Bloemhof Dam: Free State
W Cape E Cape N Cape Gauteng KZN Mpumalanga Free State Northwest Limpopo
Bloemhof Dam Max. capacity: 1264 mil.cub.m.

Vaal River Lat:  Long: 
Type of wall: Composite: Earth and concrete spillway

Date contructed:

 Commissioned in 1970

Water uses:

Domestic and industrial. Also supply water to the Vaalharts scheme.
Owner:

The Sandveld Nature Reserve is situated on the Free State side of the Bloemhof Dam at the confluence of the Vaal River and Vet River. Go to http://www.sabirding.co.za/birdspot/090505.asp for more information.

The Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve, covering an area of 7 800 hectare, is situated on the northern shores of the 25,000 hectare Bloemhof Dam on the Vaal River near Bloemhof. Go to www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/bloemhof_dam/overview.html
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References: 
 

Useful links.
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (Dam info)

DWAF: Bloemhof Dam.