Wagendrift Dam

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The Wagendrift Dam is a multi-arch type dam located on the Bushman's River, upstream of Estcourt, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It was completed in 1963 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes, domestic water supply and industrial demands. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high. ()

Local name: WagendriftdamOpened: 1963 (61 years ago)Length: 922 ftHeight: 135 ftCoordinates: 29°3'22"S, 29°50'1"E

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KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa

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Wagendrift Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estcourt, Wembezi Stadium.

4.2 miNE
Town
Estcourt
108 min walk • Estcourt is a town in the uThukela District of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The main economic activity is farming with large bacon and processed food factories situated around the town.
2.8 miW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Wembezi Stadium
72 min walk • Wembezi Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home venue of Wembezi Juventus in the Vodacom League.