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Dam/Lake Spioenkop Dam

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Located in South Africa :: KZN Drakensberg  :: Winterton
Category: Attraction :: Dam/Lake

Spioenkop Dam, 35 km south-west of Ladysmith and 12 km north of Winterton in the Tugela River, KZN, has a capacity of 271 million cubic metres. The dam was built in the 1960s and is surrounded by grassland and acacia bushveld. It was the site of one of the most bloody and futile battles fought to break the Siege of Ladysmith during The Anglo Boer War. More than 600 British troops are buried there. It is a popular watersport venue. Fishermen can expect barbell, carp, and tilapia during season. Canoes are available for hire. There are numerous slipways for power boats and waterskiing is a popular pastime.

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Address :  Bergville, KZN, South Africa

Directions

From Durban, Take the N3 north towards Johannesburg. After 195km, take the fly-off onto the R74 towards Winterton (22 Km) From Winterton, take the R600 (Tarred) to the dam (16km).

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