Rustfontein Dam

29°16′15″S 26°37′1″E / 29.27083°S 26.61694°E / -29.27083; 26.61694Opening date1955Operator(s)Department of Water Affairs and ForestryDam and spillwaysType of damgravityImpoundsModder RiverHeight33.4 metres (110 ft)Length182 metres (597 ft)ReservoirCreatesRustfontein Dam ReservoirTotal capacity72,200,000 cubic metres (2.55×10⁹ cu ft)Catchment area937 km²Surface area1,158.5 hectares (2,863 acres)

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).

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)