{{Use South African English|date=July 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox dam | name = Rustfontein Dam | image = | image_caption = | name_official = Rustfontein Dam | dam_crosses = Modder River | res_name = Rustfontein Dam Reservoir | location = Free State, South Africa | operator = Department of Water Affairs and Forestry | dam_length = {{convert|182|m}} | dam_height = {{convert|33.4|m}} | dam_type = gravity | dam_width_base = | construction_began = | opening = 1955 | cost = | res_capacity_total = {{convert|72200000|m3}} | res_catchment = 937 km<sup>2</sup> | res_surface = {{convert|1158.5|ha}} | plant_turbines = | plant_capacity = | plant_annual_gen = | coordinates = {{coord|29|16|15|S|26|37|1|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | extra = | website = }} '''Rustfontein Dam''' is a gravity type dam located on the Modder River near Botshabelo, Free State, South Africa. It was established in 1955 and serves mainly for domestic supply and industrial purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
==See also== *List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa *List of rivers of South Africa
== References == {{reflist}} * [http://www.dwaf.gov.za/iwqs/gis_apps/dam/dams/index.htm List of South African Dams] from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
Category:Dams in the Free State (province) Category:Dams completed in 1955 Category:1955 establishments in South Africa
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