Rustfontein Dam

Rustfontein Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Modder River near Thaba 'Nchu, Free State, South Africa. It was established in 1955 and serves mainly for domestic supply and industrial purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Rustfontein Dam
Official name	Rustfontein Dam
Location	Free State, South Africa
Coordinates	29°16′15″S 26°37′1″E
Opening date	1955
Operator(s)	Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	gravity
Impounds	Modder River
Height	33.4 metres (110 ft)
Length	182 metres (597 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Rustfontein Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	72,200,000 cubic metres (2.55×109 cu ft)
Catchment area	937 km2
Surface area	1,158.5 hectares (2,863 acres)

See also

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