06/01/2024
Discover the Serenity of Kranspoort Security and Eco Wildlife Estate, Just 5km from the Majestic Loskop Dam! 🦓
Embark on a journey into the heart of nature, where security meets sustainability at Kranspoort Security and Eco Wildlife Estate. Nestled just 5km away from the breathtaking Loskop Dam, this is not just a place to live; it's a lifestyle that harmonizes with the pristine beauty of the Loskop region.
🏞️ The Perfect Blend of Security and Nature:
Kranspoort Security and Eco Wildlife Estate is more than just a residential haven; it's a sanctuary designed to seamlessly integrate with the surrounding environment. Immerse yourself in the embrace of nature while enjoying top-notch security that allows you to unwind and savor every moment.
🌳 Eco-Friendly Living Amidst Abundant Wildlife:
At Kranspoort, we believe in coexisting with nature. Our estate is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, creating a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Imagine waking up to the melodious calls of birds and the sight of graceful antelopes roaming freely in their natural habitat.
🌊 Loskop Dam: A Jewel in Nature's Crown:
Just a short distance away, the Loskop Dam beckons with its mesmerizing beauty. Overflowing with life, the dam is a playground for water enthusiasts, offering fishing, boating, and scenic cruises. Our residents have easy access to this aquatic wonder, where the shimmering waters provide a backdrop for unforgettable moments.
🌈 Interesting Facts About Loskop Dam:
Natural Wonder: Loskop Dam is surrounded by the picturesque Waterberg Mountains, adding a touch of majesty to its beauty.
Biodiversity: The dam is home to a rich variety of fish species, making it a paradise for anglers.
Overflowing Beauty: Witness the magic of the Loskop Dam as it overflowed on the 30th of December 2023, a spectacle that captivated hearts and painted the landscape with nature's exuberance.
🏡 Your Gateway to Tranquil Living:
Kranspoort Security and Eco Wildlife Estate invites you to embrace a lifestyle where security, nature, and luxury seamlessly converge. Join us in this idyllic haven, where each day is an opportunity to create memories amidst the enchanting landscapes of Kranspoort and the awe-inspiring Loskop Dam.
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Loskop Dam Interesting Facts
• The dam wall was originally between 1934 and 1938, and was built entirely by hand.
• In 1978/9the dam was drained raised by 9 meters to its current height of 54 meters.
• The bas is ₊/₋24 meters thick and length is 506 meters long.
• The entire dam wall rests on a solid rock base.
• The canal entire engineer “Col. DF Roberts” has his remains cemented into the wall.
• The canal, which runs down the left hand side of the river measures 480km.
• The canal system irrigates about 1600 hectors of farmland; the lowest point of the is only 107 meters below the dam wall.
• If the dam wall gates are reopened the maximum amount of water is 29,000 liters per second.
• The dam itself is able to supply framers with water for up to three years without rain.
• The catchment area of the Olifants River, which flows into the dam , is some 1225 million hectors including areas such as Hendrina, Dacel, Ermelo and Bronkhorstspruit. Included in this catchment area is the Wilger and Klein Olifants River that also contributes to the dam.
• On the 15th of February 1996 at 3am dam registered at 117,63%At this point the water flowing from the Oliftants River was 3.2 million cubic liters per hour.
• At 100% the dam olds 348 million cubic litters with the surface area of 2385 hectares.
LOSKOP DAM – Early Local Engineering Ingenuity
( An article in The Water Wheel dated September / October 2008 )
Despite being constructed more than 70 years ago , the Loskop Dam , situated across a gorge on the Olifants River , about 32km south of Groblersdal , in Mpumalanga , remains one of the largest dams in South Africa.
Lani van Vuuren reports
The history of Loskop Dam can be traced back to the 1840`s when the first Voortrekkers settled in the Kruis River valley not far from the present dam site. The first farms in the Olifants River valley , including Lagersdrift and Kalkfontein , were pegged out as long ago as 1886. Back then , the farmers cultivated mainly wheat under dry-land conditions.
Notwithstanding the establishments of these farms , due to malaria and cattle diseases like East Coast fever , initial development was slow until the turn of the nineteenth century. In the early Twentieth century , many farmers trekked with their cattle from the Highveld to the Olifants River valley during winter. Each winter they stayed a little longer until they eventually settled in the area in greater numbers. This was particularly during the years 1917 and 1924.
THE RISE OF SMALL IRRIGATION SCHEMES
It was in 1917 that the first private dam in the area was completed on the farm Rooikraal with government assistance. Thanks to irrigation , the wheat crop on this farm increased from 150 to 8000 bags a year. Around 1925 , other small irrigation schemes were completed involving both weirs and pumping water from the river. This led to the establishment of the Hereford Irrigation Board to serve an area of about 10km downstream of the present Loskop Dam.
The proposed Hereford Scheme included an improvement of the diversion weir at Kameeldoring , and also a 41km-long canal extending as far as the Moses River. After a loan of R 70 000.00 was granted by the Land Bank , work started during 1928 under the supervision of the Department of Irrigation. The various contracts were completed in 1930.
The early success of this scheme gave rise to a petition by farmers for the establishment of the Loskop Irrigation District. The old Transvaal Irrigation Department had undertaken a reconnaissance survey of such an irrigation scheme on the Olifants River between 1905 and 1907. However , back then it was recommended that an irrigation scheme should not be implemented until the valley was more densely populated , and not before there was the prospect of a railway service to the area.
FACTS AND FIGURES
Year of completion 1938 ( raised in 1979 )
Purpose Irrigation , domestic, industrial
River Olifants River
Nearest town and province Groblersdal , Limpopo
Type Mass concrete
Net storage capacity 348 million cubic meter
Wall height above lowest foundation 54m
Crest length 506m
Material content of dam wall ( original & raised ) 415 000 cubic meter
Type of spillway Uncontrolled
Capacity of spillway 7 750 cubic meter / second
Surface of dam at full supply level 2 350 ha
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