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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
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]

See also

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

References

• List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs

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