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Lake Volta (French: Lac Volta), the largest artificial reservoir in the world based on surface area, is contained behind the Akosombo Dam which generates a substantial amount of Ghana's electricity.
With a storage capacity of 124,000,000 acre-feet (153,000,000,000 cubic metres) of water, Lake Volta is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. It is about 250 miles (400 km) long and covers 3,283 square miles (8,502 square km), or 3.6 percent of Ghana’s area.
Children as young as five are forced to work on Ghana’s Lake Volta. It’s time to take action, writes humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine.
Lake Volta, located in the South-Eastern part of Ghana, is the largest man-made lake in the world. Covering 8,502 km2, it is the biggest reservoir by surface area, and the fourth largest on the planet by volume (148 km3).
The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge and part of the Volta River Authority. [1] The construction of the dam flooded part of the Volta River Basin and led to the subsequent creation of Lake Volta .
It’s home to Ghana’s highest mountain, West Africa’s highest waterfall, some amazing wildlife and beautiful lakes. This is the ideal region to escape the city, relax and enjoy everything nature has to offer. Here’s a guide that will help you plan your travels in this part of Ghana.
Explore the wonders of Volta Lake, the world's largest artificial reservoir. From its historical origins to serene landscapes and exciting activities, this Ghanaian marvel invites you to a journey of discovery and awe.
Lake Volta is the largest artificially-created lake in the world in terms of surface area and the fourth largest by volume. It was formed when Akosombo Dam was built in the 1960s. It is located entirely within Ghana and covers a massive 3275 square miles.
Lake Volta lies along the Greenwich Meridian, and just six degrees of latitude north of the Equator. The lake’s northernmost point is close to the town of Yapei, and its southernmost extreme is at the Akosombo Dam, 520 kilometers (320 mi) downstream from Yapei.
Lake Volta is a large lake in Ghana, west Africa. Humans created the lake in 1964 by building the Akosombo Dam on the Volta River. The dam generates hydroelectric power from falling water. Lake Volta's area is about 8,500 square kilometres (3,300 sq mi). It holds about 149 cubic kilometres (36 cu mi) of water.