Bronkhorstspruit Dam

25°53′15″S 28°43′15″E / 25.88750°S 28.72083°E / -25.88750; 28.72083PurposeIndustrial and domesticOpening date1950Owner(s)Department of Water AffairsDam and spillwaysType of damArch damImpoundsBronkhorst SpruitHeight35.2 mLength152.4 mReservoirCreatesBronkhorstspruit Dam ReservoirTotal capacity57 913 000 m³Surface area860.9 ha

Bronkhorstspruit Dam is a concrete-arch type dam on the Bronkhorst Spruit, near Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1950 and its main purpose is for domestic supply and industrial use.

The lake's shores are home to numerous recreational resorts and exclusive housing projects. It is a mecca for boating and water sports such as sailing, jetskiing, waterskiing and parasailing.

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs

External links

• Bronkhorstspruit Dam - A fishing guide