South Africa: Ongoing Monitoring Continues At High-Risk Senteeko Dam

Senteeko Dam still at risk of collapse as emergency interventions continue

Emergency interventions are underway at My Own Dam, also known as Senteeko Dam, after recent heavy rains compromised the safety of the structure, located outside Barberton in the City of Mbombela Local Municipality. Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson Wisane Mavasa confirmed that engineers and technical teams are implementing emergency measures while continuing monitoring and assessments of the situation. Authorities were on site on …

South Africa: Ongoing Monitoring Continues At High-Risk Senteeko Dam

[SAnews.gov.za] Assessments and monitoring of the Senteeko Dam is ongoing with pressure on the dam wall slightly reduced, following the construction of an emergency spillway last week, to release excess water.

More risk mitigation measures in place to reduce Senteeko Dam risk of collapse

In line with government’s commitment to the protection of life and livelihoods, a multi- disciplinary team with local authorities are working jointly around the clock to reduce impact should the Senteeko Dam collapse. This is following the impact of recent heavy rains which have compromised the safety of the structure located outside Barberton. A follow-up visit led by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Head of Specialist Unit: Dam Saf…

DWS Moves Swiftly To Mitigate Risk At Senteeko Dam

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Head of the Specialist Unit: Dam Safety, Wally Ramokopa, will today join a team of engineers and the Appointed Professional Person (APP) to continue the ongoing assessment and monitoring of Senteeko Dam. Senteeko Dam, officially registered as My Own Dam and commonly known as Senteeko Dam, is classified by the department’s Dam Safety Office as a medium-sized dam. It is 26 metres high, with a storage ca…