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General Information

Other name(s): Volta Dam
Beginning of works: 1961
Completion: 1965
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Rockfill dam
Function / usage: Hydroelectric dam / plant

Location

Location: ,
Impounds:
  • Volta
Near: Adome Bridge (1957)
Coordinates: 6° 18' 0.84" N    0° 3' 30.44" E
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Technical Information

Dimensions

height 114 m
length 660 m
base thickness 366 m
spillway capacity 34 000 m³/s
dam volume 7 900 000 m³

Participants

Currently there is no information available about persons or companies having participated in this project.

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20010641
  • Published on:
    09/11/2003
  • Last updated on:
    05/11/2016
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