Rust de Winter Dam

Rust de Winter Dam
Official nameRust de Winter Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationLimpopo
Coordinates25°14′0″S 28°31′5″E / 25.23333°S 28.51806°E / -25.23333; 28.51806
PurposeIrrigation
Opening date1920
Owner(s)Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of damRock filling
ImpoundsElands River
Height31 m
Length271 m
Reservoir
CreatesRust de Winter Dam Reservoir
Total capacity28 091 000 m3
Surface area473.3 ha

The Rust de Winter Dam is a dam located on the Elands River, Limpopo, South Africa.

History

It was established in 1920 and has a capacity of 28 million m3 behind a wall of 31 m.[1]: 314  The dam is used for irrigation of farms. The name has its origin from when cattle were brought up from the Highveld for grazing in the winter.[1]: 314 

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Erasmus, B.P.J. (2014). On Route in South Africa: Explore South Africa region by region. Jonathan Ball Publishers. p. 401. ISBN 9781920289805.

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