Cahora Bassa Dam
CountryMozambique
Height171 m
Year1974
TypeArch
RiverZambezi
About Cahora Bassa Dam
One of the largest dams in Africa. 2.1 GW capacity. The reservoir is 270 km long. Built by Portugal during colonial rule. Damaged during the civil war. Renovated with South African investment.
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