Vaalkop Dam
The Vaalkop Dam is a combined gravity and earth-fill type dam located in North West Province, South Africa. Its reservoir is located at the confluence of the Elands River and the Hex River, part of the Crocodile basin.[1] The dam was established originally in 1972 and was renovated in 2008 in order to supply water for the platinum and associated metals mining operations in the area.[2] The dam mainly serves for irrigation purposes, municipal water supply and industrial uses. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high.
| Vaalkop Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Vaalkop Dam |
| Location | North West, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 25°18′37″S 27°28′33″E |
| Opening date | 1972 (renovated 2008) |
| Operator(s) | Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | gravity & earth-fill |
| Impounds | Elands River and Hex River |
| Height | 33 metres (108 ft) |
| Length | 2,491 metres (8,173 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Vaalkop Dam Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 53,500,000 cubic metres (1.89×109 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 6 115 km2 |
| Surface area | 1,110.5 hectares (2,744 acres) |
The Vaalkop Dam lies near Pilanesberg, 23 km (14 mi) ESE from the outer perimeter of the ancient crater formation.[3]
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
External links
- R264m water scheme flows on
- Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve
- Vaalkop Dam Species Diversity Report, October 2009
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