| Name official | Rust de Winter Dam |
|---|---|
| Dam crosses | Elands River |
| Res name | Rust de Winter Dam Reservoir |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Limpopo |
| Owner | Department of Water Affairs |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam length | 271 m |
| Dam height | 31 m |
| Opening | 1920 |
| Res capacity total | 28 091 000 m3 |
| Res surface | 473.3 ha |
| Coordinates | 25°14′0″S 28°31′5″E |
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
- ^ Erasmus, B.P.J. (2014). On Route in South Africa: Explore South Africa region by region. Jonathan Ball Publishers. p. 401. ISBN 9781920289805.
Sources
- List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs
- Department of Water Affairs list of existing dams, October 2011, visited 10 June 2013