Rust de Winter Dam

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The Rust de Winter Dam is a dam located on the Elands River, Limpopo, South Africa.

Official nameRust de Winter Dam
LocationLimpopo
Coordinates25°14′0″S 28°31′5″E
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Rust de Winter Dam
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Official nameRust de Winter Dam
CountrySouth Africa
LocationLimpopo
Coordinates25°14′0″S 28°31′5″E
PurposeIrrigation
Opening date1920
OwnerDepartment of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of damRock filling
ImpoundsElands River
Height31 m
Length271 m
Reservoir
CreatesRust de Winter Dam Reservoir
Total capacity28 091 000 m3
Surface area473.3 ha
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History

It was established in 1920 and has a capacity of 28 million m3 behind a wall of 31 m.[1]:314 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]:314

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