Rhenosterkop Dam is combined gravity and arch type dam in
Mpumalanga Province
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South Africa
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. It is located on the
Elands River, part of the
Olifants River basin. The dam was established in 1984.
List of South African Dams
from the Department of Water Affairs
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The dam mainly serves for municipal and industrial use and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3). The reservoir with adjacent land is contained in Mkhombo Nature Reserve.
See also
*List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
The following is a partial list of dams in South Africa. __NOTOC__
In South African English (under influence of Afrikaans), a dam refers to both the wall as well as the reservoir or lake that builds up as a consequence.
List of dams (reservo ...
References
Dams in South Africa
Dams completed in 1984
Olifants River (Limpopo)
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