Tokwe Mukorsi Dam, Embankment dam in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.
Tokwe Mukorsi Dam is an embankment dam on the Tokwe River with a concrete face and rock-fill body that holds water for the region. It supplies irrigation for farms, supports fishing activities, and provides hydroelectric power to surrounding areas.
Construction started in 1998 and faced multiple delays due to funding problems before finally being completed and opened in May 2017. The long development timeline shows the difficulties that major infrastructure projects encountered in the region.
The dam's construction displaced local communities and transformed how people use the land and settle in the Masvingo region.
Visiting is possible but the site is mainly used for water management and power generation, so visitor facilities are limited. You should check locally beforehand about access and follow any rules in place since this is an active working site.
During February 2014 flooding, concerns about the structure's integrity led to the emergency evacuation of tens of thousands of people from nearby river areas. This event drew significant attention to water safety issues affecting the region.
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