#1
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in Ghana
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 148,000,000,000 m³
Akosombo Dam
Dam in Akosombo, Eastern Region, Ghana
Akosombo Dam is a dam located in Akosombo, Eastern Region, Ghana. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in Ghana.
Page overview
- Country
- Ghana
- State
- Eastern Region
- City
- Akosombo
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in Ghana.
#1
Highest Dam in Ghana
Sorted by Dam Height
Value: 111 meters
#1
Longest Dam in Ghana
Sorted by Dam Length
Value: 660 meters
#1
Most Powerful Dam in Ghana
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 1,020 megawatts
#1
Oldest Dam in Ghana
Sorted by Completion Year
Value: 1,965 year
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 148,000,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 111 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 660 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 1,020 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,965 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 8,502 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Akosombo Dam is located in Akosombo, Eastern Region, Ghana. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Akosombo
- State
- Eastern Region
- Country
- Ghana
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in Ghana using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Akosombo Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Akosombo Dam located?
Akosombo Dam is located in Akosombo, Eastern Region, Ghana.
What is Akosombo Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Akosombo Dam is listed as a dam in Ghana. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Akosombo Dam compared with other dams?
Akosombo Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in Ghana. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.