Akosombo Dam
dam in
Volta Basin
#2 in Volta Basin
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#23 in Ghana
The Akosombo Dam is a significant hydroelectric dam located on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana. Constructed between 1961 and 1965, it created Lake Volta, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, covering an area of about 8,502 square kilometers. The primary purpose of the dam is to generate electricity, and it supplies power to Ghana as well as neighboring countries. The dam and its reservoir have also impacted local communities and the environment, leading to both positive economic benefits and challenges such as displacement of people and changes in local ecosystems.
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