Spioenkop Dam

Spioenkop Dam impounds the Tugela River in KwaZulu-Natal. It is located within a nature reserve by the same name. The dam was commissioned in 1972, has a capacity of 272,265 cubic metres (9,614,900 cu ft), and a surface area of 15.314 square kilometres (5.913 sq mi), the dam wall is 53 metres (174 ft) high. Spion Kop (hill) is located 2.5 km to the north of the dam.

Spioenkop Dam
Spioenkop Dam seen from the R600 road
Location of Spioenkop Dam in South Africa
Official name	Spioenkop Dam
Country	South Africa
Location	KwaZulu-Natal
Coordinates	28°41′S 29°31′E
Purpose	Irrigation
Opening date	1972
Owner(s)	Department of Water Affairs
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earth fill dam
Impounds	Tugela River
Height	53 m
Reservoir
Creates	Spioenkop Dam Reservoir
Total capacity	272,265 megalitres (272.265 hm3)
Catchment area	2,452 square kilometres (947 sq mi)
Surface area	15.314 km2

See also

• Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
• Tugela River