeng – is the capital city of the North-West Province of South Africa. It is best known internationally for the Siege of Mafeking, the most famous engagement of the Second Boer War.Located on South Africa's border with Botswana, it is ...
and flows westwards to form the northern border of the North West Province with Botswana
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966...
. The Molopo River is a tributary of the Orange River
Orange River
The Orange River , Gariep River, Groote River or Senqu River is the longest river in South Africa. It rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho, flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean...
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Dams covered
The Crocodile (West) and Marico WMA, covers the following Dams:- Bon Accord DamBon Accord DamBon Accord Dam is dam located on the Apies River, some 15 km north of Pretoria. The dam comprises an earth embankment with a side spillway. The catchment area of the dam is 315 km² and consists primarily of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipal area Gauteng, South Africa...
Apies RiverApies RiverThe Apies River is a river that flows through the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Its source is located just south of the city and it flows northward until it drains into the Pienaars River.... - Bospoort DamBospoort DamBospoort Dam is dam on the Hex River, near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1933. It was originally the main water supply for the town of Rustenburg. In the sixties it was no longer used for drinking water due to contamination from Platinum and Chrome mines in the region...
Hex River - Buffelspoort DamBuffelspoort DamBuffelspoort Dam is a dam situated on the Sterkstroom River, to the east of Rustenburg, to the west of Hartbeespoort Dam, and to the north of the Magaliesberg mountain range in the North West Province, South Africa.-See also:...
Sterkstroom River - Disaneng DamDisaneng DamDisaneng Dam, is a dam on the Molopo River, near Mmabatho, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1980 .- References :* from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry...
Molopo RiverMolopo RiverThe Molopo River is located in southern Africa. The river generally flows to the southwest from its source, and has a length of approximately 960 kilometres. River flow is intermittent. When in flood, the flow discharges into the Orange River, which it meets downstream of Augrabies Falls National... - Hartbeespoort DamHartbeespoort DamHartbeespoort Dam also known as Harties is a dam situated in the North West Province of South Africa . It lies in a valley to the south of the Magaliesberg mountain range and north of the Witwatersberg mountain range, about 35 kilometres west of Pretoria...
Crocodile RiverCrocodile River (West)Crocodile River , has its source in the Witwatersrand mountain range, originates in Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort, Gauteng province, South Africa. The first dam it encounters is a private dam known as the Heia Safari Ranch Dam just west of the Lanseria Airport. Just north of this airport the Jukskei... - Klein Maricopoort Klein Marico River
- Klipvoor DamKlipvoor DamKlipvoor Dam is a dam on the Pienaars River, near Brits, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1970.- References :* from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry...
Pienaars RiverPienaars RiverThe Pienaars River originates east of Pretoria, City of Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa, flowing northwards into Roodeplaat Dam , from where it carries on northward until it passes under the N1 and turns westward. North of Makapanstad the Apies River joins it... - Kosterrivier Dam Koster River
- Kromellenboog Dam Klein Marico River
- Lindleyspoort DamLindleyspoort DamLindleyspoort Dam is a dam on the Elands River, near Swartruggens, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1943.- References :* from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry...
Elands River - Marico-Bosveld DamMarico-Bosveld DamMarico-Bosveld Dam is a dam on the Groot Marico River, near Groot Marico, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1933.- References :* from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry...
Groot-Marico River - Molatedi DamMolatedi DamMolatedi Dam is a dam on the Marico River, near Zeerust, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1986.- References :* from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry...
Groot-Marico River - Ngotwane DamNgotwane DamNgotwane Dam is a dam on the Ngotwane River, near Lobathleng, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1982.- References :* from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry...
Ngotwane River - Olifantsnek DamOlifantsnek DamOlifantsnek Dam, is a dam on the Hex River, near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1928. The dam has a capacity of and a surface area of , the wall is , and has a length of ....
Hex River - Rietvlei DamRietvlei DamThe Rietvlei dam is one of a number of dams supplying water to the Pretoria region of South Africa. It supplies around 41 million liters of drinking water daily, about 5.9% of the water requirement of Pretoria....
Hennops RiverHennops RiverThe Hennops River is a small river in Gauteng Province, South Africa that passes through Centurion. The banks of the Hennops are a popular location for hiking, camping and picnicking.... - Roodekopjes Dam Crocodile RiverCrocodile River (West)Crocodile River , has its source in the Witwatersrand mountain range, originates in Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort, Gauteng province, South Africa. The first dam it encounters is a private dam known as the Heia Safari Ranch Dam just west of the Lanseria Airport. Just north of this airport the Jukskei...
- Roodeplaat DamRoodeplaat DamRoodeplaat Dam is a concrete arch dam situated on the Pienaars River , a tributary of the Crocodile River, which flows northwards into the Limpopo River...
Pienaars RiverPienaars RiverThe Pienaars River originates east of Pretoria, City of Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa, flowing northwards into Roodeplaat Dam , from where it carries on northward until it passes under the N1 and turns westward. North of Makapanstad the Apies River joins it... - Sehujwane Dam Sehujane River
- Setumo DamSetumo DamSetumo Dam is a dam on the Molopo River near Mmabatho, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1995.- References :* from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry...
Molopo RiverMolopo RiverThe Molopo River is located in southern Africa. The river generally flows to the southwest from its source, and has a length of approximately 960 kilometres. River flow is intermittent. When in flood, the flow discharges into the Orange River, which it meets downstream of Augrabies Falls National... - Swartruggens Dam Elands River
- Vaalkop Dam Elands River
- Warmbad Dam Buffels Spruit
See also
- Water Management AreasWater Management AreasWater Management Areas are parts of South Africa that are managed by the Water Boards.The list should be complete, and in accordance with the definitions of the Department of Water Affairs...
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa