Rustfontein Dam
Dam in Free State, South Africa
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Rustfontein Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Modder River near Botshabelo, 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).
Official nameRustfontein Dam
LocationFree State, South Africa
Coordinates29°16′15″S 26°37′1″E
Openingdate1955
| Rustfontein Dam | |
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 Interactive map of Rustfontein Dam | |
| Official name | Rustfontein Dam |
| Location | Free State, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°16′15″S 26°37′1″E |
| Opening date | 1955 |
| Operators | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | gravity |
| Impounds | Modder River |
| Height | 33.4 metres (110 ft) |
| Length | 182 metres (597 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Rustfontein Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 72,200,000 cubic metres (2.55×109 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 937 km2 |
| Surface area | 1,158.5 hectares (2,863 acres) |
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