Gilgel Gibe III Dam

Roller-compactedEthiopia

CountryEthiopia

Height243 m

Year2015

TypeRoller-compacted

RiverOmo

About Gilgel Gibe III Dam

The tallest RCC dam in Africa at 243 m. 1.9 GW capacity. Controversial for reducing water flow to Lake Turkana in Kenya. Part of Ethiopias massive hydropower expansion.

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