Rustfontein Dam Explained

Rustfontein Dam
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 Type:gravity
Opening:1955
Res Catchment:937 km2
Coordinates:-29.2708°N 26.6169°W

Rustfontein Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Modder River near Thaba 'Nchu, 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).

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