Mtera Dam

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Mtera Dam is the biggest hydroelectric dam in Tanzania. It measures 660 square kilometers at full capacity. It was built in 1979 for the purpose of regulating water level at the downstream Kidatu Hydro-electric Dam. Its installed capacity is 80 MW.

The dam is located midway between Iringa and Dodoma, and travel time from Dodoma is about three hours on a gravel road. Tours are available of the facilities. These may be booked in advance through Tanesco.

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