Kariba Dam
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The Kariba Dam is a double curvature concrete arch dam in the Kariba Gorge of the Zambezi river basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The dam stands 128 metres tall and 579 metres long. The dam forms Lake Kariba, which extends for 280 kilometres and holds 185 cubic kilometres of water. ()
Alternative names: Opened: 1959 (66 years ago)Length: 1900 ftHeight: 420 ftReservoir area: 2084.95 mi²Reservoir depth: 318 ftCoordinates: 16°31'19"S, 28°45'43"E
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Kariba Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Siavonga.
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