Buffelspoort Dam
Buffelspoort Dam is an arch type dam in the Sterkstroom River, a tributary of the Crocodile River (West), North West Province, South Africa. Its main purpose is for irrigation use and it is owned by the Department of Water Affairs.
| Buffelspoort Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Buffelspoort Dam |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Near Rustenburg, North West |
| Coordinates | 25°46′50″S 27°29′1″E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Opening date | 1937 |
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Impounds | Sterkstroom River |
| Height | 34.7 m |
| Length | 168 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Buffelspoort Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 10 251 000 m³ |
| Surface area | 135.7 ha |
It is located on the northern slopes of Magaliesberg mountain range, 27 km southeast of Rustenburg.[1] This dam is a popular fishing spot.[2]
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
- List of rivers of South Africa
- List of mountain ranges of South Africa
References
- List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs
- Fishing on the Buffelspoort Dam in the North West
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