Potchefstroom Dam

Potchefstroom Dam is a water on the , on the northern boundary of , North-West, . It was established in 1950.
Wikipedia
  • Opening hours: 7:00 AM—7:00 PM
  • Type: Resort
  • Description: dam on the Mooi River in South Africa
  • Address: Potchefstroom

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include North-West University Botanical Garden and NWU Astro.

Park
Photo: Martin F. Smit, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The on the Campus of the North-West University is the only botanical garden in the North West Province of . The Garden spans just under three hectares and is open to the public. is situated 1½ km south of Potchefstroom Dam.

Pitch
, known as the NWU-PUK Astro, is a field hockey stadium in North-West University, , , . In the past, the stadium has hosted the following major tournaments:… is situated 1½ km south of Potchefstroom Dam.

Stadium
is a in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa. As of September 2025, it has hosted two Test matches, the first in 2002, and the second in 2017, both featuring the South Africa and Bangladesh national teams. is situated 3 km south of Potchefstroom Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Potchefstroom.

Photo: Leo za1, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city of 43,000 people that is part of JB Marks Local Municipality in . It is a university town with several museums and historical sites.

Potchefstroom Dam

Latitude
-26.66858° or 26° 40′ 7″ south
Longitude
27.09184° or 27° 5′ 31″ east
Open location code
5G5983JR+HP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 337553339
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­resort
Wiki­data ID
Q1009342
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Satellite Map

Discover Potchefstroom Dam from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Persian—“Potchefstroom Dam” goes by many names.
  • Afrikaans: “Potchefstroom Dam”
  • Afrikaans: “Potchefstroomdam”
  • Italian: “diga di Potchefstroom”
  • Persian: “سد پوتچفتار”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Safarcamp and Potchefstroom Airport.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Potchefstroomdam and River Café.

North West Province: Must-Visit Destinations

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