Bokaa Dam, Embankment dam in Kgatleng District, Botswana.
Bokaa Dam is an embankment that spans the Metsimotlhabe River and stores water for the region. The structure stands roughly 14 meters high at its crest and holds substantial water reserves.
Construction started in 1990 and finished in 1993, marking an important step in the country's water management history. The project improved the region's ability to store and supply water.
The reservoir area is where herders bring their sheep, goats, donkeys, and cattle to drink from the water. This landscape of open water and surrounding savanna shapes daily life for people in the area.
The dam supplies water to Gaborone through a pipeline system and is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. Visitors should prepare for hot and dry conditions when visiting.
The reservoir attracts thousands of water birds that find food and shelter in the area. Pelicans occasionally visit and can be spotted flying over the water.
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