Avis Dam
The Avis Dam is a dam outside of Windhoek, Namibia. It was built in 1933 by the South African colonial authorities. It first flooded in April 1934, but only exceeded 75% again in 2007.[1]
| Avis Dam | |
|---|---|
 Avis Dam in April 2009 | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Coordinates | 22°34′29.16″S 17°7′45.62″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1933 |
| Built by | South West Africa Administration |
| Owner(s) | Windhoek Municipality |
| Website http://www.avisdam.org/ | |
Algae covering water at Avis Dam
Fauna
There are at least 187 different species of birds in the area.
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