Altitude approximately 1 800m above sea level. Surface area 1 046ha. It is the largest fresh water lake in South Africa.
Approximately 35km on the Wepener road, offers a caravan park and camping site and the dam can be used for water sport.
On the Wepener road offers a caravan park and camping sites and is ideal for water sports.
A scenic dam servicing the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve and surrounding areas. Birdwatching, fishing and water sports.
One of two locations in South Africa that qualifies as a water hotspot. This estuary is home to nearly 30 000 birds.
Thousands of flamingoes and other birds are to be seen here. The lake is fed by water pumped from underground mine workings.