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 / 28.28750°S 27.15028°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 surrounded by, and forms part of the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve.[1]
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