Bridle Drift Dam

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Bridle Drift Dam is a rock-fill type dam on the Buffalo River, near East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was first constructed in 1969 and renovated in 1994. The purpose of the dam is for industrial and domestic use, the reservoir is now the main drinking water supply for Buffalo City. ()

Local name: Bridle DriftdamOpened: 1969 (55 years ago)Length: 2044 ftHeight: 180 ftCoordinates: 32°59'22"S, 27°43'14"E

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Eastern CapeSouth Africa

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Bridle Drift Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buffalo Pass.

5.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Buffalo Pass
140 min walk • Buffalo Pass is a mountain pass situated in the Eastern Cape, on the M5, near East London, South Africa. The unique valley of Buffalo Pass is severely environmentally challenged, and a Friends of Buffalo Pass group has been formed to attempt to help protect it.