Free State Dams

Free State Dams Interesting Engineering Facts about our dams and river systems in Central South Africa

25/04/2025

Fascinating and robust syphons in action during flood conditions. Mockes Dam has an upstream catchment of approximately 2000 square kilometres. The high siltation is evident of inland rivers in Central South Africa.

25/04/2025

The Mockes Dam on the Modder River discharges water through a well designed syphoning system. These syphons are currently discharging at full capacity. Turn up the sound to experience the air intakes in action.

16/12/2021

Krugersdrift dam is currently overflowing.

It is located on the Modder river in central South Africa with a capacity of 73 million cubic metres. It was built in 1970 with a total wall lenght of almost 5km and a wall height of 25m. The large catchment area of 6300 km2 is well saturated and runoff significant for this time of the year. The arch gravity dam performs very well. # #

Maselspoort Weir this morning. The Modder River serves as one of the main water sources for Mangaung Metro Municipality.
04/02/2021

Maselspoort Weir this morning. The Modder River serves as one of the main water sources for Mangaung Metro Municipality.

Mockiesdam syphon system in action. Mockiesdam is located upstream of Maselspoort on the Modder river.
21/01/2021

Mockiesdam syphon system in action. Mockiesdam is located upstream of Maselspoort on the Modder river.

Address

Bloemfontein

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Free State Dams posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category