Bronkhorstspruit Dam

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.

Bronkhorstspruit Dam
Official name	Bronkhorstspruit Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	Gauteng
Coordinates	25°53′15″S 28°43′15″E
Purpose	Industrial and domestic
Opening date	1950
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Arch dam
Impounds	Bronkhorst Spruit
Height	35.2 m
Length	152.4 m
Reservoir
Creates	Bronkhorstspruit Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	57 913 000 m³
Surface area	860.9 ha

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