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I. K. Dairo

The Akosombo Dam is a hydroelectric dam in southeastern Ghana. The dam is specifically located at the Akosombo gorge, on the Volta River. The construction of the dam resulted in the flooding of the Volta River Basin, and the subsequent creation of Volta lake, the world's largest man-made lake and covers about 3.6% of Ghana's total land surface area. It is the main source of power in Ghana. (more...)