Olifantsnek Dam

Olifantsnek Dam, is an arch type dam located on the Hex River, near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. It was established in 1929. The dam has a capacity of 14200000 m3 and a surface area of 272 ha, the wall is 30 m, and has a length of 129 m. The dam serves mainly for irrigation purposes and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).