Akosombo Dam

#10 among destinations in Ghana

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The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge and part of the Volta River Authority. The construction of the dam flooded part of the Volta River Basin, and led to the subsequent creation of Lake Volta. Lake Volta is the largest man-made lake in the world by surface area. It covers 8,502 square kilometres, which is 3.6% of Ghana's land area. With a volume of 148 cubic kilometers, Lake Volta is the world's third largest man-made lake by volume, the largest being Lake Kariba, and contains 185 cubic kilometers of water. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1965 (59 years ago)Length: 2165 ftHeight: 374 ftReservoir area: 3282.63 mi²Coordinates: 6°17'60"N, 0°3'34"E

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EasternGhana

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Akosombo Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adomi Bridge, St. Barbara Catholic Church, Akosombo Port.

4.9 miSE
Bridge
Adomi Bridge
124 min walk • The Adomi Bridge is a latticed steel arch suspension bridge crossing the Volta River at Atimpoku in Ghana in West Africa. It is the first permanent bridge to span the Volta River, which drains south into the Gulf of Guinea, and is Ghana's longest suspension bridge.
0.6 miW
Church
St. Barbara Catholic Church
17 min walk • Saint Barbara Catholic Church, also known as Santa Barbara Catholic Church and Akosombo Catholic Church, is a small church situated at one of the highest points in Akosombo, Ghana, overlooking the Akosombo Dam.
0.6 miW
Harbor
Akosombo Port
17 min walk • The Akosombo Port is a port on Lake Volta. It is located near the Akosombo Dam at Akosombo.