Vaalkop Dam

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| name = Vaalkop Dam

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| name_official = Vaalkop Dam

| dam_crosses = Elands River and Hex River

| res_name = Vaalkop Dam Reservoir

| location = North West, South Africa

| operator = Department of Water Affairs and Forestry

| dam_length = {{convert|2491|m}}

| dam_height = {{convert|33|m}}

| dam_type = gravity & earth-fill

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| opening = 1972 (renovated 2008)

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| res_capacity_total = {{convert|53500000|m3}}

| res_catchment = 6 115 km²

| res_surface = {{convert|1110.5|ha}}

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| coordinates = {{coord|25|18|37|S|27|28|33|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

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The Vaalkop Dam is a combined gravity and earth-fill type dam located in North West Province, South Africa. Its reservoir is located at the confluence of the Elands River and the Hex River, part of the Crocodile basin.[http://www.dwaf.gov.za/iwqs/rhp/eco/FROC/WMA4Olifants.jpg Olifants WMA 4] The dam was established originally in 1972 and was renovated in 2008 in order to supply water for the platinum and associated metals mining operations in the area.[http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/35ml-reservoir-for-mine-serves-communities-in-area-2010-07-16 35-Mℓ reservoir for mine also serves communities] The dam mainly serves for irrigation purposes, municipal water supply and industrial uses. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high.

The Vaalkop Dam lies near Pilanesberg, {{convert|23|km|abbr=on}} ESE from the outer perimeter of the ancient crater formation.[http://www.dwaf.gov.za/iwqs/gis_apps/dam/dams/vaalkop.htm Vaalkop (reservoir)]