#1
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in Zambia
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 185,000,000,000 m³
Kariba Dam
Dam in Siavonga, Southern Province, Zambia
Kariba Dam is a dam located in Siavonga, Southern Province, Zambia. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Dam Length, Reservoir Capacity, and Dam Height, to help users compare it with other dams in Zambia.
Page overview
- Country
- Zambia
- State
- Southern Province
- City
- Siavonga
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in Zambia.
#1
Highest Dam in Zambia
Sorted by Dam Height
Value: 128 meters
#1
Longest Dam in Zambia
Sorted by Dam Length
Value: 579 meters
#1
Most Powerful Dam in Zambia
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 2,130 megawatts
#1
Oldest Dam in Zambia
Sorted by Completion Year
Value: 1,960 year
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Length | 579 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Reservoir Capacity | 185,000,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 128 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 2,130 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,960 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 5,400 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Kariba Dam is located in Siavonga, Southern Province, Zambia. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Siavonga
- State
- Southern Province
- Country
- Zambia
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in Zambia using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Kariba Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Dam Length, Reservoir Capacity, and Dam Height.
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kariba Dam located?
Kariba Dam is located in Siavonga, Southern Province, Zambia.
What is Kariba Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Kariba Dam is listed as a dam in Zambia. This page highlights key metrics such as Dam Length, Reservoir Capacity, and Dam Height to help compare it with other dams.
How is Kariba Dam compared with other dams?
Kariba Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in Zambia. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.