Bridle Drift Dam

Bridle Drift Dam is a rock-fill type dam on the Buffalo River, near East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.^[1] It was first constructed in 1969 and renovated in 1994. The purpose of the dam is for industrial and domestic use, the reservoir is now the main drinking water supply for Buffalo City.^[2]

Bridle Drift Dam
View of Bridle Drift Dam and surrounding areas from ISS Expedition 6.
Official name	Bridle Drift Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	East London, Eastern Cape
Coordinates	32°59′22″S 27°43′14″E
Purpose	Industrial and domestic
Opening date	1969
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	rockfill
Impounds	Buffalo River
Height	55 m
Length	623 m
Reservoir
Creates	Bridle Drift Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	98 000 000 m3
Surface area	735 ha

See also

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