The Allemanskraal Dam is a dam in the Free State province of South Africa, on the Sand River. It was established in 1960. The reservoir has a gross capacity of 174,500 cubic metres (6,160,000 cu ft), and a surface area of 26.481 square kilometres (10.224 sq mi), the dam wall is 38 metres (125 ft) high.
Allemanskraal Dam | |
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Official name | Allemanskraal Dam |
Country | South Africa |
Location | Free State |
Coordinates | 28°17′15″S 27°9′1″E |
Purpose | Household |
Opening date | 1960 |
Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Gravity dam |
Impounds | Sand River |
Height | 38 m (125 ft) |
Length | 140 m (460 ft) |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Allemanskraal Dam Reservoir |
Total capacity | 174,500 m3 (6,160,000 cu ft) |
Surface area | 265 ha (650 acres) |
The dam is completely surrounded by, and forms part of the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve.[1]
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