VAAL BARAGE: Gauteng
W Cape E Cape N Cape Gauteng KZN Mpumalanga Free State Northwest Limpopo
VAAL BARAGE Max. capacity 63 million litres

Vaal River Lat:  Long: 
Type of wall:

Date contructed:

Water uses:

"This reservoir was used to supply water to the Witwatersrand but no longer does so because the quality of its water is deteriorating due to pollution.It is used for many recreational activities, such as boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and many holiday resorts have grown up on its banks." (Ref 1)
Owner:

Was built by Rand Water downstream of the Vaal Dam, in 1923
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GoogleEarth view 

(if GoogleEarth is not installed on your PC, go to the eWISA "Toolbox" for the download address of the free GoogleEarth version)

References: 
Ref 1:  www.randwater.co.za/Education/Wi_Details.asp?ArticleId=42

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