Fika-Patso Dam

#22 among destinations in Lesotho

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Facts and practical information

Fika-Patso Dam is a combined earth-fill/rock-fill type dam located on the Namahadi River, the uppermost section of the Elands River, a tributary of the Wilge River. ()

Opened: 1986 (38 years ago)Length: 984 ftHeight: 197 ftCoordinates: 28°51'9"S, 28°40'30"E

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Butha-ButheLesotho

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Fika-Patso Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mahlasela Pass.

3.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Mahlasela Pass
95 min walk • The Mahlasela pass is a tarred pass in the Maloti mountains of Lesotho, reaching a height of 3222 meters. It is one of two passes that links the town of Butha-Buthe with the diamond mining town of Mokhotlong, the other pass being the Moteng pass.