View from south, image created Feb. 2004
The
Akosombo Dam is a
hydroelectric dam in southeastern
Ghana. The dam created the second largest man-made lake, known as
Lake Volta. The dam provides electricity to Ghana and surrounding West African countries.
In periods of drought, the water in Lake Volta is rationed and less electricity is generated. During these times, cities in Ghana are subjected to rolling blackouts to lessen their consumption of electricity. Ghana's Volta River Authority has contracts with neighboring countries for electricity. These contracts are given higher priority than the customers in Ghana's own cities.
Links
Ghana Web - History of The Dam
