The Rust de Winter Dam is a dam located on the Elands River, Limpopo, South Africa.
| Rust de Winter Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Rust de Winter Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Limpopo |
| Coordinates | 25°14′0″S 28°31′5″E / 25.23333°S 28.51806°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1920 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Rock filling |
| Impounds | Elands River |
| Height | 31 m |
| Length | 271 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Rust de Winter Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 28 091 000 m3 |
| Surface area | 473.3 ha |
History
editIt 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
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
Sources
edit- 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
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