Bronkhorstspruit Dam Explained

Bronkhorstspruit Dam
Name Official:Bronkhorstspruit Dam
Dam Crosses:Bronkhorst Spruit
Res Name:Bronkhorstspruit Dam Reservoir
Location:Gauteng
Country:South Africa
Owner:Department of Water Affairs
Dam Length:152.4 m
Dam Height:35.2 m
Dam Type:A
Purpose:Industrial and domestic
Opening:1950
Res Capacity Total:57 913 000 m³
Res Surface:860.9 ha
Coordinates:-25.8875°N 28.7208°W

Bronkhorstspruit Dam is a concrete-arch type dam on the Bronkhorst Spruit, near Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1950 and its main purpose is for domestic supply and industrial use.

The lake's shores are home to numerous recreational resorts and exclusive housing projects. It is a mecca for boating and water sports such as sailing, jetskiing, waterskiing and parasailing.

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