Elandskuil Dam

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Official nameElandskuil Dam
LocationNorth West
Coordinates26°29′34″S 26°46′42.2″E / 26.49278°S 26.778389°E / -26.49278; 26.778389
Elandskuil Dam
Interactive map of Elandskuil Dam
Official nameElandskuil Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationNorth West
Coordinates26°29′34″S 26°46′42.2″E / 26.49278°S 26.778389°E / -26.49278; 26.778389
OwnerDepartment of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsSwartleegte River
Reservoir
CreatesElandskuil Dam Reservoir
Total capacity1 827 000 m3

Elandskuil Dam is a dam located on the Swartleegte River in the North West province of South Africa, within Middle Vaal. Built in 1969, the dam was developed to primarily improve irrigation in the local area.[1]

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