Akosombo Dam

Summary

Akosombo Dam is a hydroelectric dam^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Akosombo Dam is located in Asuogyaman District^[3].
• Akosombo Dam is in the country of Ghana^[4].
• Akosombo Dam is on the body of water Volta River^[5].
• Akosombo Dam is on the continent of Africa^[6].
• Akosombo Dam's instance of is recorded as hydroelectric dam^[7].
• Akosombo Dam's instance of is recorded as hydroelectric power station^[8].
• Akosombo Dam is owned by Volta River Authority^[9].
• Akosombo Dam is operated by Volta River Authority^[10].
• The location of Akosombo Dam was Akosombo^[11].
• Akosombo Dam is used for hydroelectricity^[12].
• Akosombo Dam's Commons category is recorded as Akosombo Dam^[13].
• 1291 marks the founding of Akosombo Dam^[14].
• Akosombo Dam's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 6.299722, 'lon': 0.059444}^[15].
• Akosombo Dam's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 6.29892, 'lon': 0.05854}^[16].
• Akosombo Dam's located in/on physical feature is recorded as Volta River^[17].
• Akosombo Dam's service entry is recorded as 1965^[18].
• Akosombo Dam's date of official opening is recorded as 1965^[19].
• Akosombo Dam's different from is recorded as Akosombo^[20].
• Akosombo Dam's length is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+660'}^[21].
• Akosombo Dam's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+114'}^[22].
• Akosombo Dam's width is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+366'}^[23].
• Akosombo Dam's nominal power output is recorded as {'unit': 'Q6982035', 'amount': '+1020'}^[24].
• Akosombo Dam's discharge is recorded as {'unit': 'Q794261', 'amount': '+34000'}^[25].
• Akosombo Dam's volume as quantity is recorded as {'unit': 'Q25517', 'amount': '+7900000'}^[26].
• Akosombo Dam's has part is recorded as spillway^[27].

Body

Geography

Akosombo Dam is in the country of Ghana^[4]. It is located in Asuogyaman District^[3]. It is on the body of water Volta River^[5]. It is on the continent of Africa^[6].

Physical Characteristics

Akosombo Dam's length is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+660'}^[21].

Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include hydroelectric dam^[7] and hydroelectric power station^[8].

History and Context

1291 marks the founding of Akosombo Dam^[14]. It is owned by Volta River Authority^[9].

Why It Matters

Akosombo Dam has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[28]