Olifantsnek Dam

Olifantsnek Dam, is an arch type dam located on the Hex River, near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1929.^[1] The dam has a capacity of 14,200,000 cubic metres (500,000,000 cu ft) and a surface area of 272 hectares (670 acres), the wall is 30 metres (98 ft), and has a length of 129 metres (423 ft).^[2] The dam serves mainly for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Olifantsnek Dam
Aerial view of Olifantsnek Dam taken during ISS Expedition 19
Official name	Olifantsnek Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	Near Rustenburg, North West
Coordinates	25°47′03″S 27°15′36″E
Purpose	Irrigation
Opening date	1929
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Arch dam
Impounds	Hex River
Height	30 m
Length	129 m
Reservoir
Creates	Olifantsnek Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	14 200 000 m3
Catchment area	492 km2
Surface area	272 ha

See also

• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa