The Allemanskraal Dam is a dam in the
Free State province of
South Africa
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, on the
Sand River. It was established in 1960. The reservoir has a gross capacity of , and a surface area of , the dam wall is high.
The dam is completely surrounded by, and forms part of the
Willem Pretorius Game Reserve
Willem Pretorius Game Reserve is the largest game reserve in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality of South Africa, encircling the Allemanskraal Dam. The Sand River flows from east to west through the reserve. It was opened to the public in 19 ...
.
See also
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List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa
The following is a partial list of dams in South Africa. __NOTOC__
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List of dams (reservoirs)
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List of rivers in South Africa
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References
List of South African Damsfrom the
Department of Water Affairs
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In May 2009, following the election of Jacob Zuma, the Department of W ...
Dams in South Africa
Dams completed in 1960
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