Rust de Winter Dam explained

Rust de Winter Dam
Name Official:Rust de Winter Dam
Dam Crosses:Elands River
Res Name:Rust de Winter Dam Reservoir
Country:South Africa
Owner:Department of Water Affairs
Dam Type:Rock filling
Dam Length:271 m
Dam Height:31 m
Opening:1920
Res Capacity Total:28 091 000 m3
Res Surface:473.3 ha
Coordinates:-25.2333°N 28.5181°W

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] 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]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: On Route in South Africa: Explore South Africa region by region . Jonathan Ball Publishers . Erasmus, B.P.J. . 2014 . 401 . 9781920289805.