Lake Volta

Artificial reservoir formed by the Akosombo Dam (completed 1965); one of the worlds largest reservoirs by area and a major source of Ghanas hydroelectric power.

Country:Ghana

Language:English

Published:2025-12-20

Audience:Students, travellers, geographers

Lake Volta is a large artificial lake in Ghana that was formed by the construction of the Akosombo Dam on the Volta River. The dam was completed in 1965. Lake Volta is one of the largest reservoirs by surface area in the world, covering approximately 8,500 square kilometres (about 3,275 sq mi), which is about 3.6 percent of the area of Ghana. The lake provides hydroelectric power, freshwater fishing, ferry transport and tourism. The port of Akosombo is the southern end of the lake; the northern end reaches the town of Yapei near Tamale.

Keywords

Lake Volta

Akosombo

hydroelectric

Ghana geography

ferry

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